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#Supra Turbo

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#100442From: Mark A. TuttleMay 19, 1993 7:25 PM
Anyone tried the new Supra Turbo for the A500 yet? Mark
#100502From: Peter CookeMay 20, 1993 9:29 AM
…still waiting for mine here, will report when it's installed (A570, ICD 540, ATOnce+) for performance and compatibility. Peter
#100669From: Mark A. TuttleMay 21, 1993 3:43 PM
Thanks, I'll be waiting for your report!!! Mark
#101572From: Jerry C. HudginsMay 26, 1993 9:08 PM
I've just installed one on my A2000. It's easy to use, and significantly faster, but it doesn't work with my SCSI adapter. I have an old M.A.S.T. Fireball with fairly recent (V2.1) firmware, and the Turbo28 just doesn't like it. When I finally got Supra on the phone, they had no help to offer (and hadn't even heard of the card). Tests using the floppies were pretty impressive, especially considering the price. I may finally replace the old Fireball rather than return the Turbo28.
#101886From: Larry RosenblumMay 28, 1993 10:54 PM
I also received a SupraTrbo 28 a couple of weeks ago. The first problem I encountered was that the "Install" program wouldn't! the next day The physical switch became inactive. Apparently someone cut the conecting pins on a diagonal. The device was latched in the "Fast" mode. I FINALLY got the Supra tech on the phone and they asked that it be returned for repair. They could not cross ship or replace it due to a lack of product. I received it back from Supra and the pins have been replaced but the device remains locked in the Fast Mode. The repair that I boot up in the slow mode since I developed some Binddrivers errors. Problem is that the device boots in the Fast mode regardless of the switch position and with the Supra software removed and the turbo 28 comments deleated from the User-Startup! Other then that it works well. everything seems to be running much faster. Since it worked as it was supposed to when I first installed it I think there may be hope for the product. The BIG problem is Supra!!!! Getting through to them is next to impossible. The only line that is answered by a real person and is not constantly busy is the order lin Is anyone from Supra listening???? They mentioned to me that they also have online support here and on some other networks. But I have heard from a couple of peolple that th left messages regarding their modems a year ago and have still not reeived a responce! I recently dealt with Practical Peripherals customer service. Now that is one heck of a wonderful company to work with. and they answer the messages on the PPI forum here on CIS the very next day. What a contrast.
#102136From: Jonathan BlackwellMay 30, 1993 5:54 PM
Supra has a section in the MODEMVENDORS area. They will answer questions there. It is rare that they come over to the Amiga sections. -Jonathan
#102210From: Larry RosenblumMay 31, 1993 1:44 AM
Have you had any success obtaining replies from them in the Modemvendors area, the Supra Forum or anywhere else??? I was given a FAX number and told that is the best way to get through to them , BUT so far no responce. When I wrote "are you listening Supra" I did not actually think that a Supra rep checks this area. Just trying to let others now my frustr which I am am hearing echoed from others.
#102499From: Jonathan BlackwellJun 1, 1993 11:46 PM
Yes