[Pc_Support] GB switch? Worth it?

[Thomas Carlson]

Folks,

I saw this GB 8 port switch and thinking of buying it. 

http://dealmac.com/deals/Netgear-GS108-8-Port-Copper-Gigabit-Ethernet-Switch-for-60-shipped-after-rebate/126897.html?redir=1&ref=txt_dealmacdaily

Here's the specs...
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/DesktopSwitches/GS108.aspx?detail=Specifications

In the reviews, one person states that the 9k jumbo frames didn't work,
and that seems to be a major factor affecting performance. 

http://www.buy.com/prod/NETGEAR_GS108_Switch_8_port_s_10Base_T_100Base_TX_1000Base_T_1_Gbps_EN/q/loc/101/10332287.html?adid=17662

Thomas