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iPod touch is the perfect way to carry your music collection in your pocket. Now in 5 stunning colors. Listen to your favorite songs from Apple Music* and iTunes. iPod touch offers the ultimate mobile gaming experience. Take great photos and videos with the new 8MP iSight camera and make video calls with the improved FaceTime HD camera.¹ And stay connected with Messages and the most popular social networking apps. All on a 4-inch Retina display.²
Customer Rating
4
It's exactly what it needs to be.
on July 21, 2015
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
So Apple didn't give the iPod Touch a 4.7 or 5.5 inch screen like the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Considering the target market is children for this model, it works; kids have smaller hands than we adults do, and are generally happy they get a device as capable as this is with a screen that fits them this well.
My only disappointments have to do with GPS and SoC speed. Apple could have finally installed a full GPS system in this iPod and kept the speed of the A8 matching that of the iPhone, but instead chose not to. Otherwise, this is the perfect "phone that's not a phone". Though with iMessage, FaceTime, and other apps, it can also function very well as a wifi phone.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
Customer Rating
5
For the price, it's very fast
on May 20, 2015
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
This flash drive makes older hard drives seem slow in comparison. I'd go as far as to say that it could be used, comfortably, to hold a full Linux installation for everyday usage.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This HDMI cable features solid long-grain copper conductors and a Dielectric-Bias System for reduced jitter and distortion.
Customer Rating
5
This cable elevates whatever you connect it to
on December 17, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
So I actually bought three of these cables. I asked the salesperson for the single most expensive cable they had, as more expensive always means more better. Unfortunately, they did not have the Coffee 39.4' or Carbon 65.6' cables in stock, as those two are between a few dollars and a few hundred dollars more each, but they did have these in stock.
I connected one between my receiver and my TV set, and the other two between my receiver and both an AppleTV and a Xfinity X1 DVR. Needless to say, these cables worked miracles. Not only was the picture on my LG LM76 series TV more crisp and refreshing than what it looked like in the showroom, but the cable worked some sort of black voodoo magic and took the TV from 1080p to 8k picture quality, with the kind of black levels that would make OLED phone and TV owners jealous.
Wanting to see what would happen with input sources, I first tried out my AppleTV. When I hit the AirPlay button on my 8GB iPhone 4, it suddenly became a 128GB iPhone 6Plus. Unbelievable! I then tried out my X1 DVR. What looked good and worked well before looked better and worked better with this cable. The interface moved as if it were a gaming console, not a cable box.
Determined to see what else I could do with this cable, I connected my gaming PC to my receiver. Upon doing so, my i5-3570k 8GB with Radeon 6850 graphics suddenly turned into an i7-5960x 8 core monster with 64GB of RAM and a pair of Radeon R9 295x video cards with some Nvidia thing in there as a Physx processor - and it all worked in harmony under Windows 8.1
I've sinced bought two more of these cables - one for my gaming PC and one that turned my blu-ray player into a 4k Blu-Ray player (that you can't even get yet!!!) I now call these Jesus cables, and can only imagine that the longer, more expensive ones would truly be god-like.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Import media from a digital camera to your iPad® (4th Generation) or iPad mini or iPhone® 5 or 5s with this Apple® MD821ZM/A Lightning-to-USB adapter that supports standard photo and video formats, so you can transfer a variety of media.
Customer Rating
4
Adds USB when you need it.
on December 14, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I use one of these with my 5s to connect either a high-end DAC or a keyboard. Both work well for this purpose. It also works well to connect that same keyboard to my iPad Air. I have not used this for its intended purpose, but I'm sure that would also work.
The only thing that could make this cable better would be power pass-through, similar to the HDMI to lightning and 30-pin adapters.
The worst part about this cable is that it's overpriced by ten bucks. Otherwise, it's a great cable and should be something that iOS users that dabble in photography, video, audio, or that have a love for non-Bluetooth physical keyboards should pick up.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG 55EC9300 OLED HDTV: Bring a vast world of entertainment into your home theater space with this HDTV. The large OLED screen displays your movies, TV shows and more in beautiful, high-contrast HD, and its curved shape creates a panoramic look with wider viewing angles. Plus, the built-in Web features let you stream media, download apps, surf the Internet and more.
Customer Rating
5
There was and is not a better TV, period
on October 14, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I've had several TVs over the years - CRT, DLP, plasma, LCD (with CCFL and LED backlights). Never have I seen a TV with a more beautiful, more dynamic picture. While 4k LCD TVs might show more detail with 4k content, the world is still generally stuck at 1080p. Gaming is stuck at 1080p on consoles, and 1080p for a majority of PC games is fine (especially when you consider how much the video cards you'd need to run 4k and ultra settings will set you back).
The biggest recommendation I can make with this TV is that you get it professionally calibrated. While it's decent OOB and your eyes can help set it to look "nice", a pro with the proper tools to calibrated this set will make the difference between home theater and WHO NEEDS TO GO TO THE THEATER WHEN I HAVE ONE OF THESE? Also, pair it with a receiver that supports ISF visual profiles or signal pass-through and high-quality video players (Blu-Ray, AppleTV, ect.)
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch and Apple TV.
Customer Rating
5
Bought one for a family member
on October 14, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
so this review is a few months in the making.
My sister was still rocking an old-school Linksys WRT54G V3, so you all know how old that was. Even with DD-WRT firmware, modification involving a heat sink and a fan, and a nice overclock of around 40% (and still stable), she was finding her connection speeds were lagging what Comcast said she should be getting and what her computer would report when directly connected to her cable modem.
I bought her one of these for her birthday, and she hasn't had a single complaint about connection speed, WiFi coverage, or even lag over XBox Live with her 360 or her One. The fact that she can use her iPhone and iPad to manage it has worked out well for me, since she complains about downloading any software to her PC (yet has no problems with "obtaining" things).
Her only problem with it is I'm not there to fix her internet when it goes down, but that's Comcast's problem and not mine.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I bought this model over the SB6121 because of the connectivity specs. This modem is an "8x4" modem, meaning you get 8 downstream and 4 upstream connections; the less-expensive SB6121 is a "4x4" model.
Why is the number of downstream connections important? The greater number of connections it can handle, the faster your download speeds will potentially be. Comcast, for instance, doesn't offer it's best speeds with a 4x4 modem; at this time, 8x4 modems offer the faster connectivity speeds.
The only problem I have with this modem is how incredibly bright the front panel lights are; it makes a great night light. Otherwise, there's not a single thing that I consider a problem (I have an AirPort Time Capsule router, so the white plastic is a positive for me).
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This ARRIS cable modem features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for fast downstream and upstream data speeds. Six multicolor LEDs indicate the operational status and a color-coded rear panel ensures simple installation.
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
While this model may be $20 less than the step up SB6141 modem, you lose capability with this model. This is what's known as a "4x4" DOCSIS 3 modem - as in you get 4 downstream and 4 upstream connections. This limits the fastest download connection speeds of the modem to 160 megabits, theoretically; most cable companies will actually limit your connection speed to somewhere around 140 megabits with this modem and require that you purchase or rent an "8x4" modem (like the 6141, which is $20 more) to receive the faster connection speeds.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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iPhone 6 isn't just bigger — it's better in every way. Larger yet thinner. More powerful, yet power efficient. It's a new generation of iPhone.
Customer Rating
5
THIS is the iPhone you've been waiting for
on September 19, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
Age:25-34
Phone size:Just right
So I picked one of these up today, and needless to say Apple hit it out of the park for the first time in a few years. I've had a 4, a 4s, and a 5s, and this is easily better all of them.
The screen size is about as large as you can go while still 1-handing it, and even though stat junkies are going to be like "326 PPI is laughable", there's not much of a reason to have much more than around 250 PPI on your screen in my book; colors might pop a bit better but it's not like the human eye can really detect that much of an increase in sharpness, and Android handsets around the 5 inch mark with 720p screens are even "clear enough" for the majority of users.
What sets this phone off though, is how thin the rounded edges make it feel. It's not much thinner than the 5, but it feels it. It's like how an HTC One or a Moto X feels thinner than it is.
Just make sure you put it in a case.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
What's great about it: Everything you can think of
What's not so great: Verizon's bill, but hey, it's the network.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Battery Life
5
Sound Quality
5
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This water-resistant MetaWatch STRATA MW3002 watch utilizes Bluetooth 4.0 technology (BR/BLE) to wirelessly connect with your Apple iPhone 4S or 5 or Android mobile phone, so you can receive remote caller ID, SMS, e-mail and calendar notifications.
Customer Rating
4
A nice basic smartwatch
on September 19, 2014
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I had bought one of these to keep up with my day-to-day activity tracking and while it did work for that, it was limited in what you could actually see on the screen with the iPhone. The screen is very visible in sunlight, but it felt like it was something that belonged on an old-school gameboy and not connected to a smartphone.
Had the screen been higher res (256x256), I feel this wouldn't have been as limited as it was. Still, a good smartwatch for those that only need a basic smartwatch.
My Best Buy number: 2181888255
What's great about it: Good for reminders
What's not so great: low-res screen is very limiting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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BillFromKC's Review Comments
Westinghouse HDTV: Enjoy your favorite movies, shows, games and sporting events in realistic 1080p resolution on this Westinghouse HDTV's LED panel. Ensure fast-moving scenes remain clear with a 60Hz refresh rate that minimizes blurring and ghosting.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5No HD tuner
By Westingtonhouse
I can not imagine that tv in today time do not have digiter tuner. I bought 6 now I have to return them since i use cable straight from wall for tv from COX
BillFromKC
KCMO
This TV has an ATSC tuner.
August 27, 2015
There's no guarantee that ATSC tuners will work with ClearQAM cable channels, and even so, the greater majority of cable providers now scramble all cable channels. Including OTA channels. Because the FCC changed the rules and they're allowed to do this now.
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Sony XBR55X850C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience your favorite movies, TV shows and video clips in a new way with incredible 4K upscaling. Advanced features from Android TV and Playstation Now allow you to browse sites, stream games and perform voice searches.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Big Time 3-D problems
By Mike
I am writing to review the “XBR-55X850C”. HOWEVER, I have read multiple web pages that state this problem is happening with all Sony 3-D televisions, in the United States AND Europe, and that customers are not receiving ANY customer service, or any help from Sony whatsoever.
I have called 3 times and have been hung up on each time.
So, if you are looking for a great 3-D experience and excellent SONY customer service, LOOK ELSEWHERE. Sony rolled out an update for this television at the end of November of 2015. After the update, when viewing 3-D content, the display mode function of the current screen is continuously showing the current screen mode of the television. ALL THE TIME. Coming in and out up to 7 times a minute.
So, while watching a 3-D movie, every 5 to 60 seconds, the words “Wide Mode Full” flashes on the screen in the lower left hand corner. It NEVER stops. Sony is aware of this problem, unfortunately, Sony customer service is rude & unhelpful with this issue. They claim that “Sony is aware of this and is working on an update”. When I asked when the update would be released, Sony representatives claim they do not know when this update will be available.
Every Sony representative has hung up on me after not being able to satisfactorily answer the simplest of questions.
Anyone looking for a great 3-D experience, look elsewhere. Sony does not care about this problem. After all, they already have our money.
If you think this is the same old Sony with great products, high standards, and great customer service, THINK AGAIN! This is not your father’s Sony. This is the new, corporate Sony that just wants your money.
Everyone out there looking for a good 3-D T.V. should stick with Samsung. I wish I did. I thought I was “upgrading” from Samsung to Sony.
BillFromKC
KCMO
Customer service people are never told when...
January 2, 2016
...things get fixed after they get broken. I have this TV as well, and customer service people have no idea when Android Marshmallow will hit this TV set, let alone any of the other 2015 Sony TVs. Considering the Google Nexus Player got borked by the update though, that's probably a good thing the update hasn't hit yet.
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Sony XBR55X850C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience your favorite movies, TV shows and video clips in a new way with incredible 4K upscaling. Advanced features from Android TV and Playstation Now allow you to browse sites, stream games and perform voice searches.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5tv is great support is non-existent
By ohno
I have been trying to get some confirmation on the hdr xtended dynamic range on the 850b but support on phone sent me unrelated information and online say it is but no documentation to confirm
BillFromKC
KCMO
850b doesn't have HDR support
January 14, 2016
but the 850c (this TV) does.
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BISSELL SmartClean Robot Vacuum: Easily rid your floors of dirt and debris with this vacuum that uses Opticlean optical sensors and a Triple-Action Cleaning System to tackle your floors. Invisible Wall technology lets you target specific areas.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Hard To Program
By FortFun2
from Illinois
Found it is difficult, not intuitive, to program. Others have said if you loose power all your programming is lost, but we haven't lost power yet so can't confirm. I just wanted it to run when I left the house without a set program and contacting Bissell just led to more confusion. But, once I got it working I was impressed with the amount of pet hair it removed.
BillFromKC
KCMO
I can attest to this.
September 16, 2016
Sometimes, I have to plug mine directly into the charger to get it to charge because the battery is overly drained. Because of this, I don't even bother programming it anymore.
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The new MacBook Pro is faster and more powerful than before, yet remarkably thinner and lighter.¹ It has the brightest, most colorful display ever on a Mac notebook. And it features up to 10 hours of battery life.² It’s a notebook built for the work you do every day. Ready to go anywhere a great idea takes you.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Terrible
By Joel
I purchased this one month ago and it has a faulty display. Best Buy takes no responsibility and will not exchange it for a good one. I have left voicemails for a district manager to call me and no one has called. I will never shop at Best Buy again.
BillFromKC
KCMO
Yep, take it to Apple.
January 13, 2017
If Best Buy is doing you wrong, just take it to your nearest Apple location and they'll set you up with a fix or a new one.
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![The Secret Life of Pets [DVD] [2016]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5431/5431203_sa.jpg)
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Bootleg Copy of Secret Life of Pets
By Disappointed
About 15 minutes into the movie the volume became muted and a message came on the TV that this was a bootleg movie. An unauthorized copy. Be very careful purchasing DVD's or Blu Ray movies from Best Buy. They just may leave you and your grand children very disappointed as it did our family.
BillFromKC
KCMO
This could very well be your DVD or Blu-Ray player
January 20, 2017
causing your issues. The Film Industry (MPAA and associated groups) are known for their draconian DRM systems, first with DVD and now with Blu-Ray and 4k Blu-Ray.
if your Blu-Ray player isn't connected to the internet, connect it to the internet and update its firmware. That should fix all your issues.
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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.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5This is the future of WiFi
By neio11
I threw (recycled) away my wifi extenders plus I am now able connect a device with an ethernet cable without having to run cables through the walls because each node has 2 ethernet ports. So for instance, I have one node connected to my modem and an ethernet switch. My 2nd node in another room is connected to an NVR for my security cameras. The speed through the nodes is surprisingly fast. The NVR is capturing HD videos from 3 cameras and it seems to capture fine. The 3rd node is in my living room area. The whole house is covered! Please put a password on your wifi otherwise you'll be supplying FREE wifi for your neighbors. I can have full internet access from 3-4 houses away from my house. I thought installation would be a pain considering you have to setup each node. Well, I shouldn't say "have to" because you don't have to use all 3 nodes. You can use only 1 or 2 and give the 3rd to me. haha. No but setup is a breeze! The only thing is that you have to use a smart device such as a tablet or phone, to do the setup. Velop currently doesn't support PC-based setup but I hope Linksys changes that especially for us "techies"!!! It works with Alexa. You can ask #Alexa what the wifi password is... so they say. I haven't had much success with it yet. It looks clean and neat. It doesn't all those antennas sticking out of it which makes it aesthetically pleasing.
I'm loving so far!
BillFromKC
KCMO
The setup process basically forces you to put a...
February 19, 2017
...password on your WiFi network. In fact, it's one of three things it asks when you set up the parent node, the other two being "Do you connect directly to the internet or through a modem/router device provided by your ISP?" and what to call your wireless network.
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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.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Blazing Speed, Best In Class Performance!
By gadgetguy11
The Linksys - Velop Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System (3-pack) is packaged in a beautiful & functional box with magnetic closure - it exudes quality! Each Node is protected individually. Just looking at the box, you expect a premium, esoteric product... & Linksys delivers that & more in spades! The shapely Nodes are beautiful & blend with any decorating style.
Simple set-up via the Linksys iOS or Android App. Within minutes, you are ready to go online.
As shown in attached photo, I have 90 wireless devices utilized over 5,000 sq feet / 3 floors: this is a challenging application for high speed Wi-Fi that includes: connected major appliances; BAS ceiling fans & Haiku Wi-Fi connected lights; Wi-Fi Thermostats; Netatmo Wi-Fi Weather Station; 65 Hue Lights; Connected exterior door locks; Wink Wi-Fi connected devices; connected iDevices, Nest & Arlo cameras; iPads; iPhones & computers. Finally, Streaming from 4) Apple TV's; Nixplay Wi-Fi Photo Frames.
And now the Results:
Velop delivers the fastest Wi-Fi speed I have ever experienced and does so consistently! The attached screen capture shows 349 Mbps Download / 23 Mbps Upload. These are WIRELESS speeds!! I pay for 300 Mbps Download / 30 Mbps Upload & our internet service provider generally delivers 300 - 360 Download & 22 - 32 Upload.
Velop is the only Wi-Fi System I have found to date that actually delivers this sustainable speed and does not randomly disconnect the many devices.
High power Wi-Fi requires a high current source. Each of the 3) square white power supplies produce 12 Volt, 2 Amp output! 24VA (Volt Amps) is the highest output of any router I have tested. Better yet, the cable that plugs into each Velop is perfectly angled at the plug so the wire routs neatly through the cable management feature at the base. Brilliant design!
PRO's:
1- Fastest Wi-Fi Speed
2- Easy approximate 10 minute Set-up per hub
3- Velop Nodes are very attractive & blend with any architecture
4- Robust infrastructure yields dependable performance
5- 24/7 Support
6- 3-Year Warranty
7- Easy to use App with great diagnostics
8- Wire Management at the base is excellent & offers a wire free appearance.
9- Three Velop Nodes establish fast Wi-Fi speed across the house on any floor.
10- Expandable: Add an additional Node any time you prefer.
1- Fastest Wi-Fi Speed
2- Easy approximate 10 minute Set-up per hub
3- Velop Nodes are very attractive & blend with any architecture
4- Robust infrastructure yields dependable performance
5- 24/7 Support
6- 3-Year Warranty
7- Easy to use App with great diagnostics
8- Wire Management at the base is excellent & offers a wire free appearance.
9- Three Velop Nodes establish fast Wi-Fi speed across the house on any floor.
10- Expandable: Add an additional Node any time you prefer.
CON's:
1- IP Address range cannot be changed from: 192.***. My 2) existing Apple Time Capsule / Routers had IP addresses of 10.***, but they can be set to different ranges. A different IP Address range requires individually resetting a few devices that previously connected to the other range. For example, each Nixplay connected frame had to manually "Forget" the old Wi-Fi name of the previous SSID, then set up the same name with Velop, even though the Wi-Fi name and password are the same. On 13) Apple Airport Express devices, I had to power down each device to reset it from 10.*** to 192.***
2- IPv6 is not supported as of product release. This is surprising, as my three year old Apple Time Capsule / Router supported IPv6.
3- The first unit set up in under 10 minutes; however the remaining two hubs froze at the same exact place midway every time during set-up. After 6 failed attempts, I held each Node horizontally and kept my hand around it. Surprisingly, this procedure resulted in a virtually immediate set-up! Then I set each Node vertically & it continued to work great.
4- Only one Node can connect to the internet via ethernet. The other Nodes connect to the first Node via wireless mesh connection. I would prefer the option of connecting each Node to a wired ethernet connection. Linksys Technical Support indicated this may be added later as a software update. This would prove beneficial because the Nodes must be located fairly close together (my tests showed less than 40 feet apart at most).
1- IP Address range cannot be changed from: 192.***. My 2) existing Apple Time Capsule / Routers had IP addresses of 10.***, but they can be set to different ranges. A different IP Address range requires individually resetting a few devices that previously connected to the other range. For example, each Nixplay connected frame had to manually "Forget" the old Wi-Fi name of the previous SSID, then set up the same name with Velop, even though the Wi-Fi name and password are the same. On 13) Apple Airport Express devices, I had to power down each device to reset it from 10.*** to 192.***
2- IPv6 is not supported as of product release. This is surprising, as my three year old Apple Time Capsule / Router supported IPv6.
3- The first unit set up in under 10 minutes; however the remaining two hubs froze at the same exact place midway every time during set-up. After 6 failed attempts, I held each Node horizontally and kept my hand around it. Surprisingly, this procedure resulted in a virtually immediate set-up! Then I set each Node vertically & it continued to work great.
4- Only one Node can connect to the internet via ethernet. The other Nodes connect to the first Node via wireless mesh connection. I would prefer the option of connecting each Node to a wired ethernet connection. Linksys Technical Support indicated this may be added later as a software update. This would prove beneficial because the Nodes must be located fairly close together (my tests showed less than 40 feet apart at most).
CONCLUSION: My search for the "Ideal" Whole Home Wi-Fi System that consistently delivers 300 Mbps over 5,000 square feet with 90 devices ends here!! I am THRILLED with Velop & give it my highest recommendation!! It has proven to be the BEST ROUTER available for 2017!
BillFromKC
KCMO
Mine gave me IPv6 OOB
February 19, 2017
and even so, there was a firmware update it applied immediate after setup. I agree that the IP address range thing is annoying though, especially when you're moving from an existing network with static IP devices (NAS, printers, etc.)
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Make a smart solution to upgrade your home security to IndoorCam Mini. Never second-guess what you see in clear 2K resolution, and give yourself control with pan and tilt functions to monitor your home’s most vital areas. IndoorCam Mini features On-Device AI Human Detection, a technology that identifies humans in the frame and only sends you the notifications that matter. After returning home, you can turn on Home Privacy Mode, which turns off the camera and rotates it to your preferred privacy angle. Best of all, there’s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Can this new Indoor Cam Mini connect to the Eufy HomeBase? I would like for the IndoorDam store data on the base for easy access and control.
It stores data on the camera itself and not on a Homebase module. However, you still access the video like you would with Homebase-connected cameras - via the app.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Make a smart solution to upgrade your home security to IndoorCam Mini. Never second-guess what you see in clear 2K resolution, and give yourself control with pan and tilt functions to monitor your home’s most vital areas. IndoorCam Mini features On-Device AI Human Detection, a technology that identifies humans in the frame and only sends you the notifications that matter. After returning home, you can turn on Home Privacy Mode, which turns off the camera and rotates it to your preferred privacy angle. Best of all, there’s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Does this camera require WiFi to operate?
It can record internally to a micro SD card, but you would need WiFi to access your footage and receive motion alerts.
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Meet the Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 6.5qt. Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid. The pressure cooker that steams and crisps. SmartLid slider unlocks pressure cooking, air frying, and Steamcrisping - all under one SmartLid. SteamCrisp Technology steams and crisps at the same time for faster, juicier, crispier results*. 14 one-touch programs unlock even more versatility. (*Vs. Ninja Foodi OL501 in dry mode only)
Does this model have hands free pressure release when pressure cooking timer is done, or do you have to manually release steam after pressure cooking?
The Core Innovations ANT800BAR Indoor TV Antenna Bar allows you to access HDTV channels up to 80 miles away, free of charge. The signal indicator displays reception strength for peak viewing potential, and the omni-directional bar design provides connectivity in all directions. Enjoy content in up to 4K full HD where supported.
We have a steel roof, will this antenna work for us?
As long as the signal path isn't being blocked by the roof, this should work. However, you're better off to look into an outdoor antenna system.
2 years, 7 months ago
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BillFromKC
The Core Innovations ANT800BAR Indoor TV Antenna Bar allows you to access HDTV channels up to 80 miles away, free of charge. The signal indicator displays reception strength for peak viewing potential, and the omni-directional bar design provides connectivity in all directions. Enjoy content in up to 4K full HD where supported.
Is this antenna ATSC 3.0 capable?
All antennas that work with ATSC 1.0 work with ATSC 3.0. In fact, all TV antennas that work on the standard UHF range (which means nearly every antenna, ever) work with ATSC 3.0 receivers and TV sets.
2 years, 7 months ago
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BillFromKC
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 2TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
Will this work on a Xbox s and save my downloads
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 2TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
Can this work for Mac PC
It can. You may need to format it for PC usage first, however.
2 years, 9 months ago
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BillFromKC
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 2TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
Can this be used with IPad Pro 10.5 inch
It can if you used a Camera Connection Kit and a Powered USB 3.x Hub. The lightning port by itself doesn't output enough power to run this drive.
For newer iPad Pros with USB-C connectors, you could just use a USB-C to USB 3.0 Micro B cable.
Either way, you'd need to format this drive using a computer first to a supported format (I believe that would be either ExFAT, HFS+, or APFS).
For newer iPad Pros with USB-C connectors, you could just use a USB-C to USB 3.0 Micro B cable.
Either way, you'd need to format this drive using a computer first to a supported format (I believe that would be either ExFAT, HFS+, or APFS).
2 years, 9 months ago
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BillFromKC
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 2TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
Does this need a 3.0 slot to work correctly on an xbox series x? Will it work in a usb hub on the xbox series x with only 2.0 slots available?
It can work with a USB 2.0 hub, but it will run at approximately 1/3 the speed you'd get with a USB 3.x connection (40 megabyte per second transfers on USB 2.0 versus 120 megabyte per second transfers over USB 3.x).
2 years, 9 months ago
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BillFromKC
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 2TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
Will it work with a Xbox 360 E console?
It should, but you'd be better off with a less expensive external drive as the Xbox 360 series of devices do not have USB 3.0 connections and even the slowest of external drives currently available can saturate a USB 2.0 connection.
2 years, 9 months ago
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BillFromKC