Just want to share that I've been using 1and1.com since 2006 and I've only experienced 1 downtime of 1 hour during all this time that I've been with them.
Their pricing is quite affordable for any kind of hosting plans you are looking for.
PS. Out of all the web hosting companies out there that I've tried out, which most use a CPanel configuration for their admin panels, 1and1 has a custom built admin panel that is THE MOST user friendly in the industry. I highly suggest if you are looking for an affordable, EASY, webhosting solution, to give them a go.
