CoteauRinkRat Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Quick question here for people who have cable modem or DSL. I've been thinking about getting one of the two, and would like some feedback from people who already have them. Cost is a big issue with me as I am a poor college student. Cheapest? Best providers? Etc? Thanks I guess the first question would be, where do you live? Quote
dagies Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I'm not an expert but the little I was able to find out was cable modem is faster than DSL. I'm in the cities so my rate info probably isn't relevant. To be honest, I don't know the rate differences between cable and DSL. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 4, 2004 Author Posted February 4, 2004 They have more titles than us, 7 to 5 But ours were all in the era of our lives. (mine at least) You see, they have won many titles long ago, When the number of schools playing was very low. Oh, the next season, we would hoist up a banner To join the other five that arose with a ladder. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Quick question here for people who have cable modem or DSL. I've been thinking about getting one of the two, and would like some feedback from people who already have them. Cost is a big issue with me as I am a poor college student. Cheapest? Best providers? Etc? Thanks I have cable modem through Midcontinent. I think it is really reasonable. You can now get a package deal if you have your tv through them or now their new phone service. Quote
morley Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Redwing do you have a clue what you are talking about??? Cable has more options overall, than dsl does, it's just that midco's basic line is that much farther ahead of everyone else. Midco high speed basic 256k upload = $34 a month 500k upload = $50 a month Currently in GF Quest is teamed up with MSN to provide dsl service. The problem with this is that MSN is a major corporation and doesn't provide the best service, tends to cut out a times. My recomendation is go with midco's basic for $34 a month. And if you plan on having more than one computer hooked up to is, you will need a router with a 4 port switch to hook to your cable modem. Quote
ScottM Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I had DSL with Qwest for about 6 months. Spotty speed and tech support. My understanding it it's worse if you use another ISP, such as Earthlink or MSN, on top of Qwest's lines. I moved to cable with Road Runner, got a good cell phone/plan, dropped Qwest DSL and land line, and never looked back. I have nothing but praise for cable, but make sure whatever high speed connection you get you bolster it with a good firewall and updated virus protection. BTW: Quote
Diggler Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Redwing do you have a clue what you are talking about??? Was this really neccessary to ask? Quote
brianvf Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks for the responses guys, helps me out. I was leaning toward Midco cable modem, but just wanted to get some feedback on it first. Thanks again. Quote
Fedorov Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Midco high speed basic 256k upload = $34 a month 500k upload = $50 a month I have seen their new advertisement for this. The question is, what is the download speed? Upstream is not that important to some people. Quote
PCM Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 The question is, what is the download speed? It's interesting that on MidcoNet's Web site, I can find nothing stating what their download speed is for residential service. Using the speed tests on dslreports.com, MidcoNet download speed at home is usually between 1,000 kbps and 3,000 kbps. I had Qwest DSL service for over a year. While DSL has some advantages over cable modem service, the main reasons I switched to MidcoNet were because of the cost (twice as expensive) and poor tech support. I've been quite happy with MidcoNet since making the switch. Quote
soSIOUXme Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I have midconet $33 package. my download speed during busy hours is usually between 1800-2000 kbps. Faster, obviously when I am surfing in the middle of the night You can buy or rent the cable modem through Midco. Renting is an extra $10/ month. Since you can buy them for $150 or less it is a lot cheaper in the long run to buy one. **if you're looking to do it soon BestBuy has one Free after rebates in this weeks flyer. $79.99 up front Quote
jimdahl Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I'm not sure I've ever seen a question so diplomatically avoided as Eaves' response to a request to compare his Freshmen to N.D.'s: Sheer numbers would suggest that your freshman have had more impact on what your team has done than a very good group of freshman at North Dakota. Can you compare them that way? Quote
redwing77 Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 Sorry for trying to help folks. I was just relating what I knew from my days when I had a choice between cable and DSL and what the reps from both told me. I now know better than to contribute. Deleted the post. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 I'm not sure I've ever seen a question so diplomatically avoided as Eaves' response to a request to compare his Freshmen to N.D.'s: Quote
UMDDogz Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 Both groups have been ultimately have had an impact on both teams but with what they bring, they bring a different type of things so their group of freshman have brought their skills and abilities and played to those and our group of freshman have done the same. Is that a direct quote?? Eaves sounds like he's fumbling a bit with his words. "they bring a different type of things"......very specific "both groups have been ultimately have had an impact" My English prof would tear this to shreads. Quote
sioux fan in phoenix Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 Kinda reminds me of the Rev. Jesse Jackson--Mr. Mumbo Jumbo. Quote
Smoggy Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 Thanks for the responses guys, helps me out. I was leaning toward Midco cable modem, but just wanted to get some feedback on it first. Thanks again. You better check things out, because you may not be able to get either. I lived at the Mule Barn (on Dyke Ave) a block from the EERC and there was nothing that you could get over there. They hadn't laid any lines as of last spring. Quote
redwing77 Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 I'm wondering if Dahl was in the same situation as Eaves, what would he have replied? fumble as it may, I think it was a good reply. Quote
Erick Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Here is a good article in the Wisco paper about Parise and Suter. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Here is a good article in the Wisco paper about Parise and Suter. It will be fun to watch the Parise vs Suter matchup throughout the weekend. These two are obviously great players and it makes it that much more fun to know they have a long history against and with each other. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 6, 2004 Author Posted February 6, 2004 Mentioning quotes, I'm surprised this one hasn't received more chatter: On Feb. 6-7, North Dakota plays a series at Wisconsin that could determine whether one of the schools wins the WCHA title. Parise, Murray and Stafford will face Eaves, along with World Junior teammates Jeff Likens and Ryan Suter. "Obviously, we're very friendly with the Wisconsin players and the coaches," Stafford said. "But once the puck drops, it's just another team with different jersey." With a sly smile, Murray added, "It's going to be a fun series. I can't wait. We know their system." From The (Golden) Boys Are Back In Town Quote
Diggler Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 I agree. Murray smiled? How is that possible? Quote
NorthDakotaHockey Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Did you note in the article on Parise/Suter in the Madison Commie that the game on Saturday, I believe, will be videocast on uwbadger.com? Wonder if it's free, or if it'll work. Quote
NorthDakotaHockey Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Sorry. Did not mean, or intend, nor do I probably know how, to link to either the paper or to the Badger website. Quote
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