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To: tradeyourstocks who wrote (96476)	3/30/2001 3:06:53 PM
From: V-Tach	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

microe- My question to you is, if service operators offer HDR at a competitive rate and the capital cost to the subscriber is not much more or the same as a cable modem or DSL modem and the speed is equal too or faster that DSL, why use a cord? I want to use my laptop out at the pool, or on train to work. If it is a PC card I would then be able to plug it in to my PDA and stay connected all the time. ,,,,,V-Tach,,,,,,

To: tradeyourstocks who wrote (96476)	3/31/2001 11:37:50 AM
From: saukriver	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

microe, I don't see HDR competing where cable is available. There is no reason that a cable modem should cost much more than an HDR modem. Actually, getting a cable modem installed can big a pain in the rear. Scheduling the cable guy, waiting, etc. Even then, they often have to run more cable to the house (I never quite figured out why). Then, you have network problems. Waited several months at my old house to get a cable modem. 3 trips, more cable, 2 people sitting around for 1/2 day, etc. It worked for 4 days and then I asked the cable company to rip out because it would not work with Eudora (and there were other problems)! saukriver