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U.S. ROBOTICS SYSOP PRICING
PRODUCT PRICE
COURIER HST (U.S. AND CANADA) $ 399
COURIER V.32bis (U.S. AND CANADA) $ 449
COURIER HST DUAL STANDARD (U.S. AND CANADA) $ 499
INTERNATIONAL HST* $ 389
INTERNATIONAL V.32bis* $ 439
INTERNATIONAL COURIER HST DUAL STANDARD* $ 449
DOMESTIC POWER SUPPLY (INT'L USERS)* $ 10
INTERNATIONAL POWER SUPPLY (INT'L USERS)* $ 50
*International version and a separate power supply must be ordered if the
modem is used outside the U.S. or Canada. International power supply is 220
volts. Domestic power supply is 110 volts. At least one (1) power supply
must be ordered with each international modem.
For detailed information and technical specifications on the above products,
call the U.S. Robotics Technical Support Department at (800) 982-5151 in the
U.S. or (800) 553-3560 in Canada. From outside the the U.S. or Canada, call
(708) 982-5151.
INTRODUCTION!
Well around Febuary of this year there was much talk about a US Robot-
ics COURIER HST, with a new speed mode. There were some lame texts coming out
that explained shit! So I went on a quest, I called USR, talked to techies,
talked to some dudez that heard these rumors, and logged on various boards
gathering information. So here it, all in a very big text file. But at least
I'm sure it'll answer all your questions on the new HST's. Also another note
is that these NEW HST's are the same price.
Ok the NEW USRobotics COURIER HST with v.42 & v.42bis is available
as of March 1992. The prices haven't changed, and special sysop deals can let
you have the fastest modem in the world for only $399!!
That's right! The new HST has (this is according to rumor) a 88c188
processor running at 33mhz. Speeds supported are: 300,1200,2400,4800,7800,
9600,12200,14400, & 16800. The new modem can be locked at 57,600baud, this is
also a new feature. The modem is 2 inches smaller, and has a nicer design.
SYNCHRONOUS transmission has been stepped up from 450bps on the back channel to
1200bps. Many new commands are installed, also a v.54 link diagnostics, many
testing routines, and special commands for UNIX users. More ATI? commands.
Special expansion for the future is built in (Like the when IBM came out, and
was built for expanding).
Well in my opinion this is the most impressive piece of computer
hardware ever built. This modem is worth it's weight in gold, and I've already
ordered one. I also have a sneaking suspicion that anyone who is anyone will
have one of these. It's like when the 14.4kbps replaced the 9,600kpbs. This
will replace the 1440, and boards (that are always busy) will soon only
support 19200 to 57,600 baud only, and 9600 will be dead. Well, all can say,
is try to order one of these as soon as possible, because they are selling
fast (there is already a waiting list, according to a USR Representative).
I made mention a month or so ago of some new products forthcoming from
the folks in Skokie. I can now give you the details.
There has been some concern amongst the end-Users who had invested in
the HST-14.4 protocol that USR had abandoned them in favor of the new
v.32bis standard. Not true!
US Robotics strikes again with a new HST-14.4 protocol!! Beginning
immediately (product is already in the pipeline), the new HST-14.4 wil
now support transfers at 16,800. ^^^
The new Dual Standards will also support 16,800 on the HST side.
^^^
It is important that everybody understands that the 16,800 can only be
accomplished between the NEW HST-14.4 and DS Modems. There is NO
UPgrade Path nor is one planned! ie: if you have a earlier version
(meaning any unit shipped prior to 2/1/92) of the 14.4 or DS the
maxim connect to the NEW models will be 14,400.
All prices at the Retail Level and the various Demo programs will remain
the same....no increases anticipated.
P.S. The entire Courier line has been redesigned and "DOWNsized".
David says!
NOTE: My comment to it is, I as a HST owner/user am again left on
the outside with no up-grade path possible. It may lengthen the
life of HST and add to USR bottom line but how about current owners!
I feel sold out with no support from USR! Again sell the old and
buy a new one from USR.
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