Good modem?

[skeeter]

What's a good cheap seriel external modem? I need one for my backup computer and don't want to spend a lot. Which cheap ones should I stay away from? Pricewatch has some Bocas for around $31 or so. Are they any good? I have a Diamond Supra Express external seriel on my main computer and love it. Just too $$$$ for a second one. I am flush due to building my "dream computer" and would like to get a second modem cheap. External only...I wouln't go any other way having used both. Just don't want to buy one that won't work or is hard to set up. Thanks.

[MadMax]

How about adding an AB switch?

[glc]

Those Bocas are both USB and winmodems - stay away. I just looked on Pricewatch and the cheapest external serial that I would trust is $52 - the generic Rockwell.

Why don't you look around for an internal ISA Supra Express? I've seen OEM versions as low as $25. Check the Steals and Deals section at the S3 online store.

[LawyerRon]

Go here:
http://store.s3.com/dr/v2/ec_MAIN.Entry10?SP=10024&PN=16&V1=36732&xid=25971