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Thread #104272   Message #2215330
Posted By: JohnInKansas
14-Dec-07 - 01:05 PM
Thread Name: Tech: DSL Broadband - what do I need to know?
Subject: RE: Tech: DSL Broadband - what do I need to know?
Those who still haven't made a choice among high-speed services might be interested in a PC Magazine Reader Survey that provides some information on service, ease of use, customer support satisfaction, and other trivea on a number of items. It was published in two separate issues.

Cell Phone Svcs, Cell Phones, HDTVs, MP3 Players, ISPs, VoIP, Digital Cameras was apparently the second issue. There should be an "index" at the left of the page so you can jump to the section of interest. There are downloadable "spreadsheets" that summarize some of the information, but they're in the "new .XLS" format that you may need the Microsoft "translator" for if you have an older Office(?).

For completeness, the first issue apparently was Desktops, Laptops, Printers

The comment on ISPs that I found most interesting was perhaps the note that DSL users had a somewhat lower incidence of needing support services, indicating somewhat/slightly better reliability of connection than for cable services. The difference might not be enough to swing a decision; but it might be worth knowing what to expect(?).

John