[comp.sys.ibm.pc] internal modems

shwake@raysnec.UUCP (Ray Shwake) (06/10/90)

In article <24797@mimsy.umd.edu> harris@umiacs.umd.edu (Michael Harris) writes:
>2) I was thinking of buying a Everex 2400 baud internal modem with the
>   system. Has anyone had any experience with this brand? Also,
>   are there any disadvantages to buying an internal modem?

Several years ago, when setting up my first AT-compatible I purchased a
ZOOM 2400 internal modem, rather than an external, to keep the cable
clutter to a minimum. Though it's been a fine modem, there are two
downsides to this approach: 1) It's usable only on another ISA platform,
and minimally portable since one must open the chassis to get to it; and
2) One gets no visible feedback from connection activity (i.e., no lights).