56k modem (USB vs Serial)

[Merrvyn Tay]

Dear Friends,

May I kindly check if there is a speed difference in the following?
1)USB external modem (56kbps)
2)Serial external modem (56kbps)

Thanks alot,
Merrvyn

 

[PaulC]

There should be any. Although USB is many times faster than serial, the
modem only transmits at 56 KB/s, so it shouldn't matter. Then again, if you
only have 2 USB ports, you may want to keep them free, when ever possible.
That way, if you have a USB only device, you'll have a free port.