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This modem kicks high gear. I bought it to put in my Win98 system. It is a hardware based modem, so it's supposed to be faster & I play some on-line games. Boy is it fast. I have never connected below 46K. Here's the great part: it has Jumpers! It's the only modem I could find w/ jumpers. It works in my new Linux system. The other cool part is a connector to use your soundcard w/ the modem so you don't need cheeesy speakers for speakerphone & voice.

Highest Rating. IT ROCKS & it's worth the xtra $30 to stay away from an ISA Winmodem.

If you can't buy an external modem, buy this card.

Number one reason: It does indeed work with those "other operating systesm" (Linux, *BSD, etc.)

Number two reason: The software that it comes with makes a pretty cool answering machine under Windows.

Number three reason: It is a solid piece of hardware that does indeed get excellent connection speeds on a good line.

Looking for a great fast 56k V.90 modem at a reasonable price? So was I and thats when I found this baby! This Sound Blaster ISA modem works just as well as a PCI model because the difference in the ISA slot and PCI slot is that a PCI slot is better for sound and graphics. When it comes to data transfer a ISA slot will work best and using the low graphic and sound ISA slot is ideal for a modem. Don't waste your money on an expensive PCI modem or a Win-modem which will rob your computers resources. I will not go over the specs the of this thing in my review because if your reading this I am sure you read what this wonderfull modem can do! I use this modem for everything and it is reliable and FAST. Trust me this is a good buy......

A year ago I moved to a new location with a better quality TELCO connection. I am unable to use Cable or DSL right now as it is unavailable in my area or too expensive. I have had experience with a lot of 56K modems , both ISA hardware and PCI or winmodem types. This modem delivers consistently higher connection speeds than any other modems I have tried. Recently I purchased a USR Courier V.everything 56K ISA modem and decided to try it against the Modem Blaster...The Modem Blaster was almost always 3 to 5 K better in connection speed so , you guessed it.. I went back to the Best modem I have owned in 10 years.The Courier is supposed to be the best of the best.Buy the Modem Blaster ...save $$$$.

If your looking for reliability, then this is the modem for you. Now it is a little out of date, so look else where for speed. BE careful, some new computers don't come with a ISA slot, so you will not be able to use this card. If you looking to replace a old modem, then look no further. This is the best choice at a good price.