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Do I need a Modem

  • 03-06-2006 1:58pm
    #1
    thejovialhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭


    I'm going to buy a dell desktop in a day or two. There is no modem included in the price - it's an optional extra. The question is do I need it? I'll be using broadband anyway. Is there any point in me paying about €30 for one? Am I missing out on something by not getting one put in


Comments

  • #2
    Baraboo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭Baraboo


    If you have to ask, you probably don't need one.

    Ask yourself - If my broadband fails for a few hours for some reason, will I feel it necessary to connect up my 56k so I can continue to compulsively view/talk/whatever.

    or Will I be carrying this around with me to broadbandless friends houses and need to plug into a phone so I can continue to compulsively view/talk/whatever...

    If you need a modem later for whatever reason you can get a decent internal one for about €10


  • #3
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Don't bother, and no modem should cost €30 these days. Money could be better spent on... Just about anything.


  • #4
    steveland?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,842 ✭✭✭steveland?


    If you have broadband then just don't bother... after using broadband if you have to use dial-up you'll prefer to just stay offline...


  • #5
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    You can always pick up a second hand on later on if you need one, €30 is pricey for a modem these days.


  • #6
    Skyuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,680 ✭✭✭Skyuser


    only a few euro on ebay


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  • #7
    thejovialhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭thejovialhost


    Cheers guys. No modem then


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