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Yeah, usually the cable cos. have a sign up deal where you can get the modem dirt cheap. CompUSA has a deal here for a modem for a sign up with Cox.

Also, if you can get a dedicated cable line rather than one that is split you'll have faster speed.

Bill

i have a rca and a surfboard and both seem to work really good but it depends on you isp if you go thur time warner they give you a modem

Some ISP's (like mine) charge extra monthly for their modem, which is usually a pretty generic modem at that. I was having connection problems (with Adelphia's generic COM21 modem), so I went to Best Buy and picked up a Motorola Surfboard 4200. I've had absolutely no problems since.

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Originally posted by watchtower7
migrating from 56k to cable-what do i need to buy?

A bigger hard drive!

Woot woot!! Watchtower7 is moving up!!

It's not absolutely necessary, but I would consider a cable/dsl router. They're pretty cheap right now and it'll add a layer of security. Plus you'll be all set to add more PCs in the future.

check with them there may be a deal with them and best buy.
I got my modem for $10 after rebate.
$9.95 install special with the cable co.

thanks

Depends on the ISP. Who are you getting your service through? Most companies will sell/rent you everything you need. If you can get away with it, you should get a NIC card (unless your comp has one built in or you have one already) and a CAT5 cable to go from the modem to the PC. That's really about all you need. They'll supply the modem usually.

cable modem

migrating from 56k to cable-what do i need to buy?