Michael
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- First ReviewNovember 16, 2013
- Last ReviewDecember 29, 2017
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- Average Rating3.7
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- First AnswerFebruary 24, 2014
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Linksys - MAX-STREAM™ AC1900 Dual Band Repeater with MU-MIMO - White
Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router’s connection.
Setup is a breeze with WPS!
Customer Rating
5.0
The product works as advertised. Setting up the extender with WPS was incredibly easy... I did have to enable WPS on my AT&T U-Verse gateway but once I checked the box and saved that setting I tried WPS setup again and with two button pushes and a brief wait the extender was active and working. I unplugged it from one outlet and moved it to my kitchen and it connected to my router in about 1 minute. I'm very happy with the results. I cannot speak to the claims about wide wireless coverage because my house is not that big but the extender is working great for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 62958592
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SanDisk - Pixtor 16GB microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card
With a rugged design that resists water, x-rays, extreme temperatures and shocks, this SanDisk Pixtor microSDHC memory card lets you capture high-definition video and images in a variety of harsh conditions.
Tiny card just works and is fast
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Michael
from North Texas
on February 24, 2014
Capacity
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Small and high quality, reliability, compatibility.
What's not so great: Price is a bit higher for the brand, but worth it.
This card just works. I use it in a Samsung Galaxy S4 (actually two of them) and have had no issues. I save photos, apps and music to the card and it all happens fast and no issues.
This product has... Reliable, Fast recording/download speed, Attractive design/portable, Large capacity/good size
About me... Need to expand storage on my cell phone, great value price & quality balanced
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it with:Cell phone
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Samsung - Galaxy S III with 16GB Mobile Phone - Pebble Blue (Sprint)
Samsung Galaxy S III SPH-L710 Cell Phone for Sprint: Find more ways to connect, create and share with the feature-packed Samsung Galaxy S III. With a vivid 4.8" Full HD display and super-fast processor, you can enjoy richly detailed photos, videos and entertainment on the go. Share files by tapping two phones together, stream content to your HDTV and control your phone with simple voice commands and easy-access TecTiles.Sprint Easy Pay option available in store. Learn more ›
Samsung makes great products!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Michael
from North Texas
on February 2, 2014
What's great about it: Light, full of features, and many available accesories
What's not so great: Need to buy a case to protect it from bumps and falls
Samsung smartphones are very popular and this means that there are many choices available when it comes to accessories. I have used other good phones from LG and HTC but I have to admit that I like the Samsung the best because I have many choices when it comes to cases and screen protectors. The phone is also powerful, has a great screen and an excellent speaker for conference calls. Not to mention that the battery can be removed and you can add micro SD storage if you want.
The bad stuff is not is not so bad... a bunch of software and features I'll never use and the phone is all plastic.
I wish Samsung would innovate more with the phone's physical design and improve battery life. I also wish that the extra apps and features could be easily removed and or turned off.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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WD - My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Save plenty of media and other files on this WD My Book external hard drive, which features a 3TB capacity for ample storage space. WD SmartWare Pro software backs up your files automatically for simple use.
Good performamce and good looks
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Michael
from North Texas
on November 16, 2013
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Nice looking vertical enclosure
What's not so great: Only install the WD Drive Utilities; backup software no good.
It is sort of a given that WD makes quality hard drives. This drive is perfect for my needs. I use this drive for back with Crash Plan software. I had to install the WD utilities so I could increase the sleep time to 45 minutes. The bundled software is not worth anything and you should not consider it when looking at this drives price. Also the drive enclosure only stands vertically which I really like but may not work for everyone. One real bonus is that it comes with a USB 3.0 cable which a decent length and quality.
This product has... Reliable, Included software is not useful, Attractive design/portable, Quiet, Large capacity/good size
About me... Budget Conscious, Technology guru
I would recommend this to a friend!
Compatible with...:PC
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I currently have an WRT1900ACS Router, would the VELOP AC6600 system be able to connect with that or do I did to replace in order to use the mesh system?
The Velop system is designed to replace your old router if you follow the app instructions. However if you pretend that your existing router is the Internet gateway (cable model/DSL modem/U-Verse gateway) then you can plug your Velop into one of the existing router's LAN ports... just tell the app that you have connected you first Velop node to your Internet modem and it should work fine. Here is the limitation: Since the Velop will think you've connected it directly to the Internet gateway it will consider that connection to be a WAN connection and hide it behind its firewall. When you connect to the Velop WiFi you will notice your subnet and IP addresses are different from your routers IP address settings. This means that the new Velop WiFi network will not be able to see the original router LAN network. Internet access should work perfect. What will not work automatically for example is this, if you have an iPad connected to the Velop WiFi and you have an Xbox connected to your original router and then you try to use the Xbox app on the iPad it won't see your Xbox. Another example is, if you have a WiFi printer on your original router LAN it will be hidden from any device that connects to the new Velop WiFi network. The Velop app does appear to have settings that you can adjust to allow certain IP address to communicate through the firewall but I have not tested these settings.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Can the nodes be used out doors? Are they weather proof?
No, not weather proof.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
why is everyone giving 5 stars when the product is not even out for purchasing? how many of these reviews are fake?
There are people who get retail versions of devices before they are released for the purpose of trying the product out, testing it in the real world, and then they post an honest review. I'm sure there may be fake reviews or poorly done reviews but there are also legitimate pre-release product reviews as well. Hope that answers your question.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I don't think the following statement is correct "Each access point provides a maximum data transfer speed of up to 6600 Mbps" I think collectively all the routers/access points have that much throughput but not an individual one.
You are correct. That is a theoretical maximum speed and or capacity. However that maximum speed does translate into the ability to have many devices connected to WiFi and each device getting enough speed and bandwidth to watch video on each device at the same time, as an example. That limit is not achievable for a single device connection. Technically you might get close to that maximum speed if you sum up the connections of many devices simultaneously, but that would be just an interesting experiment. The practical application that the maximum speed indicates is that many devices can connect to the system and they can all have a reliable and fast WiFi connection; this part I have tested and was very happy with my real world performance.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
I have att diverse internet. Will this replace them. What is monthly charge for Google wifi
No. This system is a WiFi router only. It does not come with or provide Internet service.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
More precise question. I have a cable modem from Brighthouse for my internet connection. I run several wifi routers off this. Do I have to keep the Brighthouse modem? Also have a cable running to end of house with a linked router. Can all be replaced?
Yes, you still need the cable model as this is where the 1st Google device will connect in order to receive the Internet connection. After the main unit is setup you can place the other two units in other rooms to help expand you WiFi network. Keep in mind that there are limites to distance. The two other extender units do have to be in range of the main unit in order to extend your network.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
I still need a paid hard wired phone line and a modem to use this device. ?? if so, where would it have any benefit for a small 1500 foot home. ??
The three pack system would probably be overkill for your home size. Just buy a single pack and that would probably work just fine for you.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Can these Google Wifi mesh units be used to extend the range in a small home, who's primary internet service is provided by a Verizon Hotspot "Jetpack" ?
If that device has an ethernet/network port (RJ45 port) then you should be able to connect the Google system. If it does not have a physical port then most likely the Google system will not work.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Does Google Wifi support 220V or just 120V?
I cannot confirm this as the packaging does not clearly state either way. However given the size of the units and the power adaptor I would guess that they are 120V only. The power adaptor looks just like something I would use with an Android phone, and the connection to the device is USB-C.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Can you assign an ip address to the router or are you locked into a default one/?
From the app on iOS you can change the "WAN" side IP address and DNS settings. Note: It does not look like you can change the private network IP address or DHCP settings.
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