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TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM Modem (V.92, Kflex56)

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(3.5 out of 5)

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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
(1 out of 5)

Controllerless = WinModem

Aug 15, 2006 - By My Opinion

The product info doesn't mention this, but this modem is a controllerless modem (a.k.a. WinModem) which means it only works on Windows (not Linux or Mac). Also, controllerless modems usually perform slightly worse than controller-based modems.

25 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
(1 out of 5)

TRENDNET not the best for Macintosh

Aug 20, 2005 - By Thomas A. Elliott (SC USA)

I won't buy from this manufacturer again. No Mac drivers.
Wrote my own which works great (very reliable, never a dropped connection).
I offered to GIVE them to TRENDnet for disc or online distribution
and even emailed it to them. They did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Their software developers must be very lazy. Writing for the Mac is a BREEZE.
Their hardware is good, their software is WEAK. Maybe someone will buy them out and restructure. It could only get better.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
(3 out of 5)

Awesome modem

Sep 22, 2005 - By Carol L. Barnes

I live in a rural area, and have tried several PCI modems, but couldn't get better than 31.2K connect. This TrendNet modem installed easily (Win98SE), and connects at 44K all the time. I'm pleased!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

No installed moden? Get this

Jan 28, 2008 - By Harmon (Winchester, VA)

I didn't have a modem installed in my new computer because I have cable broadband service. Then I found I needed to send some faxes which requires using the phone line and a modem. The Trendnet USB modem solved the problem for me. It is inexpensive and works great. I recommend this modem if your computer doesn't already have a modem installed. It is also easy to take with you, if you want to fax from your notebook. The alternative would be to use an online service, which requires a monthly fee.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
(3 out of 5)

Works, but hard to fit into some USB ports

Aug 23, 2007 - By David M. Maymudes (Seattle, WA USA)

It seemed to work fine as a modem, but it was difficult to fit into my laptop's USB port because the plastic casing reaches quite close to the USB connector. Your mileage may vary.