-=> Quoting Miroslaw Greber to Richard Town <=-
 RT> Now hitting the shelves are FlashROM K56flex models, so mebe worth 
 RT> waiting for (see below)
 MG> thanx, it helped, in the mean while I bought a zoom 33.6
 MG> v34I-Plus it works great,
Which model number?  Can you post your ATI3I6 readouts taken in
terminal mode?
 MG> upgradeable since there is this sticker on the box that says K56
 MG> upgradeable call 1800-753-0787, but when I call it says that this
 MG> number can't be reached from my calling area (toronto), any
 MG> advice?
The 1-800 series of US numbers arn't restricted from UK, we just add
an 00 to the 1- and a woman with a furry voice comes on the line saying:
"Thissscall-is charge-able from oout_side the Oonited_States..." etc
giving the option to complete the call or "Hangggup Neow"
Here's a listing of the model numbers available for upgrade to
FlashRom and K56flex:

                             ZOOM 56K UPGRADE PROGRAM
   
   All internal and external 28,800 bps and 33,600 bps V.34 Zoom
   faxmodems purchased through United States and Canadian retailers
   between October 10, 1996 and May 31, 1997 are upgradeable to 56,000
   bps data speeds using Rockwell K56flexTM technology.
   
   The model names of Zoom faxmodems that can be upgraded are:
   V.34I
   V.34I Plus
   V.34X
   V.34X Plus
     ComStar
   ComStar SVD
   ComStar XT SVD
   33.6 SVD
   
   The model numbers of Zoom faxmodems that can be upgraded are:
   Model 275
   Model 278
   Model 450
   Model 460
   Model 470
     Model 480
   Model 620
   Model 2800
   Model 2802
     Model 2805
   Model 2835
   Model 2836
   Model 2837
   
   To upgrade your Zoom V.34 faxmodem, you will need to send it to Zoom.
   A new replacement 56K, 56Kx, or ComStar 56K Zoom/FaxModem will be sent
   to you for each upgrade ordered. You must submit your original sales
   receipt by postal mail with your order to qualify for the upgrade
   program. If possible, keep your Zoom/FaxModem packaging. The Order
   Form will reserve your replacement unit. When your new unit is ready,
   we will contact you with further instructions.
   
   An Advance Replacement Program is also available, with the return of
   your faxmodem guaranteed by your credit card. Under this Advance
   Replacement Program, Zoom will send your new replacement unit in
   advance of receiving your old unit. Zoom must receive your old unit
   within 30 days of the Invoice date. If we do not receive the old unit
   within 30 days, you will be billed for the Suggested Retail Price of
   the new replacement unit.
   
   The 56K modem upgrade is $79, plus $6 for shipping and handling to the
   United States and Canada. All upgrade units feature a
   software-upgradeable Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and also include a
   Flash ROM for software-upgradeable modem controller code.
   
   The software-upgradeable DSP provides two distinct advantages:
   
    1. As enhancements to the DSP become available, they can be easily
       downloaded.
    2. It should simplify an upgrade to the North American (TR30)
       standard for 56K modems when it occurs, enabling a software
       download instead of a hardware upgrade.
      
   The software-upgradeable DSP is designed to make your modem
   software-upgradeable to the full TR30 standard and to enable
   communication with any TR30-compatible central site equipment made by
   K56flex manufacturers. These manufacturers currently account for about
   70% of the central site equipment market, and we expect them to
   represent the greatest percentage of all 56K access points.
   
    Zoom should begin shipping upgrades for the V.34I and V.34I Plus
   internal modems and the V.34X and V.34X Plus external modems in May.
   All ComStar, ComStar SVD, ComStar XT SVD, and 33.6 SVD upgrades are
   expected to begin shipping in May or June.
   
    All orders for upgrades must be received at Zoom by July 31, 1997.
   
rgdZ
Richard
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