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    Internet Speed Test?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by soulbreaker360, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. soulbreaker360

    soulbreaker360 Notebook Consultant

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    Whats a good website to test my internet speed at? speedtest.net seems to pull numbers out of no where.
     
    soulbreaker360, Sep 15, 2008
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  2. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Speedtest.net has always been in the ballpark for me. Be sure you are running the test that corresponds to your network connection type.

    Also, many ISPs have their own test site.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 15, 2008
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  3. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    I would just google it if I were you, and use one of the first ones that pops up...

    I seem to remember one by speak easy to be a good one :)
     
    shoelace_510, Sep 15, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Speedtest.net for me, speakeasy always gave me lower figures.
     
    Wirelessman, Sep 15, 2008
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Shyster1, Sep 15, 2008
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