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Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice Solution to get BT on the Different Devices
on May 3, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This isn't a bad idea for getting sound to my BT headphones from my work laptop or the Nintendo switch. For devices where you can't get BT and have a headphone jack it works well enough.
Pairing is a bit tricky if your used to using a screen, but once paired worked fine once I got my headphones out.
I wanted this primarily because my work laptop is locked down and using wired headphones for to listen to company wide broadcasts and training is not my style. This freed me up and allowed me to use my nicer BT headphones to listen to these. I also realized at home when I'm playing the switch and don't want to make noise I can Airfly to connect my BT headphones to the switch and play. Sound is ok. Its not going to knock your socks off, but it good enough. Its nice that has a battery so you can use it without a power source nearby (like a switch) and it has that white apple look everyone else seems to like. This product though only solves a problem if you need to connect to something that only has a headphone jack and no Bluetooth. That said this is a good solution if you have old tech, locked down tech, or a Switch and want to use your BT Headphones.
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Capture and print your favorite moments on-the-go with this Canon IVY CLIQ digital camera printer. The small selfie mirror allows stunning self-portraits, while the 5MP resolution takes brilliant images in low-light conditions, thanks to the built-in flash. This Canon IVY CLIQ digital camera printer uses ZINK photo paper for smudge-free and water-resistant pictures.
 
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5
Fun Camera, esp. for Tweens
on April 24, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This isn't a bad camera. Its about as good as a cell phone camera from about 2 years ago, so the pictures are decent and the fact it prints 2x3 pictures on stickers made it super fun for my tween and friends. They giggle up a storm as they setup funny shots and used the sticky backs. Honestly watching them goof off made the camera worth and the print quality from the zink paper is quite good, I took a picture of my kids and shoved it in my wallet.
Just note if you do give to a tween you will burn through the Zink paper like mad, but I didn't mind because they are all having fun with it and I am able to sneak a few cute pictures of my own.
It does have a MicroSD card slot on the bottom to save the pictures to be transferred to a computer if you want as well.
Overall this is a great camera. Is it something for professional use, no, but it's good for fast snaps of the family and just enjoy and have fun with something analog in a digital age.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get the party started with this Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in subwoofer and powerful tweeters with Blumlein stereo sound construction get people dancing with rich multidirectional audio. This Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker keeps the good times rolling with up to 20 hours of use per charge.
 
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5
Awesome Looking and Sounding
on April 7, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
Overall I'm impressed by the build, look and sound of the Stockwell II portable speaker. Looks like an old school AMP with actual working nobs for volume, bass and treble, allowing for an app free configuration of the sound stage. I just enjoy the aesthetic.
Syncing the speaker with my phone or other Bluetooth audio source was easy. Press a button, and ready to go. Turn on the sound and off you go. I tested watching video, mostly because I want to use this an outdoor speaker for movie nights, and it synced well and sounded great allowing me to enjoy the video sources.
I was able to adjust the sound to for my ear to get the right boom from the bass without drowning out the treble.
It has an aux jack in so that is a nice touch if you don't have BT device or want to use a cord.
The speaker is IPX4 rated, giving it rain protection/splash protection allowing you to take it out to the pool or hanging outside without worry if a sudden rain storm occurs you are out your fancy speaker.
It uses USB-C to charge which makes it easy to plug in and the battery have a great life, with an easy to ready indicator to let you know charge level.
If you need a speaker give this on a look because it sounds great and better yet, looks cool.
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Hear lifelike sound details in your Xbox One games with this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo. The Elite Pro 2 headset has 50mm custom-tuned Nanoclear drivers for an immersive experience and Aerofit ear cushions for ergonomic comfort. Customize your headset’s sonic performance via the SuperAmp controller of this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo.
 
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4
Nice Headset for Gaming
on March 26, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is an overall nice headset for gaming. The comfort of adding the channels you can adjust for glasses is a nice touch that allows these to sit on my head for longer gaming sessions and for me that is a win. I know a lot of people want to know about how it sounds, and it sounds good to me.
The SuperAMP is a nice addition, giving you a USB Soundcard. This is handy if you have issues with a sound card on your PC, I find it worked well and it was a nice change of pace to also not only have an App, but a PC App to adjust settings as well. It was a nice change to not have to rely on a phone to make all the settings changes all the time. Now the PC app and the Phone app have different features they can modify, like the LED you need the phone app, and Firmware updates require the PC App. However I find they work well together and the superamp is what makes this a handy device, giving you a USB Soundcard to your PC. I also enjoy it the fact this is a wired headset, so I don't have to troubleshoot bluetooth or wireless issues, giving nice clear sound.
Overall I am enjoying this headset, with clear sound and easy use and setup. Bluethooth and USB. It just worked.
If you need a headset for use these are definitely a comfortable pair that you should seriously consider.
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Enjoy quality signal reception with this Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna. A 65-mile range ensures reception of a wide variety of channels, while the integrated TV signal indicator LEDs simplify placement for optimal signal strength. This Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna comes with a 16-foot detachable high-performance coaxial cable for connectivity and features a plug-and-play design for quick installation.
 
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4
Simple, sleek indoor antenna
on March 22, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a nice easy to install, minimalist antenna that works well. I appreciate the thinness of the antenna making it easy to mount and being flat makes it easy to conceal that isn't an eye sore. I do recommend you check on Mohu or the FCC website to make sure you have signals where you live to make sure this will work for you.
Setup is easy, but I would have liked a bit more of a manual then provided in the box, for while I figured it out, not having to go to a website or guessing would be a bonus. However once I got it all attached and played around with it to get the right angle I was able to pick the local channels in my area and watch. This is a nice addition to our streaming services, and a good back if we lose Internet or want to watch the local news.
I only dinged it a star because there was no instructions/quick setup guide in the box. Otherwise compared to the rabbit ears of my youth this is a night and day improvement.
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Stay in constant communication with other players when you wear this Logitech stereo gaming headset. The 3.5mm input works with computers, laptops and gaming consoles for added versatility, and the 50mm drivers bring big sound to your ears. With lightweight leatherette ear cups, this Logitech stereo gaming headset offers added comfort throughout extended play sessions.
 
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4
Nice Simple Headphones
on March 10, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
Simply put if you need a pair of headphones with good sound and a mic, with simple setup and no need for fancy software to manage, then these might be the pair for you. They are the old school 3.5mm mic connection and either plug right in, or come with a splitter to use.
Once connected, they have a nice rocker switch in the back of the headphones for independent volume control, which you don't see much these days, so that was great addition.
Only reason I give them four stars is I wear glasses and these headphones pressed down a bit a more then I expected on my head making it a bit uncomfortable after a long session.
Otherwise I find these to be nice and simple to use, sound is good. Not going to blow you out of the water, but clear and crisp and the Mic seemed to work well enough for me and my team while playing the division. No one complained, and the fact you can mute the mic by moving it up is a nice touch.
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Get fast, interruption-free Wi-Fi capabilities with this ASUS dual-band router. Speeds of up to 6000 Mbps mean less waiting for games and videos to load, and the Trend Micro security technology shields your devices from potential breaches. This ASUS dual-band router is compatible with Amazon Alexa, making it easy to integrate your network connection into your smart home setup.
 
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Advanced Router for the Home
on February 16, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
Setup:
The Asus Router is fairly easy to setup. The only con I have with this device is during the setup. The Wireless Radio's are set to Open. Unlike manufacturers devices who have a custom WiFi name and password for setup ASUS in this respect went the simple and lazy route and turned the wireless on and left it open. While it makes it easy to quickly setup, it does leave you open for someone to hijack your router before you finish setup. Therefore when you get ready to set this up, I recommend be fast to lock down your wireless.
However that con aside setup was easy. I was happy to see when you start the setup on the device you are asked with you want to use this as a router or an access point. For me I need access point to extend my wireless and not route my Internet. Because I set this up as an access point some of router/firewall/security features are naturally disabled, so I can't comment on those, as an access point, it is great. It quickly detected my network and work. That was nice. I had it up and running very fast. Only downside as I was tuning the settings, like turning off WPS, it would have to stop and reset the router. It was fairly fast, but slightly annoying that I would have to wait 15 seconds every time.
Use:
Since setting it up, I have been testing with my gaming desktop, which has been wired. I haven't noticed a difference in gaming or downloading with the ASUS Device. Now I have a higher end Wireless card, but still I've been impressed with that. Now my experience will be different from yours, however the wireless is working. The coverage in my house, for the access point it replaced is just as good, and the devices connecting don't seem to be experiencing problems.
Asus also seems to regularly support there devices with firmware upgrades from what I can see, however I am unsure, if the device is auto updating the firmware, since I always manually check with all new devices. However due to the features on this router, a manual update may be better, but I'd recommend making sure if you have a good backup of settings and set a reminder to check once a month for new firmware, if it doesn't auto update.
There is a warning though if you have Intel Wireless cards (a lot of laptop users) that you should ensure the drivers are updated before using this device. The warning is in the box, so check your devices before moving them over to the ASUS. For me that doesn't seem to be an issue, and I am happy with ASUS. While I'm unsure of the advantage of the AX Wireless standard since I don't have any clients, For my use case, the device I tested, I was unable to really tell the difference between the ASUS Wireless connection and using an Ethernet cable.I like having that flexibilty and the advanced features and tuning given by ASUS.Its nice to have a device where I have a large number of options and I am very happy with it and think you will be too.
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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.
 
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3
Simple router if you have simple needs
on February 10, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a decent set of hardware. It provides a good coverage map at a decent signal strength that can cover a 2200 sq. ft. space without issue. It can be expanded with Velop nodes and extenders if needed. In my testing the extra nodes weren't needed. So why three stars for this a few reasons, the setup and firmware/settings.
Setup: Linksys is driving towards an App setup experience. I get why, because 1. for a large number of people they are comfortable using apps to setup the device and reduces there overhead. 2. For devices that support it they can see their Linksys Shield service that allows for website blocking for concerned parents.
I am not a fan of the app experience for a few reasons. Now once you start the basic app install you can bypass it and use a website. But getting there wasn't obvious right away so I went though the app experience on my Phone. I do wish they would at least release a MacOS/Windows Store app too, its all done in the same IDE, just change a check box.
My app experience on Android was not smooth. I had the application stop and when I reopened halfway through it told me it couldn't connect, even though it was connected. I had to uninstall the app and reinstall it to get it to start the process over again. Once that did I was able to get it to connect and work. It was nice to see that they allowed the installation to occur without requiring signing up for a Linksys Cloud account. Since the router wasn't connected to the Internet at the time (I was having ISP issues) it allowed me to set it up offline. That was nice since I am not a fan of having my networking equipment cloud connected due to either the service ending or hackers. That alone is kept the router from getting two stars.
Once it was setup, I found I could get to the Linksys UI via my computer and web browser and it had the same options as the app.
The UI has always been Linksys's weak part. It doesn't give you any real options, beyond very basic setups. If you just need a wireless router to connect to the internet. Then great. However if you wanted to do something as simple as set this router into bridge mode there was no obvious option. Forget attempting to redirect all port 53 traffic to your own internal DNS server. While those two are more advanced the very basic change the channel and power level of router are missing and I find that criminal. Tuning the channel, channel width and power level I find are critical to keep the signal as close to my house and not being stepped on by the people around me. While the router appears to do a signal scan, I do like to tune that based on my experience. If this makes no sense to you don't worry.
What I do worry about is Linksys support on firmware. I checked a few over there other router boxes and don't see a lot of updates to the firmware and makes me wonder about long term support. Nor could I find any statement from Linksys on how long they provide active support and security fixes for the router.
Testing: First let me say my experience will differ because it depends on the material of your walls, the location of the wireless router and the number of wireless signals around your, where your Microwave is and is it on etc. I can only say that it will cover my house and well. The speed of the router is adequate to handle the few devices I moved over for testing. Copying files from a single source to two different computers moved at speed I'd expect over wireless and was adequate. I could stream a 4K Movie with no stuttering while I ran a large game download on another computer. Now this is just two machines, but the ability for it to handle both without stuttering one or another is good. It does allow for some simple device prioritization. Up to 3 machines can be given priority and make sure they have signal. I didn't test it as it seemed to handle a large download and streaming at once as I expected.
The TDLR of this router is: If you have simple Wi-Fi requirements and want something simple to cover your house with the ability to add mesh nodes then this is router to look at. If you have more complex needs and requirements give a pass and look elsewhere.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Philips Soup Maker- Multicooker- HR2204/70
 
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Makes, Making Soup Effortless
on January 9, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
TLDR - Overall this has made two excellent blended veggie soups, and if you want a simple way to make homemade soups this is the device you never knew you needed, but love it. My only complaint with the device is if this device had a larger sibling so I could double or triple the soup output.
So far we have used the device to make two different veggie soups. First was Butternut Squash and the other Carrot, and the Viva Soupmaker handled it fine. The first time I slightly overpacked the device and it took longer and a few restarts for it to fully work it's magic. When I say overpacked I mean it. Had to jam the top down with the blade so it took cooking and softening up the butternut squash before it could blend. Mea Culpa. Even then, it didn't burn the soup and I got effortlessly well blended and awesome Butternut squash soup. The second time we didn't pack the carrots and other veggies in as tight and in about 20 minutes I had a well blended thick and tasty carrot soup. I can do other things besides blended soups. It can handle chucky and has a lower heat setting for milk based soups. Additionally it can do cold soups and Fruit Compote as well as smoothies. You can also manually run the blender without using a program.
But if you are hurried for making a quick healthy dinner for you spouse, or want to have soup as a starter this device makes it simple. Add your ingredients, hit the setting you want and come back in the time required. For non-cream soups its about 20 minutes. Cleanup is fairly easy with this, but you will have to hand wash and be careful not to submerge in water, due to the eletronics and heating element all being together.
But it works and makes hot soups fast without burning. That was the part that got me. Usually on my stove its hard to get the right heat and not have to watch a thick soup and get it burnt on the bottom, or have to drag another device to blend it and never get it as smooth as this. The Soupmaker didn't burn the thicker soups I made, nor were there any chunks to be found. It was smooth. That alone wins prase since the blending unit doesn't really get anywhere near the bottom of the cooker I have impressed with its power and throughness.
Overall I'm thrilled with this device. Its a cooking gadget that will help me get through the long winter without having to work hard for a healthy and fast dinner. I also look forward to warm apple compote when the honey crisps come into season.
I haven't had a problem with Soupmaker and would not heistate to recommend one to anyone from a college student in a dorm to a hard working professional who comes home and wants a quick, healthy hot dinner.
I hope you can enjoy it as much as I have.
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Embellish your device with a functional attachment by using this black Speck GrabTab phone accessory. It’s compatible with most brands and cases, and the card-sized, flat design slips smoothly into your pocket. Use the hanging loop on this Speck GrabTab phone accessory as a grip for a secure hold or as a kickstand for hands-free viewing.
 
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Perfect if you ned a Grip/Stand
on January 6, 2019
Posted by: OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
Nice simple, flat add on to your case. Its very easy to setup and add to your case/phone.
Installation, I can recommend you make sure you extend the back so you can center it perfectly for your needs/grip, but once you do, it works great. Its simple to extend the back to grip or stand the phone up. When not in use folds flat and don't really notice the extra width. I like this a lot and if you are looking for something simple to grip/stand the phone up, this is for you.
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The reliable Brother HL-L3210CW compact digital color printer is a great choice for the busy home or small office. Quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute¹ plus manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options including built-in wireless or USB interfaces and print wirelessly from mobile devices. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter or legal sized paper. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product. Prints up to 19 ppm¹ in black and up to 19 ppm¹ in color.
 

Does this printer have two trays, one letter and one legal?

Just has the one that can be setup for Legal or Letter.
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Experience powerful graphics and virtual reality with this HP Pavilion gaming desktop. It has an AMD Ryzen processor to handle intense gaming, and the 16GB of DDR4 RAM provides fast processing speeds. This HP Pavilion gaming desktop has a 1TB hard drive and 128GB solid-state drive for a large game collection and quick boot times.
 

Does the OS come installed on the HDD? If so do we get a product key so that we can switch it to the SSD? And last, but not least, can I system reset the computer and reinstall the OS from scratch??? Thank you.

OS is installed on the SSD not the HDD. But you could change it I guess. However if you are planning on swapping the SSD to something larger, not this the SSD in this PC is M.2 SATA SSD and not the 2.5" Inch form factor.

As long you use the same Microsoft Account the OS Key will transfer based on the Microsoft account, no need to renter a key.
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Prep meals quickly with this Ninja Intelli-Sense system. A 1200W motor pulverizes ice cubes and vegetables and makes it easier to create everything from frozen drinks and fresh salsa to soups and sauces. Use the Auto-Spiralizer function on this Ninja Intelli-Sense system to turn zucchinis and other vegetables into healthy noodles.
 

It works for slice food? as zucchinis and carrots?

It won't create slices, but it will create noodle of them or chop them like a normal Cuisinart like device.
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Create professional-looking documents with this Brother compact laser printer. Wireless capabilities let you connect the printer to multiple computers in your network, and the 250-page-capacity feed tray and 32 ppm print speed help you stay productive. This Brother compact laser printer generates two-sided black and white pages to save money.
 

Brother - Hl-l2360dw Wireless Mono Laser Printer - Can it run under Windows 10?

Yes, I had no problem setting it up using a Windows 10 Laptop and my other Laptops and desktops found the printer on the Wireless network right away and added the right driver without any issues, all are Windows 10 devices.
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Listen to music on the go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music and take calls from compatible devices, and the built-in battery provides up to 9 hours of playback time on a single charge. Jam to your favorite tunes in comfort with the foldable, around-the-neck design of these Sony wireless headphones.
 

It mentions 9hr of battery life. Ignorant about wireless...is there a required charger? Does it come with headphones?

It comes with an USB Micro Cable. This can be plugged into a computer to charge (about 2 1/2 hours for full charge from 0%) or if you have a spare AC to USB connector (Comes with a lot of last Generation Android/Windows Phones) you can connect to the wall to charge.
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Listen to music on the go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music and take calls from compatible devices, and the built-in battery provides up to 9 hours of playback time on a single charge. Jam to your favorite tunes in comfort with the foldable, around-the-neck design of these Sony wireless headphones.
 

Will these work with television or a sound bar?

These headphones will work with anything that can send an Audio signal OUT via bluetooth. Not aware of any TV's or Sound bars with this feature.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

If I wake this device up and my wife happens to rattle off our bank name and account number, is that information sent to Google to help improve their device's voice recognition? I am major worried about things like this with these devices

Once you say Hey Google, it will record and it gets stored on the Google Account associated with the device. Google does allow you to not only see what it has but delete it. They also added a H/W mute to prevent the device from recording. But yes they do store this information and use it.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Do I have to have a tablet or smart phone to activate this? Or, can I activate this from a laptop?

You need an Android (Phone or Tablet) or Apple (iPad/iPhone) device. Google unfortunately doesn't provide for use by Computer at this time and playing with the Android App I'd say you'd be better off with an Android device to get the most out this thing.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

does this replace my current router or work with it?

It is a replacement to your current router.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

Will it help to stop buffering?

This depends on why you are having buffering issues. If your buffering issues are because your internet is slow/ISP not able to deliver no. That is outside the house. However if you have a good ISP/bandwidth coming into the house then this can help, as it improves coverage and since MU-MIMO devices are better able to share wireless with multiple devices. You may still need/wish to upgrade the wireless cards to the newer AC ones that support MU-MIMO to get additional throughput but this may help.
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