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For different data point, I'm ecstatic about U-verse here. It's definitely the fastest, most-stable residential Internet connection I've had. I know that some

by Encosia 16y ago

For different data point, I'm ecstatic about U-verse here. It's definitely the fastest, most-stable residential Internet connection I've had. I know that some cable service and things like FiOS are faster, but U-verse is the fastest thing available to me here in the 'burbs. I believe I do have a different router/modem than he's describing though. Mine's a 2Wire that doesn't seem to be as invasive. My only gripe is that it doesn't support 802.11n.

trustfundbaby 16y ago
I don't use U-verse, but everybody I know that has it swears by it, which is why I was surprised at the sentiment of this article. Looking at all the technical gripes the user raises, I guess its just another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again.
- Encosia 16y ago
  For what it's worth, I don't think my satisfaction with U-verse has anything to do with my (not) being an average user. Working from home as a developer, I put my Internet connections through the wringer. That's not even considering the half dozen other connected devices in the household, including some that are streaming Netflix and Hulu fairly regularly.
- mmuro 16y ago
  "I guess its just another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again." Agreed. The only problem I have had with U-Verse was on the first day. I was required to use a Windows computer because the activation page absolutely refused to load in any browser but Internet Explorer. Imagine if I didn't have anything other than my Macbook Pro?!
- raganwald 16y ago
  another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again. That's certainly a valid perspective if the reason that it works for the average person is the reason that it breaks for the enthusiast. e.g. one button mice, no user accounts on an iOS device, and so on. However, if it appears to work for an average user but irritates the enthusiast for no reason other than apathy on the part of the vendor, this is not the same calibre of trade-off.
teach 16y ago
I also have U-verse here in Austin. It isn't great, and the DVR is pretty sad compared to Tivo, but it beats the PANTS off Time Warner cable. The ability to record 4 shows simultaneously is killer.
- bretthoerner 16y ago
  I find the U-verse in my part of Austin (South Congress) to be amazing, but I also don't have a TV plan (24Mbps for $60/mo as noted above).
  - bnastic 16y ago
    Woah, so it's £40 for 24Mbit line? That sounds like a rip off to me (even for UK, where I pay a lot less than that for a stable 50MBit fibre internet. And the state of the infrastructure in the UK is quite poor).

by Encosia 16y ago

trustfundbaby 16y ago

I don't use U-verse, but everybody I know that has it swears by it, which is why I was surprised at the sentiment of this article. Looking at all the technical gripes the user raises, I guess its just another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again.

Encosia 16y ago
For what it's worth, I don't think my satisfaction with U-verse has anything to do with my (not) being an average user. Working from home as a developer, I put my Internet connections through the wringer. That's not even considering the half dozen other connected devices in the household, including some that are streaming Netflix and Hulu fairly regularly.
mmuro 16y ago
"I guess its just another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again." Agreed. The only problem I have had with U-Verse was on the first day. I was required to use a Windows computer because the activation page absolutely refused to load in any browser but Internet Explorer. Imagine if I didn't have anything other than my Macbook Pro?!
raganwald 16y ago
another case of average person vs enthusiast-geek gap rearing its ugly head again. That's certainly a valid perspective if the reason that it works for the average person is the reason that it breaks for the enthusiast. e.g. one button mice, no user accounts on an iOS device, and so on. However, if it appears to work for an average user but irritates the enthusiast for no reason other than apathy on the part of the vendor, this is not the same calibre of trade-off.

teach 16y ago

I also have U-verse here in Austin. It isn't great, and the DVR is pretty sad compared to Tivo, but it beats the PANTS off Time Warner cable. The ability to record 4 shows simultaneously is killer.

bretthoerner 16y ago
I find the U-verse in my part of Austin (South Congress) to be amazing, but I also don't have a TV plan (24Mbps for $60/mo as noted above).
- bnastic 16y ago
  Woah, so it's £40 for 24Mbit line? That sounds like a rip off to me (even for UK, where I pay a lot less than that for a stable 50MBit fibre internet. And the state of the infrastructure in the UK is quite poor).