On Nov 16 07:08 96, Bill Grimsley of 3:640/305.9 wrote:

BG> John, at 22:26 on Nov 13 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

JP>> I've well and truly learnt my lesson when it comes to 
JP>> inferior modems.

BG>> The most important lesson I've learned lately is NOT to 
BG>> allow myself to be gouged by greedy modem manufacturers.

JP>> Interesting comment. I take it that you're referring to USR ...

BG> Not specifically, but they do appear to be pretty heavily into some less 
BG> than salubrious business practices of late, as shown by their complete lack 
BG> of action re their seemingly never-ending succession of buggy Sportsters, 
BG> as well as their outrageous pricing on Couriers, not to mention their 
BG> decision to charge Courier owners for the x2 upgrade when previous SDLs 
BG> have been free.

Um.  Bill, according to my reading of the ads, Courier prices are rather
less than half of what they were some months ago.   Granted, there are
cheaper.  There are also more expensive - including locally manufactured
marble slabs.. er modems.

The trend doesn't outrage me at all...:-)   However, x2 is a bummer.  

Considering that we will have to wait for a 64kb based x2 instead of the
Yank 56k variety (if it ever happens), and that USR can't be bothered to
officially release 33.6 to the plebian kangaroo herders, I wouldn't be
holding my breath until the chance to become offended at the cost of x2
comes to Oz.

Regards,
Dave Hatch.

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