This router delivers powerful wireless performance for a range of home network applications, including streaming 3D high-definition video and multiplayer gaming. Four LAN and 1 WAN Gigabit Ethernet ports allow fast wired connections.
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Full Disclosure, I've always used Linksys routers. But, because I wasn't happy with my last Linksys router, I decided to switch... this is almost as bad.
I've been through my fair share of WiFi network set-ups, and this one has been the easiest by far. Unfortunately, the 5Ghz range is extremely poor. This comes as a HUGE surprise to me because this router is rated highly for it's 5Ghz range. Am I missing something? I'm getting at least twice the signal strength off of the 2.4Ghz signal coming out of this.
The other issue I've had is, it needed to be reset already. This is unacceptable in my opinion. I set everything up on the first day, and left it like that for the past week. Suddenly though, I can no longer connect to the 2.4Ghz band, and the 5Ghz band has become extremely unstable. It's as if I've suddenly become "Wifi-jammed" by one of my non-existent evil-genius neighbors. I've reset the router to factory settings and started over from scratch to no avail. The 2.4Ghz band is still unreachable, and the 5 is still unstable. This is a problem considering my iPhone and older computer only run on 2.4. Only my new laptop will run on the 5... all the use that gets me.
I will be returning this router. It's a dissapointing first (and last) jump into the Netgear line. If only other brands had a UI as easy as Netgear's Genie... and I really don't want to go back to Linksys either. Not sure where to go after this...
What's great about it: Speed, easy set-up and modification
What's not so great: 5ghz range is very poor, compared to 2.4... factory reset required days after purchase.
Get your new car deck installed the easy way, neatly, reliably and professionally by a Geek Squad Autotech. We'll even remove your existing deck at no extra charge, and we'll install your new deck right the first time. A Geek Squad Autotech will: Complete a Pre-Installation and Post-Installation Checklist to ensure we return your vehicle to you in the same condition as when you dropped it off Remove and re-install any dash panels necessary to access the deck opening Remove existing deck Connect a wiring harness (sold separately) to allow the new deck to plug into the vehicle's factory wiring and facilitate re-installation of the factory deck (when you sell the vehicle) Install any required dashboard kits (sold separately) to ensure an integrated, factory-installed appearance Install any required antenna adaptors (sold separately) to provide the clear AM/FM reception Attach any antenna connections Vacuum work area Demonstrate deck functionality Some installations may require additional charges* Approximate time to complete: 45 minutes *Additional charges A materials charge of $5 per vehicle will be assessed at time of installation. Standard installations do not include any vehicle-specific parts or accessories (for example: wiring harnesses, antenna adapters, wired FM modulators, etc.). Additional charges will be assessed for vehicle-specific parts and accessories or for any non-standard installation. The Geek Squad Autotech will provide an estimate to you prior to performing work that requires an additional charge. See terms & conditions for further details. Important scheduling information: When we validate your order, we'll mail you a card containing contact information for your convenience. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when we ship this card. Once you receive the card, please use our store locator to find the nearest Best Buy store with a Geek Squad Autotech Bay. Contact the store and make an appointment for the service you've purchased. Speak to a Geek Squad Autotech for more information regarding your specific vehicle type. Service returns cannot be accepted after installation services are completed.
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Overall, you can't go wrong by getting your stereo installed at BestBuy, just know that there will be extra fees for parts depending on your installation. Aside from that, there isn't anything to complain about, great installation. I only wish I could tell my friends that I have the skills to install my stereo as professionaly as BestBuy did... :)
What's great about it: Clean professional installation
Use your noise-cancelling headset to chat to opponents during video games or with friends over instant messaging. The microphones stow neatly away so you can enjoy music or movies through the headset.
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Simply put, these are great for those that need a way to chat online but would rather not throw down $100 or more for a headset.
The quality is average all around, average sound quality, average durability, average everything... but... below average comfort. What I mean by that is, the ear pads are stiff and the headset doesnt seem to sit well (although that is mostly opinion).
Overall, a solidly average performer for the price, but it won't win any awards.
What's great about it: Solid, effective, low cost
What's not so great: Nothing special, only average sound quality
Learn more about Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn a galaxy far, far away, the legend of an iconic villain grows ~ and you are at his right hand. Darth Vader's plan to exterminate all the Jedi has been set into action, and as the Sith Lord's Secret Apprentice, your actions will be crucial in ensuring his quest is a success. Unleash the powers of the Force as you scour the galaxy for remaining Jedi, and prepare to confront decisions that will affect not just your destiny, but that of the entire universe.In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, you'll explore the era between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope as you toil as Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice, assisting him in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi. Wield four core Force powers as you execute amazing, never-before-seen combos that let you not just Force grip enemies, but Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them and make them explode like bombs. With the debut of Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and NaturalMotion Ltd.'s euphoria behavioral simulation engine, you'll experience both environmental objects and interactive characters that move and behave just like they would in real life, from wood that breaks and splinters like actual wood to characters that think and act adaptively just like real human beings.
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Im just going to put this simply, this game is very dissapointing. Lucas Arts is known for much more than this. My main problem is the fact that the game is so linear, compared to todays Open Ended games, this game just follows one path, and one path only.
Another problem i encountered was some frame rate issues, it lagged up when i was slashing more than around 10 guys on screen. Also, the enemies are very repetitive, as clone like as stormtroopers.
Overall, I think that they could have done more with this game, they cut alot of corners. This could have used at least another year in developement, though for reasons i do not know, it came out now, lacking severely compared to other top games.
What's great about it: Good Concept, Destructable enviornments
What's not so great: Dumb AI, Average Graphics/Voice overs, repetitive game play, frame rate issues
Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat ~ a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
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I just picked this up today, and got the last copy. For those that have played rock band and loved it, you will Love this twice as much, and you will have never known you could love a video game so much. lol
First off, the music is excelent, a great variety of classics and more recent songs. The new freestyle drum mode is the best thing yet, i love to turn on some of my music and try to match the drumming, or just fiddle around coming up with my own beats.
As far as the new instruments, i dont know yet, but if the old ones are anything to go by, they will be amazing. Im hoping to someday pick up the new guitar, and most likely the new drum set, cause my drum set is just beat because i use it almost every day to take a break after highschool.
The sound quality is excelent, especialy since I'm running it through 2 JBL Floorstanding speakers. Even on the built in TV speakers it sounds fairly good, but i highly recomend getting something a bit better. If your on a tight budget I would recommend some JBL Shelf speakers, they are fairly small, and pack some great sound.
Great game for anyone who loves music.
What's great about it: takes the first Rock Band, and makes it even better
Learn more about Project Gotham Racing 4. (Flash demo) SynopsisSafeguard your reputation as the baddest racer around in Project Gotham Racing 4. The legendary high-speed intensity continues in heart-pounding trials of speed and skill all over the world. Choose an iconic car from the good old days or get behind the wheel of the most modern models to ever appear in the series. As you narrowly make it through icy patches and inch past the fiercest drivers in the business, you'll know it's skill ~ not luck ~ that will get you across the finish line alive.Exhibit raw emotion as you speed past an assortment of artificial intelligence competitors just waiting for the chance to make you crash and burn. Earn recognition from other drivers as well as your fans with the new and improved Kudos system. Select vehicles spanning several time periods, from the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray to the 2005 Gumpert Apollo and many more. Then break in your ride in races set in St. Petersburg, Shanghai and other exotic locations. You may be in the lead when harsh weather conditions, such as snow storms, icy patches and other obstacles threaten your chances at taking first place.
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Overall, this game is great, as have been all previous PGR's from the series. ALthough, this one is no different, the only major things changed since number 3, are greatly improved graphics, and new cars, other than that, theres nothing to see here, move along.
What's great about it: Good graphics, realistic driving experiance
Learn more about Mass Effect. (Flash demo) Every 50,000 years, ancient machines swoop down and send the galaxy spinning into a continual cycle of extinction. Careful not to leave behind any evidence of their existence, these merciless machines have fooled everyone into thinking this deadly process is just a legendary hoax, but you know the truth. The most important struggle the galaxy has ever seen now needs your help. Join the fight against an alien onslaught and save the future of the universe.Take on the role of Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy and lead your elite recon squad in intense, real-time combat across a galaxy on the brink of turmoil and despair. Assume responsibility for the lives of your team members, whom you must rely on to stop the swarms of hostile alien enemies. The characters you control communicate via branching dialogue and display emotions through various facial expressions. This is an RPG that really thrusts you into the action. Choose your squad, weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance. Most of all, harden your heart to face an enemy that lacks even an ounce of mercy.
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Lets start at the Cons, and a complaint that i heard a while ago. First, the complaint, that the combat on this game wasn't very intense on tacticly oriented, that is because it is not a highlight of the game. The game is meant as a story driven experiance, not combat intensity. The only 2 Cons i had were loading screens, self explanitory, long waits. The other thing was the main missions, if you choose to follow the main missions, they seem unclear as how to actually finish them.
Now, onto the good part. The game itself, all around, is one of the best I have played to date, not for combat, not for action, but for the story. It was, pardon the cliche, "gripping". I definentely want to see it through to the end. Another good part is, you dont have to follow a set coarse of missions like in most other games. That is because it is an open-ended freeform type game. There is one main story, and missions that follow it, yet they are supplemented by countless smaller missions of varying difficulties and rewards, basicly, your free to follow whatever path you wish, and everything you do will add to the bigger picture. For example, everything you do will have an effect on the game world some way or another.
Overall, amazing game, definently worth the money.
Entertaining, gripping, awesome.
msholly
What's great about it: A very entertaining game, amazing facial and surrounding graphics
What's not so great: Loading screens!!!!!! Mission direction is somewhat unclear
Learn more about Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. (Flash demo) SynopsisTake command in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, featuring thrilling aerial, naval and ground combat depicting the next generation of warfare. This next adventure in the Ace Combat franchise immerses you in the battle zone with photorealistic detail. Feel the emotion of a gripping story told from the perspective of friends, foes, officers, soldiers and citizens, all struggling to survive one more day. Unless you can issue the right commands at the exact moment, this battle may be your last.Use the Allied Support System to call allies to your aid, and watch as the Dynamic Operation System sends fighter planes, gun ships, attack helicopters, tanks, naval fleets, heavy bombers and electronic warfare vessels into the fray all at once in multiple locations. Take the controls of an authentically licensed F-15 E Strike Eagle, F-22 Raptor or Tornado. Pit yourself with or against a world of online players for skirmishes in the sky, team death matches and co-op games. Honorable titles for high-ranking players will be posted for all to see, so you can show the world your military prowess.
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Ill start with the basic aircombat, Ace Combat is known for its addicting, though repetitive, air battles. Also, with this installment, online is availible, though its not as smooth as the halo system, it can provide a bit of fun for anyone who has already completed the missiones.
About the missions, the story line is basic, although the visuals are extremely impressive, some of the best i have ever seen, especialy in high def. The story line is pretty much the same as all the rest of the games, generic countries on the brink of world war, and some mercinaries.
Overall, its a great game for any fan of air combat. Although dont expect much more than a militant childrens book from the storyline.
SynopsisBecome part of a hard-rocking musical group in Rock Band. This interactive musical experience delivers four games in one, and gives you the chance to master lead/bass guitar, drums, vocals or playing collectively as a whole. The music covers all genres of rock and features master recordings from legendary artists, including Nirvana, The Who, Weezer, David Bowie and more. Don't worry if you have no musical experience ~ the Tutorial mode will turn even a beginner into a superstar.Practice mode lets you break down any part of any song at your preferred speed, while Quickplay mode makes it easy to jump into any unlocked song and start jamming. Enjoy single-player career gameplay in Solo Tour mode or form the ultimate band either locally or online in World Tour mode. Create your own rock avatar, mold a unique rocker using the character creator feature and start a journey for stardom that takes you from small-town bars all the way to world-famous arenas.
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First i will say, thank you for making this game to... well, whoever made it... :)
This game is fun for the whole family, even the less than gaming savy members. Now, remember though, that you need to at least get one instrument to play, like the drum set or guitar. If you want them all, go for the set, as its cheaper than buying them seperate.
It is easy to start this game for those who are not as quick with their fingers, just set the difficulty down on any of your favorite songs. You can also play a band world tour to unlock more popular songs. As well as that, you can connect online and use your live points for more and more songs, new songs added every week.
Overall, this is an excelent game, great for everyone, awesome for parties too!
Learn more about Assassin's Creed. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour name is Altair, and you are a deadly assassin living in the year 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart, and you must take it upon yourself to become an agent of change and put a stop to the war. Your mastery of the skills, tactics and weapons of the world's most secret clan of warriors makes you the ideal person to defeat both sides of the conflict. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy and do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.Assassin's Creed thrusts you into a living, breathing world in which your decisions and actions all have consequences. Relive the epic spectacle of the Crusades as you explore the Holy Land in the 12th century, complete with lifelike graphics loaded with subtle details and nuances. The intense action features fluid and precise animations as you do battle using a variety of medieval weapons. With an incredible blend of technology, emotion, violence and chaos, Assassin's Creed gives you the chance to shape events during a pivotal moment in human history.
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I know, im a critic, one in a crowd, but ill still tell you how awful this game has turned out for me. First ill start with the one thing i like about it, i beleive its a very good idea for a game, thats about it.
Ill start with the AI, the games AI is supposed to be Artificial INTELLIGENCE.... i see no intelligence in these AI. For example, i asassinate a guard who is standing just a few feet away from his buddy guard. As i stand over the body with the sword out, his buddy turns around and steps like 3 steps to the body and says "Who could have done this?" in a cheesy voice. Now, i dont know about you, but i would assume the person with the sword over my dead buddy would be the murderer.
Another bad thing about this game would be the combat with multiple enemies. The enemies come at you one at a time, no coordination at all, one after another they fall to the sword. They do not work as a team at all, as one fights you, the rest stand around you in a circle, waiting for their turn to come forward and be killed all to easily.
One last thing i do not like about this game is the lack of an apparent story line... Still i ask myself, "what is the point?" I just run around looking for little treasures and killing guards with no goal what-so-ever.
Overall, i call this game a waste of my hard earned buck.
sholly
What's great about it: Good Idea for a game, semi-fun combat