[G4] Internet Speed Test (How good is good?)

[Mel]

Usually around 2000 kbps, with top speed of 2340 kbps on Charter 
Pipeline cable modem.
Mel

On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at 08:12  AM, Richard Kriss wrote:

> Click on the following to test your speed.  Some people have been 
> shocked by
> low numbers and others are getting better than expected results.
>
> http://www.computers4sure.com/speed2.asp
>
> I have had several friends try the test and there is a wide range in
> broadband service.  The cable guys seem to win over the DSL 
> connections and
> some dial up are pretty good.  It was also interesting to note some 
> leached
> wireless network connections were faster than the user's provider.  
> The real
> question is who (or what) do  you blame for a poor score.
>
> Post  your score but indicate your provider and machine.  Not fair to
> compare a dial up to a BB. I have notice the Mac's seem to do better 
> than
> PCs.
>
> Enjoy
>
>
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