Kim (and others) I have some answers for the iMac modem problem
> Do all 'GV internal 56K modems' work in the first generation imacs??? > I see GV internal 56k modems that say made for the NEW G3 Macs. > Where can I find out the compatiblities?? Here's an answer... > It won't work. While the modem is the same, the mounting bracket, soldered > to the end of it, is different. I found out the hard way. Oddly enough, > the > picture shown (on the box and in ads) for a B&W modem is the one for an > iMac > (or PowerBook G3). However when mine arrived, I discovered the bracket is > not the one pictured. Most frustrating. I would hazard a guess that if > you are good at soldering, you could very > well swap the brackets. There are four soldering points. (thanks to Mark Kippert) ...then again... > Sure but you have to cut the metal frame around the outlet to fit into > an iMac and/or Wallstreet. The frame around the outlet is different > even though the modem is the same. I have put B+W modems into iMacs and > iMac modems into Wallstreets > with no issues. (thanks Terry Holtrey) ...and this guy has a genuine iMac internal modem he may sell to you. Contact him if you're interested. Kim has first dibs. Louis Labrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jeff Preischel [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
