daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 It IS Christmas for me..got Hughes net installed the other day.. have been on dail-up for 8 years..99% of my county here in Chattanooga, TN have comcast or DSL but I live on a 6 mile road where it's still rural, farms...has been a long 8 years riding a tricycle on a freeway.. this higher speed net will help greatly in online stock trading.. this is sweet!.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Can a person post images here?..well..I know this will work.. <img src=" <hr> edit: you can also source to a pic that's hosted elsewhere using html tags. click quote to view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Can a person post images here?..well..I know this will work.. yes you can post images. when your posting click Additional Options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Ok..thanks..I'll get it all figured out as I check everything out..still a newby obviously.. but certainly not new to internet.. got some odds and ends to do..I'll be back later! Will be glad to see the new year..been hectic lately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Got one more quick question..I use CNET speed test and it always shows a speed of like 400~500ish...is that par for the course? I have the Pro Home Version 1000mBps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 did another quick test right now before busy day ahead.. still good.. seems like I need to use hughesNet tools very often or it will get sluggish...also had bunch of problems with IE 7 it seemed like..went back to IE 6, added 1 gig memory and a gForce graphics card to my Dell computer also the other day...Dell Dimension 3000 is only 18 months old but started having graphics trouble..so bought new card..seemed to help..no problems yet.. PCpitstop.com score is about 1400 area..all checkered flags..good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 CNET showing me at 508 right now..I just can't leave this thing along..think I'll definately set a re-store point here.. gotta go..Later.. Have a great Christmas http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/ddfridd007/IHUB/508.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Fan Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Haha, you won't be happy with HughesNet for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 And why is that?..I did away with POS dial-up and bellsouth landline phone so, money wise cost per month is about the same.. I take it you have trouble alot or something?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sparticus Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 And why is that?..I did away with POS dial-up and bellsouth landline phone so, money wise cost per month is about the same.. I take it you have trouble alot or something?.. Alot of people do. Since you are new to high speed internet you will like your current speeds, but soon enough you will want more. Like if you want to download a large file or something. Many people do have troubles with dway, such as speed problems, weather, and just general service. Also, welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 I have the HN7000S modem and I have no complaints..some people I've talked to prior to me getting this system said they had trouble and all that..BUT what got me is that TN has a relatively new state lottery and every mom & pop store, conveinance store, etc around here that sells lottery tickets has a direcWav on top of building. I buy lottery tickets every week, several times a week, as as far back over the last 2 years I can't remember NOT being sold a PowerBall ticket because the 'net' is down.. the machines always spit them out..to whit, I'm thinking...satellite internet has to be pretty good.. and it's not like I never got bumped off dial-up quite often. I'm sure I'll 'want more' but very satisfied right now AND if I have another 1000% up on my portfolio trading penny stocks like I did this year..it won't matter anyways..I'll be getting a brand new house in an area that has Comcast.. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v188/ddfridd007/MOVIES/?action=view¤t=CanonMovietestuploadSatelliteNet002.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 The only reason I would want DirecWay is for the awesome blue modem. Nice song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoinnj Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Merry Christmas daytrader, and good luck to you with your increased speed. Maybe a few tweaks will make it even faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 Merry Christmas daytrader, and good luck to you with your increased speed. Maybe a few tweaks will make it even faster. Merry Christmas Leo..if all goes well I may spring for the 2 watt 1500mbps plan in a few months...but I'm going to let the 'new' wear off this first..to my my installer, I explained the importance of the net because I online trade and he kept tweaking, moving my dish position until he got a 74 signal on lis laptop..he said for where I live that's great...most around this area can only get 50ish..I sprung for the pole mount..I don't know if that makes any difference...but that way, I keep them all in the same area..I have a pole mount with 2 DirecTV dishes, (one of those DirectTv dishes is for 'local ' progaraming)...the Hughes dish pole & dish is about 5 feeet away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPawlak Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 hey, this is what my parents got me for christmas http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2528157&CatId=170 great quality.. kills my old 17' CRT =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 Tim thats a pretty nice monnitor. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 hey, this is what my parents got me for christmas http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2528157&CatId=170 great quality.. kills my old 17' CRT =) I'm jealous. I really need to pick myself a widescreen up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimPawlak Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 yeah thanks.. i love it =) been wanting one for years.. finally got it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fikester Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 I buy lottery tickets every week, several times a week, as as far back over the last 2 years I can't remember NOT being sold a PowerBall ticket because the 'net' is down.. the machines always spit them out..to whit, I'm thinking...satellite internet has to be pretty good.. I have had Hughes/Dway for a couple of years now....actual down time is very little. The problems most of complain about is lazy installers, slow downs during peak hours, ping times, customer support, and the ignorant price we pay compared to what others are getting for $29.99. It is better than 26k regardless of what your doing on the web. One other thing you may later encounter is FAP bucket.....for some this is a serious issue, others never know it exists. As far as the upgrade you mentioned...Hughes is working on a Ka band system called Spaceway3, scheduled to be released in 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 fikester..well, so far I've not noticed any significant slowdowns during market hours..9:30am to 4pm..I suppose I've not had it long enough to know what a 'slowdown' is..it all seems very fast too me compared, as stated earlier, 8 years of dial-up.. i've been dabbling part-time in on-line stocks for 8 years and recently in February I quit 'factory work' and went to trading full time..got shafted on a job promotion. I'm 54 and they gave job to some young punk..after I filled in doing the job for 5 months. so i told them to stick it.. Best thing I ever did..so far..because, with stocks, sometimes, I get real lucky..I make more in one morning than some of my relatives make all week..and never leave the farm..don't have to fight traffic, no BS from bosses to put up with, and I smoke, drink coffee at will, basically do what I want to do. And the price..well, that's trivial..you gotta spend money for good tools to succeed..this faster speed will help. Some stock trading programs cost $100 a month..I don't use any..yet..I just fly it by the seat of my pants.. Lots of people don't mess with stocks especially 'penny stocks' but that's where the money is..IF you know what your doing..here's a shot for example of what can happen.. a picture of my screen..note length of time I owned stock..and what does a bank pay on a CD?..3 or 4% a YEAR? that's all I'm going to say about stocks except I NEED good internet and good computer and I personally don't care WHAT it costs.. you can probably see why.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/ddfridd007/CHARTS/Aug8002.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogramjo Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 Howdy and Happy Christmas daytrader! I'm used to 'lurking' in this forum but recently found myself posting. Just wanted to say 'hi' and wish you the best with both your business now and all your online interests in the future. Happy New Year too , 'mo' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 fikester..well, so far I've not noticed any significant slowdowns during market hours..9:30am to 4pm..I suppose I've not had it long enough to know what a 'slowdown' is..it all seems very fast too me compared, as stated earlier, 8 years of dial-up.. i've been dabbling part-time in on-line stocks for 8 years and recently in February I quit 'factory work' and went to trading full time..got shafted on a job promotion. I'm 54 and they gave job to some young punk..after I filled in doing the job for 5 months. so i told them to stick it.. Best thing I ever did..so far..because, with stocks, sometimes, I get real lucky..I make more in one morning than some of my relatives make all week..and never leave the farm..don't have to fight traffic, no BS from bosses to put up with, and I smoke, drink coffee at will, basically do what I want to do. And the price..well, that's trivial..you gotta spend money for good tools to succeed..this faster speed will help. Some stock trading programs cost $100 a month..I don't use any..yet..I just fly it by the seat of my pants.. Lots of people don't mess with stocks especially 'penny stocks' but that's where the money is..IF you know what your doing..here's a shot for example of what can happen.. a picture of my screen..note length of time I owned stock..and what does a bank pay on a CD?..3 or 4% a YEAR? that's all I'm going to say about stocks except I NEED good internet and good computer and I personally don't care WHAT it costs.. you can probably see why.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/ddfridd007/CHARTS/Aug8002.jpg Have you thought about T-1 or T-3, or is it available there? Nowthere would be some nice speed. And one thing fikester forgotto mention that might matter to you would be storms. They shut me down for hours. And it could be at the worst time, especially for you as I can see. It would be a shame to get stuck right in the middle of a trade like that. You might go and shoot it then. Happy Christmas one and all. Next New Years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 HO HO HO Merry Chrsitmas all!..Ham is in the oven and I plan on pigging out after while.. Hope everyone has a great family day.. most of mine are still asleep..up to 2 am last nite.. This forum/site has nice features..emotioncons, customizing features, etc.. Time permitting today I will check it out more..how to post pictures, a signature picture, and other customizing stuff.. a Tn Hillbilly here..ya know!..I ain't too smart but once I do learn it..watch out! Everyone have a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted December 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 Tommie..you said And one thing fikester forgotto mention that might matter to you would be storms. They shut me down for hours.. well, I don't know about where you live but sometimes we have these little pop-up thunderstorms in the summer and it takes a BAD one to knock my DirectTV off the air..and then it's a flash in the pan thing..only lasting a few minutes..so, I am assuming that my internet will behave the same way..we'll see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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