© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Modems Recent content written about Modems en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_488219643524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author km21 - My old Motorola Surfboard modem died (but see below on this) so I needed to get a new one. Could have replaced it with an (essentially) identical SB5101, but figured it would be better to be prepared for the future with a Docsis 3.0 modem.Docsis... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488219643524 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:20:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488219643524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484368027268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author coldsteel7 - Prior to using the Sprint EX720 Express Card, I used the Verizon Rev-A wireless card.  I lived in a broadband area for Verizon, and could tell when I was hitting broadband speeds because the “V” icon in my toolbar would spin like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484368027268 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:59:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484368027268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481344786052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DenimDude - We became familiar with the D-Link, DCM-202, Broadband Cable Modem when lightning struck our Comcast line and thereby destroyed our Cable modem, router, and computer.  Our new experience with the D-Link, DCM-202 coaxial cable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481344786052 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:46:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481344786052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478645685892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author richmanlovesse - We purchased the Verizon Wireless Modem for the purpose of having quick internet access for online college classes.  Wehave been tickled pink with how it allows us to smoothely access the internet and do so in a timely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478645685892 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:49:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478645685892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_478025977476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - The Motorolla Surfboard 6120 is currently (as this review is written) the top of the line Mororolla cable modem. It will work with most cable companies in the United States. This is a replacement for any other current cable modem. My prior cable modem... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~478025977476 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:42:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_478025977476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477311045252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author revelated - Some years ago, when I first got into wireless data, I would constantly whine about the fact that while I liked it, I didn't like having to "tether" devices.  I wanted to just turn on my computer, sign into my data, and go.  And yes, there are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477311045252 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:12:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477311045252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473192435332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author three_ster - We purchased the Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem at Best Buy a while back, and have been very happy with the results we have received from the product.  When we first moved to a wireless network in our old house, we used a Motorola modem and have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473192435332 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 02:37:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473192435332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454626479748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author imadad2 - Always hesitant when going cheap on computer equipment.  Finally got tired of dial up speeds and with the kids screaming to get online gaming, we decided to try out AT&T and get their basic service.With AT&T offering a modem for $50... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454626479748 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:57:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454626479748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449458769540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author taxrebel - I bought this modem with the intention of setting up a fax server on my PC using Ventafax software (which is brilliant BTW).  Most PC modems have problems with faxes, particularly receiving from the latest fax equipment.  This came highly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449458769540 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:18:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449458769540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447241948804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mavdriver - Junk, junk, junk. Connetion gets loose after awhile. Disconnects from the internet. Annoying. Went thru 2 in 3 months. Don't buy, bad design. Loses 3g on occasion. Can't bump it or loses connection. Only thing I have on my setup on my brand new Dell XPS... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447241948804 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:40:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447241948804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445189033604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cxed - I recently moved and this meant that I had to replace the cable modem I was borrowing. I own a DI-524 Wireless Router that has been functional if not completely delightful. Let's just say I've had even more horrifying experiences with other routers. With... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445189033604 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:42:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445189033604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441114988164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pilchard - If you are using dial-up, DSL or cable, one thing remains constant, the need to have a modem. The Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem is designed for cable subscribers who have a high speed Internet option. This SB5101 is a basic black and small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441114988164 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:07:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441114988164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436971146884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author flooby - The modem was a piece of cake to install and get working. It connects reliably at 53K BUT unlike the External USR modem its throughput is more along what a 28-33K modem - flat limit won't ever exceed ~2.5-3 kbs (while the USR with the same computer and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436971146884 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:01:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436971146884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_427729784452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author niteranger7 - Just got this new modem. A power outage toasted my old modem and router. (Both Linksys) They were 5+ years old. This modem is so small it's unbelievable. Gave cable co. the mac and was in business. Fired up new router and surfs up! My network supports... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~427729784452 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:55:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_427729784452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_425021968004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ltrain - Some parts of your gear should be as close to invisible as possible not matter what your task is. A carpenter doesn't want to think about a hammer, it just has to work every time without conscious thought. Same with a modem...I want to hit the internet... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425021968004 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:44:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425021968004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_422481137284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ejeffrie - Introduction In Oct 2006, we decided to leave Verizon DSL and switched our high-speed internet service to Comcast Cable High-Speed Internet because I had a very bad experience with the Verizon customer service people regarding the DSL and phone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~422481137284 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:40:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_422481137284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_421213933188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - Taken from a machine that was running Windows 98, one of the first or second wave of controller-less soft modems came to me in a form of a freebie gift. A small token of love, I guess, from the give-away bin. Either way, I can't complain because it was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421213933188 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:27:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_421213933188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420669853316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sam-pro - The Westell 6100 DSL Modem is the number one external modem offered by Verizon to their customers when ordering DSL on-line services and it's no wonder why. It is a most reliable and easy way to connect to the internet. Verizon supplies the proper... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420669853316 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:53:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420669853316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_420627844740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buggman - Motorola SB4200 cable/dsl modem. I was one of the first people in my small town to get cable internet access. Not because I was so advanced, but rather that I kept hounding my cable company for the exact date the high speed service would be available... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420627844740 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:01:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420627844740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419943976580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author George_Chabot - Dynex 56K V92 PCI Internal Fax Modem (DX M102) This is a replacement modem for when yours stops working. I have had two fail recently and this modem was available at Best Buy for $39.99. Yes, I have dial up Internet service. After you stop laughing... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419943976580 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:18:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419943976580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419894496900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author emcphers - My use of the AirCard My family doesn’t live in the city proper, so we don’t have the option of DSL or cable internet. Our three options were the “very high priced” option of satellite internet, stay on dial up, or the new AirCard with our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419894496900 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:41:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419894496900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418216251012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - A client of mine needed a PCMCIA modem to replace his built-in laptop modem. The integrated modem just doesn't seem to want to respond to any commands. He is one of the few remaining users who still uses his modem, albeit for faxing. He was also one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418216251012 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:22:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418216251012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417512459908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author randc16 - This modem pool is crap. Dies all the time and has to be rebooted on a daily basis. The technical support is useless at troubleshooting the problem. The documentation is minimal. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO THROW YOUR MONEY OUT THE... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417512459908 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:25:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417512459908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414760930948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author seacow - There are certain things that you don’t want to notice. Cable modems are one of those things. I like staying connected to the Internet and when I’m not, I tend to take notice. There are very few things that will prevent me from being online. Power... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414760930948 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:54:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414760930948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_410927861380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluecat1953 - I have had nothing but the absolute best experience using this modem. I have friends who bought other brands when they got their cable account but this one beats them all, hands down. It even pushes US Robotics and Motorola right out of the way like it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410927861380 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:53:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_410927861380?linkin_id=8003929