Reviews for TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM ModemUSB - 1 x Type A USB, 1 x RJ-11 Modem - 56 Kbps - MPN: TFM560U 
By anonymous - Jul 30, 2008
Not a Voice ModemStrengths: Data/Fax Weakness: Voice Though advertised as such this modem will not work to place and receive voice calls. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
Reply by member: ao266
Mar 10, 2009 All my pcs have non-voice modems and I need one for answering phone calls. Glad I did not buy this one.
Reply by member: ao266
Mar 10, 2009 All my pcs have non-voice modems and I need one for answering phone calls. Glad I did not buy this one.
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SweepsJunkMail
- Oct 28, 2004
TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM ModemStrengths: Easy USB connection. It works fine. Weakness: The CD-Rom driver was difficult to install at first, but once my second Gateway (Windows 98) finally took it, it was fine. This modem is acceptable for average use which is all we needed it for, but I would go higher end if you need it for a primary - or an only - computer. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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teflonron
- Oct 21, 2005
TRENDNet USB ModemStrengths: Easy install; USB; Nice design Weakness: No phone out; Winmodem Nice quick solution if you don't have an internal modem or have one that died. Easy install. All cables and drivers provided. Website maintained w/ updated drivers too. No phone pass through. It's a winmodem so be aware of this only working in Windows. 50% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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EchelonOne
- Feb 7, 2008
TRENDnet USB Modem TFM 560UStrengths: Doesn't suck up a valuable PCI slot. Weakness: USB connector should have been deigned smaller to accommodate access to nearby USB ports. Apparently there are 2 versions of this model; the B1 and the A1. My version (B1)connects directly to a USB port where the pictured version (A1) connects to the USB port via a cable. The B1 can create a problem when one needs to use additional USB ports that are on either side and/or above and below the USB slot that this device is plugged into. I have so many USB slots and hubs that this does not pose an issue for me. On the plus side, this doesn't take up a PCI slot of which I only have 2, and they are both being used now. The only reason I bought this was to be able to send and receive faxes. It does the job just fine. For those of you that this could pose a problem for, I have 2 solutions: 1.) Find out beforehand whether its the A1 or B1 before buying it; or 2.) Buy a GE USB 2.0 7 Port Desktop Hub which has 3 ports on one side spaced far enough apart where this will not pose a problem. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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barrywolf
- Oct 3, 2005
Good modem for the priceStrengths: Works like a champ, has a good user interface with plenty of graphics, USB connections means no extra serial ports required. Weakness: The User's Guide is confusing, the driver update procedure took a few attempts before working, there is no phone-out jack. The internal modem on my computer died - but I need a modem for fax and transmission of proprietary data. The TFM-560U uses a USB connection. This meant I didn't have to open up my computer and swap out the broken modem. The price for the TFM-560U is about what I'd pay for an internal modem - but it has all the nice features of a USB device: no external power required, easy to install, easy to move if required. The User's Guide was just about useless - but, again - a USB device is fairly straightforward. Installing the updated drivers took a few attempts before working - but once properly installed everything works fairly well. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top 
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TRENDnet 56K USB Data/Fax/TAM Modem
Strengths: Ease of use, dont need another AC Plug
Weakness: Modem is WinModem based
Honestly spend the money to purchase a higher priced USB modem that has a modem chipset if you are seeking performance and speed. If your just looking to connect to internet while traveling or ease of use, this is an inexpensive functioning product
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