Latest reviews about Motorola SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem

KrisWen1 says "Terrible" about Motorola SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem

KrisWen1 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:12:38 GMT

Buy other brand instead.

I have this cable modem for several months. I couldn't figure out why my internet slow down so much and sometimes totally stopped. I blamed to the cable company at first (I did call them to complain). Then, one day all of the sudden, this thing decided to die. I totally lost Internet access for a day. And finally realized it's the modem cause all of the problems not cable company. I ended up to buy another different cable moden.

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somstottle says "Do not waste your money...Buy a different Brand!" about Motorola SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem

somstottle — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:51:42 GMT

I have went through 2 of these modems in the past 9 months. They are just a waste of money. There is no warranty on them. They work great and are easy to install but be prepared to buy a new one every year, at least. I have now learned my lesson and bought a little more expensive one and it comes with a warranty....

eddolfan says "excellent price & excellent quality" about Motorola SURFboard SB5101 Cable Modem

eddolfan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:32:23 GMT

the most reasonably priced cable modem available. this unit is so small it fits anywhere. it is the unit offered for rental by my cable provider, but it is far more practical to buy it from any electronics or computer store than to rent it. all reviews are high on this item....