Ethernet or USB ADSL modem?

[trevthetec]

Hi All

I am about to get a broadband connection and buy an ADSL modem for it. I have seen a 3-COM with ethernet & a Samsung with USB at about the same price, and I was wondering which would be best to buy, and if there might be any differences from a speed or connection reliability point of view.

Thanks in advance for any comments you have.

Trev

 

[TheOldMan346]

trevthetec,

I would recommend the 3Com with the ethernet interface. USB can be flaky at times. Using the ethernet will also allow you to switch to a router effortlessly later on if you decide to share the internet connection with multiple computers.

Hope that helps.
The Old Man

 

[jimbopalmer]

"Generally replacing the USB modem for an ethernet based device appears to lower pings by around 5-10ms, some people see more improvement than others. The other advantage is that it removes the CPU load of the USB modem from the PC - for gamers every CPU cycle is precious. " I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[trevthetec]

Thanks a lot guys, ethernet it is.

Trev