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From: larry@nstar.uucp (Larry Snyder)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Intel modems
Message-ID: <1990Nov14.175116.4087@nstar.uucp>
Date: 14 Nov 90 17:51:16 GMT
Organization: Northern Star Communications, Limited
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I called the Intel BBS and captured the SYSOP offer for $399 which was
posted a couple of days ago by another individual.

Tech Data (a large distributor) has the modems on back-order.  37 came
into Clearwater the other day, all sold.  Another 54 are expected at
various TD distribution centers over the next week (as of today, 41
of those modems are taken).  The TD price is $467 and there number
is 1-800-237-8931.

PC Distributors in Chicago has 14 of the modems in stock - there price
is $505.  I mentioned the TD price - and was told they could come down
to $490.   PCD is 1-800-323-6910

According to Intel tech support as of this morning, there are no problems
with the modems in production connecting with USR Dual Standards - that 
problem existed with pre-production units - not the units currently in
distribution.   

Intel will be releasing a firmware upgrade next month, which will increase
v.42bis throughput.

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