Diamond SM56IPCXL1 SupraMax 56K PCI Modem

by Diamond

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JBAH
• Item model number: 9050200
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,202 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The SupraMax 56K faxmodem for Windows(r) takes advantage of your PC's processing power to deliver fast Internet connections. Assuring complete interoperability between the 56K ITU (V.90) standard and K56flex, the SupraMax automatically selects the right technology when connecting to an Internet Service Provider. This affordable modem is packaged with free software for faxing, Internet access, online services and much more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, December 11, 1999

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Glen L. Davis (Gilbert, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diamond SM56IPCXL1 SupraMax 56K PCI Modem (Personal Computers)

I could not be happier with this product. I had it installed in about 20 minutes and it worked great without any initial problems. Consistently get speeds of 49333 or better.Would highly recommend this modem.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product / Easy to Install, November 26, 1999

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M. Hoyt "fivehoyts" (McCordsville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamond SM56IPCXL1 SupraMax 56K PCI Modem (Personal Computers)

I picked up my modem and installed it in just a couple of minutes. It was easy. When I log on, it seems to connect at 49333 every time. I guess that is good because my 33.6 connected at 31.9. I was going to buy that $25 one with the $20. rebate but from the reviews - you get what you pay for. I went with Diamond and I am glad I did. The box says the requirements are for a pentium 133 or higher. I have a Pentium 120 and it has worked great.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This modem goes both ways (3.3 and 5 volts), May 8, 2000

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ODB (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diamond SM56IPCXL1 SupraMax 56K PCI Modem (Personal Computers)

Like other people have said before me, this modem won't break through the 50Kbs barrier. My external xircom [serial port] modem could connect at 53 kbs on the same line. (The effective difference between 49 kbs and 53 kbs is negligible though, so who cares)

The drivers for this modem loaded easily the first time, and when I clean-installed win2000, they automatially re-installed, no questions asked.

On a side note: This modem supports the rare 3.3 volt standard. (Some high-end workstations and servers use the 3.3 volt standard, but everyone else uses the 5 volt standard- so this doesn't matter for most people. 3 volts is an "emerging" standard which will probably never catch on). Most pci modems only fit into 5 volt PCI slots. A 3.3 volt pci card slot has different gooves so that you can't mistakenly put a 5 volt card into it. The supramax is compatable with both. (Silicon Graphics pointed me towards the supramax after I struck out with another modem).

Closing comments: This modem has served me well, but now it collects dust inside my computer, thanks to my cable modem. It's still nice to know that it's there for me, and I use it occasionally to test how long my sites take to load for the [not-yet-broadbanded] people