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Ping
Also: ping time
Ping is a simple latency test that measures how quickly a server responds.
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Ping is a simple latency test that measures how quickly a server responds. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.
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