$7 Toshiba cable modem, but ...

[SUOrangeman]

This vendor is known to dissatisfy.

But, for $13 shipped, I am hella tempted.

*The following was copied from A2Z's page*

Description: TOSHIBA DOCSIS Cable Modem PCX1100 (Cable modem, external, 1 Mbps, Ethernet, USB)
Specs: 1 It's here! Toshiba's PCX1100U, the latest in the family of PCX Cable Modem products. The "U" in this product stands for USB, the latest hardware technology that eliminates the need for an Ethernet (NIC) Card to connect your cable modem to your computer. The USB cable (supplied) simply plugs into your USB-capable Windows 98SE/2000/ME computer and your modem. You save up to $100.00 in setup charges by not having to buy the Ethernet Card. Plus, installation becomes less time-consuming and less complex!
Included items: Standard by manufacturer
Dimensions: N/A
Shipping Weight (Lbs): 2
Upgrade options: N/A
Warranty: 3 Year (Manufacturer's)
Qty on hand: 1211
Manuf. part number: DAZ8813FR
Our part number: 053588

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Our Low Price: $7.00

-SUO

Update: That 1Mbps must have been a typo from A2Z's page ... not my own.

 

[RVN]

Thanks! Just gave 'em a chance to improve their rating. Total shipped price $12.87.

 

[msh111]

Me too, I'll gamble with $12.87. Now let's see what happens, it's their move.

 

[RVN]

The picture shows that it has an ethernet port. I hope so and not just USB. The USB cable is said to be supplied. The price of this alone justified (I need one for a new printer).

 

[Sandor]

That's the same cable modem I'm using (PCX1100), so I might risk the $13. By the way, mine doesn't have a USB port, just an ethernet. But the picture on the website looks like it has both. Hope it works out.

 

[TJ22]

Isn't 1Mb quite slow for broadband?

 

[Emulex]

how do you order this?

 

[allisolm]

Now the page says "Our Low Price: $Call". Looks like they changed things. Wonder what their "call" price is?

 

[TechDreamer]

They just took the price off the site as I was digging out my Discover Card. Those bastards!

 

[Enth]

LOL - I just got off the phone with a lady in sales; she was quite agitated. The first thing she said when I gave her the part number: "OK, this is NOT a Toshiba modem, and it does NOT sell for $7."

She said they don't even stock the modem, but rather their integrator had uploaded the wrong data to their site.

 

[SUOrangeman]

Oh well, guys. I didn't order, and it's reading $CALL for me as well. Good luck to those who did get their order(s) in.

PriceGrabber will probably take a few days to update.

-SUO

 

[msh111]

<sarcasm>Well Enth, thanks for the info, and thanks for calling them.</sarcasm> It was better left alone IMO.

 

[Magicktech]

LOL their 'low price' is now $199.00
its dead jim...

 

[Souka]

The $199 is for an IBM component....they've moved their site around.


Also, I have the PCX1100U modem....it has both USB and CAT-5 connectors....you can use one, both not both at the same time.

Also, 1mbps? No. When AT&T was @HOME instead of @ATTBI, I would usually get 3-6mbps downstream and a steady 128K up.
Now that they're @ATTBI, I'm capped at 1.5mbps.


I bought this modem to save $10 a month on charges and this particular model because it has a 5 year warranty. D-Link has a similar modem, but only 1 year warranty.

My $.02

 

[godscorn]

I currently own the 1100U and have had the 1100 and 2200 models....It's normal 10Mbps ethernet, I think orangeman mistyped the speed. It usually downloads at approx 2000-3000kbps (2-3 Mbps) and uploads at around 128k-256kbps on Time Warner Roadrunner. Decent cable modem....

 

[Good4Me]

I just received an email that says my order has been "posted". Do you think this means they sent it?

 

[OrlandoTiger]

Ummm Good4me if you are buying us all lunch today, then yes it means its been shipped Not to mention it would be Good4us

 

[RVN]

I just received an email that says my order has been "posted". Do you think this means they sent it?

It means:

Order Tracking System
( Tracking Results )

Name / Address Carrier / Service Date Shipped Tracking# Order# /
Invoice#

We have received your order 05IWXXX and it is now being processed.
It is now located at the sales department.
To contact your sales representative, please call 800-983-8889 ext. 2.


Click on the Tracking Number to obtain information on your package from the carrier.
If you are tracking a package that was shipped today, you may get an error message.

www.FedEx.com


Copyright 2002 A2Z Computers, Inc.


...Now what that means... I dunno, but it doesn't look like it's been sent yet.

 

[baaaad]

Uh huh...

Dear Value Customer:

A description error was erroneous entered on our Website. We do our
best to be accurate, but occasionally mistakes do occur. All orders
placed at lower prices will be placed on hold and customer will be notified
of a price adjustment.

We do apologize but the item number (Our part number 053588) E17PNLL-GV
is for Tivoli Mgr Domino SW Maint RNWL 1A.03PT which sales for $7.00
and is currently on Backorder.

Our Part number 0535881, MFR Part # DAZ8813FR is for Toshiba DOCSIS
Cable Modem PCX1100 (Cable Modem, external, 1 MBPS, Ethernet, USB) which
sales for $129.00 and is currently in stock.

Please verify what part number you have order and we will adjust the
price accordingly.

If you wish to keep the order for the Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem
PCX1100, an additional amount of $ 122.00 will be charged to your credit card
for each item ordered, please returned this e-mail stating you would
like the additional amount to be charged; otherwise; your order will be
cancelled at the end of the business day.

Sorry for any inconvenience this has cause.

Sincerely,
A2Z Computers, Inc.