Re: Fiber-optic vs. Cable

[Fritz Hayes <fhayes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Fiber will require more expense in making connections (hard to do it 
yourself!) and in buying the network gear.  It won't carry an electrical 
charge, which could be a consideration in Tampa!  Haven't found too many 
laptops (or desktops for that matter) with fiber connections.   Some of 
the surround sound amps are using fiber for digital audio.

Over the short run (<100m), copper is keeping up speed wise (1GB and 
such).  But fiber can carry more total information and can run farther.

So, use fiber for connecting wiring closets and buildings.

Fritz Hayes


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Peter Vidal wrote:

> My question is: Fiber-optic vs. Cable - if they are about the same price, 
> is it a good move to go for the fiber-optic?  Will I see a great 
> difference?
> (In a rainy Tampa, FL...)
>