> You know, I never have understood why someone will
 > upgrade to 28.8,
 > knowing it is not gonna a  whole heck of a lot faster
 > than 14.4 and then
 > recommend others to upgrade. My SupraFAX 14.4 external
 > is fast enough.
 > I've seen some 28.8 modems with slower screen draws
 > than this Supra
 > 14.4. I have gotten up to almost 1700 cps on
 > transfers. Thats fast
 > enough for me. 28.8 is faster, but not near as fast as
 > many people hoped
 > it would be.
 [----------^^^^ you said the above ^^^^-----------]
When you get a 288k class modem by default you practically get the latest 
firmware wether it be FLASHable or not. At least the basics are at a better 
starting level than a 144k model. While you can have good results with a 144k 
you'll have far greater capabilities with a 288k modem and with many newer 
models provide a longer usable life before a newer or exceedingly better 
modem comes along. Sooner or later Scott, you'll be on the 288k bandwagon. 
-_-_-Bill
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