I need to buy a new modem and im wondering if there is a difference between the ones that are out. I have found a motorola one, d-link, and linksys cable modem that im looking to buy but i want to make sure i buy the best one. Any opinions or advice would be great.......thanks
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need help picking a cable modem (comcast service)
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The motorola surfboard modems always seem to be a good choice.
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Yes they are. I love mine. I never have had a problem with it.
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Yea i was thinking about that one but wanted to see what other people thought. The technician that came to my house said the motorola was good for when theres a problem because it gives a lot of information on the problem. Anyone else have any other suggestions?
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Nope. 
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I don't have suggestiong more of a warning really, I used to have a 3com sharkfin modem and only after it died and got a scientific atlanta from my isp did I know how much the 3com sucked, with this cheap SA I get up to 9k+ kilobits while before I was lucky to get anything higher then 5k kilobits.
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I agree Motorola!
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You know they lease the Motorola to ya for $3 a month. Then you don't have to worry about research, warranties, troubleshooting, etc. Cheap imo.
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LxOxSxI said:
Actually my cable company charges $10 a month to lease, and I think $120 to purchase one. So I just got one off of newegg.
Check out BB and Circuit city. They usually have deals where you get the modem free and service at a reduced price for 3 or 6 months if you sign up for service at their store. I signed up for comcast at Best Buy, got a free modem, half price service for 3 months and 2 gift cards worth about $80.00. Now theres a DEAL.gusdagoos said:
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I was referring to Comcast which he and I both useSavageBasher said:
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Wow, that's highway robbery. I just signed up with Adelphia for my new apartment, they charge $3 a month to rent a modem.
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I have a Dlink modem, going on 3yrs, paid $50 after rebate. No problems. My ISP charges $5/mo rent, do the math. Oh and I could buy a modem (Motorola xxx) thru them for $250, again do the math,,,,,,,,,,,
There are those that will pay the rent for the 'comfort' of support issues (bad modem etc) and that is fine for them. For me, my choice to purchase a modem has worked well for me.
There are those that will pay the rent for the 'comfort' of support issues (bad modem etc) and that is fine for them. For me, my choice to purchase a modem has worked well for me.
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If I run across a good deal on a cable modem, say $40 or less, I'll definitely buy it, but otherwise I'm content with the $3 per month.
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yep thats what comcast recomends and also rents to the customer (motorolla)
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*wistle* motorola and ummm maybe uncap it *ladidida....*
nah just kidding...go with the motorola
did you know trhat motorola used to be called victrola or somthing similar to that?
nah just kidding...go with the motorola
did you know trhat motorola used to be called victrola or somthing similar to that?
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