D-Link DCM-202 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem $42

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Buy.com has the D-Link DCM-202 USB/Ethernet Cable Modem, DOCSIS 2.0 Certification for $62 - $20 rebate (Exp 05/01) = $42 with free shipping.
Features:
--Makes your broadband connection more efficient and effective by clearing network congestion, resulting in a boost in the download speeds
--Ensures compatibility with all DOCSIS compatible cable providers
--The DCM-202 is also backwards compatible with the DOCSIS 1.1/1.0 standard

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10376165&loc=101&sp=1

 

[Souka]

Aren't cable modems pretty much the same far as "performace" goes?


I have a 3yr old, non-web managed, Toshibia cable modem.... I was having problems with my Comcast cable service and the tech said "its probably your modem....u should get a new one"

Well, turned out the problem was some crappy filters that AT&T installed years ago was casuing the issue....once removed, I've been fine since.


But...... is it worth $42 to get this modem? Will it continue to support Cable standards a few years down the line?

Comments appreciated it.

 

[Souka]

BTW, Newegg.com hasit for $43 shipped...and it will arrive days ahead of Buy.com.... or $40 shipped from eBuyer (slow shipping like buy.com)

 

[deals99]

I grabbed one from amazon a month back. Comcast decided to upgrade the network and not tell me my modem was no longer supported. Their answer was always pay $50 and we'll come tell you. Rant aside, it has been working well. May not be worth upgrading to, but good if yours dies or is fazed out.

 

[Souka]

think I'll stick with my current modem (Toshiba PCX1100U) it's on the "Comcast approved cable modem list"....but just barely...