Cable Modems Choosing between two cable modems....

> Hi,
>
> I've done some googles for sites that review and compare cable modems, but
> have come up (for the most part) empty handed.
> Found some good info scattered around Broadbandreport's forums, but no
> comparisons.
>
> Anyway, trying to decide between two modems for cable internet + VOIP
> service.
>
> (These two modems are my only available choices with the provider.)
>
> + Motorola Surfboard SBV4200
> + Scientific-Atlanta Webstar DPX2203
>
> I was able to locate the datasheets for both modems and they both appear
> to
> be very similiar in specifications. I was also able to find the full user
> manual for the Motorola Surfboard SBV4200, but not the SA Webstar DPX2203.
> (The Motorola Surfboard SBV4200 appears to be available as a consumer
> retail
> product, while the SA Webstar DPX2003 appears to only be available for
> cable
> providers.)
>
> The Motorola Surfboard SBV4200 appears to have been released in 2002,
> while
> the Scientific-Atlanta Webstar DPX2203 was released just last year.
> Datasheets lists the specs as being practically identifical, however.
> Same
> DOCSIS versions, frequency ranges, operating levels, VOIP protocols, DTMF
> characteristics, ect. Both support 2-line VOIP and can networked for data
> through either ethernet or USB. (I'll be using ethernet going to a
> router.)
>
> Basically, it looks like it probably just comes down to brand (Motorola
> versus SA), so I was looking for some feedback between the two brands --
> i.e., is one more prone to instability, heating issues, ect?
>
> Thanks!
> -Eric
>
>
>
>
>

>

> > Hi,
> >
> > I've done some googles for sites that review and compare cable modems,

> > have come up (for the most part) empty handed.
> > Found some good info scattered around Broadbandreport's forums, but no
> > comparisons.
> >
> > Anyway, trying to decide between two modems for cable internet + VOIP
> > service.
> >
> > (These two modems are my only available choices with the provider.)
> >
> > + Motorola Surfboard SBV4200
> > + Scientific-Atlanta Webstar DPX2203
> >
> > I was able to locate the datasheets for both modems and they both appear
> > to
> > be very similiar in specifications. I was also able to find the full

> > manual for the Motorola Surfboard SBV4200, but not the SA Webstar

> > (The Motorola Surfboard SBV4200 appears to be available as a consumer
> > retail
> > product, while the SA Webstar DPX2003 appears to only be available for
> > cable
> > providers.)
> >
> > The Motorola Surfboard SBV4200 appears to have been released in 2002,
> > while
> > the Scientific-Atlanta Webstar DPX2203 was released just last year.
> > Datasheets lists the specs as being practically identifical, however.
> > Same
> > DOCSIS versions, frequency ranges, operating levels, VOIP protocols,

> > characteristics, ect. Both support 2-line VOIP and can networked for

> > through either ethernet or USB. (I'll be using ethernet going to a
> > router.)
> >
> > Basically, it looks like it probably just comes down to brand (Motorola
> > versus SA), so I was looking for some feedback between the two brands --
> > i.e., is one more prone to instability, heating issues, ect?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -Eric

>
> I could be waay off here but motorola has been making cable modems for a
> very long time.. at least for my area..
>
> I started out with a motorola cybersurfer cable modem.. tried a few
> different ones. (linksys and rca) and came right back to motorola.
> I would stick with the motorola one.. i just have better luck with them..
> Ive never used a s.a. cable modem and neither has anybody else that i
> know... That doesn't stick well with me..
>
> my opinion: Stick with the champ, it's been around a lot longer for cable
> modems.. the motorola..
>

> One feature that caught my eye with the SA DPX2203 was the ability to use a
> battery storage pack with it. Haven't googled that subject yet, but was
> thinking that would be a nice feature if such battery packs were available
> as seperate consumer retail purchases. If my understanding is correct, if
> power should be lost then such a battery pack would allow continued
> telephone use until either the modem's battery power is depleted and/or the
> cable company's battery power on the poles are depleted. (?)
>

> The battery pack power is a very nice feature because a UPS is expensive
> and relative to a battery pack UPS is inefficient. - RM
>