The V.34-based Bullet 100E external fax/modem features a menu-driven LCD panel that displays line conditions and throughput speeds. In conjunction with SmartKeys, the panel lets you easily set and change your modem configurations. As part of its compliance with the ITU V.34 specification, the Bullet 100E is capable of four-dimensional trellis coding. The modem is backward compatible with V.32terbo and lower modems and operates at all conventional line speeds from 300 bps up to 28.8 Kbps. Additionally, it supports two-wire leased lines with auto-dial backup and line restoration and has built-in flash ROM. The Bullet 100E costs $499.
Contact: E-Tech Research, Santa Clara, CA, (800) 328-5538 or (408) 988-8108.
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