The x2 modems completed only 77 percent. This will enable users to plug in a software upgrade when a new standard for 56K-bps modems becomes available early next year. The modem works effortlessly with on-line services, BBSs and fax. This kind of programmability is the best hedge against new standards in this rapidly evolving technology. The Owner's Manual is complemented with a handy Quick Start Guide.
Flash memory allows for future upgrades.
The Duo also comes with a telephone handset you can mount on the side of a monitor or other convenient spot. The Duo is a great TA that literally does it all. This is a fine general-purpose modem. It installed flawlessly. We inserted the modem, booted the system, and stepped through the Add New Hardware Wizard until the process was complete.