A modem that plugs into the USB port of a computer. It typically refers to a V.92 analog modem, but might refer to a DSL modem. See USB, V.92 and DSL.
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- Product reviews 2009-11-24
- Apple ads dodge the network coverage issues
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
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- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Aluratek WMQ137AM 3G Wireless USB/PCMCIA Cellular Router - Retail
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Gateway NV7802u
- Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.Gateway continues to offer some of the best bang-for-your-buck retail laptops. The NV7802u is a fine example: It's a 17-inch wide-screen model with a...
- Product reviews 2009-11-13
- launch2net 1.8.8.8 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- Gateway NV5207u
- The Gateway NV5207u is what happens when a slow processor happens to an otherwise respectable budget-priced laptop. It's a good-looking notebook with a large screen, a decent port assortment, and a couple of extra features to sweeten the deal. But its AMD processor is a poor performer despite being dual...
- Product reviews 2009-11-05
- Acer Aspire Revo AR1600-U910H
- Typically our challenges with the emergent Nettop category have been that real budget PCs cost just a little bit more and provide a dramatic performance uptick, and similarly priced Netbooks offer equivalent performance with the added benefit of portability. The Aspire Revo 1600's price tag alone answers those issues. ...
- Product reviews 2009-10-30
- Nokia 2705 Shade - black (Verizon Wireless)
- Photo gallery:Nokia ShadeMost of Nokia's recent cell phones for the U.S. market haven't been too exciting. Sure, the company gave us the odd Nokia Twist last month, but we're more likely to see functional handsets like AT&T's Nokia Mural 6750. Verizon's new Nokia Shade 2705 certainly is part of that...
- Product reviews 2009-10-27
- Nokia Mural 6750 (AT&T)
- Photo gallery: Nokia Mural 6750Nokia has given U.S. carriers an interesting selection of cell phones over the past few months. We've seen quality music phones, quirky square models, and basic handsets just for making calls. The newest device to land on our desk, the Nokia Mural 6750 for AT&T, falls...
- Product reviews 2009-10-16
- Motorola Barrage (Verizon Wireless)
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- Product reviews 2009-10-08
- Advanced Modem Data Logger 2.4.1 build 1007 (Windows)
- You may be a professional hardware or network engineer, or an university student making his first steps towards a professional career, or a talented technology lover illuminated by a new bright technical idea and looking for a handy tool for fine-tuning your hardware-software system. Whichever the case may be, look...
- Software downloads 2009-10-07
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- Software downloads 2009-10-03
- In South Africa, carrier pigeon faster than broadband
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- Discussion threads 2009-09-10
- News to know: Snow Leopard; YouTube; VMWorld; Google Books
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Snow Leopard ships with vulnerable Flash Player Sam Diaz: Report: EC considering delay of Sun-Oracle over...
- Blog posts 2009-09-03
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- Discussion threads 2009-08-25
- Nokia debuts Booklet 3G netbook, 12-hour battery; would you buy?
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- Discussion threads 2009-08-24
- Goodbye myTouch 3G and hello HTC Touch Pro2
- I got my TP2 on release dayI can understand why you got the mytouch, because everyone at tmobile hears "touch pro 2" and thinks, "oh you mean the mytouch?" ... that happened to me like 3 times.But I didn't want that big brother stuff... I was coming off of the...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-17
- Sprint announces first 3G/4G combo WiFi hotspots
- Novatel's MiFi mobile hotspot, which is available from both Sprint and Verizon, has received great reviews and is selling well, according to Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel R. Hesse. Now Sprint is rolling out similar devices that work not onyl on its 3G EVDO network but also the emerging 4G Mobile...
- Blog posts 2009-08-05
- Dead-finger tech: 3G USB Modem, Prestigio Powerbank 501
- Dead-finger tech: 3G USB Modem, Prestigio Powerbank 501Prestigio looks like TekkeonPrestigiohttp://www.prestigio.com/products/Computer-peripherals/power-battery/Power-Bank-501Tekkeonhttp://www.amazon.com/Tekkeon-MP3450-myPower-Rechargeable-Battery/dp/B000S9JWJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249383665&sr=8-1
- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
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