Which ADSL modem to buy?

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Invinciblegdog

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Wannabe Geek

#10493 25-Nov-2006 16:38

Hi guys, I am looking at buying an ADSL modem since I plan to move from Telecom to something better (I am thinking Woosh). I mainly use the internet for torrents and some gaming. I dont need wifi or the ability to connect more than one computer. Do the modems make much of a difference and if so which one is the best to buy without forking out hundreds of dollars?

tonyhughes

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#53632 25-Nov-2006 18:25

you say you are moving from telecom to woosh... this implies you own something already?

Invinciblegdog

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#53641 25-Nov-2006 20:07

I have the free modem that telecom gives. I assume they would want it back when you unsubscribe or something, otherwise what modems are better than the one you get from telecom?

Bung

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#53644 25-Nov-2006 21:14

I don't think they want your secondhand modem back, if you're terminating early they'd prefer new money.
"A 12 month minimum term applies to all new Xtra Broadband connections. If you choose to close your Xtra Broadband account before the end of the 12 month period you will have to pay a $90 early termination fee."

tonyhughes

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#53654 26-Nov-2006 03:13

i take it you have a DSL 302G. Keep it, TNZ dont want it back. You could spend a lot of money to find something faster than the 302. Id just stick with it.

jcddcjjcd

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#53879 27-Nov-2006 20:35

The Dynalink RTA8025W is a fantastic modem and is great on emule, uTorrent etc. Supports uPnP for now hastles.
You can rad hundreds of positive comments at http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-threads.cfm?f=82&g=104
Best of all it is well supported in NZ.
I have seen them at Harvey Norman or else online at Ascent.co.nz
Regards,
John.

Invinciblegdog

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Wannabe Geek

#53884 27-Nov-2006 21:04

Interesting, so do modems actually make much of a difference with performance? Can some get a better speed on seeing how peoples speeds differ so much on different phone lines can the modem make a little bit of difference?