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- Supra Breaks Price Barrier With
- Powerful SupraFAXModems
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- 14,400 bps Fax and Data (V.32bis) Modem for only $399
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- ALBANY, OR, January 1992 — A wide range of features — fax, data, voice, caller
- ID, unique status display, small case, and very attractive price — all combine
- to make the new SupraFAXModem™ family of modems from Supra Corporation an
- intriguing new opportunity for computer users. The SupraFAXModem™ V.32bis
- features 14,400 bps fax and data for $399.95 retail, and the SupraFAXModem V.32
- features 9600 bps fax and data for $299.95 retail.
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- On the fax side, both modems feature Class 1 and 2 commands, compatibility with
- Group 3 fax machines, and the ability to send and receive faxes directly from
- the computer. On the data side, both modems support communication at speeds
- ranging from 300 bps to 14,400 bps (9600 bps for the SupraFAXModem V.32), plus
- they also support CCITT V.42bis, MNP 2–5, and MNP 10 data compression and error
- correction protocols. When using V.42bis (4:1 compression), the SupraFAXModem
- V.32bis provides up to 57,600 bps throughput, and the SupraFAXModem V.32, up to
- 38,400 bps throughput.
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- Both modems also feature a revolutionary status display, which allows for an
- unlimited number of status messages. In a display that looks similar to a
- digital clock, the modems presently give the user up to 25 different messages,
- conveying things like connection rate and type (FX), dialing (DI), ringing (RI),
- and transmission error (TE). This display is a great advantage compared with
- most other modems, whose finite number of indicator lights limit how much
- information they can convey to the user.
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- All of these features are packed into a case about the size of two decks of
- playing cards placed side by side (1” x 4.5” x 6.5”) — a case that is half the
- size of many other V.32 and V.32bis modems.
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- All that's needed to use an external SupraModem is a computer (or terminal) with
- an RS-232C interface, communications software, and a cable to connect the modem
- to the computer. Everything else is included: the modem, operator’s manual,
- quick-reference card, power adapter, and telephone cable.
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- Voice & Caller ID
- SupraFAXModems also support two important features — voice and caller ID — that
- can be enabled through low-cost, user-installable firmware upgrades available
- mid-1992.
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- The voice feature allows the modems to send and receive digitized voice and
- implement several voice functions. The modems can compress and uncompress voice
- data for efficient storage, generate and recognize touch tones, and sample at
- various frequencies, depending on the quality level desired. This feature will
- be useful for interactive applications such as voice mail, answering machines,
- and digital announcers.
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- Caller ID (where available) allows the number from which an incoming call was
- dialed to be displayed on the user’s screen before the call is answered. This
- will be useful for secure communications, automatic identification of incoming
- calls, and interactive voice applications.
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- Innovation & Chip Sets Combine For Killer Pricing
- At $299.95 and $399.95 retail, respectively, the SupraFAXModem V.32 and
- SupraFAXModem V.32bis are about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of similar modems. Supra
- is able to offer these prices because of innovative designs and state-of-the-art
- chip sets from Rockwell International. “We are very excited about the power
- we’re putting into our customers’ hands, and the outstanding quality we are able
- to deliver at these very affordable prices,” said John Wiley, President of
- Supra Corporation.
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- In addition to the stand-alone modems, packages that include cables and software
- will be available for IBM PC and Macintosh computers. IBM PC internal models
- will also be available.
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- About Supra Corporation
- Supra Corporation, based in Albany, Oregon, has been providing personal computer
- users with high-quality, low-cost peripherals since 1985. The SupraFAXModems
- (including the previously announced 9600 bps fax/2400 bps data SupraFAXModem
- Plus) are the latest additions to the popular SupraModem™ family.
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- Since the original SupraModem 2400 was introduced in 1987, SupraModems have been
- popular among consumers looking for excellent value in a reliable modem, and
- have been recommended by a variety of sources, from respected PC Magazine and
- MacUser columnist John C. Dvorak to the Berkeley Macintosh User’s Group (BMUG).
- In addition to manufacturing a complete line of fax and data modems, Supra
- makes a variety of peripherals for Commodore Amiga computers.
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- Supra Corporation
- 7101 SW Supra Drv
- Albany, OR 97321
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- 503-967-2400 (main 8-5pst)
- 503-967-2401 (Fax)
- 503-967-2410 (Sales 7-5pst)
- 800-727-8772 (Sales 7-5pst)
- 503-967-2440 (Tech Support 9-4pst)
- 503-967-2444 (BBS, 2 line v32bis)
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- CompuServe 76004,565
- GEnie SupraTech
- Bix SupraCorp
- American Online SupraCorp2
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- SupraFAXModem Packages
- for Macintosh and IBM PC Compatibles
- Provide Everything User Needs
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- ALBANY, OR, January 1992 — Supra‘s two newest modems — the SupraFAXModem
- V.32bis and the SupraFAXModem V.32 — are available as stand-alone units that
- work with any computer with an RS-232C port, and as packages that include
- software and cables for Macintosh and IBM PC compatible computers. The
- packages provide everything the user needs to get started using the modem
- immediately.
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- The Macintosh packages are compatible with System 7 and include FAXstf™ fax
- software, award-winning MicroPhone™ 1.5 telecommunications software, a
- CompuServe Information Manager™ starter kit and software, and online service
- offers. Also included in the Macintosh packages are a modem cable, phone cable,
- and manuals.
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- IBM packages are available with internal and external SupraFAXModems for DOS
- and Windows. Windows packages include Winfax software, online service offers,
- and all required cables and manuals. (Windows comes with its own telecom
- software.) DOS packages include FaxTalk Plus software, Mirror
- telecommunications software, online service offers, and all required cables and
- manuals.
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- SupraFAXModem Retail Prices
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- SupraFAXModem V.32bis Stand-Alone $399.95
- SupraFAXModem V.32 Stand-Alone $299.95
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- SupraFAXModem V.32bis Macintosh $479.95
- SupraFAXModem V.32 Macintosh $379.95
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- SupraFAXModem V.32bis IBM PC external $449.95
- SupraFAXModem V.32bis IBM PC internal $389.95
- SupraFAXModem V.32 IBM PC external $349.95
- SupraFAXModem V.32 IBM PC internal $289.95
- DOS or Windows package
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- Various upgrade offers will let owners of earlier SupraModems upgrade to fax
- capabilities. Supra also has a sysop program for the stand-alone versions. The
- Supra Sales Department can provide customers with more information at 1-800-727-
- 8772 or 503-967-2410.
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- SupraFAXModem Features
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- Feature SupraFAXModem V.32bis SupraFAXModem V.32
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- Retail Price (Stand-Alone) $399.95 $299.95
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- Maximum Fax Rate 14,400 bps 9600 bps
- Class 1 and 2 commands X X
- Group 3 compatible X X
- Send and receive fax X X
- CCITT V.27 ter X X
- CCITT V.29 X X
- CCITT V.17 X X
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- Maximum Data Rate
- (without data compression) 14,400 bps 9600 bps
- Bell 103/212A X X
- CCITT V.21/V.22/ V.22bis X X
- CCITT V.23 X X
- CCITT V.32 X X
- CCITT V.32bis X
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- Error correction X X
- MNP 2–4, MNP 10 X X
- CCITT V.42 X X
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- Data compression X X
- MNP 5 (2:1) X X
- CCITT V.42bis (4:1) X X
- Max. throughput, MNP 5 28,800 bps 19,200 bps
- Max. throughput, V.42bis 57,600 bps 38,400 bps
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- Digital status display X X
- Connection status (digital) 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48,
- 96, 120, 144, FX 96, FX
- Error correction status (digital) LP (V.42bis LAPM), same as V.32bis
- M2 (MNP 2), M3 (MNP 3),
- M4 (MNP 4), M5 (MNP 5),
- M10 (MNP 10)
- Data compression status (digital) DC same as V.32bis
- Action status (digital) DI, RI, AA, CD, TE, TM same as V.32bis
- Single LED status display OH, RD, SD, TR same as V.32bis
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- Case size 1” x 4.5” x 6.5” 1” x 4.5” x 6.5”
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- Upgradable to Voice X X
- Upgradable to Caller ID X X
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- 5 year limited warranty X X
- Made in the U.S.A. X X
- “AT” command compatible X X
- Asynchronous operation X X
- Synchronous operation X X
- Compatible with popular
- telecommunications software X X
- Automatic adjustment to
- optimal protocol and rate X X
- Autoanswer/autodial
- (tone or pulse) X X
- Two modular phone jacks X X
- Adjustable-volume speaker X X
- Front panel ON/OFF switch X X
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- Stand-alone version X X
- Macintosh™ package1 X X
- IBM™ PC Windows™ package2 X X
- IBM PC DOS™ package3 X X
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- 1 Macintosh packages are compatible with System 7 and include FAXstf™ fax
- software, award-winning MicroPhone™ 1.5 telecommunications software, CompuServe
- Information Manager™ starter kit and software, online service offers, modem
- cable, phone cable, and manuals.
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- 2 Windows packages include Winfax™ software, online service offers, cables, and
- manuals. (Windows comes with its own telecom software.)
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- 3 DOS packages include FaxTalk™ Plus software, Mirror™ telecommunications
- software, online service offers, cables, and manuals.
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- Supra Corporation
- 7101 SW Supra Drv
- Albany, OR 97321
-
- 503-967-2400 (main 8-5pst)
- 503-967-2401 (Fax)
- 503-967-2410 (Sales 7-5pst)
- 800-727-8772 (Sales 7-5pst)
- 503-967-2440 (Tech Support 9-4pst)
- 503-967-2444 (BBS, 2 line v32bis)
-
- CompuServe 76004,565
- GEnie SupraTech
- Bix SupraCorp
- American Online SupraCorp2
-