A modem that plugs into an expansion slot within the computer. Unlike an external modem, an internal modem does not provide a series of display lights that inform the user of the changing modem states ...

Several months ago, a lightning storm fried my old external modem, forcing me to use my motherboard's internal modem since. While the internal modem works fine, I find that connecting and reconnecting ...

Which do you prefer and reasons?<BR>I'm leaning towards buying an internal one for the simple reason that I wont need to have the hassle of installing and configuring two nicks and associated network ...