Netgear ProSafe Model GS108v3 8-port Gigabit Switch !FREE SHIPPING!
Bottom line: The Netgear ProSafe Model GS108v3 8-port Gigabit Switch !FREE SHIPPING! is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the lan-party gear category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Netgear GS 108 v.3. 10/100/1000 Mbs gigabit ethernet. - Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed. - Energy efficient: Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption when there is light traffic on an active port or when there is no link or no activity detected.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Netgear ProSafe Model GS108v3 8-port Gigabit Switch !FREE SHIPPING! using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the lan-party gear category. Netgear's lan-party gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 8 |
|---|---|
| speed | Gigabit |
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