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Subject: PCMCIA modem recomendatio > I need a PCMCIA modem for my 750C. I got the Intel 14/14 but they ask >to replace all the PCMCIA driver that came with the TP. I was not ready >to do that. Can any one recomend a modem that is simple to install and is >supported under DOS/Windows and OS/2... >Thanks in advance, Hi Arie, I was all psyched up for my purchase of a AT&T KIT modem. I was told by several people at First Source and ComputAbility, that the KIT modem could be upgraded to V-Fast with Firmware. After reading the same from several people here on our list, I decided to order it. Boy, was I in for a shock when I called AT&T for support.....NO, the AT&T KIT can not be upgraded to V-Fast or V-Turbo!! NO, there are no plans to do so, now, or for the foreseeable future. The only thing that you can upgrade is the error correction part of the modem. I also asked the AT&T tech people about any plans to allow present owners of the KIT modems to exchange the 14.4 with the future V-Fast models. The reply was , "no, no plans!" I thanked him, and promptly called ComputAbility for a RA#. Since my second choice was Megahertz XJ2144, I called them to inquire on upgrade policies, if any existed. I was told that there was an exchange policy recently implemented, that would allow the owner of a XJ2144 to exchange their modem for a faster model (V-Turbo or V-Fast), whenever they are made available. You would then just pay S/H and the difference in price. I can't stress enough how HAPPY I'm with my Megahertz XJ2144. It was a snap to install and configure!! The XJack is a GREAT option!! I ended up buying it from ComputAbility, since there was nothing wrong with the AT&T modem, they gave me a hard time on the return...i was just about to stomp on the darn thing, so i could tell them that YES...there was something wrong with it! So I just went for the exchange to avoid any more hassle. The price was right also. $329. delivered! 1-800-558-0003 Joseph Pereira