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[11] From: dgsi!ee.rochester.edu!jerry at Internet-Gateway 2/21/92 5:36PM (11258
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[FILENAME: SUPRA96.TXT]
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Supra Breaks Price Barrier With Powerful SupraFAXModems 14,400 bps Fax
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and Data (V.32bis) Modem for only $399
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ALBANY, OR, January 1992 A wide range of features fax, data, voice,
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caller ID, unique status display, small case, and very attractive price
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all combine to make the new SupraFAXModem family of modems from Supra
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Corporation an intriguing new opportunity for computer users. The
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SupraFAXModem V.32bis features 14,400 bps fax and data for $399.95
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retail, and the SupraFAXModem V.32 features 9600 bps fax and data for
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$299.95 retail.
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On the fax side, both modems feature Class 1 and 2 commands,
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compatibility with Group 3 fax machines, and the ability to send and
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receive faxes directly from the computer. On the data side, both modems
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support communication at speeds ranging from 300 bps to 14,400 bps (9600
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bps for the SupraFAXModem V.32), plus they also support CCITT V.42bis,
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MNP 2-5, and MNP 10 data compression and error correction protocols.
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When using V.42bis (4:1 compression), the SupraFAXModem V.32bis provides
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up to 57,600 bps throughput, and the SupraFAXModem V.32, up to 38,400
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bps throughput.
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Both modems also feature a revolutionary status display, which allows
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for an unlimited number of status messages. In a display that looks
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similar to a digital clock, the modems presently give the user up to 25
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different messages, conveying things like connection rate and type (FX),
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dialing (DI), ringing (RI), and transmission error (TE). This display is
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a great advantage compared with most other modems, whose finite number
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of indicator lights limit how much information they can convey to the
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user.
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All of these features are packed into a case about the size of two decks
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of playing cards placed side by side (1" x 4.5" x 6.5") a case that is
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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
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(or terminal) with an RS-232C interface, communications software, and a
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cable to connect the modem to the computer. Everything else is
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included: the modem, operatorUs manual, quick-reference card, power
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adapter, and telephone cable.
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Voice & Caller ID
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SupraFAXModems also support two important features voice and caller ID
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that can be enabled through low-cost, user-installable firmware upgrades
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available mid-1992. The voice feature allows the modems to send and
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receive digitized voice and implement several voice functions. The
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modems can compress and uncompress voice data for efficient storage,
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generate and recognize touch tones, and sample at various frequencies,
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depending on the quality level desired. This feature will be useful for
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interactive applications such as voice mail, answering machines, and
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digital announcers. Caller ID (where available) allows the number from
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which an incoming call was dialed to be displayed on the user's screen
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before the call is answered. This will be useful for secure
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communications, automatic identification of incoming calls, and
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interactive voice applications.
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Innovation & Chip Sets Combine For Killer Pricing At $299.95 and $399.95
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retail, respectively, the SupraFAXModem V.32 and SupraFAXModem V.32bis
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are about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of similar modems. Supra is able to
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offer these prices because of innovative designs and state-of-the-art
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chip sets from Rockwell International.
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"We are very excited about the power we're putting into our customers'
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hands, and the outstanding quality we are able to deliver at these very
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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
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software will be available for IBM PC and Macintosh computers. IBM PC
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internal models will also be available.
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About Supra Corporation
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Supra Corporation, based in Albany, Oregon, has been providing personal
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computer users with high-quality, low-cost peripherals since 1985. The
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SupraFAXModems (including the previously announced 9600 bps fax/2400 bps
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data SupraFAXModem Plus) are the latest additions to the popular
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SupraModem family. Since the original SupraModem 2400 was introduced in
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1987, SupraModems have been popular among consumers looking for
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excellent value in a reliable modem, and have been recommended by a
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variety of sources, from respected PC Magazine and MacUser columnist
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John C. Dvorak to the Berkeley Macintosh User's Group (BMUG). In
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addition to manufacturing a complete line of fax and data modems, Supra
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makes a variety of peripherals for Commodore Amiga computers.
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Supra Corporation
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7101 SW Supra Drv
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Albany, OR 97321
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503-967-2400 (main 8-5pst)
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503-967-2401 (Fax)
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503-967-2410 (Sales 7-5pst)
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800-727-8772 (Sales 7-5pst)
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503-967-2440 (Tech Support 9-4pst)
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503-967-2444 (BBS, 2 line v32bis)
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CompuServe 76004,565
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GEnie SupraTech Bix
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SupraCorp American Online SupraCorp2
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SupraFAXModem Packages for Macintosh and IBM PC Compatibles Provide
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Everything User Needs
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ALBANY,
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OR, January 1992 Supra's two newest modems the SupraFAXModem V.32bis and
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the SupraFAXModem V.32 are available as stand-alone units that work with
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any computer with an RS-232C port, and as packages that include software
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and cables for Macintosh and IBM PC compatible computers. The packages
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provide everything the user needs to get started using the modem
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immediately. The Macintosh packages are compatible with System 7 and
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include FAXstf fax software, award-winning MicroPhone 1.5
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telecommunications software, a CompuServe Information Manager starter
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kit and software, and online service offers. Also included in the
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Macintosh packages are a modem cable, phone cable, and manuals. IBM
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packages are available with internal and external SupraFAXModems for DOS
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and Windows. Windows packages include Winfax software, online service
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offers, and all required cables and manuals. (Windows comes with its own
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telecom software.) DOS packages include FaxTalk Plus software, Mirror
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telecommunications software, online service offers, and all required
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cables and manuals.
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SupraFAXModem Retail Prices
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SupraFAXModem V.32bis Stand-Alone $399.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32 Stand-Alone $299.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32bis Macintosh $479.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32 Macintosh $379.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32bis IBM PC external $449.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32bis IBM PC internal $389.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32 IBM PC external $349.95
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SupraFAXModem V.32 IBM PC internal $289.95
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DOS or Windows package
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Various upgrade offers will let owners of earlier SupraModems upgrade to
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fax capabilities. Supra also has a sysop program for the stand-alone
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versions. The Supra Sales Department can provide customers with more
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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
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Class 1 and 2 commands X X
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Group 3 compatible X X
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Send and receive fax X X
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CCITT V.27 ter X X
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CCITT V.29 X X
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CCITT V.17 X X
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Maximum Data Rate
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(without data compression) 14,400 bps 9600 bps
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Bell 103/212A X X
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CCITT V.21/V.22/ V.22bis X X
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CCITT V.23 X X
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CCITT V.32 X X
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CCITT V.32bis X
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Error correction X X
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MNP 2P4, MNP 10 X X
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CCITT V.42 X X
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Data compression X X
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MNP 5 (2:1) X X
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CCITT V.42bis (4:1) X X
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Max. throughput, MNP 5 28,800 bps 19,200 bps
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Max. throughput, V.42bis 57,600 bps 38,400 bps
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Digital status display X X
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Connection status (digital) 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48,
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96, 120, 144, FX 96, FX
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Error correction status (digital) LP (V.42bis LAPM), same as V.32bis
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M2 (MNP 2), M3 (MNP 3),
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M4 (MNP 4), M5 (MNP 5),
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M10 (MNP 10)
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Data compression status (digital) DC same as V.32bis
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Action status (digital) DI, RI, AA, CD, TE, TM same as V.32bis
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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
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Upgradable to Caller ID X X
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5 year limited warranty X X
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Made in the U.S.A. X X
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RATS command compatible X X
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Asynchronous operation X X
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Synchronous operation X X
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Compatible with popular
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telecommunications software X X
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Automatic adjustment to
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optimal protocol and rate X X
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Autoanswer/autodial
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(tone or pulse) X X
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Two modular phone jacks X X
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Adjustable-volume speaker X X
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Front panel ON/OFF switch X X
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Stand-alone version X X
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Macintosh* package1 X X
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IBM* PC Windows* package2 X X
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IBM PC DOS* package3 X X
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1 Macintosh packages are compatible with System 7 and include FAXstf* fax
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software, award-winning MicroPhone* 1.5 telecommunications software, CompuServe
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Information Manager* starter kit and software, online service offers, modem
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cable, phone cable, and manuals.
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2 Windows packages include Winfax* software, online service offers, cables, and
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manuals. (Windows comes with its own telecom software.)
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3 DOS packages include FaxTalk* Plus software, Mirror* telecommunications
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software, online service offers, cables, and manuals.
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Supra Corporation
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7101 SW Supra Drv
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Albany, OR 97321
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503-967-2400 (main 8-5pst)
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503-967-2401 (Fax)
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503-967-2410 (Sales 7-5pst)
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800-727-8772 (Sales 7-5pst)
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503-967-2440 (Tech Support 9-4pst)
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503-967-2444 (BBS, 2 line v32bis)
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CompuServe 76004,565
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GEnie SupraTech
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Bix SupraCorp
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American Online SupraCorp2
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