PC Magazine [ http://www.pcmag.com/ ]
May 12, 1999
It's so close you can almost taste it; that mouthwatering, tempting fast access that's just around the corner -- or so you're told. No more infinitessimal downloads. Goodbye, slow-as-molasses surfing. Which high-speed Internet connection is the right choice? PC Magazine looks at the three communications technologies that will bring the 21st century to your door.
| The Reviews | Top pick =
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| ADSL | Uses existing phone lines to move data at speeds from 128 Kbps to a theoretical maximum of 8 Mbps. |
| Cable Modems
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Access provided by your cable company; presently the most readily available source, although still limited. Hits speeds 13 to 29 times faster than V.90 modems. |
| Satellite | Requires a dish with clear southern exposure; maximum speeds of 400 Kbps. |
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