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More info?)
Thanks for the info, Jim.
- David
"Jim" <null@null.com> wrote in message
news:2Kf4e.3307$k57.2955@fed1read07...
> I've used the D-Link DUB-E100 (USB 2.0) w/ great success, w/ both my
Toshiba
> SD-H400 and Humax DRT-800 units. Got a pair of these off eBay a couple
> months ago for $30 shipped. That's a pretty good deal. In store (Fry's,
> Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.), you'll usually see these selling for $30,
and
> on a very rare ocassion on sale, maybe $20.
>
> I like the DUB-E100 because it has an integrated USB cable (at least the
> most recent version, an older version does not). A primary competitor,
> Netgear FA120 also has an integrated cable, but hard to find for <$30.
Just
> my preference, but I find that the units w/ the non-integrated cable tends
> to slip out with excessive movement. The other option is the Linksys
> USB200M, small and cosmetically appealing, however, I find it to be a bit
> flimsy, some people love it, but I'd worry about it holding up over the
long
> haul (maybe not as big an issue for a static Tivo unit, but for a portable
> laptop, not something I liked to risk).
>
> In terms of performance, while I haven't compared each directly, usually
> there's no really difference, not unless there's some known problem/bug,
> which I've not heard of with any of these products. The decision really
> comes down mostly to cost and preferred features/ergonomics.
>
> My preferences, in order:
>
> 1) D-Link DUB-E100 (integrated cable, good deals on eBay w/ some research
> and patience, somewhat bulky, cosmetically least appealing).
> 2) Netgear (integrated cable, hard to find for <$30, little less bulky
then
> DUB-E100, cosmetically OK).
> 3) Linksys USB200M (no cable, plugs directly into USB port, small and
> portable, cosmetically most appealing (imo), been sold for $20 (or less)
AR
> several times).
>
> HTH
>
> Jim
>
>
> "David D." <daviddiamond.remove-if-not-spam@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:RsGdnWRvALSnWdPfRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> > Are there any differences among USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet adaptors? Which
> > models have worked for you?
> >
> > I am looking for the lowest cost unit that will work (including the USB
> > cable).
> >
> > I plan to connect to an existing, wired network in order to use TTG. (I
> > feel that there is enough EMF radiation bombarding me without my adding
> > wireless devices to the house).
> >
> > - David
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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