Best DSL Modem?

[TheisReich]

I currently have a Westell 327W that I got with Verizon DSL two years ago. I have 1.5Mbps download, 380 upload theoretical, but the average I get is 190kbps download. I am considering getting a different/newer modem. Can anyone reccomend anything that is likely to give me a higher dl speed? I am considering the DLink 2320B

http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...dpNo=2911657&CatId=159

does anyone have any experience with this modem?
Thanks!

 

[SilentRunning]

Originally posted by: TheisReich
I currently have a Westell 327W that I got with Verizon DSL two years ago. I have 1.5Mbps download, 380 upload theoretical, but the average I get is 190kbps download. I am considering getting a different/newer modem. Can anyone reccomend anything that is likely to give me a higher dl speed? I am considering the DLink 2320B

http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...dpNo=2911657&CatId=159

does anyone have any experience with this modem?
Thanks!

Are your sure that you are not getting an average speed of 190KBps with a big "B?"

190 KBps x 8 (8 bits, little "b," in a Byte, big "B") = 1520 Kbps

which is your rated speed of 1.5Mbps

 

[TheisReich]

ahhh you are right it is with a big K. thanks

 

[Eos]

If ISP's would stop advertising with the larger number (which is exactly equal to the displayed speed on your screen), things might be easier for a lot of people.

3000 kbps or 370 kBps is still faster than 1500 kbps or 185 kBps. Stupid marketing effs. I HATE 'EM!