[KLUG Members] ISDN vs. Satelite

[Alan DeJong]

Jamie McCarthy wrote:

> adam_bultman@gmx.net (adam) writes:
>
> > ISDN: 128kbit connection. Never slows down (well, except for
> > high-usage times all over the net).
> >
> > Sat:  400kbit down, modem (19.2kbit) up.
>
> > What is the best for this situation?  What are teh standard
> > delays for this?  A buddy of mine, when he had it back in the
> > day, said it was numerous seconds.
>
> You will definitely notice the delay with the satellite connection
> and you won't be able to play real-time games over the internet.
> The speed of light will cost you 483 milliseconds at best, probably
> a bit more, plus the modem's 150 milliseconds, and I've been told by
> people who've used it that the real-world delay is easily over a
> second.

This is true.  Although we dont have a satellite connection for internet
access, we do for the TV.  And one thing i noticed right away, is that
if I am watching a program w/ the satellite while talking on the phone
to someone with cable/ antenna my sound is at least a second or 2
slower.. Its also funny to watch Picture in Picture w/ satellite and
antenna.. Its as if two people (the same person) is just mocking his/her
self.
-Alan