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June 12, 2005

Random Link of the Month

CNET Bandwidth Meter Speed Test

World Editor Hack

Find out what kind of bandwidth speeds you really get, not just what your ISP tells you. I'd suggest testing several times in a row and averaging the numbers. It also might be a good idea to run the test at several times during the day, as internet traffic in your area may be higher or lower at different times.

Anyway, back home now in Massachusetts, I get about 3 mbps (approximately 3000 kbps).

Enjoy!

Posted by mrxak at June 12, 2005 12:00 AM
Comments

Wouldn't even let me put in my area code. Suckage.

Posted by: Steelix at June 12, 2005 03:03 AM

For those of you outlanders, pick a random series of three numbers.

Posted by: mrxak at June 12, 2005 03:04 AM

http://speedtest.dslreports.com/
I've known about that site for ages, and it has free testing sites around the world with no information entry required. Pick the site closest to you and run a few speed tests. I use this tool all the time.

Posted by: Kanerix Wolfe at June 13, 2005 04:28 AM

My peak speed has been 27.2 kbps
I don't see the point in having a 56k modem. Maybe I'll downgrade and make 30 cents profit...

Posted by: Audiophile at June 18, 2005 04:41 AM