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Buying Guide: Iometer
It's not the most user-friendly of networking utilities, but with practice, Iometer is a great troubleshooting tool. It checks network performance by testing input/output (I/O) operations, the signals or data received and sent by a machine. And it does it for free.
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5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
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