[Shotimes] OT - ISDN Anyone?

[sho2go]

I hope you're talking about 400-500KB for your cable service!!!  I typically
download a 4-5Mb file in a matter of seconds, 10-20 depending.  I had DSL
for awhile and got disgusted with interruptions etc.  I have no intention of
changing my cable for anything.  Plus setup was free; inc. modem.  Its one
of the true bargains out there.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Redcard" <jgail@carolina.rr.com>
To: <mkelley1@gt.rr.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>; <v8sho@v8sho.com>;
<djshov8@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 11:23 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] OT - ISDN Anyone?


> The satellite! Pros are speed . Id recommend a land line backup as one of
> the downsides is weather interruptions such as local thunderstorms.
Another
> down is the initial cost. My start up was about 700 dollars  for the
> receiver dish and installation. Dont know if that has changed. Of course
the
> ISDN drawbacks are availability and they are just not that fast in my
> experience . Download speeds were as i remember only about 4-7 KB/sec
while
> my cable it is not unusual to get about40-50 KB/sec download speeds with a
> good estimate avg of 25-30 KB.  I just didnt notice a huge increase in
> download speed with ISDN compared with my 56K modem. BTW Ive got a ISDN
> modem Ill sell cheap. . I called about it but never got any satisfaction
> from Sprint who was the provider. Hope this helps. Jim