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The Beurer BR60 Insect Bite Healer uses natural heat to dissolve saliva, venom, and other irritants caused by insect bites. Direct heat application via a ceramic hot plate acceleratres the body's natural healing response to reduce itching and swelling, chemical-free. There is a 6 second application time for regular use, or a short 3 second treatment for sensitive skin. For best results, use immediately after insect bites. Suitable to soothe all types of insects bites like mosquito, spider, bee, chigger, flea, bed bug, wasp, ants, etc. For adults and kids ages 12+ with adult supervision.
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Nice little soother for bug bites!
on October 5, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
My daughter now calls this thing "The bug bite gun"...
We received the Beurer Insect Bite Healer just days before my youngest daughter (7) had an unfortunate run-in with a wasp. She was stung in the hand, and we thought it a perfect opportunity to try out the insect bite healer.
For those of you unfamiliar with "insect bite healers", its a small device that provides warm compress to the affected area, somewhat forcing any venoms from the bite, and helping sooth pain or itching resulting from the bite.
The device worked really well, running on two AAA batteries, providing a warming comfort and alleviating the burn from the wasp bite. It didn't completely remove the pain, but reduced it significantly, and the bite did heal quickly.
My daughter was so impressed and distracted by its use that she now asks if we have the "bug bite gun" whenever she plays outside and fears the wrath of other bees/wasps. Very cute.
All in all it worked great when needed and is a great compact device that you can take anywhere to give comfort when bites happen.
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Your business needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has premium productivity features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-4850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-4850 offers fax, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and convenient 2.4" color touchscreen – making it the perfect printer for your office.
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5
Trouble-free printing without subscriptions!
on September 23, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
For the past several year’s I’ve subscribed to the idea that printing in the home would reduce to an almost non-existent level, and that the subscription-based ink services attached to other brand’s print products were they way to go.
Around that same time, EPSON introduced the EcoTank system. The key advantage here is that the ET series printers don’t require a recurring subscription but carry a MASSIVE amount of low-priced ink, bringing them into the same economic position as their pay-to-print counterparts.
There’s just one difference: While the total cost of ownership (or TCO) is roughly the same, if you print photos or do a good deal of printing, the EcoTank model suits your home better. That diminishing demand on print in my house? It’s never come to fruition. We were struggling to keep our printing under 50pages/month, especially with the kids home from school last year and the Mrs and I both working from home, not to mention that photo projects usually drained the installed ink from our system and required a lengthy wait to resume the project while we awaited our next shipment.
The ET-4850 is one of the higher-end EcoTank models, boasting a large paper tray, auto-document feeder, and a good scanner. It handles two-sided printing with ease, and has a smaller footprint than most other printers with its feature set.
Prints are fast in both B&W and color, and printing is relatively quiet, though the start of a job is as loud as any other inkjet.
These EcoTank printers have another advantage that I haven’t utilized. It’s apparently easy to swap the stock ink for Dye Sublimation ink for making T-shirt transfers and other crafts. There are lots of guidance online for this, but please be advised that EPSON only supports (and warranties) the device with its own ink.
In the end I’m telling friends and family that print a significant amount (or do ANY photo work) to switch to tank-based solutions, I’m glad I did.
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Elevate your entertainment experience with these dark gray Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds. The waterproof design withstands light splashes, while the secure fit offers lasting comfort for all-day use. These Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds charge fast to save time and feature Bluetooth technology to promote hands-free use.
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Strong value offering with premium features...
on August 31, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
The Jabra Elite 3's mark a new area of focus for Jabra in the true wireless headphone space: The High-Value/Low(er)-Price segment.
Whereas the new "Elite 7/7 Pro" series seek to replace the VERY good 75/85Ts and their "Sport" counterparts, the "Elite 3" creates a new series - A "budget" line, if you will. There will also be an Elite 2 series with even more basic functionality.
What I learned in using these headphones is that, while the materials used to create them do seem to be simpler than previous models (again, the previous models were all "premium" focused), I found the use experience just as good, and the audio quality excellent, both for music and calls.
Whereas the new "Elite 7/7 Pro" series seek to replace the VERY good 75/85Ts and their "Sport" counterparts, the "Elite 3" creates a new series - A "budget" line, if you will. There will also be an Elite 2 series with even more basic functionality.
What I learned in using these headphones is that, while the materials used to create them do seem to be simpler than previous models (again, the previous models were all "premium" focused), I found the use experience just as good, and the audio quality excellent, both for music and calls.
Music - Both AAC and Qualcomm's AptX codecs are supported, and I had nothing but FANTASTIC audio experiences, including while active and when in noisy environments. These new Elite 3's do NOT offer ANC (active noise cancellation) but instead offer "noise isolation" - Basically a good seal to your ear where the headphone acts as an earplug passively. This still lead to great listening. The Sound+ app allowed for tweaking the EQ, and for my listening tastes, these certainly 1-up'ed my daily driver Elite 75t's, which were fundamentally the same as their newer 85t counterparts. If you're a fan of what AptX does for better wireless fidelity, I think you'll be very pleased here, vs many major brands that just dont offer it.
Another WELCOME new feature is L/R MONO mode - Either headset earbud can be used without the other one! Finally! This works for music/digital audio AND calls, and finally gives Jabra's buds a feature that MANY others have offered for some time. Its about time, it worked perfectly in my testing, and did I say it's about time already? :)
Another WELCOME new feature is L/R MONO mode - Either headset earbud can be used without the other one! Finally! This works for music/digital audio AND calls, and finally gives Jabra's buds a feature that MANY others have offered for some time. Its about time, it worked perfectly in my testing, and did I say it's about time already? :)
Calls/Commands:
The Elite 3's call quality was also clearer based on feedback I received on the other end of both phone AND Microsoft Teams calls. I'm sure this has a great deal to do with the quad-microphone technology in the Elite 3s and their computational background elimination. I noticed a clarity that wasn't there in their older lines when listening to recordings of myself over the mic, and others commented also. These will be excellent on-the-go headsets for frequent call takers, and no longer will you need to keep track of whether you pull the right or left bud out to do so. BOTH buds can be used for calling without the other.
The Elite 3's call quality was also clearer based on feedback I received on the other end of both phone AND Microsoft Teams calls. I'm sure this has a great deal to do with the quad-microphone technology in the Elite 3s and their computational background elimination. I noticed a clarity that wasn't there in their older lines when listening to recordings of myself over the mic, and others commented also. These will be excellent on-the-go headsets for frequent call takers, and no longer will you need to keep track of whether you pull the right or left bud out to do so. BOTH buds can be used for calling without the other.
Accessories/Charging:
The buds charged quickly and the rated time of 28hours seems accurate, considering an almost 7 hour listen time (I never killed them on my longest 6 hour listening spree while testing!) and recharges in the charging case. Topping up the case and buds can be easily done overnight (its actually only a few hours to a full charge, and you can get an hour of listening into the headphones with only 10mins of initial charging!). The charging case is actually the first place that I realized where the Elite 3 must be a value model: No wireless charging, and the case is made from much more standard "ABS plastic" vs the smooth, soft-touch material of its more premium predecessors. This will be a show-stopper for some, but not I, as I usually charge wired anyway from one of DOZENS of USB type C cables throughout my office, bedroom, and home.
Overall, this is a welcome addition to the family at a new lower price point, and retains much of the good from the 65/75t line, while leaving just enough room to improve to make the Elite 7 series something of an aspirational purchase for those willing to pay anything for top-quality audio products.
The buds charged quickly and the rated time of 28hours seems accurate, considering an almost 7 hour listen time (I never killed them on my longest 6 hour listening spree while testing!) and recharges in the charging case. Topping up the case and buds can be easily done overnight (its actually only a few hours to a full charge, and you can get an hour of listening into the headphones with only 10mins of initial charging!). The charging case is actually the first place that I realized where the Elite 3 must be a value model: No wireless charging, and the case is made from much more standard "ABS plastic" vs the smooth, soft-touch material of its more premium predecessors. This will be a show-stopper for some, but not I, as I usually charge wired anyway from one of DOZENS of USB type C cables throughout my office, bedroom, and home.
Overall, this is a welcome addition to the family at a new lower price point, and retains much of the good from the 65/75t line, while leaving just enough room to improve to make the Elite 7 series something of an aspirational purchase for those willing to pay anything for top-quality audio products.
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.****
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3
Nice little spinning platter - Strange in 2021
on August 20, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
THis WD BLACK gaming drive has good performance on my XBOX and on my Gaming PC, which both seem to handle it well enough - At what point are spinning platter drives (even 7200RPM ones) just good enough? It works. Its nothing special, so I'm not sure I understand the pricing or the hype around these new drives. Here are a few things that could change my mind:
Please stop using the USB-Micro-B 3,0 interface. That "1.5 Micro B" interface is ugly, only inserts in one direction, and has those little claw-pins that make USB MIcro B one of the worst interfaces ever. This drive in 2021 should have come with a Type C connector and A-C cable for the price.
The cool metallic/dark top case is great for both aestetics and heat dissipation, but why use the el-cheapo white polycarb plastic bottom? Make the whole thing metal like you do the WD BLACK SSDs? Or at least use black plastic on the bottom. Terrible look considering the crate/container vibe they're going for is offset terribly by the start CLEAN WHITE bottom. Just a visual thing.
I love the thin-ness of the drive, especially considering its a 2.5mm 7200RPM drive that will need some heat dissipated. It doesn't get too warm, fits in entertainment shelves nicely, and is WHISPER quiet... Good device, but strange design choices for 2021. Get your brand house in order WD! WOuld reccomend if it was a cheaper option.
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Hold your Google Nest Hub Max safely in place by using this Wasserstein adjustable stand. The flexible design lets you easily adjust the angle for viewing comfort, while the built-in storage space for cables ensures a clutter-free look. This Wasserstein adjustable stand boasts an open design around the speakers to provide a clear sound quality.
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4
Nice stand. Lens covers are poorly thought-out
on July 22, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
The stand is simple - Works great and has cable management for kitchen/countertop applications so that the long power cord doesn’t dangle all over when the plus is 2ft away above a counter.. Really stands the Hone Max up well and allows it to be pivoted to work even better in Duo calls.
The only imperfection is the lens covers to “secure” the webcam - I already think these are paranoid, but then to make them BLACK when every bezel of ANY COLOR Google Home with a screen is WHITE. These would have been a classy addition if they’d molded them in white plastic to match the devices, but instead it’s high contrast and makes the whole unit look cheap and adds poor finish to the use experience. Unnecessary anyway as there isn’t a secret hacker cabal peering into your house with it anyway. Just take the lens covers out of the box. Makes the product better overall.
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Featuring SurroundSense and ANC, Vista 2 allows athletes to amplify ambient sounds for safety or stay focused with Active Noise Cancellation. Along with Jaybird signature fit, function, and Earthproof durability, Vista 2 creates the ultimate true wireless audio experience.
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5
Amazing compact true wireless buds
on July 1, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
Jay bird was an early major player in the wireless fitness headphones market, but was quickly disrupted in the “true wireless” space by several key competitors.
These are the first pair I’ve used since that made me think: These guys are BACK!
The headphones themselves isolate well, have VERY GOOD ANC for the price range, and are extremely compact. The industrial design is excellent and are the most premium-feeling product Jaybird has ever produced, from their cloth exterior allowing for mic noise filtering and improved noise cancellation, to the very compact charging case with a subtle texture applied to the exterior that makes it feel orders of magnitude more expensive than it is!
We’ve got USB Type C charging here, and very sports- oriented styling, including a great nylon strap for the charging case.
The sound quality is excellent also. Deep lows, sharp, clear highs, and with the right EQ, clean mids. Normal amounts of punch, but most kinds of music sound as good in these as they do any other midrange true wireless pair.
All in all these are a NICE pair with great value.
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Impress your audience and own the room with the ultra bright Pro EX7280 projector, offering 4,000 lumens of color and white brightness to deliver crisp, detailed, professional-quality presentations, spreadsheets and videos – even in well-lit spaces. From home offices to video conference rooms, this sleek, compact projector makes it easy to display captivating, big-screen images in nearly any location, using advanced 3-chip 3LCD technology and stunning WXGA resolution. Perfect for creating dynamic, engaging presentations, the Pro EX7280 allows for easy Zoom video conferencing, accepts 4K content and conveniently connects to streaming devices, such as Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast, through the HDMI port so you can easily share a variety of rich content, including movies, TV shows and more.
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4
Good projector for office use cases
on June 10, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
I really enjoyed the newest from EPSON - I have owned other 3LCD projectors in the past, the newest being just over a year old.
While I appreciated the integrated wireless in this new unit, I didn't notice much of an improvement in image quality, brightness, or positioning options. The projector is smaller in footprint, and will make a wonderful portable unit, and is much lighter overall.
Some of that weight reduction came from feet and controls that seem made of lighter more brittle plastic than before. Hard plastic has replaced rubberized feet, and the mechanisms felt clumsy rather than smooth on adjustment of height.
One thing that seemed to work better was they keystone control. I noticed this was much better due to having a manual control right on the unit to "quick adjust" it without fumbling through controls in the menus.
I did all of my projection tests using wireless methods - Sending 1280x800 resolution to the projector (actually an Apple Retina signal of 2560x1600, but emulating 800p scale) the results were sharp and bright - Contrast was good, as I fully expected from EPSONs 3LCD tech... No complaints there. Really pleased with the Miracast/iProjection capabilities. I wouldn't stream video over this thing but being able to set up the projector and not dangle an HDMI cable and adapters (again, Mac) was a real benefit to quick business projecting.
I was also able to hook up a Google ChromeCast with Google TV dongle to the unit, and it did an excellent job (at a distance) with playing high definition content using a simple dongle (The Chromecast w/GoogleTV or a Roku is a good solution here as it's one-piece and includes a remote for TV tuning). I was impressed that the projector produced decent audio and could be used as a makeshift TV in certain scenarios (in a pinch - The video resolution and sound quality isn't going to please cinephiles!)
I'm pleased to add this unit to my portable arsenal as my new go-to-projector in the field.
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The HP ENVY 6055e makes it easy to print, scan and copy creative projects, borderless photos and homework with automatic 2-sided printing. It includes the optional HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time—at no additional cost.
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5
Finally a great compact ENVY model!
on June 10, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
I've been a pretty die-hard HP user of their ENVY printer line for the last decade. I really committed when I got my first Instant Ink-capable device - Finally I could economize my lower-than-average usage and let the family print worry-free that we would always have ink when we needed it.
The challenge is my earliest ENVY printer with Instant Ink was starting to show its age. I've waited for a compact replacement to put in to replace it, or at least expand elsewhere in the house to take some workload off of my workhorse primary printer.
The 6055e checks all of the boxes - Compact, All-in-One, Actual paper tray (no gravity feed), Instant Ink, Great photo and card stock results, CHECK CHECK CHECK!
It delivers great quality well like my other ENVY line printers, but it also does so without the need for a display, and does so much more quietly. This may be product improvement over time, or my older ENVY might just be aging and getting noisier as it nears failure. Here's hoping its the former. Either way, this printer is QUIET.
The HP+ Service is very interesting - Bundling Instant Ink with extended warranty is a great value proposition. Even if the printer only lasts the 2 years under warranty (my experience is that these last for YEARS beyond) you're still looking at an overall operating cost near $8/month, even if you purchase a new printer at the same price in exactly 2 years (Printer cost + $2.99/month sub (for 18 months)/24 months= $7.66/Month based on current pricing!)
My only gripes about this printer, and all of the new ENVY printers, is that HP has stopped including photo trays in all 6000 and 7000 series printers. I loved having a separate 4x6 tray in my older ENVY so that I could quickly make photo prints for visitors, or for easy output to send to grandparents/great-grandparents and others who still value prints and wall photos. Otherwise this is a GREAT addition to our printing lineup!
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The MFC-J4535DW features fast print and scan speeds, expanded paper capacity and duplex printing along with enough ink for up to one-year of printing with just the ink included in-box(1). Get full print, copy, scan and fax functionality, wireless printing and scanning(2) plus two adjustable paper trays for up to a 400-page total capacity for your home, home office, schoolwork or small business. There’s also an up to 20-sheet automatic document feeder for fast copying and scanning and a bypass tray to handle a variety of media. The 2.7” touchscreen enables easy navigation and easy access to powerful features plus print-from and scan-to popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more(3), directly from the printer. The MFCJ4335DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one color inkjet printer includes versatile connection options with NFC touch to print(4), built in wireless(2), Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. This feature-filled INKvestment Tank printer is supported by the free Brother Mobile Connect(5) App providing a convenient user interface that enables printing, scanning, copying and device management from your smartphone or tablet. Enhanced color graphics and reengineered ink provide vivid colors making it great for printing photos and color documents. The MFC-J4535DW uses reengineered INKvestment Tank ink cartridges that automatically and continually supply ink to the internal tank to deliver uninterrupted printing and convenience with no need to stop and refill the ink tank. Replacing cartridges is super easy - just pop out the empty cartridge and snap in a front-loading, plug-in replacement and get back to printing. The MFC-J4535DW features the unique Brother Page Gauge(6) which estimates remaining page levels, so you always know how much ink you have left. Keep pace with the growing need for color printing with the Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer.
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4
Good, but not as economical as other ink systems
on June 10, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
The new INKvestment system is great for long-lasting ink storage in the new Brother printers. It is NOT a fair replacement for other competitive ink subscription services and doesn't deliver the same kind of value.
The J4535DW is a GREAT printer - I threw business full-color prints, card stock programs, and photo jobs at this thing and it handled them all beautifully. One of my FAVORITE things about this printer is the sheer capacity of it - Almost an entire ream of paper fits in this thing to not only last for an entire year of ink, but paper as well with no loading at all.
In MY house, we print about 30-40 pages/month when school is in. In the summer its much less, but photo projects are always kicking around, waiting to take significant percentages of ink. One of my problems with the ink subscription services of the "other guys" is that their subscription, while it doesn't LIMIT your ink usage for your page output, they only react to supply you with MORE ink when you run low. I've been able to get around this by calling them and getting a "spare" cartridge set on-premises standing by for each of my printers, but this was something I had to ask for and is a lot to manage.
The INKvestment printer shines as it really holds TONS of ink on-board (Truly close to a 1-year supply) by default, and XL and XXL cartridges can be purchased to really supply up the device.
At the time of this writing, I was unable to find the exact cartridges available online to replace this ink - But going off of what similar Brother tanks cost, I was able to come up with an "annual cost to operate" estimate for this printer... Thats where the challenge comes: No matter how cool the ink tank system is, it's going to cost you more to keep 'wet' and supplied than the other guys.
Those "other" ink subs start at around $2.99/month for 50 pages. If your house is like mine in 2021 and stays within this limit, you're only paying $36/year no matter how much actual ink you use. That same years' worth of ink (enough to print an entire ream of color pages) is included with the printer but replacing it will likely cost anywhere from $65-90 for both color and black cartridges. It's also important to understand that the ink is tank-based, not full print head cartridge-based, so eventually your print heads will require replacement or maintenance of some kind. One of the advantages of the "other guys" who offer "instant" ink services, is that their cartridge is head-integrated, so you're putting a new print head inside the machine every time you replace the cartridge. Brother offers the ability to "auto replenish" the ink in their program, but it's not discounted nor is there a page-based subscription method, so for most low-volume printing, this just can't compete with the "instant" competitors.
Outside of this limitation, and the difference in value on consumables, this is a GREAT printer. Its fast, quiet, and includes a proper paper tray and a great document feeder scanner. The software for scanning and print management is also good, but simple and the UI isn't as advanced as those from EPSON and HP but works well on PC and Mac. I would recommend this device to anyone with a higher yield use case where subscriptions don't make financial sense, as this is a GREAT high-volume device.
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Bring your own frames (BYOF) and JLab will supply the sound. From workday calls to grocery runs or weekend hikes, JBuds Frames true wireless attachments fit any glasses or sunglasses frame offering amazing sound on-the-GO. Powerful 16mm drivers and upgraded microphones provide high quality sound without annoying those around you, and a universal design ensures a snug fit, from thin to thick temple sizes. Enjoy 8+ hours of battery life and buttons to control your sound and access voice assistance.
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1
This is a niche product that I can't find a use...
on June 10, 2021
Posted by: GadgetGuy1981
from Lebanon, OH
I thought this product was something different entirely when I ordered it, and now that I understand it's function better, I fail to understand what or whom this device is for???
The "frame buds" attach to any number of glasses frames via a set of rubber inserts included for the clips of the device. These Seem lose-able and do not attach securely to the clips. They also need to be flipped the right direction based on what type of frames are being used. I tried these with my wireframe reading glasses and found no good/stable way to fit them on.
Once I attached the device(s), I proceeded to pair them, which was standard for JLAB products, but then I encountered the real problem... These dont work through bone conduction or other non-ear closure audio devices - They just have little speakers on the backs aimed at your ears, and they play audio aloud, directed at your ears... ???!!!???
I've yet to see a use case where this is useful. They are thick, bulky, and made from hard shiny plastic. I couldn't find a way to tune the audio where it could be experienced quietly and privately, but still deliver decent audio quality without tinny highs and muddy mids (no lows at all). There is NO privacy when using these, and they will disrupt others around you. This is ENTIRELY defeating of the purpose of personal audio - Headphones, etc... I am at a loss.
If a more compact version that uses bone conduction to deliver audio privately and personally is developed, this has a point. Just slapping small speakers onto a thick attachment to your glasses won't cut it here.
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The MR8300 Max Stream™ AC2200 is a high-performance Tri-Band router. Perfect for households that thrive on entertainment, it delivers up to 2.2 Gbps of superior speed throughout your entire home. The Tri-Band and MU-MIMO technology make it ideal for simultaneous streaming of HD movies, online gaming, video calling and supporting all of your smart home devices. MR8300 also grows as your needs do. With its built-in mesh Wi-Fi, instead of investing in a new router, you can expand coverage by simply adding Linksys Velop™ Mesh Wi-Fi nodes for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere.The MR8300 serves as the master router and must connect directly to your modem to create your network. Sets up in minutes with the Linksys app.
Can a VPN be installed on this router?
You can configure VPN passthrough in the web interface. I don't think the mobile app allows for configuring this.
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Enjoy your workout and travel playlists with these JBuds Air true wireless earbuds. Three EQ settings include JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost to customize your listening experience, and the charging case provides 10 hours of additional battery life. Take clear, hands-free phone calls with the built-in microphone and Bluetooth 5.0 technology of these JBuds Air true wireless earbuds.
Is it possible to just use one?
The right bud works without the left.
The left bud needs the right bud to function. I find this to be true on most true wireless setups.
The left bud needs the right bud to function. I find this to be true on most true wireless setups.
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Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
Is this Linksys -Velop compatible with Verizon Fios equipment? Everything does not work with Verizon - Fios equipment.
If Fios gives you a wired connection from a modem that provides IP service via Ethernet, these should work fine. The issue is whether or not Fios lets you disable their own wireless equipment, as you would only want the Internet connection from them via Ethernet/wired, and their wireless equipment either removed from the chain or turned off. This might be an issue if you use wireless TV receivers and other specialty equipment also - Check with your provider.
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GadgetGuy1981
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
xfinity internet range extend in house?
I'm not sure what your question is, but let me take a guess - You have XFinity Internet from Comcast, and you want better WiFi range than the folks at Comcast provide... This product will help, but will only work properly if you have Comcast disable their WiFi service and just go wired from their modem to your Velop/Linksys system. Should be no problem, I know lots of people with Comcast service that enjoy these types of solutions.
5 years, 7 months ago
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GadgetGuy1981
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
Will this system directly plug into my century link router? Also, is the system compatible with the century link service? Thanks
If CenturyLink is providing you WiFI, this won't work - If they provide you an Ethernet connection out of the back of their modem, then this should work normally. If they provide both, you'll want to cancel the wiFi services of the CenturyLink before using this as it will cause interference with this solution. Tell them you JUST want Wired Internet Services and you'll provide your own WiFi gear. If that's a problem, they can help you with what you'll need to change/replace to make that happen on their end.
5 years, 7 months ago
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GadgetGuy1981
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
I have Netgear Nighthawk router and extender. Can I just plug these in to boost my Wi-Fi?
These would replace your NightHawk with a 3-piece solution. Where your Nighthawk is a cool-looking, stealthy router and wifi hotspot, one of these nodes would connect in its place and the other two would go throughout your house where Wi-Fi is GOOD and repeat that signal so that wifi is good EVERYWHERE. If the Nighthawk isn't covering the whole house (mine didn't either) then this is the way to go for the best in coverage. I've used 3 Velop systems (I'm a reviewer for BestBuy) and they're all excellent and solving this problem.
5 years, 7 months ago
by
GadgetGuy1981
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
Trying to find a system that works in a house over 4000 sq feet. WiFi extenders didn’t work. Have a Spectrum WiFi router. What router is compatible w/Spectrum that I can use with mesh system. Do nodes just plug in? Will be used for iPads and phones only.
For a house that size, I'd say go for the Tri-Band system. Also tell Spectrum you don't want their wifi anymore... Get a regular Cable modem from them and hook up the Velop Tri-band main node to that modem - Then plug in the remaining two nodes halfway across the house from the router and base modem - Don't put them too far or they won't get the source connection. That's typically the problem with extenders is that people put them where they NEED coverage, instead of where they can GET coverage. Once the remote nodes (totally different than extenders BTW) are connected, they'll bring that WiFi signal to the harder-to-reach areas. I have used/reviewed both the Dual and Tri-Band Gen 1 and Gen2 Velop systems, and they are the state of the art in simplicity and coverage.
5 years, 7 months ago
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GadgetGuy1981
Only at Best BuyPull in HDTV signals from local stations up to 60 miles away with this Mohu Beam antenna. It's 23 inches long and looks like a sound bar to blend with your home entertainment equipment, and you can mounts it on the wall. This Mohu Beam antenna includes a signal amplifier for clear digital reception.
What is the dimensions?
The device is approx. 2ft long and less than 6" wide. The total depth is just over 2"
The entire package weighs just 2.4 lbs - Its exceptionally light for its bulk.
The package also comes with 10ft and 6ft coaxial cables.
The entire package weighs just 2.4 lbs - Its exceptionally light for its bulk.
The package also comes with 10ft and 6ft coaxial cables.
6 years, 1 month ago
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GadgetGuy1981
Without you knowing it, cybercriminals can infiltrate your Wi-Fi network and steal your identity or invade your privacy by accessing your connected devices. Password protection isn't enough anymore.Engineered with multi-layered security, Norton Core™ intelligently protects your Wi-Fi network and an unlimited number of connected IoT devices such as smart TVs, baby monitors, Wi-Fi thermostats as well as your personal devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets against malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses and more.
I have dsl. Will this work with dsl?
Yes! Just ensure that your DSL provider doesn't provide router/Wifi capabilities on your DSL modem - If they do, have those disabled and ensure that you're getting your ISP IP to the Core router. If you need help with getting that, their tech support should be able to do this, or replace your modem with an appropriate one.
6 years, 2 months ago
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GadgetGuy1981
Without you knowing it, cybercriminals can infiltrate your Wi-Fi network and steal your identity or invade your privacy by accessing your connected devices. Password protection isn't enough anymore.Engineered with multi-layered security, Norton Core™ intelligently protects your Wi-Fi network and an unlimited number of connected IoT devices such as smart TVs, baby monitors, Wi-Fi thermostats as well as your personal devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets against malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses and more.
Was just advised by Norton rep (have Nighthawk 1900/r7000 + Ubee Spectrum modem & current Norton Internet Security Premium) that I should "ADD the Core to my Nighthawk for enhanced security". Is this correct? So I'd connect Core to modem AND Nighthawk??
No - Your Nighthawk would be replaced by this. Trust me as I used to have a Nighthawk 1900 - This is a better router, supports easier QoS, and the security features on this device are better protection if you ONLY use this as your router. Also, push Spectrum for a better modem- Get the Arris TM1602.
6 years, 2 months ago
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GadgetGuy1981