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From: bruce@ccavax.camb.com (Barton F. Bruce)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Intel modems
Message-ID: <35366.27428c1b@ccavax.camb.com>
Date: 15 Nov 90 16:37:46 GMT
References: <1990Nov14.175116.4087@nstar.uucp>
Organization: Cambridge Computer Associates, Inc.
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In article <1990Nov14.175116.4087@nstar.uucp>, larry@nstar.uucp (Larry Snyder) writes:
> 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.
> 
> -- 
>        Larry Snyder, Northern Star Communications, Notre Dame, IN USA 
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