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Old 02-26-2008   #1 (permalink)


Ultimate x64
 
 

Recommended fax modem

I want to use my computer, running 64-bit Ultimate, to send and receive faxes. I've looked at many (too many) post in this forum trying to decipher a preferred modem to purchase for this task. The best I can gather from the posts are to make certain the modem in on the Vista Hardware Compatibility List (always a good idea).

If I look at Network Modems in HCL, the best I see are multiple products that "Works with Windows Vista", but are not Certified.

So here are my questions:
  1. What fax modems are you using? And would you recommend this modem?
  2. Any issues with your modem working in a Vista environment?

Any help is appreciated!

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Old 02-26-2008   #2 (permalink)
Andrew Rinaldi


 
 

Re: Recommended fax modem

mrando wrote:
Quote:

> I want to use my computer, running 64-bit Ultimate, to send and receive
> faxes. I've looked at many (too many) post in this forum trying to
> decipher a preferred modem to purchase for this task. The best I can
> gather from the posts are to make certain the modem in on the Vista
> Hardware Compatibility List (always a good idea).
The HCL is of limited use when it comes to choosing a fax modem I'm afraid.
Quote:

> - What fax modems are you using? And would you recommend this modem?
If this is an important installation then the following lab report may
be of interest to you;

http://www.mainpine.com/downloads/Mi...ort_final_.pdf
Quote:

> - Any issues with your modem working in a Vista environment?
Avoid all 'software' modems and if you are on a tight budget then buy
yourself something based on the Agere Venus chipset.... it isn't perfect
but with some effort you'll get a reasonable solution.

Regards

Andrew Rinaldi
Mainpine Developer Support
USA +1 503 822 9944 | UK +44 8458 909438
andrew.rinaldi@xxxxxx | www.mainpine.com
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Old 02-26-2008   #3 (permalink)


Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Recommended fax modem

Thanks for the information Andrew! Go Beavs!

I'll look into the Agere Venus solutions.

Anyone else?
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