Good Deal on a D-Link 8-Port Gigabit Switch $29 shipped. No rebates. Recommend upgrade for the new HP Home Server Owner
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I figured I would post this since a lot of people have just bought a new HP Home Server and would be able to take advantage of an upgrade to a gigabit switch. I have not received mine yet, but most of the reviews are good especially at this price. I think the price drop is fairly recent. New model coming out? Most stores still charge around $50-60.
Note: If you do not have a gigabit network card in you PC, you will have to upgrade it to gigabit to see a speed increase. The HP Server already has one.
File transfer speed comparison (rounded)based on my experience. Gigabit network cards connected with two 10/100 Linksys Switches.
10 megabit about 20 min per gig
100 megabit about 2 min per gig
Gigabit - will post when I get switch
You have your choice of stores
Coupons may bring the price down more, but I do not know of any coupons unless you are a first time buyer.
CompUSA has the 8-port for $29 and 5-port for $24 but charges shipping.
Newegg had it for $29, but they raised the price back to $59 yesterday. They also show it as a Limited time offer, while supplies last (limit 1 per customer)
Black Friday 2008
