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- First ReviewSeptember 1, 2018
- Last ReviewNovember 22, 2022
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Experience the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E with the fastest system eero has ever created.* This eero Pro 6E router supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps (a gigabit wired and 1.6 Gbps wireless) and coverage up to 2,000 sq ft. Experience gigabit+ speeds for more of your wifi needs—from VR/AR, to 8K streaming to using the latest Wi-Fi 6E mobile devices.
I would stay away from this one for now
Customer Rating
1.0
Setup
5.0
Signal Strength
2.0
Range
2.0
I'm a tech. I know routers inside and out. I've had this new wifi 6+ for one month and a week, which means it is not returnable...and my devices will no longer connect. I have to reset it once an hour just to watch tv. I love eero products but this is just plain sad. Perhaps it was released too early, but you expect it to just work..once restarted everything works ok for about an hour. Maybe less, maybe more. Then tv shows stop,.and have to reset it again. I tried another router I have and the problem goes away so it is 100% this unit. I believe it's the software but it might also be hardware. Either way, I'm out a lot of time and money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Length of ownership: 47
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Meta Quest 2 is the all-in-one system that truly sets you free to roam in VR with no wires or cables to limit your experience. A super-fast processor and high-resolution display help to keep your experience smooth and seamless, even as high speed action unfolds around you. 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback make virtual worlds feel real. A built-in battery lets you explore further for longer as you discover a growing library of over 350 titles across gaming, social/multiplayer, fitness and entertainment. Incredible social spaces and multiplayer arenas let you meet, play and build communities with people from all over the world. Travel universes in blockbuster fantasies, scare yourself witless in horror adventures or collaborate with colleagues in innovative workspaces. Sit front row with friends and family at movies and live events, find your new workout crew or join quests with fellow adventurers. And you can access over 1,000 titles in the Quest library by connecting your VR headset to a gaming-compatible computer (PC and cable sold separately). Let your friends and family into your VR world by casting your experience to compatible TVs and other screens. And anywhere you go in the real world, you can take your lightweight, portable Meta Quest 2 with you.* Meta Quest is for ages 13+. Certain apps, games, and experiences may be higher. Requires mobile device, Wi-Fi and companion app for setup. Account registration required.
The best wire free VR headset
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I own other VR headsets. The ability to play wireless with locally installed games on this unit as a standalone OR choose to use airplay to play games that reside on my computer nearby through WIFI make it an all around amazing solution. I expected lag on the airplay from another device but it works flawlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 23
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
Fast at a great price!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Works well, fast, and at a great price point! With so many slower options out there, this is a good choice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Supply power for multiple electronic devices with this Insignia surge protector. It's rated to protect your valuable computer equipment for up to 900 joules, and the 8-foot cord provides flexible placement options. This Insignia surge protector has six outlets for added convenience and an LED light to indicate proper operation.
Good long cable power cord.
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
If you need more than 3 ft, this is a great power strip! It just works as you would expect a strip to work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 343
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eero - Beacon AC - White
Upgrade your network with this compact eero beacon. Equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi radios and a 700MHz quad-core processor, this unit connects intuitively with your existing eero TrueMesh system. This eero beacon plugs directly into a standard wall outlet and expands coverage into any room in your home for a seamless streaming experience.
Great add on to existing eero system
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
This is nice if you want a beacon on the wall, vs a regular eero floor unit. You must use this with an existing eero system. It is an add on, and it works well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 406
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Insignia™ - Cat-5/5e RJ-45 In-Line Coupler - Black
Optimize your networking capabilities with this Insignia™ NS-PNWIC50 RJ-45 in-line coupler that extends the length of 2 Ethernet 10/100Base-T Cat-5 or Cat-5e cables and features a straight-through wiring configuration to suit your needs.
Perfect for extending cables.
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
If you have a short cable, especially one in a wall already, and you need to add length, this will do the trick!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 342
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The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
Good switch! Great Value!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
It just works! Have had no issues and it is definitely one of the better value Gigabit switches.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 257
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Samsung - SF350 Series S24F350FHN 24" LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (HDMI, VGA) - High Glossy Black
Set up a slim gaming desktop design with this Samsung monitor, which features a brilliant 24-inch display. At 10mm thick, this super-slender design doesn't take up a lot of space, while AMD FreeSync helps eliminate stutter for seamless play. Eye Saver Mode on this Samsung monitor reduces blue light emissions for less strain on your eyes.
Good Monitor
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
5.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This is a good monitor in general for 1080p use. The only thing it is very important to know about is: IF you plan to mount this on a wall or on a multiple monitor stand with any other monitor near it, the VESA pattern is at the bottom edge of the monitor as opposed to the center like in most other monitors. So this would not sit at the same level as most other monitors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 34
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This triple display docking station turns your Mac or Windows laptop into a full workstation with a DisplayPort output, two HDMI outputs, and a VGA output, with resolution support up to 4K (3840 x 2160) on two displays and 1080p on the other one. You can also use your laptop screen for four displays in total, making it easy to access multiple applications at once. With 100W Power Delivery, three USB 3.0 ports, and a USB-C port, this docking station is perfect for your MacBook, Dell XPS, or other USB-C laptop requiring additional ports. This USB 3.0 docking station is also equipped with a RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, memory card reader/writer, and combo audio jack for maximum productivity. The elevated design assists with heat dissipation and, with its double-sided cable storage compartment, ensures an easy connection regardless of your USB-C port’s location. All 13 ports are combined into one slim docking station, so you’ll have all the connections you need to stay productive!
Beats the brand docking stations
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
One little USB plug and you are done. No fussing with brand docks and the positioning. You may need a second power supply for your laptop if you want one connected to this permanently and one to take out with you. Overall, works great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 57
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Dell - G3 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti Max-Q - 512GB Solid State Drive - Black
Game on the go with this Dell Inspiron laptop. An NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti runs most titles, while the two tuned speakers and 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare narrow-border display deliver an immersive experience. This Bluetooth-compatible Dell Inspiron laptop has a 9th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, handling multitasking without issue, and the 512GB NVMe SSD offers exceptional data access speeds.
Great DEsign and Speed
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Fast and good looking. Great laptop at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 45
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Experience the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E with the fastest system eero has ever created.* This eero Pro 6E system (2-pack) supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps (a gigabit wired and 1.6 Gbps wireless) and coverage up to 4,000 sq ft. Experience gigabit+ speeds for more of your wifi needs—from VR/AR, to 8K streaming to using the latest Wi-Fi 6E mobile devices.
Will this router work with a Spectrum modem ?
I use it with a spectrum modem. I have issues with this router though. I sometimes have to restart it every hour or less as devices just lose connection and will not connect until I restart. Other routers do not have this issue as it is not a spectrum issue. I mean devices that are very close to it. Something is not right with these units.
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Experience the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E with the fastest system eero has ever created.* This eero Pro 6E system (3-pack) supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps (a gigabit wired and 1.6 Gbps wireless) and coverage up to 6,000 sq ft. Experience gigabit+ speeds for more of your wifi needs—from VR/AR, to 8K streaming to using the latest Wi-Fi 6E mobile devices.
Experience the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E with the fastest system eero has ever created.* This eero Pro 6E system (2-pack) supports network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps (a gigabit wired and 1.6 Gbps wireless) and coverage up to 4,000 sq ft. Experience gigabit+ speeds for more of your wifi needs—from VR/AR, to 8K streaming to using the latest Wi-Fi 6E mobile devices.
How do I enable eero Built-in?
I am a tech.for a living.
First of all if you have a good eero.like a wifi 6 device eero or eero.pro, they support speeds of 400 or more. If you do make the mistake of enabling eero built in anywhere where you currently.have 400+ speeds, your nearby devices will.connect to eero built in at a maximum of 100. This is not good. If, however, you happen to have an Alexa with eero built in at the very edge of the 400 speed range, then it will extend the range form there at speeds of 100. So you only want to enable it if you have these Alexa devices placed at the very edge where you're almost out of range. If you turn it on for anything in range your device will connect to that device thinking it's closer not caring that it's much slower. If you want to enable your own built-in it's in the settings in the eero app but again I recommend against it unless.you know what you are doing. The advertising is very misleading and I asked them to add warnings, they said it clearly says speeds of 100..which is far slower than regular eero devices.
First of all if you have a good eero.like a wifi 6 device eero or eero.pro, they support speeds of 400 or more. If you do make the mistake of enabling eero built in anywhere where you currently.have 400+ speeds, your nearby devices will.connect to eero built in at a maximum of 100. This is not good. If, however, you happen to have an Alexa with eero built in at the very edge of the 400 speed range, then it will extend the range form there at speeds of 100. So you only want to enable it if you have these Alexa devices placed at the very edge where you're almost out of range. If you turn it on for anything in range your device will connect to that device thinking it's closer not caring that it's much slower. If you want to enable your own built-in it's in the settings in the eero app but again I recommend against it unless.you know what you are doing. The advertising is very misleading and I asked them to add warnings, they said it clearly says speeds of 100..which is far slower than regular eero devices.
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Meta Quest 2 is the all-in-one system that truly sets you free to roam in VR with no wires or cables to limit your experience. A super-fast processor and high-resolution display help to keep your experience smooth and seamless, even as high speed action unfolds around you. 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback make virtual worlds feel real. A built-in battery lets you explore further for longer as you discover a growing library of over 350 titles across gaming, social/multiplayer, fitness and entertainment. Incredible social spaces and multiplayer arenas let you meet, play and build communities with people from all over the world. Travel universes in blockbuster fantasies, scare yourself witless in horror adventures or collaborate with colleagues in innovative workspaces. Sit front row with friends and family at movies and live events, find your new workout crew or join quests with fellow adventurers. And you can access over 1,000 titles in the Quest library by connecting your VR headset to a gaming-compatible computer (PC and cable sold separately). Let your friends and family into your VR world by casting your experience to compatible TVs and other screens. And anywhere you go in the real world, you can take your lightweight, portable Meta Quest 2 with you.* Meta Quest is for ages 13+. Certain apps, games, and experiences may be higher. Requires mobile device, Wi-Fi and companion app for setup. Account registration required.
I purchased the $299 Oculus quest 2 game do I need to purchase any extra items to go with that in order to play the game or is everything in the box that I need
There is a phone app that connects to this so you do need a smart phone.... In that app there are free games which can be added to the unit as well as paid games (sometimes those are the better depending on preferences as more time is usually spent developing them). There are also optional comfort devices some people use for playing longer stretches of time. For example a silicone comfort strap or silicone controller add ons. I dont use any of them as an hour is long enough for me to play in a stretch which is about how long the battery lasts before needing to be plugged in to charge. Some people will play with the charger connected to go longer....
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HP - Pavilion 27" Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD
Lights, camera, and all the action: Speakers with Audio by B&O deliver incredible sound quality, and every scene comes to life with incredible resolution. Thoughtfully crafted: Made for the modern eye. With a micro-edge display, and a sleek and slim design, this PC is wrapped in sophistication. Conveniently placed ports on the side and back of the device allow for easy access and reduced cord-clutter. Because peace of mind matters: Stream and browse carefree with a pop-up privacy camera, the performance of a reliable processor, and abundant storage. We've got your back: For 80 years, we've had your back. That’s why our PCs go through over 230 individual tests to ensure you’re getting a powerful, reliable PC that's going to last.
Are RAM and graphics upgradable?
Some all-in-ones do let you add RAM . But all of them From all manufacturers have onboard graphics. If you're looking to upgrade graphics for gaming or some other purpose you should not be looking at all in ones. As a rule all in ones are not made of the same stuff a desktop computer would be made of which is completely upgradable and you could get a better monitor as well. All in ones are for people who want style over upgradeability. So if the base components aren't good enough for what your goal is, on all in one may not be the right choice.
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Dell - G3 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti Max-Q - 512GB Solid State Drive - Black
Game on the go with this Dell Inspiron laptop. An NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti runs most titles, while the two tuned speakers and 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare narrow-border display deliver an immersive experience. This Bluetooth-compatible Dell Inspiron laptop has a 9th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, handling multitasking without issue, and the 512GB NVMe SSD offers exceptional data access speeds.
What generation of i5 processor?
Thomas, you can always tell the generation of Intel chips by the number. If it has an 8500, that's eighth gen. if its a 9600, that is 9th gen, the 10th gens will be 10xxx. Hope that helps. In the "Specs" section of the product page, it shows this:
Processor Model Info
Intel 9th Generation Core i5
Processor Model Number
i5-9300H
Processor Model Info
Intel 9th Generation Core i5
Processor Model Number
i5-9300H
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Sonos - CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
Sonos Connect Amp: Part music streamer and part amplifier, this device lets you use your favorite speakers with Sonos multiroom audio components. Don't throw away old speakers; give them new life.
Sonos - CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
Sonos Connect Amp: Part music streamer and part amplifier, this device lets you use your favorite speakers with Sonos multiroom audio components. Don't throw away old speakers; give them new life.
I have a turntable and just bought a wireless sonos sound system. Can I use this connect amp to connect the turntable to this sound system? Thank you.
You can buy an adapter to go from the RCA connectors on the back of a turntable to a 3.5 line in jack and plug it into the line in hole in the back of the Sonos amp.... Unless its a turntable that has some other type of cable configuration. The goal is to get the right adapter to 3.5 line in...
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Sonos - CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
Sonos Connect Amp: Part music streamer and part amplifier, this device lets you use your favorite speakers with Sonos multiroom audio components. Don't throw away old speakers; give them new life.
Currently, I have a 5.1 channel set-up through my ONKYO receiver...but I still have a few more speakers that I would like to connect, and hear the same audio from all of them...what is my best option?
To hear the same audio from all of them you should simply double up on one of the ports. Connecting these additional speakers to left and right channels on the Onkyo. If you are using 5.1 as the setting you arent actually hearing the same audio on all of them as front speakers play different sounds than rear speakers, but in order to hear music through all you would want to change the setting to 7 channel stereo when playing music (or 2 channel).
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Enjoy bold sound when you listen to music, watch movies or play games with this speaker system that features 2 satellite speakers with 2.5" front-firing, sealed drivers and a 7" bass-reflex subwoofer. Integrated controls let you customize your audio.
Can these be hooked up to the 24LJ4840-WU LG TV?
If it has a headphone jack, yes, but from what I saw in the tech specs of that model, it doesn't have any audio output listed so you will have to look at it. Many TVs offer only optical out nowadays. If that is the case, you cant go direct from the TV to these because they can't convert the digital signal which some receivers/soundbars do before the sound gets to the speakers.(Receivers do this, computers do this) If it has RCA or 3.5 headphone out, you can connect that to these but I don't think that model does.
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