At first, 75 bucks seemed like a good deal for a 56K modem loaded with voice messaging features. However, unless you have a technician ready to help you install this contraption, dish out a few more dollars for a name brand which is more credible. The problem began with the installation which prompted my computer to keep asking for a disk which was already in the drive. It turned out the disk was defective. Then, a second try at the installation resulted in a modem which was inoperative, and conflicted with every other peripheral in my box. A third replacement installed fine, but it had the tendancy to lock up and disconnect when used for more than 10 minutes. I give this piece of electronic quibble a 2 thumbs down. My advice ? Spend a little more and get yourself a US Robotics 56K. It's 100 % worry and trouble free. If you want a voice messaging system, buy a fancy telephone.

Consumer Feedback:

" I don't know anything about modems or computers. I just installed it and hoped it would work. It didn't. What a piece of junk."

Steven Kirby
New York, NY

"I've used Zoltrix products before, and have always been satisfied, but this 56K just didn't seem to work at the level I expected..."

Kevin Dubeau
Montreal, Quebec

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