New SupraFAXModem 288 Offers V.Fast Speeds for Under $400

ALBANY, OR, FEBRUARY 1994--The SupraFAXModem 288 raises the standard on
performance with data speeds of 28,800 bps while maintaining Supra's
commitment to value-oriented pricing. Scheduled to ship in March, the
external model will carry a selling price of $399 while the internal
SupraFAXModem 288i will debut at just $349.

"These products represent a huge leap forward in technology," said Kenny
Richards, Manager for PC Products at Supra. "Not only can users benefit
from speed that's twice as fast as the current V.32bis standard, they also
get the benefits of an outstanding feature set at an unbelievable price."

Based on the Rockwell V.FC (V.Fast Class) chipset, Supra's new modems
utilize the core technology that is expected to be defined by the ITU-TSS
in the V.34 (V.Fast) standard later this year. When the V.34 standard is
finalized, it will be incorporated into the full line of SupraFAXModem 288
products. In the interim, V.FC appears to be the clear leader as a
standard for 28,800 bps data communication. Wide-spread acceptance of the
V.FC standard will ensure compatibility with modems from more than 60
other vendors, including Hayes, Microcom, and US Robotics.

By contrast, the V.32terbo standard, which is accepted by a smaller number
of modem manufacturers, can go no faster than 19,200 bps. And despite the
fact that these modems are half as fast as Supra's 288 products, they do
not offer a competitive price advantage.

True Top-Of-the-Line Technology 

Both Supra's internal and external modems offer technology that goes beyond
the basics of V.FC technology. By utilizing flash ROM, both of these
V.Fast Class products add a new level of flexibility to modem
communications. Future enhancements can be made without any hardware
adjustments--just download new code information into the ROM.

Plus, the SupraFAXModem 288i utilizes SupraSmart UART technology buffering
to reduce the risk of data loss during high speed transmission. This
includes 16550 UART emulation which, combined with V.42bis compression,
enables data speeds of up to 115,200 bps. The product also includes a
Windows driver with RHSI (Rockwell High-Speed Interface) which increases
the throughput capabilities.

The SupraFAXModem 288 external, packs this performance into Supra's
highly-praised tiny desktop modem with a revolutionary alphanumeric status
display which makes it a breeze to track all modem activity. It also
includes a hardware handshaking cable that enables up to 115,200 bps
communication on computers equipped with a 16550 UART.

Both modems also include custom Supra features such as Silent Answer which
allows both voice and fax communication on a single phone line. If it
detects fax "CNG" tones, the modem routes the call to fax software.
Otherwise, the modem sits silently on the phone line while the call is
answered by the user or by an answering machine. Another feature, Caller
ID, lets users identify incoming calls before answering.

Full-Featured Functionality

Both modems support industry-standard protocols including the full range of
Bell, MNP, and ITU-TSS (formerly CCITT) standards. Among the supported
features are MNP10 for improved performance on cellular connections. Both
modems support the highest available fax speed of 14,400 bps. They also
support Class 1 and 2 fax commands and are compatible with Group 3 fax
machines.

The modems also feature a five-year warranty, Hayes compatibility, extended
AT commands and result codes, compatibility with most popular
telecommunications software, autoanswer/autodial, a modular phone jack,
and non-volatile memory that stores two user configurations and four phone
numbers.

Both the desktop faxmodem and internal card include all the software,
cables and instructions the user needs for getting started with high-speed
data and fax communication. The bundle includes FaxTalk for Windows for
flawless fax transmission, CompuServe Information Manager for Windows, and
COMit for DOS and Windows--a data communications program designed
specifically for high-speed communication.

For Macintosh owners, Supra offers the SupraFAXModem 288 Mac package for
desktop users and the SupraFAXModem 288PB an internal modem for PowerBook
models 100-180c. Both packages include all the software, cables and
instructions the user needs for getting started with high-speed data and
fax communication. The bundle includes MicroPhone LT, CompuServe
Information Manager, and the CCL scripts required for Apple Remote Access.
Packages also include FAXcilitate, fax software that brings a new level of
flexibility and ease-of-use to Macintosh faxing.

About Supra Corporation 

Supra Corporation, based in Albany, Oregon, has been providing personal
computer users with high-quality, low-cost peripherals since 1985.

Since the original SupraModem 2400 was introduced in 1987, SupraModems have
been popular among consumers for excellent value in a reliable modem, and
have been recommended by a variety of sources, from respected PC Magazine
and MacUser columnist John C. Dvorak to the Boston Computer Society.

Supra Corp, 7101 Supra Dr SW, Albany, OR 97321
503-967-2400;  fax: 503-967-2401

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