"Enkidu" <enkidu@nogodhere.net> wrote in message
news:20100107200216.3323.38409.XPN@nogodhere.net...
> Gordon wrote:
>
> >
> > "Enkidu" <enkidu@nogodhere.net> wrote in message
> > news:20100107142457.3401.70360.XPN@nogodhere.net...
> >> Gordon wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "Enkidu" <enkidu@nogodhere.net> wrote in message
> >>> news:20100106223651.4590.31263.XPN@nogodhere.net...
> >>>> There are modem/router/wifi devices if you want it all in
> >>>> one package, but I wouldn't go that way either.
> >>>
> >>> And why not?
> >>
> >> 1) If one component fails, you have to replace everything.
> >
> > True
> >
> >>
> >> 2) You're stuck with whatever security and firewall capabilities
> >> come with the device rather than buy one that matches your
> >> needs.
> >
> > Eh? Ever heard of research before purchasing? Do you normally but
things
> > that don't "match your needs" in the first place?
>
> Yes, but the OP is in the position of getting something sent to him by
> his ISP in return for a 12 month commitment. He doesn't have that
> choice, he doesn't even know what they'll send.
>
> >> 3) You're stuck with the range that comes with the device, rather
> >> than selecting a wifi router with better range. Same with speed.
> >
> > Then again, RESEARCH before purchasing. Simple.
>
> Again, that's exactly my point. In this case, he gets what his ISP
> sends. That's why he should research, then buy the best components for
> his needs. He might be stuck with the ISPs choice of a modem, but as
> long as that has an ethernet connection, he needn't be stuck with
their
> choice of a wifi router. If he takes their combo unit, he is, and I
> expect he'll regret it.
I (OS) am still researching. Today I asked Tiscali Cancellations for a
Migration Code and after some debate they reduced my monthly £14.67 to
£7.99 with a free run for the first three months and they are sending me
a free wireless router to eventually connect to Win7. I accepted that
offer as my wife and I would like to retain our e-mail addresses and in
any case I have been with Tiscali (Lineone ect) for about ten years and
have found them to be quite good. Now TalkTalk have the administrative
side of their business, and although I have the latter for land line I
do not want them for broadband.
> So I guess we agree, eh?
>
> --
> Enkidu