I feel the need for speed!

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Ok this is totally useless post. but what the hell, it's Saturday and i'm more or less bored already and it's only 10am.

Yesterday I got cable internet service to my casa de Al. Wow. this stuff is wonderful. I can't believe how fast I can find and download **** now. :lol: Just kidding.

For anyone who is tired of their slow dial up connection.. check into cable service. it's not cheap by any means.. it's like $55 a month compared to around $15 t0 $24 for dial up. Guess break neck speed ain't cheap huh?

have a good weekend guys. I 'm done posting for today. Got to watch the Ring tonight. I hear it's a good flick.

laterz, Al the pal
PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited March 2003
    I've had high speed broadband cable for about 8 months. I love it! I've had very little problem with it. Just a few minor ones that I was able to fix myself.

    Go here: www.toast.net

    Check out the free performance tests. It tests your download speeds.

    John
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited March 2003
    We have DSL. 50 times faster for twice the price - damn good price/performance ratio if you ask me.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2003
    Hey, how much are you paying for your DSL up in Spokane?
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited March 2003
    Spokane:confused: Well, everyone else in this thread has cable so I'll assume you're talking to me. Spokane? I live in P.A. ~$40 here. We used to have dial up and a second phone line so we are actually saving money.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2003
    Sorry, I did mean cable
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2003
    That toast.net site is awesome, and apparently so is my DSL in Pullman. According to toast, my DSL outperformed a T1 line. Take that T1!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2003
    Shizelbs, hi ya!

    I have cable internet.. $55 per month.. don't know the price on DSL sorry
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2003
    I've had a cable modem for about two and a half years. Won't go back....

    Here in Phoenix, the cable service is $40 a month. Are you renting the modem Danger?
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited March 2003
    Remember when 56K was lightning fast?
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited March 2003
    I feel the need for speed, too...

    www.turbominivan.com
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • geekmedic
    geekmedic Posts: 78
    edited March 2003
    For those renting their cable modem, check Best Buy for the ugly Motorola Surfmodems.

    I got mine for $100. It came with an $80 rebate if you sent in proof that you're a new cable modem subscriber!

    Last time I was in there, they had the modem for $100 with a $100 rebate for new subscribers. Why in the world would anyone rent a modem? The funny thing was that there was no specific cable modem companies required to get the rebate. I wonder how they are getting their money back? Maybe it's just for us Savannans (Comcast may be sponsoring the offer)... although I still find that one hard to believe. Comcast loses $7/month from us not paying rent on a cable modem.
    Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Albert Einstein
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2003
    this is only my third day with the cable service. yeah i am renting the modem from comcast.. i may not do that much longer though. comcast wasn't offering any "deals" this time. my friend who lives three blocks away.. got this same service with three free months. UGH! What gives?

    Is the cable service capable of faster download speeds, or are we primed at the fastest speed we can get. don't get me wrong..it's blazing fast.. but does the modem or ethernet card have limits as to how fast it can download. i read somewhere that there is a modem that is not limited to 100Mbps, it can reach speeds of 200Mbps. is such a modem worth it or does it even matter?
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • joe logston
    joe logston Posts: 882
    edited March 2003
    i have cable modem, had it for 2 yrs now, love it , its $39 a mo i think you can get two or three cable servics that will double and triple your speed.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2003
    Earthlink via Time Warner Cable here... $40/ month...

    Love it to death and can never go back...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited March 2003
    i just have a lil ole 56k modem shared between 3 out of 8 comps (only 3 have reason to access the internet, tho all 8 have the ability)

    nadams
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2003
    Nadams,

    When is the last time you got a new computer?
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
    edited April 2003
    Cant go wrong wit cable modem, damn fast, doesnt tie up phones. What more can you ask for?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2003
    Just signed up for a new apartment today. It has a T1 line that it shares with no one else. $45 for me and my two roommates. Total. We are very very impressed and happy. What a deal. Better than cable and we don't have to pay for the phone either.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2003
    why is my cable service more expensive than everyone elses? mine is like $55 per month.. if I buy my own modem. it only knocks $3 off the monthly service. it's a scam i tell ya. :p
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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