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Average broadband speeds by state in Australia, according to the ZDnet Speed Test. http://www.zdnet.com.au/broadband/state.htm

Fastest of 241,661kbps! Imagine downloading doramas with THAT sucker!

Interesting that Korea has the world's fastest average at almost 30,000kbps. No wonder Clubboxes are so popular.

I tested twice, fastest was 13094kbps. (At work)

Anime Dad wrote:Fastest of 241,661kbps! Imagine downloading doramas with THAT sucker!

That's only about 30MB/sec... And it's only as fast as the seeder/peer can upload the data... :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
That's only about 30MB/sec... And it's only as fast as the seeder/peer can upload the data... :sweat:

Only? That'd do me :sweat: a 1.8G file in a minute!

It would obviously not be a torrent though, more like a direct download from someone with a super-fast connection :)

Anime Dad wrote:Only? That'd do me :sweat: a 1.8G file in a minute!

It would obviously not be a torrent though, more like a direct download from someone with a super-fast connection :)

That's my point: unless they're just as fast, you're not gonna get anywhere near 1.8GB/minute... :)

bmwracer wrote:
That's my point: unless they're just as fast, you're not gonna get anywhere near 1.8GB/minute... :)

Still, it would be nice to have the possibility of getting those speeds.

Although I did download a 1.8G file at work in 20min... that's pretty good IMO.

Anime Dad wrote:

Still, it would be nice to have the possibility of getting those speeds.

Although I did download a 1.8G file at work in 20min... that's pretty good IMO.

Hellz yeah...that's really fast.

Anime Dad wrote:Still, it would be nice to have the possibility of getting those speeds.

So would having $1M in my bank account, but that's a fantasy as well. :beaten:

Although I did download a 1.8G file at work in 20min... that's pretty good IMO.

Damn good... Just don't let them catch you. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
So would having $1M in my bank account, but that's a fantasy as well.

Unless it's Zimbabwe money :hehe: I gotta get me some of those...

Comcast to restrict monthly broadband use

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/28/BUBK12KEFR.DTL

I was wondering... is there some metering program out there that will keep track of how many gigs I've used in a month?

Geezer wrote:I was wondering... is there some metering program out there that will keep track of how many gigs I've used in a month?

If Comcast is keeping tabs, you'd think they'd provide you with such a tool or a link to monitor usage, just like a cell phone company would.

bmwracer wrote:
If Comcast is keeping tabs, you'd think they'd provide you with such a tool or a link to monitor usage, just like a cell phone company would.

Mine does. I'm pretty sure they all do, if they impose a limit. Otherwise how would you know?

Geezer wrote:I was wondering... is there some metering program out there that will keep track of how many gigs I've used in a month?

There should be plenty of choices available. I am using NetMeter.

xploring wrote:I am using NetMeter.

There ya go. :victory: :applaud:

Geezer wrote:I was wondering... is there some metering program out there that will keep track of how many gigs I've used in a month?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10029310-2.html?tag=mncol;txt

Does anyone know of a relatively reliable online hosting site that support resume upload? My connection has been disconnecting very often, and I would like to send large files. I could cut it up into smaller chunks, or use DropBox, but if someone know then it would be more convenient. Thanks.

xploring wrote:Does anyone know of a relatively reliable online hosting site that support resume upload? My connection has been disconnecting very often, and I would like to send large files. I could cut it up into smaller chunks, or use DropBox, but if someone know then it would be more convenient. Thanks.

I'd think the best thing would be to set up a torrent.... Especially if you need to resume from a flaky connection... :)

bmwracer wrote:
I'd think the best thing would be to set up a torrent.... Especially if you need to resume from a flaky connection... :)

OK, I see. Thanks :)

Tangentially related to this Internet thread perhaps...I bought a pair of designer sunglasses (frames handmade in Japan) from the Beverly Center (a shopping center here in Los Angeles area) a couple of weeks ago...the glasses have a 90 day no hassle satisfaction guarantee which enables you to return or exchange them for any reason...well turns out I found the same pair of sunglasses on the Internet for 120 dollars LESS.

The power of the Internet. :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:Tangentially related to this Internet thread perhaps...I bought a pair of designer sunglasses (frames handmade in Japan) from the Beverly Center (a shopping center here in Los Angeles area) a couple of weeks ago...the glasses have a 90 day no hassle satisfaction guarantee which enables you to return or exchange them for any reason...well turns out I found the same pair of sunglasses on the Internet for 120 dollars LESS.

The power of the Internet. :victory:

Did you return the first pair?