ATTENTION __________________________________________________________ U.S. Robotics and NON-U.S. Robotics SYSOPs: *** Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard with V.32bis *** HURRY - THIS IS A LIMITED TIME OFFER Valid: 3/1/91 - 8/1/91 What's the deal? U.S. Robotics loves sysops. And to prove our affection, we've implemented the program you've been waiting for! Trade-in that dusty ol' "other brand" high speed modem, or a prior-generation U.S. Robotics high speed modem, and get an incredible deal on a BRAND NEW Courier HST Dual Standard modem, complete with V.32bis. $299.* for USR SYSOPs (plus your qualified U.S. Robotics trade-in modem) $399. for NON-USR SYSOPs (plus your qualified non-U.S. Robotics trade-in modem) * Final cost with rebate applied. This offer is limited to one modem per SYSOP. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars. Rebate information follows. _________________________________________________________ Here's what you get with this promotion: We'll ship you a brand new Courier HST Dual Standard modem, complete with V.32bis. All modems include a full warranty from U.S. Robotics. The advanced features on this modem include: o Courier HST 14,400 bps and CCITT V.32bis 14,400 bps technology IN THE SAME MODEM. You can communicate with the VAST installed base of Courier HST's in the BBS community, and can still be compatible with the new CCITT standard. o V.32bis (the new CCITT standard for 14,400bps full duplex communications -- 50% faster than ordinary V.32 modems) not only slows down when line noise is encountered, but also speeds back up when line conditions improve. o Complete compatibility with all prior generation Courier HST modems, and V.32 modems. In fact, COMPUSERVE, the leading commercial on-line service, has standardized high-speed hook up on the Courier HST Dual Standard modem. o The latest data compression and error control standards, MNP 2-5, and V.42/V.42bis - throughput reaches 38,400bps! o ASL* (Adaptive speed leveling). Only Courier high-speed modems include ASL, a feature that lets each modem channel transmit data independently. To take advantage of this special promotional offer: 1. Read through the "Program Rules" information immediately following this section, to be sure that you qualify. 2. Fill out the attached U.S. Robotics "Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard" promotion order form included with this document. Be certain to include the necessary information about your BBS. 3. Send the order form to the U.S. Robotics address indicated on the form. Be certain to select payment option. We must receive your order before August 1, 1991. (International orders must be prepaid.) 4. Sit back and relax while we verify your bulletin board status (that typically takes about 2 - 3 weeks from the time we receive your order). 5. Upon verification, we'll issue you an RMA #, along with shipping instructions on how and where to return your "trade-in" modem. 6. Once we receive your trade in modem, we'll ship the new one to you. You're set! Program Rules: SYSOP must meet the qualification criteria of the U.S. Robotics SYSOP program. These are listed below: 1. The SYSOP states that he/she is not in the business of reselling computer products and related peripherals, including modem products. 2. The SYSOP has been operating a bulletin board system for at least 6 months. 3. The SYSOP understands that the number of modems that may be obtained under this program is limited to the number of working, verifiable data lines. (Trade-in, trade-up offer excluded. Please see item 10 below. Modems purchased under this program must be used on one of the stated lines. This offer is limited to one modem trade-in per sysop. 4. The SYSOP agrees to post an appropriate logon notice, visible to users of the bulletin board, which states that this bulletin board uses and supports U.S. Robotics brand modems. 5. The SYSOP agrees that he/she intends to operate the bulletin board, for which these modems are purchased, for at least 6 months post purchase. 6. Resellers of U.S. Robotics modems are NOT eligible to purchase modems under this program. Instead, qualified resellers may take advantage of other marketing programs offered by U.S. Robotics, Inc. under the U.S. Robotics Authorized Dealer Program. Information is available by calling: 800-292-2988. 7. U.S. Robotics will ship modem(s) to qualified SYSOPs as soon as possible after: a. The SYSOP has completed the attached order form and questionnaire and has mailed them along with the appropriate payment and shipping instructions to: U.S. Robotics, Inc. 8100 N. McCormick Blvd. Skokie, Illinois 60076 Attention: SYSOP Trade-Up Offer Note, for this promotional offer to be valid, we we must receive your completed order no later than August 1, 1991. * A check accompanying an order must first clear our bank before the order can be shipped. This normally takes 10 working days. b. The SYSOP further understands that once an order is placed, it cannot be changed. c. Your board will be verified by the U.S. Robotics SYSOP. We must be able to connect with your bulletin board in order to verify board status. * In the event that we are uncertain of your board status, we will notify you by mail or by the U.S. Robotics SYSOP as to what further information is needed or if validation is not possible. 8. U.S. Robotics does not accept phone-in orders. 9. U.S. Robotics reserves the right to change or cancel this program at any time. 10. In the event of a special offer or promotion, the rules of the promotion will take precedent over any prior offer under the SYSOP program. What product can be "traded in" under this program: Any High Speed Modem/Model (internal or external versions) from the following makers: ANCHOR 96E 5 ATI 9600 ETC DCA Fastlink FASTCOM V.32 HAYES V-Series 9600 Smartmodem 9600 Hayes Ultra Smartmodem 9600 INTEL 9600 EX MICROCOM QX\4232HS QX\3296C QX\V.32C MULTITECH Multimodem V.32 Multimodem V.32b PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS PM 9600SA RACAL VADIC 9642 PA TELEBIT T1500 9600 Trailblazer Trailblazer Plus T1000 T2500 T1600 U.S. ROBOTICS Courier HST Courier V.32 Courier HST Dual Standard UDS V.32 V.3225 Fastalk V.32\42 Fastalk V.32\42B Ventel V.32 plus * Other manufacture's high speed modems accepted at U.S. Robotics discretion. *** Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard Promotion *** Order Form Valid: 3/1/91 - 8/1/91 Shipping Information: (we cannot deliver to P.O. boxes) Ship modem to: (your name)________________________________ Street Address:___________________________________________ Daytime Phone #: _________________________________________ City: _____________________St/Province:___________________ Zip/Postal Code:___________________Country:_______________ 1. Data (BBS) telephone number for which this modem is being purchased: (include area code (____)____________ List Trade-In Price Price Courier HST Dual $ 1,295 $ 399 * Standard Modem (external model only) Illinois and California residents, please add 7% sales tax: $_______ Please add the appropriate freight charges (see table below): $_______ Freight Charges Table: In the U.S.: - Federal Express Standard $ 25.00 Overnight service (delivery by the 3:00 P.M. the next business afternoon) - Federal Express two-day service $ 15.00 In Canada - UPS Ground (5 - 7 working $ 15.00 day delivery) - UPS Red (2 - 3 working day $ 42.00 delivery) International Customers $ 97.00 - All international orders must be prepaid. - All attempts will be made to ship via Federal Express International ORDER TOTAL: $_______ Method of payment (please check one):____ COD ____ Prepay 2. Hours of board operation (central standard time) _____________ to _______________ 3. Is your board case sensitive? ____ Yes ____ No 4. Do you use an ALIAS name? ____ Yes ____ No If so, please list:__________________________________ 5. Please give us the necessary information to log on and access your board: Your board password: _________________________ Our log on first name: _________________________ Our log on last name: _________________________ Our log on password: _________________________ Access level: _________________________ * Note, we must be able to view all files and user log, in order to validate your board status. Please assign us the appropriate access level. 6. Modem model you intend to trade in: _____________________________________________________ READ AND SIGN BELOW: I have read, understand and agree to the terms of the U.S. Robotics SYSOP sales program rules. Accepted on: ________________________19___ SYSOP (buyer):_____________________________ (please print your name) SYSOP (buyer):_____________________________ (please sign your name) ========================================================= **** For U.S Robotics Use Only **** Verified by:_______________ Date:_________________________ RMA# ______________________ SO# ________________________ Comments:_________________________________________________ **** IS YOUR ORDER COMPLETE *** 1. Have you competed the questionnaire and order form. 2. If prepay, have you included your TOTAL payment with this order (be sure to add freight charges) 3. Mail this completed order to: U.S. Robotics, Inc. 8100 N. McCormick Blvd. Skokie, Illinois 60076 Attention: SYSOP Trade-In Offer _________________________________________________________ COD payments are made at the time the product is delivered by the shipper, as one of the following: Certified check or money order, made out to: U.S. Robotics, Inc. Prepayments must accompany this order as one of the following: certified check, cashiers check or money order. Personal checks are accepted, but your order will be held for 10 days after we verify your order for bank clearing purposes. Note: U.S. Robotics does not accept credit cards. Payment accepted in U.S. dollars only. ________________________________________________________ *** Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard Promotion *** *** SYSOP Rebate Form *** Valid: 3/1/91 - 8/1/91 _________________________________________________________ This form entitles qualified SYSOPs to get $100 back on their purchase of a Courier HST Dual Standard demo model modem, when they trade in a prior-generation U.S. Robotics high speed modem (Courier HST, Courier HST Dual Standard, or Courier V.32) as part of the "Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard" Sysop Promotion. This offer is good March 1, 1991 through August 1, 1991, and is limited to one rebate per customer. Here's what you need to do to get your rebate: 1. Place your order for a new U.S. Robotics Courier HST Dual Standard demo model modem, as part of the "Upgrade to Courier HST Dual Standard Promotion" program. 2. Attach the U.S. Robotics invoice (photocopy is OK), that indicates you purchased the required model. 3. List the serial number of the modem that you purchased below: _____________________________ 4. This offer is available to qualified U.S. Robotics SYSOPs only. Distributors, resellers or other end-users of U.S Robotics modems are excluded from this offer. 5. U.S. Robotics must receive your rebate request no later than September 30, 1991 at the following address: U.S. Robotics, Inc. 8100 N. McCormick Blvd. Skokie, Illinois 60076 Attention: SYSOP Trade-Up Rebate Offer 6. Address to send check: Your name:___________________________________________ Address :___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ City:_____________________St/Province:_______________ Zip/Postal Code:_______________Country:______________ Daytime Phone (include AC):(_____)___________________ 7. This offer void where prohibited by law. U.S. Robotics reserves the right to cancel or modify this program at any time without notification. May not be combined with other promotional offers from U.S. Robotics. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for rebate processing.