Cable sucks!

[Synthaholic]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

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[ChrisL]

Only during the months of July and August.

What do you mean by that?

 

[ChrisL]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

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What is it?

Sorry, I'm not a techie!

 

[Synthaholic]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

APC 1500VA Power Saving Back UPS with 10 Outlets


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What is it?

Sorry, I'm not a techie!

Basically a backup battery. You plug your computer, modem, router, phone and anything else into it, and it into the wall. If the power goes out it instantly switches to battery power (like, in milliseconds), which can then power your gear for up to a few hours, depending on how heavy a load you put on it.

What's nice is that the better ones also regulate voltage when the power is on, feeding your electronics a steady, clean source of power. People don't realize how much the power in their house fluctuates, which is very bad for modern electronics.

 

[ChrisL]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

APC 1500VA Power Saving Back UPS with 10 Outlets


.

What is it?

Sorry, I'm not a techie!

Basically a backup battery. You plug your computer, modem, router, phone and anything else into it, and it into the wall. If the power goes out it instantly switches to battery power (like, in milliseconds), which can then power your gear for up to a few hours, depending on how heavy a load you put on it.

What's nice is that the better ones also regulate voltage when the power is on, feeding your electronics a steady, clean source of power. People don't realize how much the power in their house fluctuates, which is very bad for modern electronics.

So basically, it is on the idea of a surge protector but it also charges your electronics? Great idea, but good grief, just what I need is MORE wires. I can't wait for the day when everything is wireless.

 

[Synthaholic]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

APC 1500VA Power Saving Back UPS with 10 Outlets


.

What is it?

Sorry, I'm not a techie!

Basically a backup battery. You plug your computer, modem, router, phone and anything else into it, and it into the wall. If the power goes out it instantly switches to battery power (like, in milliseconds), which can then power your gear for up to a few hours, depending on how heavy a load you put on it.

What's nice is that the better ones also regulate voltage when the power is on, feeding your electronics a steady, clean source of power. People don't realize how much the power in their house fluctuates, which is very bad for modern electronics.

So basically, it is on the idea of a surge protector but it also charges your electronics? Great idea, but good grief, just what I need is MORE wires. I can't wait for the day when everything is wireless.

No, just think of it as a power strip that is powered by a large battery.

 

[ChrisL]

Yup, that's another that sucks about cable phones. When I lose power, I have no land line phone, cable or internet service either.

APC 1500VA Power Saving Back UPS with 10 Outlets


.

What is it?

Sorry, I'm not a techie!

Basically a backup battery. You plug your computer, modem, router, phone and anything else into it, and it into the wall. If the power goes out it instantly switches to battery power (like, in milliseconds), which can then power your gear for up to a few hours, depending on how heavy a load you put on it.

What's nice is that the better ones also regulate voltage when the power is on, feeding your electronics a steady, clean source of power. People don't realize how much the power in their house fluctuates, which is very bad for modern electronics.

So basically, it is on the idea of a surge protector but it also charges your electronics? Great idea, but good grief, just what I need is MORE wires. I can't wait for the day when everything is wireless.

No, just think of it as a power strip that is powered by a large battery.

Well jeez. I'm not sure if I'm prepared for all of these changes. Lol. For me, the more simple, the better off I am, you know? Otherwise, I'm going to be calling Geek Squad or somebody out here to help me all the time, and that's not cheap.

 

[fbj]

Cable is necessary for all sports fans

 

[ChrisL]

Cable is necessary for all sports fans

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

 

[Politico]

Not necessarily. You can lose electric and still have internet if you have your modem/router on a UPS.

Conversely, you can lose internet and still have electricity.

We're talking about what normally happens not necessarily. What normally happens in an outtage is everyone loses power including the local cable provider. You could have a full blown generator. At the end of the day no signal means no internet.

 

[OnePercenter]

What are you rambling about? If the power goes out the cable is out. That is what the phone runs through.

Because your modem is out. Power for cable and telephone is from the company which is on generator back-up.

 

[Synthaholic]

Not necessarily. You can lose electric and still have internet if you have your modem/router on a UPS.

Conversely, you can lose internet and still have electricity.

We're talking about what normally happens not necessarily. What normally happens in an outtage is everyone loses power including the local cable provider. You could have a full blown generator. At the end of the day no signal means no internet.

I don't believe that is correct. I believe they are self-sufficient, power-wise.

 

[ChrisL]

Not necessarily. You can lose electric and still have internet if you have your modem/router on a UPS.

Conversely, you can lose internet and still have electricity.

We're talking about what normally happens not necessarily. What normally happens in an outtage is everyone loses power including the local cable provider. You could have a full blown generator. At the end of the day no signal means no internet.

I don't believe that is correct. I believe they are self-sufficient, power-wise.

You think? I always thought they were powered by the local electric companies like anyone else.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Cable sucks!

Perhaps.

But not as bad as DTV or Dish.

I'd love to be able to get cable of fios.

 

[fbj]

Only during the months of July and August.

What do you mean by that?

During those two months, TV is A$$. Cable is better in the fall and winter

 

[fbj]

Cable is necessary for all sports fans

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

Cable and Satellite TV is necessary for sports fans

 

[ChrisL]

Cable is necessary for all sports fans

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

Cable and Satellite TV is necessary for sports fans

Especially football season.

 

[fbj]

Cable is necessary for all sports fans

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

Cable and Satellite TV is necessary for sports fans

Especially football season.

Exactly, if you are a NFL and NBA fan you need cable in your life

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

Just don't try to watch when it rains.

 

[fbj]

You can still get sports packages with satellite TV.

Just don't try to watch when it rains.

Yup the biggest negative of Directv