Bill,


Rather than focus on price, I suggest you focus on the card's I/O
flexibility.
Cheap NICs generally have a very limited number of IRQs and I/o ports
that can be used.  This could be critical in a heavily populated system.


Jim Meagher
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Nussbaumer <[log in to unmask]>


>Hi,
>
>Just got back from he computer show looking for a 10BaseT ethernet card
and
>a mini hub to connect both of my computers to a cable modem.  I found
>numerous cards selling around $10 - $15.  I understand that buying a good
>card can make a real difference and I don't want to skimp on performance
by
>purchasing a substandard card and or hub.  Could anyone recommend some
>brands and models that will give good performance for home use but won't
>cost an arm and a leg - maybe $30 - $50 a piece.  A little more isn't a
>problem if it makes a real difference.

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