> From: Bill Spencer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 00:12:59 -0400 > > Hi there: I am beginning to think I should buy a cable modem rather > than > leasing one. But I know nothing about makes, designs, etc. There are a > bunch > on eBay, and of course there's always retail. What should I look for? > I use > a C500 running 8.6. > > -- > Bill Spencer
You maybe able to save money by buying a Cable modem. They are a lot cheaper then they were and you usually get a discount on service. I get a $10.00 a month discount but it's going down to $3.00 a month the first of the year. Most Cable internet companies will have a web page with a list of approved brands. I'm on ATTBI.com and they have a web page with info. Nearly all the brands currently available are listed as approved. You can also call your company for the info if it's not on a web page. You don't want to get stuck with a brand that can't be used. Like I said the larger companies(are there any small broadband companies still in business ?) seem to use all brands sold these days. Surfboard/Motorola used to be considered the best and sold for $200.00. It came down in price last fall and there are other brands sold at discount as well.I paid $125.00 for mine and they maybe on sale for less now. i've never had any problems with it. I know many of the RCA were defective when first sold but that has now been fixed with new models. I hope this helps. Will S -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:supermacs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:supermacs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:supermacs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
