Actiontec DSL modem GT701D

I was upgrading my internet service (Frontier Communication) from a crawling speed of 256kbps to 3Mbps recently, the ISP had a promotion going on for $29.99/mo the same price as before (how can I resist?).

So I went ahead and did the upgrade. Meanwhile they sent me a Siemens SE567 wireless DSL modem with the speed upgrade along came the $4.50 monthly rental fee.

As a savvy consumer (like to think I am one) I went shopping online for a replacement. I looked at amazon.com, dslreports.com for advise and finally settle on two brands D-link and Actiontec.

After further reading of the reviews, decided on the Actiontec for its price and size. Amazon.com was asking for $50 with free shipping, I found a better deal from bhphotovideo.com for $41 with free 3 day shipping.

I finally received it today. After a quick reading of the manual, it was up and running in less than 10 minutes. I was expecting having to do some manual configuration, but I didn't have to, the automatic configuration option took care of it all. All I had to supply was the user id and password.


The process was a lot easier then I have expected. I would definitely recommend this product to others.

7/23/2012

This week I m getting internet service from Comcast, so long Frontier !

As of today I am selling this DSL modem in perfect working condition, comes with power cord and quick starting guide.  $25

Dell Inspiron 8200

This laptop was purchased in January, 2003.

It was configured with a Pentium 4m running at 1.8 Ghz with 32MB NVIDIA GeForce 440 Go graphic card. 15' UXGA 1600x1200 LCD display with 256 MB memory 40 Gig drive and wireless B network card. DVD drive with CD burner

I have since upgraded the memory to 2GB although the owners manual indicated the maximum memory is 1 GB. The hard drive crashed a few years ago so I had upgraded to a 100 GB drive. Also purchased an intel wireless G mini PCI card to upgrade from ebay.

It has been almost 8 years, and it has served me very well.

9/18/2011

One of the hinges holding the monitor in place had broke off today.  Hopefully I am able to weld this back together.  I would hate to see this little piece render this computer useless.

9/19/2011

Order a replacement part on eBay part number 740KU for $11 with free shipping.

Part arrived on 9/23.  The next day I spend about 1 hr disassemble and reassemble the screen together.  Everything is straight forward.  The only tool needed was a small Philip screw driver.  I would imagine if sent to a computer shop, it would cost at least $100.  I am glad I just breath in a little more life into an 8 year old computer.