Subj : Are you nostalgic about 56K dial up internet from the 1990s? Well
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sun Oct 27 2024 18:45:05

Are you nostalgic about 56K dial up internet from the 1990s? Well, this 
Japanese company is selling an analog 56K modem that can connect to your 
copper landline  if you have one, of course

Date:
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:32:00 +0000

Description:
Japanese company is selling a 56K dial-up modem for modern PCs

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Japan is often seen as a global leader in cutting-edge technology, known for 
innovations in robotics, electronics, and high-speed trains - however, the 
country is also known for its tendency to hold onto older technology long 
after it has been abandoned elsewhere. 

Only recently has Japan begun to phase out floppy disks in government 
offices, and far too many of its laptops and devices still come equipped with 
legacy features like VGA connectors . Most recently, we covered a PCI Express 
adapter that adds a parallel port to modern PCs , allowing buyers to connect 
long-forgotten devices like HP LaserJet or dot matrix printers. For bonus 
nostalgia points, the driver for it comes on a CD, and its compatible with 
Windows XP and newer. 

But now, Planex Communications has embraced Japans unwillingness to fully 
move on with the release of its PL-US56K2(A) USB-connected 56K modem, ideal 
for anyone who still needs to dial into the internet like its 1999. 
BEEEEEE-DEEEE-DEEEEEE-KEEEEEE-SHHHHH-BRRRRR-DEEEEE-KRRRRRR-WEEEEEEEEE-SHHHHHHH
 

For around 5,980 yen (about $40) on Amazon, this device is designed for PCs 
without built-in modems, enabling access to analog public phone lines for 
internet connectivity, data transmission, and even faxing - all without 
needing to install any drivers. 

The modem supports the ITU-T V.90 and V.92 protocols, offering a maximum 
theoretical data reception speed of 56Kbps and a transmission speed of up to 
33.6Kbps. At those speeds, you wont be streaming HD videos, but you can at 
least check your emails or send a fax while reflecting on how far technology 
has come - or hasnt, depending on your perspective. 

Powered via USB 2.0, the PL-US56K2(A) is small and light, weighing just 28 
grams and measuring a compact 25mm x 75mm x 18mm, making it easy to tuck away 
next to your other relics from the late '90s like your floppy disks, 
PalmPilot, and that stack of AOL free trial CDs. 

The PL-US56K2(A) isnt likely to take the world by storm, but its a handy 
solution for anyone still navigating the world of dial-up or needing to send 
the occasional fax. More from TechRadar Pro These are the best eSIMs for 
Japan right now Japan is where you can get a 13th gen laptop with a DVD 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/are-you-nostalgic-about-56k-dial-up-internet-fro
m-the-1990s-well-a-japanese-company-is-selling-an-analog-56k-modem-that-can-co
nnect-to-your-copper-landline-if-you-have-one-of-course


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