U.S. Robotics' Courier V.Everything PCMCIA PC Card with DataView ($575) has four LEDs that let you monitor power, send, receive, and on-line functions during a fax or data transfer. The card provides connectivity to industry-standard V.34 modems; backward compatibility with proprietary standards, such as V.Fast Class and V.32 terbo; and compatibility with V.32bis and slower-speed modems. Other features include flash ROM upgradability, remote configuration, link security, dial security, and Easy Install software. Also available is a 14.4-Kbps version of the device, the Courier V.32bis PCMCIA PC Card with DataView ($499).
Contact: U.S. Robotics, Skokie, IL, (800) 877-2677 or (708) 982-5010.
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