Cable vs. aDSL...I gotta choose. Opinions please

[scamp0000]

I just discovered that I can get cable internet access now for the exact same price as my current aDSL. Installation of the modem is free and per month price is only pennies apart.
As I don't have any experience with cable, I would like some user opinions regarding what they would do.
I generally use internet service for online gaming (Nascar 4 and GPL) and browsing. Occasionally, it helps out with research.
I have been happy with my aDSL service from Verizon. Consistent 489/81 speeds, but thats it; no option for upgrade at this location. Service has been solid with only 3-4 interruptions that I know of since installation in Oct 2000.
My area is probably not very saturated with cable users. As I understand it, cable slows as users near you sign on.
How does this affect you in the game?
For users with experience with both; if you had to pick one for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Thanks,
Steve Campbell

[mnosteele52]

Go with Cable, don't even give it a secong thought, faster for the same price? Go for it.:D :D

[MikeyMan]

Who's your cable co?

If it's Charter Pipeline, it's crap in WV.

[funky]

http://speedguide.net/faq/index.php?num=4&f_id=2&s_id=14&q_id=63

[Batman]

Go with cable if you can. For asdl to work well, You must be near the phone office. The closer you are the faster the downloads.

[scamp0000]

Mikey,
My provider for cable would be Adelphia.
I appreciate all the responses. I am tempted to stay with what I have, as I know what to expect.
The idea of higher latencies on cable doesn't thrill me. I know these may vary, but the old saying kind of fits here:
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Thanks,
Steve Campbell