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Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:
laptop modem |
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Hi,
I have a 56k modem built-in to my laptop but it is an Agere systems
ac97 modem.
I understand that such modems use the computer to process the modem
data, rather than having dedicated hardware to do so. Presumably the
sound card chipset is used to deal with the audio side of things?
Now my question is this: should I upgrade and buy a pcmia modem? Is
such a modem a 100% hardware modem or does the cpu still do much of
the work? If so, I guess I need an external modem instead.
If I had a pcmia modem would it make my battery last longer or
shorter? I figure it would reduce cpu load, hence may be increase
battery life, but on the other hand, it must draw a current; would
this drain the battery quicker?
Finally, if the processing was shifted form the cpu to the modem,
would I notice the difference to my system? What would the performance
benefits be?
Thanks. |
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Paul Murphy
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Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:03 pm Post subject:
Re: laptop modem |
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| Quote: | Hi,
I have a 56k modem built-in to my laptop but it is an Agere systems
ac97 modem.
I understand that such modems use the computer to process the modem
data, rather than having dedicated hardware to do so. Presumably the
sound card chipset is used to deal with the audio side of things?
Now my question is this: should I upgrade and buy a pcmia modem? Is
such a modem a 100% hardware modem or does the cpu still do much of
the work? If so, I guess I need an external modem instead.
If I had a pcmia modem would it make my battery last longer or
shorter? I figure it would reduce cpu load, hence may be increase
battery life, but on the other hand, it must draw a current; would
this drain the battery quicker?
Finally, if the processing was shifted form the cpu to the modem,
would I notice the difference to my system? What would the performance
benefits be?
Thanks.
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As far as softmodems or controllerless modems go Agere make some of the best
so although just like yourself a software modem or controllerless modem
isn't my modem of choice, I'd stick with it. If it aint broke don't bother
trying to fix it. I think with a laptop pc softmodems are excusable because
they result in reduced size and weight. The next step up in my book would be
to put any modem related savings towards a wireless router (assuming your
laptop is wi-fi capable) and an adsl/broadband connection. Once you've gone
broadband (assuming its available in your locality), you wont want to go
back to dialup.
Paul |
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Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:
Re: laptop modem |
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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 19:03:57 +0100, "Paul Murphy"
<p_murphynothanks@tospamhotmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | As far as softmodems or controllerless modems go Agere make some of the best
so although just like yourself a software modem or controllerless modem
isn't my modem of choice, I'd stick with it. If it aint broke don't bother
trying to fix it. I think with a laptop pc softmodems are excusable because
they result in reduced size and weight. The next step up in my book would be
to put any modem related savings towards a wireless router
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Hi. I have got a wifi card already, but if I am away from home there
is not always wifi access or hotels charge a lot for it. It is for
these situations: emailing home when I am away that I require a
dial-up modem. However lately I have been connecting at 40kbps, so I
agree with you, it does seem to be doing the job nicely. Thanks, |
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