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Jmac · 08-04-2009, 09:05 PM

If you have one of the really old, large, black modems, you should definitely get it replaced. That thing is a pile of shit as far as speed and consistency goes.

If you have the old, blue "shark fin" Terayon modem and you're using Shaw High Speed or better, I'd still recommend it. You will get better speeds, but not as substantial as the older black one above. If you have High Speed Lite, don't bother (at least until your internets stops working, if ever).

If you have the black Motorola modem, I wouldn't bother. You might get a little bit better speeds. The only thing I've noticed since upgrading to the blue Motorola modem is that it doesn't die every 6 months like those black POSes did. If yours is still working, you're luckier than I am.

08-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#7
Jmac Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Duncan, BC Posts: 10,128 Thanked 5,568 Times in 2,107 Posts Failed 231 Times in 90 Posts	If you have one of the really old, large, black modems, you should definitely get it replaced. That thing is a pile of shit as far as speed and consistency goes. If you have the old, blue "shark fin" Terayon modem and you're using Shaw High Speed or better, I'd still recommend it. You will get better speeds, but not as substantial as the older black one above. If you have High Speed Lite, don't bother (at least until your internets stops working, if ever). If you have the black Motorola modem, I wouldn't bother. You might get a little bit better speeds. The only thing I've noticed since upgrading to the blue Motorola modem is that it doesn't die every 6 months like those black POSes did. If yours is still working, you're luckier than I am.