On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 7:58 AM, faithie999 wrote:
> zoom makes a usb modem that is about the size of a pack of gum. i
> have used one with my macbook pro.
>
> here's the description from amazon--zoom 3095 usb modem
> http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-3095-Mini-External-Modem/dp/B001FCIOSW
Thanks. There is also a similar one available from US Robotics, model
USR5637, for around the same retail cost. Either of these is also a
possibility, but I'm trying to not spend too much if I don't have to
as my friend's funds are limited.
But it's always good to hear about other peoples experiences with
these modems on a Mac. The one big question I always have is, if I buy
one of these, how well will it work?
> on ebay, one of these might be cost-competitive with buying the
> airport plus a power supply.
Ah, eBay. Most of what I see available out there now are "Buy It Now"
listings, not auctions. I haven't seen a listing yet for the 3095 only
for the USR5637. These have been listed at either the same price as,
say, amazon or more likely at a higher total cost.
How they get folks to buy something from them for more money than it
costs to get it from amazon I have never figured out. And then there
is always this classic: Buy It Now price: $5 Shipping $60. That one
seems to never grow old. But I digress.
Thanks again for the feedback on the Zoom 3095.
-irrational john
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