NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #26/NN_1992_26.iso/spool/comp/dcom/modems/16441

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From: [e-mail] (J.B. Nicholson-Owens)
Subject: Re: Supra vs Zoom v32bis FaxModems
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 05:51:50 GMT
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Marc WANDSCHNEIDER writes
> I was just wondering if anybody had any general opinions on the differences
> between the SupraFAX Modem v32bis and the Zoom Fax/Modem v32bis items..?

I favor the Zoom v.32bis VFX Faxmodem (or whatever it's called...their top of
the line fax-capable modem) over the Supra because the features they claim are
there are there (as far as I have seen).  True, they aren't promising all that
the Supra is, but I haven't heard that the Supra is delivering on their
promises from local people who have them.

The Zoom warranty is 7 years (with free ROM upgrades within the 7 years, should
you need them; I haven't) but if you're considering the Zoom, you should really
consider the Infotel model.  Same manual, probably the same modem innards, but
a 10 year warranty and (at last check of the Midwest Micro Catalog) approx $25
cheaper.  I've also read on this newsgroup that the Zoom has recently gone down
in price, so I'm not sure if the Infotel is still cheaper.

Anyways, I've had nothing but good service from my Zoom v.32bis FAXmodem and I
can't say the same for the local Supra owners (who are using their modem for
the same purpose I am--SLIP and dialup).
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-- Jeff ([e-mail])
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