On 12/31/05 2:44 AM, "Caleb Cupples" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm finally taking the jump and going to broadband internet access, but > I'm wondering if anyone has had any problems with the cable monkeys > looking at a Mac like it's a "Pandora's Box" or not. I'm in redneck > land, so I figure that'll happen with my Linux/OS X/Windoze network, so > I want to be sure that I'm covered on all bases. Also, does anyone know > of any good PCI wireless cards on the cheap? I've seen D-Link and Hawking 802.11g PCI adapters running about $40 at CircuitCity. A few months ago I picked up some Belkin adapters at geeks.com for $25 each but Geeks is the Odd Lots of computer stores so no telling what they have now. From my experience one is as good as the other, I suspect they are all made at the same Chinese factory anyway. You might also want to see what (if any) kind of deal the cable company is offering. Our local Warner company offers all kinds of unadvertised enticements. For example, while local rates for Roadrunner are $45 I've been paying $29 for nearly 2 years. When Warner raised the price to $45 I called to cancel and I was offered $29 for 6 months. Every 6 months I call to cancel and get that rate for another 6 months. That's worth the 10-15 wait to talk to a service rep twice a year. david -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
