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A $10 price drop ensures that Zoom FaxModem remains king of the internal modems for a second month running, while MaxTech occupies both second and fourth place with its remarkably affordable and high- performance internal offerings. The external modems' sweet spot stays close to $100 this month. Boca's 56K Tidalwave External muscles into second place with its extensive warranty policy and software bundle.
Beyond the Top 10: Internal
3Com U.S. Robotics 56K Voice Faxmodem PCI Model 5690
PRO: Tons of features, Modem Manager tool.
CON: Pricey.
FEATURES: $149; supports x2, PCI Card, USR/TI chip set, V.80 videoconferencing, distinctive ring, voice mail, speakerphone, manual volume control, Caller ID, Rapid Comm software.
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There's a lot to recommend 3Com's Voice Faxmodem, from its full array of features to its above-average performance. The controllerless 5690 competes well with this month's top chart makers in both its 56-kbps and 33.6-kbps download speeds--27 percent faster than its next closest competitor and 75 percent faster than the cheapest internal modem on the chart.
The real bonus with...