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From: richark@mist.cs.orst.edu (Kenny Richards)
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Subject: Re: Supra2400/2.0 Upgrade
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Date: 13 Aug 90 06:39:38 GMT
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> 
> Due to all the specualation on the $40 upgrade charge for Supra's
> 2400 modem, I thought I would let everybody know just what is involved 
> and the reason the charge isn't unreasonible.

>   While the charge may not be unreasonable, in practice this upgrade seems
>totally useless!  Storage of 4 phone numbers?  Big deal, we all use terminal
>programs for that!  Now, if you could upgrade to MNP, it'd be worth it!

>Can anyone see any use for any of these new features??

I think you have just hit upon the reason that Supra isn't making a big deal
out of the new processor.  It is simply a upgrade for the Intel chip set
that is used in there modem.

But it is nice to be able to set the dialing speed, but maybe you don't 
mind the wait.