Broadband USB Modem + 3 filters for £4.99 (£10.99 delivered) (merged)

GoofyGAT

Saw it posted at a computer forum.

DabsValue ADSL Broadband USB Starter Kit: Modem + 3 Filters - From Dabs

I think a single filter costs around £2+. G

(Edited to correct the delivery costs that increased since initial posting - it was £8.23 delivered)

Horlock

But i thought everyone got these free whoever they signed up with - like I just got a free one with orange (who I intend to cancel with in 3 weeks time) - and I'm using my own modem so technically spare!

Am I missing something -why would someone want a usb modem? Not saying its not cheap - and not trying to knock OP I just don't see the point of one

Browntoa

these are cheap as they will not support the new 8Meg broadband

rogerramjet

Horlock wrote:

But i thought everyone got these free whoever they signed up with - like I just got a free one with orange (who I intend to cancel with in 3 weeks time) - and I'm using my own modem so technically spare!

Am I missing something -why would someone want a usb modem?

Umm they do sometimes break down.....I had a speedtouch 330 stop working a few years back after a storm, needed to have a lend of one, as it was I was looking to go over to a wireless modem router around the same time so didn't actually need to buy a modem.

Patr100

£8.23 delivered

? I get min. delivery £6.00 making total 10.99

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Alonso14

Browntoa wrote:

these are cheap as they will not support the new 8Meg broadband

Can you please say how you know this? I have a speedtouch 330 (from Wanadoo a few years ago). Just wondering whether I could get even faster speeds with a new modem/router

jakemuk

hes talking rubish,

it supports full rate ADSL, If you are above 4mb with a speedtouch 330 download the above 4mb drivers it optimises it.

GoofyGAT

Horlock wrote:

But i thought everyone got these free whoever they signed up with...........Am I missing something -why would someone want a usb modem? Not saying its not cheap - and not trying to knock OP I just don't see the point of one

Well, I like to use my own stuff whenever possible & not have to be 'obligated' to these companies (no offence taken, by the way).

Patr100 wrote:

? I get min. delivery £6.00 making total 10.99

Sorry about that. It was definitely £8.23 delivered when I tried it the other day - they must have increased the delivery charge since .

If you choose a different delivery method at checkout, it may be cheaper?? Worth a try I suppose. G

P.S. Please let me know either way. Depending on your reply I'll correct/close this thread.

Patr100

GoofyGAT wrote:

If you choose a different delivery method at checkout, it may be cheaper?? Worth a try I suppose. G

Tried that but the minimum charge stands - you can't select any cheaper.
It's still a good deal. Might get one as a spare. Surprisingly, You can't get USB modems on the high st anywhere easily. All the stores eg Dixons, PC world etc are full of wireless and/or routers.
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GoofyGAT

Patr100, you may get a cheaper one off eBay (<---sorted by Price: lowest first).

One buy-it-now for just £6 including microfilters (beware, if you bid the buy-it-now may disappear & you may end up paying more on 15/07 when the auction ends!). G

maniac886

This is a great price for a adsl modem. Good to have as a back-up!

£10.99 inc delivery from dabs- Click here

Specs:

Key customer benefits are...
-Full Rate ADSL upto 8Mbps
-Easy to use and install.
-No separate power supply.
-Product helpdesk support.
-Simple management software.
-All in one package of modem, leads and software driver.
-Comprehensive User and Technical guides.
-BT quality and reliability.
-Full CE approval.

The modem pack contains...
-ADSL USB modem
-USB cable
-Telephone line cord
-ADSL Microfilter
-CD Software Disk

P.S It also says it comes with 3 filters!