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Re: SpeedTouch 516/546/780 Group Buy, PART DEUX !! Interested to buy SpeedTouch modem ... email sent. |
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 DKSDamn Kidney StonesPremium,ExMod 2002
join:2001-03-22
Owen Sound, ON
kudos:2
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said by jfmezei:>Hold on to the dialup modem. If your DSL ever goes down, it >becomes essential. How many dialup modems should I keep ? One. I have a USR Courier External 56k that I keep handy for such occasions. Love those modem tones. 
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MilksterWhitby, Ontario
join:2003-02-12
Whitby, ON | reply to TilhasBB
ordered....1 speedtouch 516 |
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| reply to chewie
Interested in the 516 or 546. Email sent. |
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I'm in for a 516 |
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Well hey, so I ordered one. I want to also get onto teksavvy's unlimted 5meg service as well, do I just call them after I have the modem in hand? |
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 TilhasBBFormally Goden99Premium
join:2000-08-05
canada | you can call them now if you want. |
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| Ok, will give them a ring tomorrow and see what they can do for me |
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| reply to TilhasBB
I'm interested in a 516! Sign me up! |
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I am in for a 516. Email sent
-Thanks. |
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KaienPremium
join:2003-06-13
Scarborough, ON | reply to TilhasBB
How does 516 compare to 6520 when using on Optimax? If 516 can give me more stable performance, I'll pick one up too. |
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 l0thar
join:2005-12-29
Far Far Away
kudos:1 | said by Kaien:How does 516 compare to 6520 when using on Optimax? If 516 can give me more stable performance, I'll pick one up too. I haven't used the SpeedTouch models on higher speeds like yours, but they are a much better modem imo.
Plus you are not limited by crippled Bell firmware.
Worth the purchase!
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KaienPremium
join:2003-06-13
Scarborough, ON | Thanks for the reply.
So now I have to decide which model to get. I already have Dlink 624 router. Is it better to use Dlink 624 + 516, or just use 546 as router/modem together? I don't neccessary need wireless connection at the moment. But I have multiple PCs and a xbox360 connecting together, so I need a good realiable router. Will 546 does better job then the 624? |
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| how would a 516 handle a line that has a low noise margin?
Would it be able to sync at a better speed than other modems, or would it make no difference? |
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peyo
join:2003-01-31
Verdun, QC | I am in for a 780.
Email sent.
Thanks
Peyo |
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| reply to monsoon66
said by monsoon66:how would a 516 handle a line that has a low noise margin? Would it be able to sync at a better speed than other modems, or would it make no difference? I found that it gave me a more stable connection vs. my Gnet modem. |
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l0thar
join:2005-12-29
Far Far Away
kudos:1 | reply to Kaien
said by Kaien:Thanks for the reply. So now I have to decide which model to get. I already have Dlink 624 router. Is it better to use Dlink 624 + 516, or just use 546 as router/modem together? I purchased the 546 model due to the 4 Ethernet ports on it.
Would suggest the same for you, if you don't mind paying a few dollars more. The extra ports make it more flexible imo.
The 516 is also a modem and router, so it could theoretically replace your D-Link router - as long as you have a switch with a few ports to connect all the systems and the XBox to the 516.
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l0thar
join:2005-12-29
Far Far Away
kudos:1 | reply to weales
said by weales:said by monsoon66:how would a 516 handle a line that has a low noise margin? Would it be able to sync at a better speed than other modems, or would it make no difference? I found that it gave me a more stable connection vs. my Gnet modem. Same here. Less disconnections than the SpeedStream 6520 I had before.
SNR numbers are better too, I think. This modem might enable you to get a speed increase, depending on the numbers you have.
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 dbusguy
join:2003-03-03
Mississauga, ON | reply to TilhasBB
O/T a bit,
Are 2 filters still required for Bells Vista305 & 390 phones? |
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dbusguy
join:2003-03-03
Mississauga, ON | Ordered the 516 and 5 filters |
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