[aclug-L] Cable modem

[flimzy@xxxxxxxxxx]

I'll be moving to Wichita next week, and am signing up with Cox for cable
modem.
I'll be buying my own modem, though, and was hoping for some advice from a
few people who might have a bit more experience with such things.
My first, most obvious question, would be... Does it really make any
difference what modem I buy?  Is there any real/noticable difference in
throughput, or features?
I'll be running my own gateway/router/firewall obviously, so I don't need
a modem/router combo.
I've done some reading on the topic, and have determined that some modems
are "uncappable"... I guess firmware bugs (fetaures?) allow the user to
bypass ISP-imposed bandwidth caps.  Although I of course would NEVER take
advantage of such a bug (right?), is that something that can effect Cox
service?  And if so... does anyone recommend a specific modem with that
feature-bug? :)
The specific model I've been considering is a Motorola SURFboard SB5100. 
It's only been out a month or two, and seems to have "all the new
features" including many I'm sure Cox doesn't use--such as DOCSIS 2.0
compatibility.  But I figured that would increase resale value in a year
or two if/when I'm ready to get rid of the modem, and might come in handy
if/when Cox upgrades to that... no?
But... if an old used modem will be just as good, I'd be happy to save the
$50 and get something cheap off of eBay.
So any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks!



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