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- From: schuster@panix.com (Michael Schuster)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: USR Upgrade Policy
- Message-ID: <1992Aug19.000858.23554@panix.com>
- Date: 19 Aug 92 00:08:58 GMT
- Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC
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- I keep seeing questions about upgrading USR modems, even shortly after
- posting the upgrade policy. So here it is again. This file was
- downloaded directly from their support forum (actually the Modem Vendor
- Forum) on CompuServe.
-
- I make no comment on the economic sense (or lack of it) that any
- of these arrangements might make. Also, I have no connection with
- USR; I just own one of their modems :-)
-
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-
- The long awaited upgrades are finally here! Here is a brief synopsis
- of the various upgrades and procedures.
-
- U.S. Robotics is offering current participants in our Sysop Program the
- first opportunity to participate. August 3 - August 21 is just for them!
- Starting August 24 upgrades are available for all owners of U.S. Robotics
- Courier Desktop and Internal (PC) High Speed modems.
- The entire program will last through October 30.
-
- Trade-In: The trade-in gives you the chance to upgrade to the new small
- footprint architecture with fax. The trade-in involves staying
- in the same product type. What this means is that if you own an
- HST, trade-in your old modem for a new 16,800 bps HST with fax!
- Or, if you own a Courier V.32 or V.32bis, trade it in for a new
- Courier V.32bis with fax! Dual Standards work the same way.
- Remember Trade Like for Like. All new modems also come with
- BlastFax software.
- Price: $299
-
- Trade-Up: The trade-up is really more of a trade across. You can go from
- one product type to any other in the Courier High Speed line.
- for example, if you own an HST, trade up to a Dual Standard.
- Own a V.32bis, trade up to a Dual Standard. Likewise, own an HST,
- you can move across to a V.32bis. Any cross over of product
- type is a trade-up in this program. Just as in the Trade-In,
- the new modems are the small footprint architecture and include
- 9600 baud fax and BlastFax software.
- Price: $349
-
- V.32 Module: This is the V.32 module upgrade for certain versions of our
- first generation 14,400 HST modems. Addition of this module
- makes it a V.32 Dual Standard. U.S. Robotics will also update
- to the newest code available for that model, including V.42bis
- where applicable. Contact Customer Service to ensure your modem
- is available for this upgrade.
- Price: $199
-
- Fax Upgrade: We now offer an upgrade for owners of data only versions of the
- small footprint Courier High Speeds. We will update the modem
- to the newest available code (DSP and SUPV), add the fax
- feature and bundle BlastFax software.
- Price: $75
-
- You must contact U.S. Robotics Customer Service prior to shipping your
- old modem to us. You may contact Customer Service either by:
- Voice - 800-982-5151 or 708-982-5151
- Fax - 708-982-0823 (please include serial #, return phone #, address)
- Compuserve 76711,707 (please include serial #, return phone #, address)
-
- We will issue you a reference number that must be placed on the outside
- of the package. At the time of order we will give you a total price
- including tax and shipping where applicable. For trade in/up the modem
- must first come in house and inspected by our repair staff. Once it is
- approved and the payment option is established
- (COD, Prepay,** Personal checks add 10 days**) the new modem should
- arrive in 10-12 working days.
-
- *** Questions regarding these programs may be directed to U.S. Robotics ***
- Customer Service at:
- Voice - 800-982-5151 or 708-982-5151
- Fax - 708-982-0823
- BBS - 708-982-5092
- CIS - 76711,707 or GO USROBOTICS and see TINUP.TXT in
- U.S. Robotics lib (library 4).
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- [Note that 76711.707@CompuServe.COM is a valid Internet address for USR]
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