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Tap into timeless style and advanced technology designed to help you move effortlessly through life. Collaborate with Meta AI* on ideas and answers based on what you see. Capture photos and videos from your POV, listen to music, make calls and even send texts on the fly~all without taking out your phone. From legendary Wayfarer to trendsetting Skyler, these are statement-making frames with a slim, comfortable fit that are perfect for everyday wear. Whether you~re remembering a parking spot or translating foreign languages in real-time, get the most out of life with Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Customer Rating
4
Stylish Smart Glass with Photo/Video capabilities!
on November 11, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I am big fan of ray-ban glasses and have used their previous generation of smart glasses in the past to listen music. I was looking for the smart glasses to take videos and photos and got the Ray-Ban Meta – Headliner smart glass. It came with Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Standard) Smart Bluetooth Audio Glasses - Shiny Black, Polarized G15 Green, Charging Case, Cleaning Cloth and Reference Guide. The case itself is well made to hold the glass as well as to allow charge the glass from the case. It is very light smart glass even though it has 12 MP built-in HD camera and battery with high performance polarized lenses which offers clarity and 100% UVA / UVB protection.
Setup is easy by downloading Meta view from iOS store and can be registered as new account or logging with existing account. The app identified the glass without any issues and connected via Bluetooth. There was a firmware version available to update and it took 4 mins to complete the update. All settings can be configured via app. The settings can be changing video length, capture button preference, calls and messaging settings by connecting the phone, WhatsApp, messenger, saved network, auto import etc.
It was very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is great while listening to music and taking calls in quite environment and having hard time to hear while driving or noisy environment as there is no noise cancelling, sound isolation, environment noise control, integrated amplifier.
With Open-Ear audio and speakers, it delivers rich audio quality, music, and calls in quiet environment. The volume adjustment, pause, skip can be performed by touch control on the side. By pressing the capture button once can take a still photo and holding the capture button down starts a video recording. The photo and video quality are great in bright condition. However, with low light condition the photo quality is not that great.
It is amazing concept to take photo and videos from glass with Ray Ban lenses. However, there can be more improvements like zoom option and option to record more than 60 seconds and better sound quality while driving / noisy conditions for next generation glasses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whether your mess is wet or dry, the Roomba Combo i5+ robot vacuum and mop can double up on cleaning tasks with one machine. From spilled crackers to every day shoe prints~this robot can handle it. Set it to vacuum only or vacuum & mop your hard floors by swapping in the Roomba Combo Bin.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent iRobot Combo for Vaccum and Mop!
on November 6, 2023
Posted by: Selva
We have two floors in our house with hardwood and have one iRobot system with schedule to do cleaning each week. It was difficult to carry the same for second floor as only one smart map can be stored. We were looking to buy second iRobot and got iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop.
It came with Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, 1 Extra High-Efficiency Filter, 1 Roomba Combo Bin, 2 Cleaning Pads and 2 Dirt Disposal Bags. Setup is easy by connecting the base with power and charge the iRobot for few hours before first use. I have used existing iRobot app and added this second iRobot. After the full charge, I have used Smart Map to capture the second-floor map and it took close to 1 hour to complete entire smart map.
After creating smart map, I have started the Roomba with vacuum everywhere option and it took almost 1 hour to complete the cleaning and returned to the base to empty the bin as well as for charging. In the app, there are option to label the floor with names like Kitchen, Living Room, Dinning in smart map with room divers. Also, favorites can be created for each room label and perform cleaning only specific to a room. There is option to clean favorite rooms and with one click Roomba will start cleaning the floor immediately. I was impressed with Roomba i5+ and it has better suction and navigate with specific direction instead of going to random places.
It is running very quiet during operation and very loud while emptying the bin. It charges very fast on the dock and schedule can be created in the app to perform cleaning regularly. It Is designed to do vacuum and mop for wet and dry floor cleaning. We had tiles in bathrooms and mop is working perfectly on those areas.
It pulls all dirt and debris with a 4-Stage Cleaning System, featuring unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoid getting tangled with hair. It automatically empties the bin, and it holds up to 60 days of debris.
The design of mopping pad is great and provided much better cleaning for hard floors. For mop, water or cleaning can be used in Roomba Combo Bin Tank. It works with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices and easy to control by voice commands to clean the kitchen, living room, or every room.
I have been using iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ and it does the job well for cleaning and moping. iRobot make quality products for cleaning and mopping and iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is another great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 purifying fan automatically senses, captures and traps pollutants to purify your whole room~, while removing 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.~
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Air Purifier!
on November 3, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I am big fan of Dyson due to the quality, design, and reliability products. I was looking to buy the air purifier from Dyson and Dyson - Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10. It came with Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10, Glass HEPA+Carbon filter, Remote Control and Owner's Manual. The design looks stunning and blended very well in our living room. Setup is very easy by removing the purifier from the box and connect to the power. I have downloaded the MyDyson and app and added the purifier by entering the serial number from bottom the device. MyDyson is app has very limited features and it is just to register the device and there is no option to control the purifier other than using the remote.
With Air Multiplier technology, the air will be circulated throughout the room and project 76 gallons of air per second throughout the room. It oscillates up to 350 degrees with increment of 45, 90, 180. With preset run time, it is easy to program to turn off after pre-set intervals of 1, 2,4 and 8 hours. With Night mode, it monitors and purifies with the quiet settings as well as dimmed display to avoid any distraction. It covers up to 800 square feet and has Air quality indicator light with color display. It comes with Fully sealed to HEPA H13 filter.
With Built-in three sensors, it senses and reports air quality, automatically. With the combination filter with a HEPA layer captures dust, pollen, ultrafine particles, and allergens, while an activated carbon layer removes gases and odors. I have been using this purifier and getting pure air and it runs very quiet even with high fan mode. It comes with 2-year manufacturer warranty and excellent addition to the home to get pure air.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for protection with raised bezels for your screen and camera lens, 4.9 ft. of drop protection, and 1x military-grade standard protection, no need to blink if you drop it, because your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is safe with the Mirror Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. With an electroplate-coated polycarbonate structure, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max now functions as a mirror, minus the glass! Perfect for checking your reflection on-the-go, so you and your phone look flawless. CASETiFY's upgraded Mirror Case CTF-12692439-16006006 features new side sockets that seamlessly attach phone charms.
Customer Rating
4
Great case with wireless and MagSafe Charging!
on October 29, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I was using clear cases for iPhones and wanted to try different case which support wireless and MagSafe charging. I got CASETiFY Mirror Case for iPhone 15 pro max. It came with excellent packing. The build quality is good. It is very nice case with mirror on the back side. The phone fits perfectly on this case and solid grip on the hand as I had issues with some cases in the past due to polished design.
The case is very lightweight and very designed for protection with raised bezels for screen and camera lens up to 4.9ft drop protection.
The 1.6mm raised bezel and 1.1mm camera ring is great for screen / camera protection. It supports wireless and MagSafe charging. The case made from recycled and plant-based material and shipped with 100% recyclable packaging materials which is good for planet. This case looks great and perfect to hold it in hands without any issues. In the bottom, there is perfectly cut hole for charging. It is good case for iPhones with all features supported and pricier than any other cases in the market.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop - game on a retro-inspired gaming laptop with all the modern essentials for everyday gaming.
Customer Rating
3
Good Entry Level Gaming Laptop!
on October 17, 2023
Posted by: Selva
Dell G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop has decent configuration and it came with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 13650HX Processor, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 1920x1080 FHD 120Hz LED display, 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics onboard and Power Cord / AC adapter. The build quality is great as you expect from Dell. However, it is very heavy compared to other gaming laptops I have used in the past. It weights close to 9 lbs with power adapter and not easy to carry around. The GeForce RTX 4050 comes with 6GB GGDR6 RAM can handle most of the games. It comes with preloaded Windows 11 Home operating system.
After connecting with Microsoft Account, it synced all my windows configurations from other laptop. There is no built in CD / DVD drive and all software can be downloaded once it is connected to Wi-Fi6 network. It does have ethernet port which can be used for wired internet connection. The built in 720p web camera good for video calls and meetings.
The keyboard is very responsive and soft. The display is sharp with 120Hz refresh rate and games looks vivid on the screen. There are many other ports available in the laptop. HDMI 2.1 port allows to connect external monitors to play the games in bigger screen. There are 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 ports available to use various devices.
It has headphone and microphone inputs. It comes with Alienware-Inspired Thermal Design which has four heat pipes and two improved fans with ultra-thin blades for increased airflow to reduce heat while playing games. Battery life is normal and 3 hours of continuous usage during gaming and around 5 hours during normal usage.
This is entry level gaming laptop which has decent configuration and not the good one to carry around due to the weight of the laptop and power brick.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra~s Elite 10 true wireless advanced earbuds for work and life. For the first time, revolutionary Jabra ComfortFit technology has been combined with Spatial Sound and Dolby Head Tracking, for a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience to create the clear-sounding earbuds that you can comfortably wear all day. Complete with 10mm speakers, you can immerse yourself in rich, life-like sound that puts you right inside your favorite tracks. We scanned over 62k ears to create our unique oval EarGels that sculpt to every ear shape, and a semi-open design that relieves any pressure. Unwanted background noise will be blocked by our Active Noise Cancellation even in challenging environments, and you can connect the earbuds to two devices at once for super simple switching between phone and PC. Time to comfortably sink into mind-blowing sound. Don~t get caught without charge again with up to 36 hours (ANC off) of battery life that lasts throughout the day. When your buds run out of juice, simply pop them into the wireless charging case for a fast charge of 1 hour worth of battery in 5 mins. Ready to support Low Energy Audio. Stream pristine audio to multiple pairs of earbuds for easy sharing or tune into public broadcasts.
Customer Rating
5
Premium earphones with amazing sound quality!
on September 28, 2023
Posted by: Selva
Jabra makes amazing products speakerphone and headsets for office calls with finest sound and call quality. I was looking to get wireless in-ear headphone and got Jabra - Elite 10 Dolby Atmos True Wireless In-ear Headphones in Titanium Black color. In the box, it came with ear buds, charging case, USB Cable and 4 different ear tip sizes. The build quality of the earbuds is great, and it fits perfectly on ears.
Setup is relatively easy by downloading Jabra Sound+ app and paring the phone with earbuds by pressing both earbuds for 3 seconds to connect with the phone via Bluetooth. I was using this for office calls and call quality and sound quality was outstanding. Listening to music with these earbuds is breeze and spatial sound with Dolby head tracking is simply amazing to listen songs from YouTube Music or Spotify.
The battery life of the earbuds is around 6 hours of continuous use and with the charging case it extends the usage up to 21 hours. It does charge quickly from 10 to 50% in less than 15 mins from the charging case. With Jabra advanced active noise cancellation, it does 2x stronger noise cancellation and it automatically adjust based on the surroundings. It has 6 mics to get much better experience for calls. The mics will filter out the sounds and background noise and pickup only the speaking voice.
It has most effective noise reduction algorithms and deliver best call experience depending upon the environment. It can connect two devices and make it easy to switch from phone to office laptop without any issues. I did not feel any discomfort wearing all day long for office calls and listening music during workouts.
The Jabra Sound+ has lot of options and various sound modes, personalize options, voice assistant, quick start guides and firmware. There are touch operations available while taking calls and listening to music. While taking calls, single push to mute / unmute and double push to end the call and hold on right ear to increase the volume and left ear hold to decrease the volume. While listing to music, right earbud can be used to play / pause, forward, backward of tracks.
Jabra Elite 10 is outstanding wireless in-ear headphone which delivers amazing sound quality with excellent noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Know the real you with the Venu 3 smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals ~ whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 14 days of battery life, this GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body~Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps ~ including for active wheelchair users ~ plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3 smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone ~ and even reply to texts by using your phone~s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin~Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Smartwatch with lot of features!
on September 27, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I am a big fan of smart watches and have apple watch, galaxy watches to track health and fitness related activities. I was looking for one which provides longer battery life and Garmin Venu 3 Health and Fitness GPS smartwatch as Garmin is champion in making quality fitness related products. In the box, it came with Venu 3 Watch, Charging/Power Cable, and Manual.
I have downloaded the Garmin Connect app from app store and paired it with watch after following the on-screen steps. This watch is design is good and it is very lightweight. It is comfortable to wear throughout the day. This watch has tons of features compare to another other smart watches in the market. It has bright AMOLED display and outstanding battery life up to 14 days in smartwatch mode. The body battery energy monitoring is great feature to get personalized insights on sleep, stress levels and workouts.
It has 30+ sports apps to keep the body moving which includes walking, cycling, and swimming. The built-in speaker and microphone are very handy to make and receive phone calls and ability to respond text message from watch is great feature. With Nap tracking, it detects nap length and provide the insights how it will affect body battery monitoring. It has many features to track heart rate, morning report, fitness age, stress tracking.
The ability to download the favorite music and playlists from Spotify and Amazon music and listen them with headphones without phone is another nice feature. This is a great nice-looking watch with outstanding battery life to track health and fitness related activities.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech G Litra Beam LX is a dual-sided streaming light ~ one illuminates you with an LED key light for natural, radiant skin tones, while the other accents the room with an RGB light. With TrueSoft technology, LIGHTSYNC, Bluetooth pairing and advanced G HUB control, it~s two premium gaming lights in one slim, flexible design.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding LED Light for Streaming / Video Calls!
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: Selva
Logitech G Litra Beam LX Premium Dual-Sided RGB LED light is an excellent product for streaming and broadcasting. In the box, it came with Litra Beam LX LED light, Desktop stand, Power Adapter, USB-C to USB-A Cable and user documentation. Setup is relatively easy and took only 5 mins to install the light on the stand. I have placed the light behind the table and adjusted the height and brightness of the light for video conference calls.
This light has dual side, one side is LED key light and other side is RGB light. With the TrueSoft technology, it did not irritate the eyes even for continuous video calls. With the buttons on the top of the light, brightness, color can be adjusted and both side of lights can be turned on the at the same time. With Bluetooth or USB, it can be connected to G HUB to perform color change, color temperature and brightness adjustments. It can be configured using LightSync with Logitech G gear devices like mouse and keyboards.
It delivers natural skin tones and a radiant look in video calls. I have replaced the Philips strip from the monitor with this light and it delivers outstanding results during video calls. It does not occupy much space on the table due to slim and elegant design. The build quality is great and color temperature for natural light is perfect for video calls or streaming. It is excellent product and must have accessory for video calls and streaming.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Ninja Blast Portable Blender brings high-speed Ninja blending power on the go with a cordless, hand-held design. The 18-oz. vessel is perfect for smoothies, protein shakes, and frozen drinks. Blast through frozen ingredients with Ninja~s BlastBlade Assembly. Ninja Blast is rechargeable via USB-C. One-handed, easy-open sip lid and carrying handle make drinking on the go easier than ever.
Customer Rating
5
Portable and Compact Blender!
on September 8, 2023
Posted by: Selva
The Ninja Blast is a portable and compact blender, and it comes with blender, USB-C cable, and manual in the box. It is cordless and hand-held design. The 18-0z vessel is perfect for smoothies, shakes and frozen drinks. The blender is rechargeable via USB-C and very convenient to carry for travel and outdoor trips. The blades are very sharp and blend the ice and fruits to get perfect smoothies. The container is dishwasher safe, and it is advisable not to touch the blades during cleaning as the blades are very sharp.
There are two functions which are Smoothie and Ice crush and there is only one speed setting. I have tried smoothies and shakes with this blender and came out very well. It is not convenient to use the container to drink smoothies or shakes as it is not easy to hold, and it is better to use the regular cups with lids after making the smoothies using this blender. Battery life is good and support up to 13 cycles of blends and it takes up to 2 hours to recharge.
It is portable and compact blender and does the job very well to make excellent smoothies and shakes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The BlueParrott M300-XT SE Bluetooth driving earpiece headset is designed for superior calls in high-noise environments. Featuring 80% noise cancellation with 2-mic tech, our earpiece for drivers provides 14 hours of talk time on a single charge for those who work long shifts. Our ultra lightweight earpiece weighs just 0.7 oz., making it an excellent option for those who work on the road delivering packages, food delivery drivers, taxi drivers, ride-share drivers, limo drivers, and anyone who drives for a living. In addition, our driving headset earpiece is reversible so that you can wear it on whichever side you prefer. With a wireless range of 300 feet (100 meters), our blue tooth headset for work ensures you can leave your phone in your vehicle as you're dropping off orders, ideal for local truckers, remote workers, or anyone on-the-go. Our hands-free call earpiece with mic provides IP54-rated protection against dust and water, making it a rugged and comfortable accessory for your work mobile phone. And while you're on the road, you can instantly mute calls, speed dial a preferred contact, or Push-to-Talk with your colleague using our customizable BlueParrott Button. Simply program it with your most-used function for instant access without taking your eyes off the road. The wireless earpiece pairs with up to 8 devices, with 2 simultaneous connections, and provides 420 hours of standby time.
Customer Rating
4
Cost effective Bluetooth Headset!
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I was looking for cost effective Bluetooth headset to attend office conference calls from my phone and got a BlueParrott M300-XT SE Bluetooth headset. It came with a Headset, USB-C Cable, 3 sets of ear gels, a QuickStart guide, and a warning/warranty sheet. Setup is quick and easy by downloading the BlueParrott iOS app to configure the headset via Bluetooth. There was a firmware update available via the app and the iOS app has step-by-step instructions to configure the headset.
The build quality is great, and the ultra-light design allows me to wear this headset for a long period of time. It has 2 microphones, and the headset design blocks 80% of background noise. It supports up to 2 Bluetooth devices at a time. Battery life is good and offers up to 14 hours of talk time and can be charged with a USB C cable.
The mic and sound quality are good during the calls and comfortable to wear as well. I am doing full time remote work and there is no discomfort to wear this headset for 8+ hours for zoom / team’s calls. I was able to take the calls away from 300ft from the phone or laptop without any issues. The headset equipped with a customizable button that can be programmed for mute, speed dial, or push-to-talk in the BlueParrott app. It came with 3 different size Ear Gels for a comfortable fit and this headset can be used either right or left ear.
It is IP54 rated to protect against dust and moisture and it comes with one year warranty. I am using this headset for all office calls due to superior audio quality and highly recommend this one for conference calls.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router, with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi 5 delivers multiple bands for homes with many WiFi devices. WiFi speed up to 3.2Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Smart Connect allows you to game, stream, and download mega-sized files without lags.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Not worth for the price
By Jacobs
from CA
I bought this router to replace my perfectly working Asus RT-66R model. I wanted to change my router just to get bit more range in my new 2200sqft home. Prior to getting this router I have tried one of the best range extender Ampedwireless AE-20. It’s range was excellent, but connection was very much degraded and struggled to get connected at times though it was set up to clone settings from original router.
So, after reading few positive reviews on BBY and mixed reviews on amazon, I decided to give new Nighthawk R8000 a try. I am happy with its slightly improved range than Asus and very much disappointed with its 2.4Ghz performance. I have more than 15 years of network experience and I really don’t bother tech support unless until it is really out of my hand and hardware specific.
Here I am trying to do a fair comparison with two routers I have (Asus & Netgear) + sign means “better” and – signs means “poor”
Wired Connection:
+ RT-66R has excellent wired connection which works at par with Motorola SB6141’s consistency
+ RT-66R has excellent wired connection which works at par with Motorola SB6141’s consistency
- R8000 has fair wired connection with slight consistency issues.
Wireless 5.0 Ghz:
+ RT-66R has excellent consistent connection
+ R8000 has excellent consistent connection as well at full speed by ISP
+ RT-66R has excellent consistent connection
+ R8000 has excellent consistent connection as well at full speed by ISP
Wireless 5.0 Ghz Second Connection:
- RT-66R Not applicable (does not come with this feature)
+ R8000 excellent connection with full speed by ISP’s
- RT-66R Not applicable (does not come with this feature)
+ R8000 excellent connection with full speed by ISP’s
Wireless 2.4 Ghz:
+RT-66R has excellent connection with 80~Mbps out of my actual 120~Mbps ISP feed at channel 6 with 450 Mbps capability.
+RT-66R has excellent connection with 80~Mbps out of my actual 120~Mbps ISP feed at channel 6 with 450 Mbps capability.
- R8000 is a complete failure in terms of 2.4Gh network
I have tried all available channels and found it degrade my 120~Mbps connection 1-14 ~ Mbps
I have tried all available channels and found it degrade my 120~Mbps connection 1-14 ~ Mbps
At this point I called customer service and it sounded like they kind of aware of the issue. With minimal trouble shooting and changing the channels to their recommended channels (01, 06, 09 & 11), there was no improvement. So they asked me to degrade from 600Mpbs to 289Mbps and it started working.
So technically now their claim of 3200Mbps became 2911Mbps.
Access Control:
+ RT-66R has fairly good access control capabilities. You can schedule what time of the day each device can access the internet. This feature is important for me as I found it is very useful with kids on top of parental control settings.
+ RT-66R has fairly good access control capabilities. You can schedule what time of the day each device can access the internet. This feature is important for me as I found it is very useful with kids on top of parental control settings.
- R8000 access control only let you allow or deny connecting a particular device. You cannot decide what time it should be able to connect. – Major drawback for me.
Parental Control:
- RT-66R has poor parental control settings, but with an option to point DNS to OpenDNS we can achieve better parental control settings with their FREE offerings.
+R8000 – also use OpenDNS but with dedicated service assigned to netgear so that you can add bypass account also which can’t be done with OpenDNS free account. This is the only additional benefit I found with this router so far compared to RT-66R.
VPN:
+ RT-66R is also able to use OpenVPN with mobile access with their free App. I was abe to access local network using iOS and Android devices with no issues.
+ RT-66R is also able to use OpenVPN with mobile access with their free App. I was abe to access local network using iOS and Android devices with no issues.
-R8000 – did not bother to check as soon as I read that it does not support mobile devices using same OpenVPN platform.
LED Control:
- RT-66R – Not applicable (missing feature)
- RT-66R – Not applicable (missing feature)
+R8000 – very useful feature if you have your router in bedroom or other place you don’t like lot of flashing lights. Can be accessed via web GUI and with a dedicated hard button at the rear of the router.
USB Storage and Cloud access:
+RT-66R allow you to create a personal cloud with your router with AiCloud application. I am able to enjoy my music and movies over AiCloud on the move.
+RT-66R allow you to create a personal cloud with your router with AiCloud application. I am able to enjoy my music and movies over AiCloud on the move.
- R8000 – could not find any documentation about cloud access. Only information I found is about ReadyCloud and it is dedicated to Netgear NAS only. Another major setback for an expensive router.
Web GUI:
Though Netgear has a simple interface and easy to follow GUI, it lack modern look and feeling. I like Asus GUI better.
Though Netgear has a simple interface and easy to follow GUI, it lack modern look and feeling. I like Asus GUI better.
Customer service:
+ Asus- Never had to call them. No subscription fee, 24/7 free support (as far as you are within product warranty).
+ Asus- Never had to call them. No subscription fee, 24/7 free support (as far as you are within product warranty).
- Netgear – Though I received prompt customer service when I called, it was shocking to learn that the phone support is only available for 90 days of purchase, then you have to pay PREMIUM subscription to get phone support.
CONCLUSION:
I have thoroughly tested all important feature that I need. Rest of the features are generic to me and I am not bothered much about them.
I am sure this router with Dual 5.0Ghz network will be very useful for those who have new wireless devices. For me I have a lot of devices that depends on 2.4Ghz frequency such as smoke detectors, thermostat, laptop that connects to NAS for backup etc. and degraded and unreliable 2.4Ghz network make it absolutely worthless considering the amount I spent on this router.
I am seriously thinking to take this back to the store. I don’t see any point in spending almost double amount of money to get a couple of benefits and a lot of drawbacks and pay for a premium to get their phone support if needed to an overpriced product.
I would not recommend this router at its current price and it is unable to meet its original claims and comes with a premium phone support after 90 days.
Selva
Chander AZ
Contact Netgear Support
September 1, 2014
Hi Jacobs,
Please reach out to Netgear Support. I had similar issue in my home (2800 square feet) during the setup and Support asked me to change settings in Router page and now i am getting superior coverage in 2.4 and 5 Ghz for all 17 connected devices.
Regards
Selva
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Work, play and communicate with this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. This versatile tablet has an ultra-clear Super AMOLED display, so you can watch HD movies on the go. Capture and share your world with the 13MP camera in this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3~s, which features an integrated flash for great results in low light.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Outstanding 2-in-One Tablet from Samsung
By Selva
from Chander AZ
There are not much Android tablets with premium specs in the market compare to Apple iPad, but Samsung is not ready to give up the fight with the release of high-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 with significantly updated specs, HDR screen and improved S Pen support. It is equally positioned with iPad Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen has a 9.7-inch 1536 x 2048 Super AMOLED display with support of HDR content and it matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution. Samsung Tab S3's screen size and resolution have not changed with pixel density of 264 pixels per inch. It has Super AMOLED display, for brighter, richer colors. The main upgrade over the Tab S2 is HDR content support. There is not a huge amount of HDR content yet, but once there is this it will be really helpful with Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. Another big change for this model is that there's no 8.0-inch option, Tab S3 only coming in a 9.7-inch size.
Tab S3 has metal and glass build with similar size to Tab S2. Samsung upgraded the design for the Galaxy Tab S3, replacing the soft plastic back of the Tab S2 with a glass one, but retaining the metal frame. The overall appearance like an oversized Samsung Galaxy S7.
While cameras are never the highlight of a tablet, Samsung Tab S3 came with 13MP back side camera and 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It does include an autofocus and can record 4K video at 30fps.Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 came with 6,000mAh one and it can last up to 12 hours of video playback. I have used more than 10 hours without any issues. It supports fast charging via USB Type-C, so you shouldn't be waiting too long.
Tab S3 runs the latest major version of Android 7.0 overlaid with Samsung's own interface. It came with quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 only comes in one size - 32GB, but it also has a microSD card slot with support for cards of up to 256GB if you need more storage for apps and games.
Beyond the core specifications, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is packed full of features, including support for Samsung's S Pen stylus. This is the latest and greatest version of the stylus, with a smaller 0.7mm tip and increased pressure sensitivity. It also works with S Pen features like Screen Off Memo, which lets you take down notes without turning the screen on or launching an app. The Tab S3 also supports keyboards using a pogo connection, so all that along with the screen specification make this remarkably similar to the iPad Pro 9.7.
It has 4 stereo speakers tuned by AKG promises distortion free sounds. It came with fingerprint scanner and it supports Samsung Flow, which can sync notifications between your tablet and Galaxy handset.
I have listed the key specifications below
• 9.7-inch 1536 x 2048 Super AMOLED display
• Supports HDR content
• Matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution
• A metal and glass build
• Similar size to Tab S2 but thicker and heavier
• 13MP rear camera with autofocus
• 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
• 6,000mAh battery with fast charging
• Supposedly lasts through 12 hours of video on one charge
• Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM
• Android 7.0 out of the box
• Just 32GB of storage, but microSD support of 256GB
• Supports S Pen stylus and keyboards
• Four stereo speakers tuned by AKG
• Fingerprint scanner
• Supports HDR content
• Matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution
• A metal and glass build
• Similar size to Tab S2 but thicker and heavier
• 13MP rear camera with autofocus
• 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
• 6,000mAh battery with fast charging
• Supposedly lasts through 12 hours of video on one charge
• Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM
• Android 7.0 out of the box
• Just 32GB of storage, but microSD support of 256GB
• Supports S Pen stylus and keyboards
• Four stereo speakers tuned by AKG
• Fingerprint scanner
It is one of the best android tablet with premium features and equally matching iPad Pro. It worked really well with Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for accurate and comfort typing.
Selva
Chander AZ
April 18, 2017
Hi Malack,
Apps can be downloaded from Google Play or Samsung Store. If you are looking for side loading apps from 3rd party, you can do that as well. It is similar like S2 with upgraded features.
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Selva
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