 badsky2k
join:2000-11-12
Austin, TX |  Toshiba Better1
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djblacklock
join:2000-12-20
Dayton, OH
| Re: Toshiba Better1 Hmmmm...... what a suggestive name. Maybe it is designed for porn surfers??????
I dont think its really all that attractive at all. Why cant you stand it up like my
SpeedStream?
DJ
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vpd56
join:2000-09-19
Ellington, CT | USB sucks | |
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ATLJ
Go Braves
Premium
join:1999-12-24
Atlanta, GA
clubs: | Re: Person1 I bet TW will provide the USB one so they can try to cut down on people putting LAN's behind the cable modems...I will keep my motorola that I have now as long as possible... | |
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA | Re: Person1 Argh.. Read the product guide, there's ONE modem that has BOTH ports on it!
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join:2000-10-16
Sterling, VA
| That's not why TW's going to pick the USB modem. They'll pick that modem because it's easier for non-experts to install. Same with the USB DSL modems that some providers are using. You plug it in and go. The more hardware involved (cable modem and ethernet card), the more points of failure for TW to deal with on the customer service side.
Just because you think you're the most important user, doesn't make it so. Most of TW's cable modem users don't even know what Ethernet is. Stop being paranoid over it. | |
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@popsite.net | vpd56, on the demo there are 2 ports on the modem, one for usb and one for ethernet. I just checked out the demo. So, I guess you have a choice now and time warner doesn't have a choice to cut down on home LANs. | |
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LowJack
join:2000-07-19
Seattle, WA | Sounds X-rated!!!
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA
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It has a USB and a 10BaseT interface. Look at the product guide.
-- Rob
[text was edited by author 2001-01-10 20:05:52] | |
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JSY
join:2000-04-05
Elmhurst, NY
clubs: | That doesn't look cool at all! I can't stand top oriented lights. It really forces your hand on where to place it. | |
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handyguy
@hsacorp.net | This is being posted via a beta PipeRider. It has both USB and ethernet connections. It's a fast, reliable modem, and it looks a lot better than the Com21 that's sitting beside on my desk. | |
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simlesa7
join:2000-03-08
Astoria, NY | So, where can one purchase the PipeRider? I would like to own my device instead of renting it from Time Warner!
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ATLJ
Go Braves
Premium
join:1999-12-24
Atlanta, GA
clubs:
| Re: Where to purchase? Why would you want to own your own cable modem??
When TW provides it they have to maintain it. If lightning kills it like it has done to mine twice TW replaces it for no charge. If I would have owned it I would of had to bought 2 new ones already... | |
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simlesa7
join:2000-03-08
Astoria, NY
|  Re: Where to purchase?
Why would I want to buy one? First, then I am eligible for a discount on cable service from Time Warner which I would otherwise be paying for a monthly rental. Secondly, I get to choose the modem I want, not the modem they want to give me. But that's only my preference, renting might be a better option for you! | |
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willardk
Mod 2000-03
join:1999-12-02
Jackson Heights, NY | Re: Where to purchase? try calling in a warranty for lightning.... | |
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simlesa7
join:2000-03-08
Astoria, NY | Re: Where to purchase? Good point, but still...
I live in New York, and I haven't ever had anything damaged by lightning. And even it it does, I might just "forget" to mention the fact when I call for warranty. | |
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ATLJ
Go Braves
Premium
join:1999-12-24
Atlanta, GA
clubs:
| said by simlesa:
That's why you usually get warranties with the products you purchase.
Why would I want to buy one? First, then I am eligible for a discount on cable service from Time Warner which I would otherwise be paying for a monthly rental. Secondly, I get to choose the modem I want, not the modem they want to give me. But that's only my preference, renting might be a better option for you!
You can't change any settings on the modem so why does it matter which modem you have?? You want one that looks cooler?? | |
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simlesa7
join:2000-03-08
Astoria, NY
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| Anon | I have hundreds of customers with the Ericsson Piperider cable modem, and without exception, they ALL suck! Slow, unreliable, flimsy, junk! I am also a RoadRunner reseller, and I tell people to get a different make and/or model if at all possible (a turned-in modem, a rental or lease trade-in, whatever)... I have a Motorola that they were giving out a couple years ago, with NO problems with it, and it is FAST. Too bad I can't take it with me when I move soon, though...  But, regardless, when I sign back up for RoadRunner in my new home, I will either BUY a cable modem, or insist on a model other than the Ericsson... | |
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@rr.com | When I got RoadRunner, they gave me a Motorola modem. I can't possibly see why they'd need to switch, these things are extremly fast and reliable. And from what I've heard, the Ericsson modems kinda suck. Oh well, I'm not switching either way. | |
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