Gromgor, wherever you moved to, I hope there were some serious upsides. I can't imagine living somewhere that had satellite as its only ISP option! *gasp*Originally posted by Gromgor
Checked for Clearwire..that's a no-go in my area.
I have a feeling we're going to be stuck with satellite.
The good news is that even on dialup Threshold performs wonderfully.
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June 15th, 2011 12:51 PM #11Administrator
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Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my Uncle Jack off a horse." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse."
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June 15th, 2011 04:26 PM #12Moderator
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It's what I was on when I first started playingOriginally posted by Aristotle
Gromgor, wherever you moved to, I hope there were some serious upsides. I can't imagine living somewhere that had satellite as its only ISP option! *gasp*
The good news is that even on dialup Threshold performs wonderfully.
I've been spoiled with my cable connection.If violence is not your last resort, you have failed to resort to enough of it.
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June 23rd, 2011 08:05 PM #13Moderator
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Well, aside from the internet issue, it's a beautiful property with a very nice house. Pool with a deck that leads from the back door to the water's edge. Half the property is wooded with trails throughout. It's one of those serene locations that you find in a Thomas Kincaide paintaing or some such.Originally posted by Aristotle
Gromgor, wherever you moved to, I hope there were some serious upsides. I can't imagine living somewhere that had satellite as its only ISP option! *gasp*
The good news is that even on dialup Threshold performs wonderfully.
Actually the satellite option was a no-go....I've never heard of satellite internet not being available somewhere, but whatever. We had to go through U.S. Cellular and we got cellular modems. They only offer 5 GB of bandwidth though. It really was the only option available.
So...if Threshold is the ONLY thing the internet is used for, what's the required usage to burn up that 5 GB a month?If violence is not your last resort, you have failed to resort to enough of it.
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June 23rd, 2011 08:10 PM #14Bullfrog
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If I play 8 hours a day on my cell phone, I typically use up 3 megbytes every 2 days. So..you should be perfectly fine.
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My first 3G service was "just for Threshold", so I got the cheap 100MB/mo offering. It worked, too, until I started using Google Maps and stuff. As Sier says, you will be FINE.Originally posted by Gromgor
So...if Threshold is the ONLY thing the internet is used for, what's the required usage to burn up that 5 GB a month?The man who gets angry at the right things and with the right people, and in the right way and at the right time and for the right length of time, is commended. - Aristotle (but not the Aristotle you're thinking of)
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June 26th, 2011 12:18 AM #16Administrator
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Well that sounds pretty awesome overall.Originally posted by Gromgor
Well, aside from the internet issue, it's a beautiful property with a very nice house. Pool with a deck that leads from the back door to the water's edge. Half the property is wooded with trails throughout. It's one of those serene locations that you find in a Thomas Kincaide paintaing or some such.
You won't likely burn through that playing Threshold, so that's the good news.Originally posted by Gromgor
So...if Threshold is the ONLY thing the internet is used for, what's the required usage to burn up that 5 GB a month?Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my Uncle Jack off a horse." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse."
There is never a good time for lazy writing!
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June 27th, 2011 03:45 AM #17Bullfrog
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It'd be nicer if it was a scene from a Kez Kincaid painting.
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July 26th, 2011 05:31 PM #18Tree Frog
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Has anyone experienced the Verizon fios option yet? I've heard some great things about fiber opps
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July 26th, 2011 11:17 PM #19Administrator
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Every single person I know that has it absolutely raves about it.Originally posted by Ashyr
Has anyone experienced the Verizon fios option yet? I've heard some great things about fiber opps
From everything I have read, its totally awesome.
I want it badly.Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my Uncle Jack off a horse." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse."
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