Internal Modem Question

[eecon]

Would I be correct in assuming that the built-in phone modems on most newer ThinkPads (T4x, T6X, T400, T500, W500 and up) are only FAX/Dial-up Internet modems without Voice capabilities and therefore I can not use a mic/speakerphone to talk when dialing up a number via my computer?

Or, is there separate software available that will allow using my T61p's built-in CXT phone modem to make voice calls with a headset w/mic?

How about adding an external voice capable modem?

I have 12 year old external serial connect Diamond SupraExpress 56e K56flex Data/Fax/Voice modem sitting in a spare parts drawer ..... would that be worth trying? However, I'm not sure I still have the old voice mail software that came with it .... maybe it will work with just the WinXP Dialer.exe program instead?

Thanks.

[RealBlackStuff]

You'd need to connect the TP to a docking station/port replicator with serial port.
And you can still get Diamond drivers here: http://www.dmmdownload.com/legacy.php

[eecon]

You'd need to connect the TP to a docking station/port replicator with serial port.
And you can still get Diamond drivers here: http://www.dmmdownload.com/legacy.php

Thanks for the driver link .... I was already on a mini-dock that had an available serial port and things are working great now!