Archtek SmartLink 56-kbps Voice Fax Modem Model PCIR1

SUMMARY

PRO: Inexpensive, good performance.
CON: Lacks features, two-year labor warranty only.
$35; supports K56flex, PCI Card, Rockwell chip set, V.80 videoconferencing, distinctive ring, voice mail, speaker phone, DSVD, Caller ID, SuperVoice software.

Archtek
888/912-9800
www.archtek.com

Performance-wise, Archtek's SmartLink 56-kbps rivals the best of our chartmakers. Though its 91 percent connection rate could be higher, Archtek's PCI modem performed consistently when connecting to either the Ascend or 3Com dial-up servers. However, the SmartLink misses our internal modem chart for a few reasons, namely its lack of features and its unusual, slim warranty--five years on parts but only two years on labor. For $35, you may not be able to expect much more than Archtek offers, but its shortcomings prevent Archtek's modem from being as competitive a choice as other chartmakers that provide slightly faster throughput times, some additional features, and longer parts and labor warranties. For an apples-to-apples comparison, check out Maxtech's $35 XPVS56P/RS NetPacer Pro Internal PCI Data/Voice/Fax Speakerphone Modem.

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