Actiontec 56 K Hey, Slow Is Better Than Nothing! By Joan Young on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
The Actiontec Datalink 56K V.90 modem is still a viable option where wireless or other access simply is not available.
A few years ago my old laptop died. I didn't have enough money to replace it with a good one, but I HAD to have portable word processing capability, and internet access in locations where dial-up was going to be the only option. The laptop I got was, well, functional.. Let's leave it at that. But I paid very little for it, so that was fine. However, it did not have a working modem.
I was able to get this modem on a swap deal with my local computer service shop. I had some spare parts they were willing to trade for this modem. I see that you can now buy these modems on line for under $20.
I don't know too much about the details of this. It is a PCMCIA Fax/Modem card. It slides easily in the slot and stays put. I've never had any trouble with the modem itself. Any problems that I've had connecting to the internet have been with the availability of service, not with the modem.
I rated it 5 for speed based on its capability, obviously not compared with other connection options of the modern world!
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Actiontec Datalink 56K V.90 Purchased at: STS Computers Price: about $20
You are right, I would also much rather have a 56K modem than nothing at all... but please... please... I do not want to ever have to go back to 56K if I can avoid it! I have been spoiled with my DSL. ;-)
I'm glad this worked out for you....but I don't think I could handle that dinosaur pace!
I think we need to ask someone to donate you an iphone with unlimited service 8-)
Hey it gets you online and it works:) If I had to, rather than be offline, I'd buy as modem Sharkey. We do what is necessary to stay hooked into this wired world:)
Yes, we are all spoiled with the high-speed Internet, but when there is no way you can get it, 56K is better than nothing. I would have gotten one as well, especially if a swap deal can be arragned. :)
Yup. agree 101% with you that slow is better than Nothing...
lol, I love that post by Dom. I too agree!
yeah..remember its not only for data. you could fax using that too.
yeah..remember its not only for data. you could fax using that too.