Will a 60-foot run of CAT-5 ethernet cable work?

[CLIFFORD ILKAY]

On 05/13/2010 12:21 PM, James Knott wrote:
> CLIFFORD ILKAY wrote:
>> On 05/13/2010 11:30 AM, Christopher Browne wrote:
>>> I see that Canada Computers sells 1000' of cable for $150, versus
>>> $30 for a 100' cable. The 100% premium must be discounted for: a)
>>> The improved reliability of having a snagless connector melted onto
>>> each end, b) The fact that the $15 price doesn't include connectors
>>> (probably $1 each???) c) Labour time in crimping cables.
>>
>> I just saw an email from a wholesaler in Markham where a 100'
>> crossover cable, with snagless RJ45 connectors, was $3.99.
> While I'm all in favour of saving money, there comes a point where the
> price is just too low for a decent quality product. If those are surplus
> items, they may be OK, but perhaps not, if cheaply made in China.

Considering that it's difficult to find computer components NOT made in 
China, it seems a futile exercise to care about the country of origin of 
cables.
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