Unplugging a computer & modem/router combo saved me about $40...

derekimo · 05 May 2015

ThrashZone said:

They do wifi sharing with other Comcast users

They don't make it easy to turn off either.

groze said:

derekimo said:

I have the Comcast modem/router combo and a plasma tv running 24/7 along with the usual household appliances.

You can try it if you want when you know you are not going to use the computer for awhile. If you depend on voip or wifi 24/7 then I wouldn't do that. While unplugged those services won't work. Comcast Voip will work for a little while unplugged.

That immediately kills my home phone if I do that, my old modem came with a battery to keep it going for a while.

The new combo one they will sell you a battery but it doesn't come with one.

We just got a new provider in the area I've been tempted to switch, I probably will soon when Comcast raises my bill.

groze · 05 May 2015

derekimo,

Comcast does have lower speeds. It maybe a little buffering but to me, it sure better than dial-up. If comcast gets to high, then I will consider switching as well. I also have a provider here that fiber and reasonable for just internet service. We are going to be moving with-in the next year or so. It depends on what the place offers or allows if we got to a rental.

derekimo · 05 May 2015

groze said:

derekimo,

Comcast does have lower speeds. It maybe a little buffering but to me, it sure better than dial-up. If comcast gets to high, then I will consider switching as well. I also have a provider here that fiber and reasonable for just internet service. We are going to be moving with-in the next year or so. It depends on what the place offers or allows if we got to a rental.

Yeah, I've looked at their different packages and almost switched to ATT last year just to lower my bill but they countered with a big discount for a year so I stuck with them.

The new provider is a much smaller company and has reasonable rates so I wouldn't mind changing to them.

I'm looking to move too but that's another ordeal.

groze · 05 May 2015

ThrashZone said:

You never know about Comcast :)
They do wifi sharing with other Comcast users

But yea it does seem like a lot of savings.
What do you have a 20k watt psu

Here is some specs on my Dell All-in-one computer system but got this info of the dell website. Not sure if all these apply to my system.

Code:

Type 130 W
Input voltage 100 VAC‑240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 2.50 A
Input frequency 50 Hz‑60 Hz
Output current (continuous) 6.70 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 +/‑1 VDC
Temperature range
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Computer Environment
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating 10% to 90% (non‑condensing)
Storage 10% to 95% (non‑condensing)
Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user
environment):
Operating 0.66 GRMS
Storage 1.30 GRMS
Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2‑ms 
half‑sine pulse for operating. Also measured with hard drive in head‑parked 
position and a 2‑ms half‑sine pulse for storage):
Operating 110 G
Storage 160 G
Altitude (maximum)
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Comcast Combo Modem/router
115 VAC 50/60 Hz 0.7 A Max

ignatzatsonic · 05 May 2015

groze said:

Dosn't matter on the kilowatts per hour.

I see.