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@77rednecktruck

I usually download xp service pack 2 from microsoft to determine how fast my internet is. Their servers are fast and consistent, I am normally over 1mb down from their thru the whole download.

thats not a bad way to benchmark top speed especially since there are so many inconsistencies throughout the interweb.
i like http://www.speedtest.net it seems to be pretty good at getting the actual speed no matter which connection your using