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 NETGEAR - Dual-Band Gigabit Router - Black
NETGEAR - Dual-Band Gigabit Router - Black
NETGEAR R6300 Dual-Band Gigabit Router: This router avoids interference and delivers fast Wi-Fi speeds and reliable connections, making it great for larger homes with multiple devices. Plus, sharing across your network is simple, whether you're accessing stored photos and music or printing documents wirelessly.
 
Another Great Netgear Router
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
on July 21, 2012
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Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of setup, speed and range
What's not so great: Nothing so far
Upgraded from a WNDR3700v1 (now an AP) to this for some newer features. Easy to install, all web setup. Has a greater range and USB options than the WNDR3700. Everything on my network, wired and wireless, saw the new router with no issues and connected to the internet with no problems. Fast speeds in my network all the time between devices. Just get the latest firmware and you'll have a great router.
This product has... Fast connection, Dual band, Reliable connection
About me... Technology guru
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it in...:Large home
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
 
Designed to withstand extreme temperatures and heavy rains for lasting outdoor use, these Polk Audio ATRIUM 6 WHITE speakers are crafted with Dynamic Balance technology that tunes out unwanted resonance and distortion for pure sound.
 
Great outdoor speakers
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
on June 24, 2012
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Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Bass for size and easy to install
What's not so great: None so far
I got these to replace some Yamaha NS-AW350's outside. I got some great help from Polk tech support who answered by questions pre buy. The Atrium 6 met my needs and budget. The sound is much clearer, and the biggest improvement has been in the bass the Polk's provide over my previous speakers. These are outside wall mounted under the roof overhang for a 20x20 deck and are hooked up to a basic 100 per channel receiver. So far highs to lows sound good for a speaker this size. I looked a few other speakers in stores and online, but I found these at a great price and they were the best bang for the buck. Installation was easy, 2 screws per bracket and snap the speaker in place basically. The sound is easily heard over the whole deck. I look forward to enjoying these for a long time.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4out of 4found this review helpful.
 
 VTech - 5.8GHz Cordless Expansion Handset for Select VTech Phones
VTech - 5.8GHz Cordless Expansion Handset for Select VTech Phones
Add up to 8 of these handsets to your existing system and experience a symphony of sound and animated images when you personalize the ringers and graphics.81.99
 
Great Phone System
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
on September 18, 2007
I got this system when I went to a VOIP offer through my cable company. With the one jack coming out of the modem, I wanted to be to use multiple phones anywhere I wanted in the house. I got the base unit package and 7 more phones to max it out with 8 total. They have tons of features, and you can connect them to your computer (usb) to load a phonebook, ringtones, or graphics. They have speakers, and they are setup more like a cell phone. They operate 3 floors away from the base unit without a problem. An internal paging system to any other phone is great. You can even transfer calls between phones and connect more people to conversation. I have had 8 of them for 3 years and only had one problem. Due to numerous drops one speaker went bad, but the rest of the phone worked. I also got these because they operate on 5.8GHz and would not interfere with my 2.4GHz home network. A great product that met all my phone needs with one jack connection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
 

Anyone know if the heatsink is easily removable in case I want to use it in a gaming laptop? I am not sure this will fit my laptop 2nd bay, Asus ROG m16 SSD slot. Thanks!

I tried to get it off. It has 5 small screws. I tried all of my small head. Philips, star, hex, etc, I couldn't anything that fit right to remove the screws. It's a big heat sink. If on a MB or laptop that has a heat sink built in to a cover it's not going to fit. If it doesn't have a heatsink cover built in it might fit, but measure or something first. It's a really big heat sink.
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Introducing G303 Shroud Edition—the remaster of our iconic mouse. Featuring LIGHTSPEED, it delivers ultra-low latency and reliable performance. Helping Shroud and you take aim. With HERO 25K Sensor, Shroud’s G303 is built for precision and speed, without sacrificing energy. G303 Shroud Edition weighs 75 grams, made for low-sensitivity DPI and faster aiming. Designed in collaboration with Shroud, the new G303 perfectly matches his specs and includes our latest pro-grade technology.
 

Does this mouse have a battery included? Is the battery replaceable?

The mouse has in internal battery charged by a USB-C cable. You'd have to take the mouse apart to access it.
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Explore a new world of personalized home theater audio. The SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Speaker uses Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer technology to envelop you in the rich audio of your favorite shows and movies, while being unobtrusive to others in your home.
 

Do these have 3.5mm jack or do they only connect via bluetooth?

BT only
2 years, 7 months ago
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Coffeehouse Versatility meets Pod Convenience with the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. Included 12-cup, double-walled thermal carafe is perfect for both hot and over-ice beverages, with an ergonomic handle and spout allow for easy control of pouring. Tackle grounds and pods with 9 grounds brew sizes from small cup to full carafe, and 4 pod brew sizes from 6 to 12 ounces. Brews a coffee pod faster than a leading Keurig coffee maker upon startup. With Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO technology, perfect flavor for grounds and pods is delivered with even saturation and precise temperature control for ultra-flavorful coffee. Separate from the coffee system is a dedicated hot water line. Using a separate line eliminates flavor contamination and delivers clean water. 2 temperature settings, hot and boil, allow you to make tea, hot cocoa, instant soups, and oatmeal. Brew a super-rich coffee concentrate that you can use to create delicious lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and other coffeehouse-style drinks. Use the built-in, fold-away frother to transform hot or cold milk/milk-alternatives into silky-smooth froth in seconds. Top your Specialty brew with frothed milk for a coffeehouse-style drink.​ The frother is also removable for easy cleaning. Choose from one of four different brew styles; classic or rich for a traditional hot cup of coffee, over ice for an iced coffee that's never diluted, or specialty to make a cappuccino or latte. Clean function, dishwasher-safe parts, removable Ninja pod adaptor and frother allow you to easily deep clean your unit.
 

Must I use the pods for single cup?

No. Just put in the amount of grounds needed, and select a one cup server size. It will brew just that.
2 years, 7 months ago
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 Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16&quot; 2560x1600 165Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD
Acer - Predator Triton 500 SE 16" 2560x1600 165Hz Laptop - Intel 11th Gen i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 - 16GB DDR4 - 512GB SSD
Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3060 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none
 

On the 2nd M.2 slot (for expansion), how do I access it? Where is it? Where is the schematic of the laptop? What type of driver do I need for the screws? Please confirm the primary M.2 contains the operating system and is rated at Gen 4 speeds.

Yo have to remove the motherboard and flip it over. The memory and 2nd M.2 slot are there.The M.2 slot has a screw in it already. Cover screws are hex and internal Philips. I found no schematics. The M.2 that comes with it is a OEM Samsung and has the OS on it. I added the 2nd M.2 and upped the memory to 32GB. See a better explanation on the process in the review I did for it.
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2 years, 9 months ago
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 JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
 

I currently stream directly from my LG OLED. Is it possible to do this and still have the audio synced? If not how do I accomplish this without another box of some sorts?

From the manual.
Audio sync
With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and
video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content.
1. On the remote control, press and hold for more than three
seconds and then, press +.
2. Within five seconds, press + or - on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
→ The audio sync timing is displayed.
NOTES:
− If no action is taken within five seconds, you will exit the audio sync
mode.
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 JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
 

I connected jbl 9.1 soundbar with my tv through hdmi arc and playing atoms content through Netflix but on soundbar it’s showing Dolby surround not atoms. How to get atoms ??

Your TV has to have an eARC HDMI port for Atmos or DTS:X formats to be passed. So, an HDMI 2.1 port. Without that you won't get Atmos from a TV. If you have a steaming device you can connect to the HDMI port on the soundbar, you'll get Atmos through it.
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 Galanz - Retro 0.7 Cu. Ft. Microwave - Vinyl Black
Galanz - Retro 0.7 Cu. Ft. Microwave - Vinyl Black
Warm and cook food with this 18-inch vinyl black Galanz retro countertop microwave oven. The power-level knob and five-item one-touch menu offer easy operation, while the defrost programs provide hassle-free reheating. This 0.7 cu. ft. Galanz retro countertop microwave oven has a classic design that brings a nostalgic flair to your kitchen, and the turntable enables even cooking.
 

None of your microwaves show a wattage. How are we supposed to know?

On the microwave page under specifications and electrical specifications, it says 700 watts and has a power consumption of 1100 watts.. Same as most .7 cu ft microwaves.
3 years, 11 months ago
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 Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black
Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black
Upgrade your sound entertainment experience with this Yamaha sound bar. The robust construction ensures longevity even with rugged use, while built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies provide convenient wireless connectivity. This Yamaha sound bar (winner of the 2020 CNET Editor’s Choice Award) has a compact design for easy placement, built-in Alexa technology for hands-free operation and four woofers for immersive sound reproduction.
 

Can the subwoofer be hard wired on the new YAS 209?

No, it's wireless, only connection is a power cable
4 years, 8 months ago
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 Sony - WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones
Sony - WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
 

Does the Sony 1000XM3 InEar have it's own volume control? I need to amplify my listening, while my wife listens to the normal TV volume. I have a pair of the Sony 1000XM# over the Ear Head Phones and of course they DO have volume control. Thanks.

No. Volume is controlled by the device outputting sound. There is no volume control on the earbuds.
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