Publisher's Description
From CBS Interactive:
The CNET Bandwidth Meter widget tests the speed of your Internet connection against top DSL, cable modem, and other broadband services. To check your bandwidth, simply activate the widget in your dock. Note: You must have the Yahoo widgets engine to run this widget. If you do not have it, you will be prompted to install it when you install the Bandwidth Meter.
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All versions:
3.0 starsout of 94 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 94 votes
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"Download produces only error when running IE8/Vista SP2"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Previously it was one test that ran across desktops, netbooks and smartphones.
Cons
Now it no longer runs on my Vista desktop.
Summary
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"works well for me"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
works well for me
Cons
none that i have found
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"Better Than Sidebar"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
There ae some widgets that real give good info
Cons
fiding good widgets to download
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"Every Tester Different"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Would be nice if i could trust it
Cons
way off from other testers
Summary
It seems to show far slower than all other testers. Even Cnets online test can shows my bandwith to be twice as fast as the widget shows. In one test Speedtest.com shows my speed @ 8.16 Mbs - Cnet Online Test = 2738.3 kbps (2.67 Mbs) - Cnet Widget = 1637 kbps (1.60 Mbs ). If the Cnet testers are right I'm being ripped of by Comcast!
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"Quick readout is great"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Nice easy to see dial indicator.
Fairly accurateCons
Like many speed meters this on only gives you the total bandwidth.
No indication of the upload speed vs the download speed.Summary
Good for a quick band width but for a more accurate meter I still prefer the meter at
ABeltronica.com which tests both the upload and the download speed. -
"Can't log in, so only rating is "terrible.""
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
No pros 'cause I can't load the download page. Error on page.
Cons
Can't download the product, so it doesn't work. That's about the worst con (and I do mean "con") that one can have. I will get rid of Yahoo Widgets as I do not need something else running in the background.
Summary
Can't download the product, so it doesn't work. That's about the worst con (and I do mean "con") that one can have. I will get rid of Yahoo Widgets as I do not need something else running in the background.
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"Will not download."
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Nothing, it will not download.
Cons
It will not download.
Summary
No ability to download this app. Other Yahoo apps download just fine this will not.
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"Would not download"
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
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Cons
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"Simple & Easy to Use."
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Simple 1 Click Feature is very useful, It's look is sleek. And Works perfectly with the "Yahoo Widget"
Cons
Could do with some addition advanced and novice settings, Other than that None.
Summary
Simple and real easy to use, With it's 1 click feature.
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"Does the job but overhead intensive."
Version: CNET Bandwidth Meter
Pros
Real time constant monitoring.
Cons
Resource heavy.
Summary
It is ok but not something i kept.
