-=> Quoting Paul Edwards to John Tserkezis <=-

Hello Paul,

 RS> I think the Modem SuperStor still does. As usual, cant put
 RS> my hand on a recent ad of theirs when I want one, but they
 RS> certainly used to have that in round device in the ad itself.
 
 JT> I've found their number, I'll give them a call and see what they can work 
 JT> out. Thanks.
 
 JT> PS  I've just come back and tested a new modem, a tossup between the

 JT> hayes, USR and the Netcom.  I have the USR first, so far, one failed call

 PE> Does this cryptic message say that Modem SuperStor has let you borrow
 PE> those 3 modems before you buy them?

 Sort of (only one modem), I have a week to decide if I want to keep it or not.

 PE>  I was going to suggest you can
 PE> swap with my Netcomm for a while, since I am now satisfied that I have
 PE> the test results I wanted (basically, disabling MNP10 fixes the major
 PE> problem with hanging).

 That was going to be next on the list, I've only had one unexplained
non-connect so far (been worked out since), but the fax adaptive answering
seems to be at bit better than the banksia..

 PE>  If I had my time again, I would buy a Yum Cha
 PE> modem, instead of kidding myself that the extra money spent to get a
 PE> sysop-deal on an expensive modem was actually going to achieve
 PE> something. 

 Paul, I work with a company that the salespeople thought it would be fun to
sell yumcha modems.  I have to fix them.  If they are not under warranty,
(where they are sent to the supplier) they are written off.

 Without being derogatory to anyone, the only comment I can make about the
yumcha's is that they are nothing short of completely and absolutely fucked
in every way imaginable.  They wouldn't be suitable even for a suppository.
 The banksia OTOH, would be very suitable for a suppository, as its edges are
much more smooth.  A very important consideration.

 PE> BTW, someone has called about 5 times in the last hour, and is getting
 PE> a fax connection, which is taking about 10 minutes before it drops
 PE> out. You aren't trying out a shit-box USR are you? 
 PE> BFN.  Paul.

 Yes I am, but no it wasn't me calling.  Either way I wouldn't wait 10 minutes
before trying again.  My tolerance to non-functional modems at the moment is
almost nil no thanks to the banksia, I would wait maybe 10 seconds before
chucking the thing out the window.
 BTW, anyone want my banksia?  Four rom upgrades, one board mod and much head-
banging-against-walls later, I'm rid of the thing like one would be glad to
be rid of a tumor.  Suitable as comfortable suppository.  Caution, extended use
may cause brain damage.  Going cheap.

John Tserkezis, Sydney, Oz. Fidonet: 3:712/610  Internet: jt{at}suburbia.com.au

... I quit Paranoids Anonymous.  They were all plotting against me.
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