3Com Cable Modem $80 after $40 rebate

[JuJubabe]

I too pay $120 a year for a cable modem. I haven't seen any great deals here in MA, so I decided to buy a 3Com unit from Buy.com Modem. Does anyone use or know about these modems? It will be $80 when said and done. Any feedback appreciated.

 

[webinformer]

make sure it's compatable with your isp.

 

[need4spd]

Yes that 3com at buy.com is a deal!

I like the deal on the Linksys USB cable modem at Staples too....
Staples Linksys Cable Modem

$129.99 - $25 off $100 coupon - $30 MIR = $74.99

Rebate

 

[nekote]

Bought a 3Com Home Connect modem (Model 3CR29220) 6/2001.

Came with a 5 year warranty (even though 3Com has ended its cable modem manufacturing).

It is a DOCSIS compatible modem.

Has worked great on ATT Broadband in Hopkinton.

As Far As I Know (AFAIK), all DOCSIS compatible modems are supposed to work with ATT Broadband (back when they were with RoadRunner (rr)):

Thank you for writing to AT&T Road Runner.

Rest assured that any cable modem that is DOCSIS compliant will work
with the RoadRunner service. Also, any modem that has been tested and
approved by Cable Labs is definitely a good bet.

Sincerely,

Ian T-w
AT&T Road Runner Online Customer Support Center


I'd recommend taking the time and making the effort to get it in writing that the Office Connect version is 100% right on (very, very likely to be?)

 

[lphieyugo5]

good deal.. bump

 

[ashneel]

http://www.softwareandstuff.com/cgi-softwareandstuff/sb/productsearch.cgi

search for cable modem and u can get it for around $51 bucks.

 

[KarmaWahoo]

<< http://www.softwareandstuff.com/cgi-softwareandstuff/sb/productsearch.cgi

search for cable modem and u can get it for around $51 bucks. >>

This what I get:
Search Results for: cable modem
Result pages: 1
3COM OfficeConnect External Cablemodem w/ USB $99.95

 

[whasssup]

amazon has it for $89.99 (no need for mir)
may be you can pm it amazon, if you have amex.
if you don't pm, remember to use some buy.com coupons.

 

[whasssup]

here's the link to amazon...

 

[jairocon]

That thing is ugly...

Good deal though.

 

[RICKWAVER]

I am using this modem now with my new ATT broadband internet(formerly @home). Works great. Smart bargains has it for 119.99 plus $7.00 shipping. You get the $40 mail in rebate and if you use the msn eshop promo you will get another $20 off.

 

[jskibo]

Just make sure it works on your system before you buy it from Buy.com as there's no return policy for those closeout items that aren't broken....

 

[sandcone]

JuJubabe etal:

Before reading your post, I couldn't understand the need to shop for a cable modem. As a RR customer, I thought the modem was included at no extra charge. Now, I'll have to call tomorrow to see if I can get a discount if I supply my own hardware. Am I on target, or am I missing something?

Thanks.

Bill

 

[need4spd]

Sandcone

Not sure about RR .. but FWIW
AT&T knocks $10 off your monthly fee if you supply your own modem.

 

[kbrock]

Sandcone RR told me sorry on buying my own modem. They told me at this time they offer no discounts but plan to in the future.

 

[LordThing]

The rebate doesnt say anything about buy.com Can't you just buy from amazon and then use the $40 off?

 

[sandcone]

Thanks to all who have posted in this thread. I really have learned alot in a very short time!

KBrock,
I'll check with RR tomorrow to see what is in store for our area in the near future. With what Webinformer said about compatability, I'll be sure to ask. RR supplied a Toshiba modem for my service.

Need4spd,
That is a substantial discount. It certainly makes cable a viable alternative for those on a tight budget; almost a "hot deal" by itself. I'll be sure to watch the cable modem hot deals more closely in the future.

Thanks again.

Bill

 

[LordThing]

Bump for my question.


No one care to guess if the rebate will apply to Amazon too? Hate to call and have them ruin the deal.

 

[perry]

<< Bump for my question.


No one care to guess if the rebate will apply to Amazon too? Hate to call and have them ruin the deal. >>



Did you read the rebate form?

"Offer valid on purchase of specified product(s) from buy.com."

 

[LordThing]

Sorry...looked over the rebate form again, but still didn't see that. Must be in the fine print. Ah well, would have been cool to get it for less than 50.

 

[Wag]

Be carefull. As was already stated, 3Com is out of the modem business, so if the cable companies ever decide to upgrade their modem firmware, you'll be out of luck. A DOCSIS 1.1 upgrade is inevitable.