Packet8 - Any experiences?

[Matt G]

Haven't actually signed up yet...but on their site faq, they claim :
"Generally, the best results are obtained with upstream and downstream
bandwidths of greater that 64 kb/s in both directions."

One review I read online said he only noticed some lag when he on his
computer uploading a big file which took up all his bandwidth.  Otherwise
(the reviewer said) the calls sounded awesome with no (or no noticable) lag.

They have a 30 day money back thing too I just read.

Matt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zscoundrel" <Zscoundrel at kc.rr.com>
To: "Matt G" <linux at bizniche.com>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Packet8 - Any experiences?

> I wonder how it performs when the broadband connection is dragging
> because of all the scanning that is going on.  Is the 350k upload speed
> enough to hold a decent conversation?
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> Matt G wrote:
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> >>>Have you seen SKYPE? It's P2P, put together by the same folks
> >>>who built KaZaA. Can't beat the price. I haven't used it, but I've
> >>>seen a review that intrigued me.
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> >>I am sorta using it right now.  I can't say I am very impresssed.  WASTE
> >>serves my purposes much better.  KcLug should have a WASTE ring....
Kris
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> >I looked at SKYPE.  Looks pretty cool, though everyone having to have the
> >app is a bit of a stretch for everyday use.  I also use WASTE to connect
> >with some friends around the country...but WASTE has no voice
capabilities
> >does it?
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> >I was liking Packet8 because they send you a little box to plug into your
> >router (SIP device?), and then you plug your normal phone into that.  You
> >don't need to use your computer at all...just your bandwidth.  You can
take
> >the hardware with you and plug it into any broadband connection, and your
> >local number works there.  Or, you could live in KC here...and get phone
> >number from Indianapolis or something.  People in indy could call you as
a
> >local call, but it would ring at your place.  Kinda cool.    I'm looking
for
> >a replacement for my cell phone, which we never take anywhere...but enjoy
> >the free nights, weekends, and long distance.   Packet8 seems to fit the
> >bill, if it's all they promise it is.
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> >Matt
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