MB> 
TID: GE 1.11+
MB> Not originally to me but I'll ask anyway...
MB> 
MB> HS> want some added features, the OPTIMA 288       Business
MB> HS> Modem, and it's still a bargain at $249 under the sysop     
MB> HS>  program.   Please let us know if you have any questions or
MB> HS> need       anything at all.  We'll be glad to help!
MB> 
MB> I currently have a Hayes Accura 288 V.34/v.fc + fax running this BBS. It 
has
MB> been doing quite well (of course). I have heard of several
MB> *problems* with the Optima series.
MB> My question is what advantages/disadvantages would I have if I went to 
he
MB> Business Modem over what I have now?
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MB> 
Skip,
    The OPTIMA Business Modem will support a higher maximum throughput 
(230,400
    bit/s instead of the 115,200 bit/s that the ACCURA gives).  However, you
    would likely not realize an advantage to this for BBS operation, where
    you are likely never going to (or even be able to) set your port speed
    above 115,200 bit/s anyway.  The OPTIMA Business modem does offer several
    features that the ACCURA 288 V.34/V.FC does not, such as distinctive ring
    support, caller ID, remote configuration, flashrom upgradeability, voice,
    and pass-through and dial-back security.  It really all depends on what
    features you would want or be able to take advantage of.  If everything 
s
    working fine with the ACCURA and you don't need any of these other 
features,
    then you wouldn't be motivated to make the change.
Michael -- Hayes Online Services
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