Buying a modem

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Name: KtM407
Date: May 5, 2008 at 12:21:48 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem
OS: Win XP sp2
CPU/Ram: AMD Athlon 2800+ 1 GB

Comment:

Major newbie question, sorry. What are the advantages to higher-priced cable modems? If my ISP is offering me 10 MBps for my current internet package, should I assume any cable modem can deliver me that speed? Let me explain why I ask.
The modem I'm currently leasing from my ISP is like 7 years old and speed tests indicate it's going about 4 MBps, which is my current plan. I am bumping my service up to 10 MBps but I want to get rid of this stupid monthly lease fee. So I was considering buying the exact same modem I am leasing now. I want to make sure I take advantage of the full 10 MBps. Is there any reason I should consider something a bit newer and costlier? Or will this modem do me fine?

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Response Number 1

Name: StuartS
Date: May 5, 2008 at 14:08:06 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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Since you don't tell us the model number of the modem you have now, no one can tell you if it will be suitable.
You need to look at the manufactures specifications for the modem. Max speed possible will be one of those specifications.
Stuart

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Response Number 2

Name: KtM407
Date: May 5, 2008 at 14:58:23 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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OK, the modem I am currently using and was considering just buying is the Scientific Atlanta DPC2100.
This PDF seems to offer some information about it: http://www.scientificatlanta.com/cu...
It's a bit old, like I said, and I can't seem to find a lot of info. Is there an easy way for me to tell if modems have speed limitations? I don't see anything indicating a maximum speed for this modem.
Thanks!

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Response Number 3

Name: TerryNet
Date: May 5, 2008 at 18:16:05 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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Personal opinion--the Motorola Surfboard modems are good cable modems. I like the LEDs that show you what is right or wrong, such as Receive, Send, Online, etc.: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...

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Response Number 4

Name: KtM407
Date: May 5, 2008 at 18:47:48 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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Well, thanks Terry, but that really doesn't answer my question. I'm trying to find out if the modem I am leasing and want to buy will limit me in anyway. I'm trying to be frugal.

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Response Number 5

Name: StuartS
Date: May 6, 2008 at 00:57:05 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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http://www.scientificatlanta.com/pr...
Stuart

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Response Number 6

Name: KtM407
Date: May 6, 2008 at 07:14:38 Pacific
Subject: Buying a modem

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That answers my question. Thank you!

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