Hi Priscilla, I don't know about "portable USB modems", but you need a USB modem that supports 64-bit operation. The Zoom 3095 USB Mini External Modem - USB - 1 x RJ-11 Phone Line - 56 Kbps appears to be one of these. Here's the Amazon link (about $46): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FCIOSW/ Please note that I have not tried any of these devices myself. I only researched this as a follow-up to a discussion question on the Mac-Access list, as a replacement to the older 32-bit USB modems that Apple used to make, and that are now discontinued. And as far as I know, you just plug it into a USB port and it works. At least, the earlier model Zoom modems discussed in the macintouch.com reader reports sites as being reliable and preferred Mac alternatives to the old 32-bit Apple USB modems were just plug and play.
HTH. Cheers, Esther On Jul 27, 2011, at 18:16, Priscilla Garces wrote: > Hey mac users, > I have a question about Portable USB modems. > Does anyone know if they are accessible for the blind? I'm planning to travel > outside the US and have to take my computer in the near future. I plan to > travel to Ecuador and I know that the internet rates are pretty high. I want > to avoid that by getting a USB modem that permits the computer to get > satellite internet and you only pay like $14 a month approximately. I knew > this because I have a friend in Honduras who is currently there for a > missionary project and recommended me to get one since it's cheaper in the > long run. Does anyone know if there are any accessible USB modems that can be > configured by the blind and work with the mac? Are they voice-over friendly? > I hope I can go to Ecuador to visit my family if that does happen. > Any concerns, please contact me. > Thank you very much. > > > > > Priscilla Garces > priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com > > > PS. I did research but there aren't many reviews in terms of accessibility in > terms of USB modems. > I've heard of the Tigo modem which my friend has but I don't know if it works > with the mac and is voice-over friendly. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
