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- First reviewJanuary 6, 2009
- Last reviewMarch 25, 2014
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Linksys EA3500-NP Wireless-N Gigabit Smart Router: Easily connect computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices to this Wireless-N router. Its fast transfer rates and advanced security features create a powerful wireless home network for you and your family to enjoy.
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This router works fine Limited configuration
on March 25, 2014
Posted by: WACOOL4
from Bloomington, IL
I use it in...:Large home
This router works fine. It does perform better than my old router, which was the whole point of upgrading to a new router. I used to have a classic Linksys WRT54G for many years. I liked it so much that I wanted to stay with a Linksys/Cisco router. My old router still works, sort of, it keeps dropping signal on the wireless network and reboots itself twice a day. Actually, this is my third home router I had a D-Link router a long time ago that exhibited the same symptoms just before it died. I like the styling of this router too. I like the sleek saucer shape and the blue Cisco stripe on top. In wireless mode I am able to move all over the house and even out in the back yard with my wireless devices without any problem and connecting at 300M most of the time. The wired part works fine too. I have the router connected to an 8 port Netgear Gigabit switch for all the wired computers in my house. I attached a 2TB USB drive to the USB port for network attached storage. I store recorded TV from my DVR on the NAS so I can watch it on any computer or wireless device in the house.
The things I don’t like about the new router. It is not nearly as configurable as the WRT54G. The WRT54G came out of the box with a simple user friendly configuration BUT if you wanted to delve into the advanced routing features you could. The old router was so configurable you could screw it up if you didn’t know what you were doing. This router does not allow you to configure anything outside of what Cisco must feel is the typical user. One of the big gripes is you cannot turn off broadcast for wireless SSID without a kluge work-around. I understand that this method of security is out of date but there still should be the option. I don’t like that there are fewer indicator lights on the outside than the old router. There is no indictor light for the wireless. Although, some people have written they like that. There is even a configuration option to turn off all the indicator lights. I don’t like that the router configuration is stored in Cisco Cloud Connect (CCC). The advantage is you can connect to your home router from anywhere. The disadvantage they have access to your home network information and sell the information for targeted ads and spying on your activities.
The things I don’t like about the new router. It is not nearly as configurable as the WRT54G. The WRT54G came out of the box with a simple user friendly configuration BUT if you wanted to delve into the advanced routing features you could. The old router was so configurable you could screw it up if you didn’t know what you were doing. This router does not allow you to configure anything outside of what Cisco must feel is the typical user. One of the big gripes is you cannot turn off broadcast for wireless SSID without a kluge work-around. I understand that this method of security is out of date but there still should be the option. I don’t like that there are fewer indicator lights on the outside than the old router. There is no indictor light for the wireless. Although, some people have written they like that. There is even a configuration option to turn off all the indicator lights. I don’t like that the router configuration is stored in Cisco Cloud Connect (CCC). The advantage is you can connect to your home router from anywhere. The disadvantage they have access to your home network information and sell the information for targeted ads and spying on your activities.
What's great about it: Performance
What's not so great: Limited configuration, Cisco Cloud Connect
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Listen to your favorite tunes with the freedom to move around with these wireless headphones that receive broadcasts up to 180' from the IR transmitter.
Posted by: WACOOL4
from Bloomington, IL
The headphones work just fine with my Nissan Quest factory DVD player. The headphones look exactly the same as the OEM headphones in the pictures on the web site but they are not the same. They are a little bit smaller and made out of very flimsy materials. I would not buy this same brand again. The headphones are much less expensive than OEM heaphones. I had a fit when the parts department at my dealer told me $150 a pair for replacement headphones. The factory headphones were already pretty flimsy. I was hoping to get equal quality or maybe even upgraded headphones.
What's great about it: Works with factory installed DVD player.
What's not so great: Very cheap construction pictures are misleading.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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SynopsisIn the depths of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob and Patrick stumble across a thrilling discovery: a pencil. But this is a magic pencil that brings whatever it draws to life. Naturally they can't help but experiment with it, and the situation quickly gets out of hand. Now "DoodleBob" is running loose, and it's up to you to help SpongeBob and Patrick chase him down. Is Bikini Bottom really big enough to handle two versions of SpongeBob?If you find yourself drawn to creative, madcap adventures, Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition will draw you right in. Explore a variety of exciting worlds in this zany, side-scrolling tale. With the power of your stylus, you can draw your own original character to help save Bikini Bottom. Plus, draw your own power-ups, gadgets and vehicles, or erase and redraw your enemies. With more than 20 levels to advance through, you'll encounter a variety of puzzles and other challenges on your way to erasing the threat of DoodleBob once and for all.
Posted by: WACOOL4
from Bloomington, IL
I rented this game at my local video store. It was the last game they had left for rent that day. I was amazed at how much I loved the game. I could not put it down for a week. The game is very engrossing asking you to draw many of the characters in the game and cars, weapons, tools etc. It makes great use of the dual screen of the DS and uses both the D Pad buttons for input as well as the stylus. There is a lot of reading. The game difficulty get hard after the first level. On the box it looks like a game for small children but it is better for the adult who is a kid at heart.
What's great about it: Great graphics, interesting story, ability to draw your own characters
What's not so great: Too complex for young kids. More for adult that is kid at heart.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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