SpeedTest_OOKLA_vs_Xfinity_2016_06_11_001
Flickr user Wes posted his results using the OOKLA speed test and I decided to do the same, but slightly differently.
I went with using different speed tests - OOKLA and my ISP (Comcast / Xfinity). I was using a computer (Dell T7500) connected directly to the modem using a 1Gb/sec port (router and computer) and a CAT 6 cable.
The computer is running Windows 10 Professional x64 (clean install). Dual Intel X5680 (3.33Ghz, 12 cores, 24 logical), 48GB RAM, GTX 970, USB 2.0 \u0026amp; 3.0, 1TB SSD, 2TB 7200RPM, WIFI & Bluetooth, etc.
BTW, While I LOVE Comcast Internet support, the X1 (eXpertmental 1) platform and its cloud support gets a ZERO (0) rating in my book. Why? I have NOT been able to watch any recorded (cloud) show since at least October 2015. Comcast has yet to refund any money, but they want the bill paid in full and on-time (over $300/month).
If I can't watch TV, why pay for it?
When I asked for a refund this week (as the engineers closed the tickets after a major update), they said it was too much money. The offer was $20!!!! $20 for not being able to watch any recorded TV for 9 months!
In the end, I went to RCN and its TiVo system, which is GREAT! Plus I can RCN/TiVo supports the step button (frame by frame), which Comcast / Xfinity can't nor ever will based upon what the developers told me in 2015.
SpeedTest_OOKLA_vs_Xfinity_2016_06_11_001
Flickr user Wes posted his results using the OOKLA speed test and I decided to do the same, but slightly differently.
I went with using different speed tests - OOKLA and my ISP (Comcast / Xfinity). I was using a computer (Dell T7500) connected directly to the modem using a 1Gb/sec port (router and computer) and a CAT 6 cable.
The computer is running Windows 10 Professional x64 (clean install). Dual Intel X5680 (3.33Ghz, 12 cores, 24 logical), 48GB RAM, GTX 970, USB 2.0 \u0026amp; 3.0, 1TB SSD, 2TB 7200RPM, WIFI & Bluetooth, etc.
BTW, While I LOVE Comcast Internet support, the X1 (eXpertmental 1) platform and its cloud support gets a ZERO (0) rating in my book. Why? I have NOT been able to watch any recorded (cloud) show since at least October 2015. Comcast has yet to refund any money, but they want the bill paid in full and on-time (over $300/month).
If I can't watch TV, why pay for it?
When I asked for a refund this week (as the engineers closed the tickets after a major update), they said it was too much money. The offer was $20!!!! $20 for not being able to watch any recorded TV for 9 months!
In the end, I went to RCN and its TiVo system, which is GREAT! Plus I can RCN/TiVo supports the step button (frame by frame), which Comcast / Xfinity can't nor ever will based upon what the developers told me in 2015.