Advice pls, Fax or Fax Software??

Hi - just looking for a bit of advice really. We have survived this long without out a fax machine, but with a new client from abroad, I need to get one (long story!) - what is better, buying/leasing a fax machine or getting some virtual fax software for my computer?

Thanks for any help!

Rob
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graham

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Depends what you want to fax. If its mainly stuff on your computer then go with fax software as its cheaper. If you are planning to scan hard copies then a fax machine is the way forward.

If you have a scanner for your computer then you could use that in conjunction with fax software. Its not as quick as just having a plain fax machine though!!!
 
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Rob Holmes

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Rob - if it's purely for receiving faxes then there are some good fax to email services heres one http://www.callsure07050.co.uk/free0871faxtoemail.html

It just means wherever you're plugged in the faxes arrive -

Also there maybe some other members here that do free numbers - quite ofter these free 0871 numbers can take faxes :)

Rob
 
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Ozzy

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    Thanks guys, however Rob needs the number for international clients and although 0870 numbers are able to be called from 90% of the world there is still the 10% that cant.
    Basically under developed countries are a no, but all Europe, USA, Australia, etc are fine. What countries do you need the Fax-2-Email service to be contactable from and I'll check for you.
     
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    Whistle Ink

    Hi,

    Im currently using gradwell.com but its just fax to email at the mo but if you only trading locally in the UK, you can get a local code number! How fantastic is that? :lol:

    I did waste 80 quid on a fax machine first though!
     
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    Ozzy

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    I met Peter Gradwell at the Ecommerce Awards last year, we were both up for different awards, although I have known him for a couple of years before that. He's a very intelligent guy and does a lot of work for the "Internet community", and has some "wicked" IT gadgets behind the scenes such as his Voice Over IP switchboard system that works through a broadband connection.
     
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