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Anyone Recommend ISDN?

TitanFire · 2002-06-08 22:06:37

I used to be seriously anti-ISDN as a waste of money, but I'm reconsidering now. I'm thinking of getting it and I was wondering if you could offer me some insight and maybe answer a few questions... I mainly use the net for gaming and some downloading (not much mind), and the bit of surfing. So... wondering if ye could…

08-06-2002 10:06pm

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TitanFire

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I used to be seriously anti-ISDN as a waste of money, but I'm reconsidering now. I'm thinking of getting it and I was wondering if you could offer me some insight and maybe answer a few questions...

I mainly use the net for gaming and some downloading (not much mind), and the bit of surfing. So... wondering if ye could help me out. I want to find out how much it will cost all in all.

At the moment, I'm on an Internal Trust 56k modem and find it a load of *$%^££$ for gaming... lag spikes make me want to throw the computer out the window!

I have two normal voice phone lines. Long story, but we had the second for something else, now only used for Net. My understanding is, if you want 128k, you need to connect on TWO lines? Does that mean both lines need upgrading, implying twice the installation costs? (I know, I know - lame question, but you only find out by asking!)

Next, when you do connect, say, 64k, you pay the same per min as connection through a modem at supposedly 56k?

Likewise, when you connect 128k you DO pay twice the charge per min? Makes sense I know..

What equipment all in all do you need and could ye give a run down on their costs!?

I'm in Sligo and DSL is looking grim Really, I dont think I need DSL, thus I'd be happy with the 64k connection. Would it be better to use one line and have the second there for "Those" times you need it? or is it better to get rid of second line and just stick to 64k?

Is 64k ISDN THAT big a difference than 56k for GAMING!? I'm in favour to think it does, that's why I'm considering getting it!!

Just to check, you can use phone when your using ISDN? Newbie question yes, and I think you can, I have read something on it! But I feel I should ask You know yourself

Finally, what are the pings on gaming? and what is the monthly charge? Is it more when you have the 2 lines?

BIG BIG Thanks in advance, cos I know you're all going to be a great help hehe ... flattery will get you everywhere, eh?

Cheers.

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#2 08-06-2002 10:14pm

sceptre

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Locked, as you've made almost the exact same post here, which is the current thread dealing with "HiSpeed"/ISDN

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