Trendware TRENDnet TFM 560X Analog Modem (TFM-560X) Reviews

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I am thoroughly satisfied with my recent purchase of a Trendnet TFM-560X Modem (External). I had little difficulty in loading the modem and software on my computer. from Buy.com This is the best hardware modem I have ever had the pleasure of using. It even beats my USR Courier v.everythhing v.everywhere across the board in Windows 2000/XP and seven distrobutions of Linux so far! Flawless design and speed, true 56K speeds. from Tigerdirect.com Tried it with SBS 2003 Fax services. Trendware Support stated that it should work, but was unable to get it to receive faxes 100% of the time completely. Fax Services would report that it got all pages but drop 1 or two pages and had extremely slow fax connection speeds. from Tigerdirect.com Although not sold as Mac friendly it doesn't come with software for the Mac OS. Being a longtime Mac guru I did not let this deter me and I wrote my own for OS 8.x. I don't need the speakerphone option and did not bother with that. from Buy.com (I don't use BSD or DOS) It's a hardware modem, so it doesn't use your CPU. Cons: It only is connecting at 28.8kBps. TrendNet support is slow. I emailed them 24 hours ago, and still haven't gotten a response. from Newegg.com I put it on a win2k/linux [Mepis 6.5]box for someone[external serial modems are the only way to go for dialup with linux]. Cons: dialup sucks Other Thoughts: It runs a lot faster under windows- linux is optimized for broadband. Also there are plenty of docs on this modem on Trendnet's site. from Newegg.com Pros: Great performance for the price, connects at 48Kbps everytime (YO version). My TrendNet winmodem does 45.2~49.2 depending on how it feels. I live in remote area, so that's about the best I can hope for. from Newegg.com I purchased it to use with a Linux (GNU/Linux) box, but I have used it with Windows with no problems. Unlike internal WinModems, which use the host PC's CPU and resources to emulate modem hardware (slowing down both the PC and the modem functions), this modem's modulating/demodulating is all done inside the modem itself, using its own internal hardware, connecting to your PC through an RS-232 serial port. I originally gave away my first TFM-560X modem to a family member to replace a failed internal WinModem they were using with Windows, but needless to say, I purchased another TRENDnet TFM-560X right away to replace it. Cons: Requires shelf space and connection to external AC power, as do all external modems!Other Thoughts: Have used it on Xandros 3.0.1,Xandros 4.1 & Ubuntu 6.10 Linux. from Newegg.com Pros: Continuation of my previous review, after a bit of further investigation. "The TFM-560X (Version EU) has been discontinued, it has been replaced with the TFM-560X (version Y0)."Cons: This newer model's webpage no longer declares speakerphone support. Only TAM. from Newegg.com Pros: Continuation of my previous review, after a bit of further investigation. "The TFM-560X (Version EU) has been discontinued, it has been replaced with the TFM-560X (version Y0)." Cons: This newer model's webpage no longer declares speakerphone support. Only TAM. from Newegg.com

Description

Analog Modem, External Enclosure, Serial RS-232 Interface, 56 Kbps

Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Platform	PC PC
Analog Modulation Protocol	ITU V.90 K56Flex
Data / Fax / Voice Compression	ITU V.42bis MNP-5
Error Correction Protocol	ITU V.42 (LAPM) MNP-4 MNP-3 MNP-2
Analog Modulation Protoco	ITU V.90 K56Flex
Data / Fax / Voice Compre	ITU V.42bis MNP-5
Downstream Speed	56 Kbps
Enclosure	External
Interface	Serial RS-232 Serial RS-232
MPN	TFM-560X TFM-560X
Max. Fax Transfer Rate	14.4 Kbps
Package Qty.	1 1
Transmission Line	Analog
Type	Analog Modem Analog Modem
Voice Mail Support	Included
Warranty	5 Years 5 Years

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