Re: Speakerphone modem

[Old Bob]

Thanks for all the research Dave! Your results pretty much confirm what I found, these modems
were made by several vendors (Diamond, Zoom, Creative Labs, etc), a few years ago but now
there's none. I should've realized finding a new one would be tough when VentaFax (the software
manufacturer) refused to recommend or point me towards a speakerphone modem.

Actually I do have a multi-function printer that I can use for the occasional fax, it's just not
as convenient for me.

We *do* have cable (Comcast) for internet-TV-telephone, do you think they might have a
suggestion.

Thanks again.
Bob

"Old Bob" <BobBortolin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:BdFkn.691132$R31.95182@news.usenetserver.com...
> Thanks Dave - I was hoping that I could find a modem that would work on a
> conventional line so I
> can answer calls to the house, and send/receive faxes. So far I haven't
> found one, but I'll keep
> looking. If you hear of one, will you post the info? Thanks.
>
> Bob
>
>I did some looking and as far as I can tell there are several brands
>(Motorola, Samsung, Intel) of speakerphone modems but none of them are new
>products. They are either used or New Old Stock (NOS), I saw several listed
>on Amazon when I looked there. Evidently there isn't enough of a market now
>to justify manufacturing modems with bells and whistles like they used to.
>I did find there are several new speakerphone products that will work with a
>(Voice Over Internet Protocol) VOIP cable modem, not sure about the FAX part
>though. You can get all-in-one printers, some that aren't too expensive,
>with FAX built in. Do you have cable service or is it possible for you to
>get it?
>Dave
>
>


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[Dave]

"Old Bob" <BobBortolin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for all the research Dave! Your results pretty much confirm what I
> found, these modems
> were made by several vendors (Diamond, Zoom, Creative Labs, etc), a few
> years ago but now
> there's none. I should've realized finding a new one would be tough when
> VentaFax (the software
> manufacturer) refused to recommend or point me towards a speakerphone
> modem.
>
> Actually I do have a multi-function printer that I can use for the
> occasional fax, it's just not
> as convenient for me.
>
> We *do* have cable (Comcast) for internet-TV-telephone, do you think they
> might have a
> suggestion.
>
> Thanks again.
> Bob
>

That would be a great place to start, they might have something with a
premium like a discount or with free install. If not, I would recommend
google and find something you like in your price range. If you see something
and want info on it just post it and I along with others will try to help
you decide if it's a good choice.
HTH,
Dave