Re: JFW usage wit regards to DSL or a cable modem

Hi,
A good website to check out for information like this is

http://www.dslreports.com/

The price you mentioned is pretty good.

As for setting them up most should be mostly accessible with jaws. It is 
mostly plug and play. If you think you will need help ask them what costs 
may be associated with a home visit by a tech.

Both ways work just fine in terms of speed. Cable usually is a bit faster in 
most area's. Phone is more dedicated to just one person. If you are in a 
metro area or such with Comcast you might notice a slow down around 6 pm 
when everyone gets home and turns on their system. Not so much with over the 
phone. Setup costs are also something to take into consideration. Don't 
lease the modem, buy it.

For cable they will also have to put in another jack in your residence if 
that matters. The cable line for the computer must be the first one on the 
circuit and that is why they do that.

One other note. After going high speed you should put yourself behind a 
router for safety. Some software kinds are pretty good but a hardware one is 
better in my opinion.

rich

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: acarthon@xxxxxxxx
  To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:28 PM
  Subject: JFW usage wit regards to DSL or a cable modem


  Hi list,
  I have a few questions about the aforementioned services. (DSL or a cable
  modem)
  Which would you recommend for use with JAWS or does it make a difference?

  I am getting pretty tired of this 56-K modem. However, I want something
  that will work pretty efficiently with JAWS and won't put too much stress
  on my computer.
  I am thinking about signing up with Bellsouth. They have been advertising
  their $24.95 per month deal for DSL service. Is this pretty reasonable?
  Also, are the modems pretty easy to set up if I want to do it myself?
  What about a cable modem? my household is currently signed up with Time
  Warner, which is now owned by Comcast I believe.
  What I want to know is the advantages and disadvantages of each service.
  I will list my system properties for my laptop below. I also have a
  docking station.

  System Properties
  Microsoft Windows XP
  Home Edition
  Version 2002
  Service Pack 2
  Manufactured and supported by: HP
                Intel(R)
  Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz
  3.19 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM

  Thanks and I hope to hear from you all soon!

  Happy New Year!
  AC
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