BG> In fact, the Courier is arguably the only analogue modem in the
BG> world which, because of its potential future speed and feature
BG> upgradeability, is not going to be obsolete one year down the track.

We'll see. I have heard that plenty of times before, and
with ISDN and cable modems, USR's claim that its the last
modem you will ever need is MOST unlikely to be true.

BG> Just because they make a decent profit, the
BG> company is not automatically guilty of gouging.

RS> Yes, but when its prices are very high, its gouging. Particularly
RS> when you compare an internal Sportster and Courier, with fuck all in
RS> it parts cost wise, and the price they charge for those two. Gouging.

BG> Crap.  The external Couriers are almost three times the physical size of
BG> the Sportstsers, and contain considerably more (3x as much?) componentry.

Says he furiously trying to sweep the internals under
the carpet. Pity THEY show that USR gouges obscenely.

BG> Aside from that, I also actually EXPECT to pay a small premium
BG> for a modem which is easily and cheaply feature-upgradeable.

Your expectations have nothing whatever to do with the gouging
Bill. That is in fact HOW they gouge you on the internals.
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