What's the best PCI hardware modem?

[nexialist]

Someone here said he said great zippy results with a Zoom modem he got from Envia for about $72 bucks. What's the model number? I wrote it down but of course lost it and now the link's gone.

My Diamond Supra Express 56k hardware modem is the last ISA card in my system. Any other kickass PCI modems out there?

DSL is not an option as I'm too far from the CO. Dang it!

I have a cable modem in my school classroom for our TV/internet connection but I'm not thrilled with the speed. It is great for Napster downloads.

[NDC]

I don't know about the rest of your opinions and experiences on 56K modems, but to be honest with ya, among the dozens and dozens of 56K modems I've used, they all seem about the same, I haven't seen any significant speed differences between a cheap 56K modem and a high-end 56K modem such as 3COM or US Robotics. The only real difference I saw was the price.

[Ygor]

You might try www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) to see if any Zooms in that price range ring a bell. It may even be lower priced there.