What's a good modem?

[Hulk]

My current modem only gets a 21.6Kbps connection while my laptop always gets 28.8

I know both suck but I can live with 28.8, not 21.6

I need a solid modem that works with XP.

Any suggestions?

 

[Mem]

I`m using the Elsa Microlink (HCF)56K PCI modem ,it works great with XP default drivers, I get a constant 49.2k connection speed with my WinXP rig,another good choice is the Diamond SupraExpress 56i V PRO which you can still find if you look around (my friend uses that in his XP rig,I use it in my other 98 rig).These are both PCI modems,the Elsa is a Winmodem with DSP,while the Diamond is a hardware modem, anyway no difference for me between the two on speed and gaming.

 

[Blurry]

Actually just about any brand of modem work. The thing that limits your speeds most of the time is the phonelines, more people connecting, where you live, etc.

 

[Mem]

Yep the quality of the phoneline restricts you to a certain speed however if you get 28k on your laptop you should be able to get 28k on your XP PC,so it might be the modem or settings,or drivers.