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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."
Customer Rating
4
Ok Google... Are you my friend?
on November 3, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
Features:
- Far field voice recognition to support hands free use
- 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi support for high performance streaming
- Simple setup with the Google Home app on iOS & Android
- High excursion speaker delivers clear highs and rich bass for HiFi sound
- Chromecast built in allows casting from compatible audio apps to Google Home
- Multi room playback to sync music across speakers that have Chromecast built in
- Check out these compatible services and more at g.co/home/services
- YouTube Music, Pandora, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Chromecast, Nest, Friends of Hue, Smart Things
- Far field voice recognition to support hands free use
- 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi support for high performance streaming
- Simple setup with the Google Home app on iOS & Android
- High excursion speaker delivers clear highs and rich bass for HiFi sound
- Chromecast built in allows casting from compatible audio apps to Google Home
- Multi room playback to sync music across speakers that have Chromecast built in
- Check out these compatible services and more at g.co/home/services
- YouTube Music, Pandora, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Chromecast, Nest, Friends of Hue, Smart Things
What is in the box?:
- Google Home
- AC Adapter
- Get Started Card
- Quick "things you can say" card
- Change your base card
- Warranty/Safety Card (1 Year Warranty)
- Google Home
- AC Adapter
- Get Started Card
- Quick "things you can say" card
- Change your base card
- Warranty/Safety Card (1 Year Warranty)
Requirements:
- For "turn up the thermostat", compatible smart thermostat linked to Google Home
- WiFi connection
- Electrical outlet
- Compatible Android, iOS, Windows or Mac OSX computer or mobile device
- Minimum OS requirements located at g.co/home/req
- For "turn up the thermostat", compatible smart thermostat linked to Google Home
- WiFi connection
- Electrical outlet
- Compatible Android, iOS, Windows or Mac OSX computer or mobile device
- Minimum OS requirements located at g.co/home/req
Testing/Setup:
Box is beautiful!!!!!!! Whoever designed this box is a wonderful person and knows what we "box people" want. The unit itself sits perfectly snug inside the box. Contents inside the box (quick reference cards, cable, etc.) is also made with quality material. Google Home itself is not heavy at all. The top portion of the device is a full touchscreen (not necessarily a screen). The material for the Google Home also has a great feel to it. Guess what... No fingerprints! The material around the base of the Google Home (speaker) is also nice material. The AC adapter is nice and the wire itself is flexible if you need to maneuver it around certain things. The power plugs in to the bottom base of the Google Home. All in all, the materials that were used to create this entire thing (box, cards, unit itself) is excellent. The voice recognition is accurate. I was in the kitchen and my device is set up in the living room. When I ask Google Home to turn up/down the volume; it hears you! Even if you slightly "slur" your words when talking to the Google Home, it'll still pick up what you're trying to say. I spent probably a good full 3~5 hours after setting it up and just messed with it, straight up talked to it. Setting it up was extremely easy. You literally plug it in and download the Google Home app on your phone and follow the on screen prompt. You can do so much with this device. Want to listen to Pandora? Tell it to play Pandora. You want Spotify? Ask it to play Spotify (if you have premium). Play a game? Ask it. Want news or weather? Ask it. Pretty much, it uses the Google engine to power this thing; meaning it uses Google's years and years of experience to help you do things. If you're someone that forgets to set appointments, what to buy when you're at the grocery store, setting up an alarm; Google Home will remember for you. Want to order an Uber? Ask Google Home to do it for you. If you have a Nest thermostat system or that fancy Phillips lighting system, Google Home can even be programmed to mess with those. So basically what I am saying is, if you have a smart home; get the Google Home to outsmart your smart home. BOOM! The range of things that Google Home can do is pretty magnificent.
Box is beautiful!!!!!!! Whoever designed this box is a wonderful person and knows what we "box people" want. The unit itself sits perfectly snug inside the box. Contents inside the box (quick reference cards, cable, etc.) is also made with quality material. Google Home itself is not heavy at all. The top portion of the device is a full touchscreen (not necessarily a screen). The material for the Google Home also has a great feel to it. Guess what... No fingerprints! The material around the base of the Google Home (speaker) is also nice material. The AC adapter is nice and the wire itself is flexible if you need to maneuver it around certain things. The power plugs in to the bottom base of the Google Home. All in all, the materials that were used to create this entire thing (box, cards, unit itself) is excellent. The voice recognition is accurate. I was in the kitchen and my device is set up in the living room. When I ask Google Home to turn up/down the volume; it hears you! Even if you slightly "slur" your words when talking to the Google Home, it'll still pick up what you're trying to say. I spent probably a good full 3~5 hours after setting it up and just messed with it, straight up talked to it. Setting it up was extremely easy. You literally plug it in and download the Google Home app on your phone and follow the on screen prompt. You can do so much with this device. Want to listen to Pandora? Tell it to play Pandora. You want Spotify? Ask it to play Spotify (if you have premium). Play a game? Ask it. Want news or weather? Ask it. Pretty much, it uses the Google engine to power this thing; meaning it uses Google's years and years of experience to help you do things. If you're someone that forgets to set appointments, what to buy when you're at the grocery store, setting up an alarm; Google Home will remember for you. Want to order an Uber? Ask Google Home to do it for you. If you have a Nest thermostat system or that fancy Phillips lighting system, Google Home can even be programmed to mess with those. So basically what I am saying is, if you have a smart home; get the Google Home to outsmart your smart home. BOOM! The range of things that Google Home can do is pretty magnificent.
Of course, I have some cons as well. I still can't figure out if this thing is "messed" up or if it was Pandora. Basically, if I was trying to ask it to play a different station on Pandora; it wouldn't change. I ran into a couple occasions where my Google Home just stopped playing. When I tried to tell it to play Pandora, nothing. Another issue I have is the sound itself. The base is pretty good and the sound can get pretty loud. My problem is that it sounds a little *mono*. There's basically no surround sound effect, but that could be because the unit itself is not that big so it can't project a surround sound feeling. The thing that honestly got me upset the most is when it stopped playing and I couldn't get it back up and running. I had to open up the Google Home app on my phone and reboot the Google Home unit. If you have a Google Pixel by the way, prepare for both devices to hear you when you say "Ok Google". With these cons, I had to drop a star. Everything else blew me away though, everything from the quality of the device (the way it was built) to the things that it can do. I hope they update it in the future to make phone calls, that'll be awesome!
Conclusion:
If you're browsing the market for an Amazon Echo device or anything in that particular area, I would give the Google Home a shot. If you're looking for something that'll help you remember, someone to talk to, someone to play a basic game with (3 included/available right now), or trying to be a home DJ with your playlist and music; look into the Google Home. It offers more than what I just said like changing your temperature in your home, ordering a Uber, and looking up things via the Google search engine. It does a lot more too. I'm hoping with Google powering this things, they'll be able to update it to do other things like phone calls and maybe some more games and other *stuff*. Overall, I like the unit/device.
If you're browsing the market for an Amazon Echo device or anything in that particular area, I would give the Google Home a shot. If you're looking for something that'll help you remember, someone to talk to, someone to play a basic game with (3 included/available right now), or trying to be a home DJ with your playlist and music; look into the Google Home. It offers more than what I just said like changing your temperature in your home, ordering a Uber, and looking up things via the Google search engine. It does a lot more too. I'm hoping with Google powering this things, they'll be able to update it to do other things like phone calls and maybe some more games and other *stuff*. Overall, I like the unit/device.
OH!!! One more things... If you have a date you want to bring home to meet Google Home, you'll have a blast; especially if your date speaks a different language. You can tell Google Home to say whatever you want in that language. Its for the most part "accurate" but once you do long sentences, it kinda doesn't do it correctly. I tried a different language with my wife and she understood the first thing I said. Second thing (longer sentence) made no sense to her she stated. Anyways, give this things a shot and try it out for yourself.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
Customer Rating
4
Pure Android "Phone by Google"
on October 22, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
External of the Box:
- 5" 32GB
- Quite Black (interesting name)
- Model: G-2PW4100
- Made in Taiwan (not made in China! YES! Wished it was made in Korea though instead)
- Google Assistant
- Google Cast
- Daydream VR
- 5" 32GB
- Quite Black (interesting name)
- Model: G-2PW4100
- Made in Taiwan (not made in China! YES! Wished it was made in Korea though instead)
- Google Assistant
- Google Cast
- Daydream VR
What's in the box?
- 1x Google Pixel Phone
- Instructions Packet:
* Meet your personal Google Assistant
* 3 months of Google Play Music & YouTube Red (FREE)
* Thank You Card
* Safety & Warranty Booklet
- Sim Card Tray Removal Tool
- USB to USB-C Cable
- USB to USB-C Dongle
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- AC Adapter
- 1x Google Pixel Phone
- Instructions Packet:
* Meet your personal Google Assistant
* 3 months of Google Play Music & YouTube Red (FREE)
* Thank You Card
* Safety & Warranty Booklet
- Sim Card Tray Removal Tool
- USB to USB-C Cable
- USB to USB-C Dongle
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- AC Adapter
Testing/Setup/Usage:
Let me first say... If you're getting the phone with Verizon, be prepared for a LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT of issues. Now I mean issues as in not issues with the phone, but issues getting the thing activated with Verizon. It was a pain in the butt. It took me about 2 days and I got the phone working finally to be able to use it. The packaging that the Pixel comes in is awesome, good job Google! I'm a box guy, what can I say? The phone itself is aesthetically pleasing. I enjoyed using the phone. With the finger print sensor on the back of the device, it takes a little getting use to when moving from an iPhone. The screen is smooth, responsive, and clear. The phone is fast! Personally, I still feel like iPhone's IOS is still a little more fluid though in my opinion. I made a couple calls and was informed that my iPhone 6 Plus was more "clear" as far as speaking through the microphone goes. The Pixel isn't bad with calls, I was just informed that my iPhone 6 Plus was more clear. The speakers on the Pixel is pretty amazing, nice and loud. The camera in my opinion is good, but nothing spectacular. Compared to my iPhone 6 Plus, not even the iPhone 7; it seems like iPhone's pictures come out the same to the naked eye. I want to mention though that the Pixel's camera is definitely better than any Android phone I've used. The battery life on the phone is pretty good. I fully charged it around 08:30pm and used it pretty heavily till today around 11:00am and it still has about 30% left. When I say I used it pretty heavily, I played games on it, downloaded apps, set up my apps, surfing, Pandora, etc. Speaking of Pandora... There's a headphone jack! Sorry Apple, but having a headphone jack is crucial to some people. Charging the phone was pretty nice compared to my iPhone 6 Plus. I fully charged my phone from 7% to 100% in about an hour. With my iPhone, it takes longer than that. The cables included gives you a full range of how you wanted to charge your phone. From what I know, if you don't use the original AC adapter; the charge is not as fast. One thing that I really don't like about the phone, dust latches onto the phone like white on rice. The speaker, microphone port, etc has a material that stuff likes to stick to; not sure why. Coming from a person with OCD, it gets a little annoying. I clean my phone a lot so seeing so much dust latching on makes me clean my Pixel more than the iPhone 6 Plus. So far, I enjoy using the phone. In my opinion, its running great and its the best Android phone I've used. I purchased a Speck case for the phone and its really all you need. If you want, you can purchase a screen protector too but I feel like the Speck case was enough. With all the neat features on this phone, its a fun phone to use. If you're switching from iOS to this phone, it may take a little getting use to with the app drawer and the other features; even if you're switching from a different Android phone. Overall, I like the phone. If you're shopping, I would definitely consider the Google Pixel as an option.
Let me first say... If you're getting the phone with Verizon, be prepared for a LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT of issues. Now I mean issues as in not issues with the phone, but issues getting the thing activated with Verizon. It was a pain in the butt. It took me about 2 days and I got the phone working finally to be able to use it. The packaging that the Pixel comes in is awesome, good job Google! I'm a box guy, what can I say? The phone itself is aesthetically pleasing. I enjoyed using the phone. With the finger print sensor on the back of the device, it takes a little getting use to when moving from an iPhone. The screen is smooth, responsive, and clear. The phone is fast! Personally, I still feel like iPhone's IOS is still a little more fluid though in my opinion. I made a couple calls and was informed that my iPhone 6 Plus was more "clear" as far as speaking through the microphone goes. The Pixel isn't bad with calls, I was just informed that my iPhone 6 Plus was more clear. The speakers on the Pixel is pretty amazing, nice and loud. The camera in my opinion is good, but nothing spectacular. Compared to my iPhone 6 Plus, not even the iPhone 7; it seems like iPhone's pictures come out the same to the naked eye. I want to mention though that the Pixel's camera is definitely better than any Android phone I've used. The battery life on the phone is pretty good. I fully charged it around 08:30pm and used it pretty heavily till today around 11:00am and it still has about 30% left. When I say I used it pretty heavily, I played games on it, downloaded apps, set up my apps, surfing, Pandora, etc. Speaking of Pandora... There's a headphone jack! Sorry Apple, but having a headphone jack is crucial to some people. Charging the phone was pretty nice compared to my iPhone 6 Plus. I fully charged my phone from 7% to 100% in about an hour. With my iPhone, it takes longer than that. The cables included gives you a full range of how you wanted to charge your phone. From what I know, if you don't use the original AC adapter; the charge is not as fast. One thing that I really don't like about the phone, dust latches onto the phone like white on rice. The speaker, microphone port, etc has a material that stuff likes to stick to; not sure why. Coming from a person with OCD, it gets a little annoying. I clean my phone a lot so seeing so much dust latching on makes me clean my Pixel more than the iPhone 6 Plus. So far, I enjoy using the phone. In my opinion, its running great and its the best Android phone I've used. I purchased a Speck case for the phone and its really all you need. If you want, you can purchase a screen protector too but I feel like the Speck case was enough. With all the neat features on this phone, its a fun phone to use. If you're switching from iOS to this phone, it may take a little getting use to with the app drawer and the other features; even if you're switching from a different Android phone. Overall, I like the phone. If you're shopping, I would definitely consider the Google Pixel as an option.
Conclusion:
I would recommend the phone. If you're shopping around and you're tired of Apple for whatever reason, this Android phone is definitely worth a look at. Go into your local Verizon and try it out. Its not offered at AT&T or T-Mobile yet. Try it out and see how you like it, a recommendation is a recommendation. If you're tired of other Android devices or the one you have now, definitely check out the Pixel. I definitely enjoyed using the device. I knocked off a star because its definitely not a 5 star device but its like a 4.5. I feel like coming from an iOS device, I feel like iOS has a smoother and more solid built operating system. But, Android is catching up. What I mean by this is iOS seems more fluid and less "glitchy". I haven't ran into any glitches but if you've used an Apple device, you know what I mean. So there is my verdict, check out the Google Pixel; I think you'll enjoy it.
I would recommend the phone. If you're shopping around and you're tired of Apple for whatever reason, this Android phone is definitely worth a look at. Go into your local Verizon and try it out. Its not offered at AT&T or T-Mobile yet. Try it out and see how you like it, a recommendation is a recommendation. If you're tired of other Android devices or the one you have now, definitely check out the Pixel. I definitely enjoyed using the device. I knocked off a star because its definitely not a 5 star device but its like a 4.5. I feel like coming from an iOS device, I feel like iOS has a smoother and more solid built operating system. But, Android is catching up. What I mean by this is iOS seems more fluid and less "glitchy". I haven't ran into any glitches but if you've used an Apple device, you know what I mean. So there is my verdict, check out the Google Pixel; I think you'll enjoy it.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The SoundLink Color Portable Bluetooth speaker II was engineered to deliver bold sound wherever life takes you. From the pool to the park to the patio, its rugged, water-resistant design lets you enjoy the music you love in more places. Voice prompts make Bluetooth pairing easy. And up to 8 hours of listening per battery charge lets you keep your playlists playing.
Customer Rating
5
Tiny but Powerful
on October 6, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
What's on the box?
Bold, portable sound. Water-resistant (IPX4-Rated) for real-life use. Durable soft-touch silicone exterior. Enhance with the Bose Connect app. Voice prompts for easy pairing. Make and answer calls with speakerphone. 8 hours per charge.
Bold, portable sound. Water-resistant (IPX4-Rated) for real-life use. Durable soft-touch silicone exterior. Enhance with the Bose Connect app. Voice prompts for easy pairing. Make and answer calls with speakerphone. 8 hours per charge.
What is inside the box?
- 1x Soundlink Color Bluetooth Speaker II Aquatic Blue 5V
- 1x USB to Micro USB Cable
- 1x Instruction Manual
- 1x Important Safety Information Manual
- 1x Bose Support Contact Number(s) sheet
- 1x Soundlink Color Bluetooth Speaker II Aquatic Blue 5V
- 1x USB to Micro USB Cable
- 1x Instruction Manual
- 1x Important Safety Information Manual
- 1x Bose Support Contact Number(s) sheet
Testing/Setup/Impressions:
So the packaging itself is nothing to gloat about. Its pretty standard when it comes to the way it was packaged. So for some of you (like me) that enjoys the way certain things are packaged, you won't be "WOW'D" by the packaging. But... As I mentioned, its for some of you. People that don't care about packaging; who cares? The unit comes in a solid built box and there's a plastic cover that protects the unit itself. When opening the plastic cover, you'll notice the build quality of this little guy. Its quite heavy for its size but I'm sure its heavy because of the way the build quality is. The material is as advertised, a silicone type of rubbery feel. Personally I like the material because you don't get any finger prints! But... You may end up getting a lot of dust, lint, or random stuff on it; pretty easily I must say. As far as cleaning it goes, I'm sure if you run a paper towel or napkin over it; it may end up leaving some paper remnants. If you use a towel it may leave some lint. I haven't tried it but based off of the material as I have other things in my household with this material, you get left overs when you're trying to clean it with. You get a standard USB to Micro USB cable which is nice but there's no AC adapter. I understand the whole concept of "on the go" but it would be nice to include an AC adapter. That is my personal opinion on the charging method for this unit. I typically don't like plugging stuff into my computer directly to charge it. You get your standard manuals and other information included within the box. So setting it up, it was SIMPLE. Setup was a breeze and I was able to download the app off the store (depending on if you're using an Apple or Android device). You can still use the device if you don't download the app, its not mandatory which is nice for some people. But, I'd recommend downloading the app as its nice to have the standard features managed through an app. The unit itself performs exceptionally well. The voice is clear when listening to music, the base has a great "oomph", and the unit can go quite high in volume to bother your downstairs neighbor. The device is small, but it's raw power as I've posted on the title of my review. I didn't get a chance to test this thing with the IPX4-Rated water-resistant feature. I mean... Why would I? Its a electronic device so its not like I am going to splash water on it purposely. But, IPX4-Rated is supposed to mean that you can basically do things like take it into the shower (bathroom) and the steam and water splash here and there won't damage it. You can have it near the pool and if water splashes on it here and there it won't damage it. You of course can't submerge it or run it under water, its not waterproof; it's water resistant. Being said though, why would you do that to you electronic device...? So for normal day to day usage, you don't have to worry so much about splashing liquids on it (listen to music in the rain). So my wife has the Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker at work, well her co-worker does. The sound quality on that unit vs this one, its comparable and almost similar. The battery on the Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker supposedly lasts Monday-Friday with 3-4 hours of listening per day. The Soundlink Color II I haven't tested how "long" the battery lasts, but I'm sure it'll be somewhat comparable to Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker. Overall, I enjoy this little beast. Its great to carry around to family picnics, pool parties, hang outs, etc. Its a great day to day unit. I would definitely recommend it as the price isn't too damaging on your wallet and it performs excellently. The only "gripes" I have about this unit is that there was no AC adapter and there are NO information at all on the technical specifications of the unit itself. Personally for me when buying ANY electronic device, I love to know what the technical specifications are. The other thing "which is an opinion as well" is the packaging and the material of the unit. The packaging was very basic. For me, I like being "WOW'D" when opening up a new electronic device. The material is really nice as I HATE FINGERPRINTS but it does attract dust and lint which I also don't like. But with these minor "issues", I would still recommend this device.
So the packaging itself is nothing to gloat about. Its pretty standard when it comes to the way it was packaged. So for some of you (like me) that enjoys the way certain things are packaged, you won't be "WOW'D" by the packaging. But... As I mentioned, its for some of you. People that don't care about packaging; who cares? The unit comes in a solid built box and there's a plastic cover that protects the unit itself. When opening the plastic cover, you'll notice the build quality of this little guy. Its quite heavy for its size but I'm sure its heavy because of the way the build quality is. The material is as advertised, a silicone type of rubbery feel. Personally I like the material because you don't get any finger prints! But... You may end up getting a lot of dust, lint, or random stuff on it; pretty easily I must say. As far as cleaning it goes, I'm sure if you run a paper towel or napkin over it; it may end up leaving some paper remnants. If you use a towel it may leave some lint. I haven't tried it but based off of the material as I have other things in my household with this material, you get left overs when you're trying to clean it with. You get a standard USB to Micro USB cable which is nice but there's no AC adapter. I understand the whole concept of "on the go" but it would be nice to include an AC adapter. That is my personal opinion on the charging method for this unit. I typically don't like plugging stuff into my computer directly to charge it. You get your standard manuals and other information included within the box. So setting it up, it was SIMPLE. Setup was a breeze and I was able to download the app off the store (depending on if you're using an Apple or Android device). You can still use the device if you don't download the app, its not mandatory which is nice for some people. But, I'd recommend downloading the app as its nice to have the standard features managed through an app. The unit itself performs exceptionally well. The voice is clear when listening to music, the base has a great "oomph", and the unit can go quite high in volume to bother your downstairs neighbor. The device is small, but it's raw power as I've posted on the title of my review. I didn't get a chance to test this thing with the IPX4-Rated water-resistant feature. I mean... Why would I? Its a electronic device so its not like I am going to splash water on it purposely. But, IPX4-Rated is supposed to mean that you can basically do things like take it into the shower (bathroom) and the steam and water splash here and there won't damage it. You can have it near the pool and if water splashes on it here and there it won't damage it. You of course can't submerge it or run it under water, its not waterproof; it's water resistant. Being said though, why would you do that to you electronic device...? So for normal day to day usage, you don't have to worry so much about splashing liquids on it (listen to music in the rain). So my wife has the Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker at work, well her co-worker does. The sound quality on that unit vs this one, its comparable and almost similar. The battery on the Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker supposedly lasts Monday-Friday with 3-4 hours of listening per day. The Soundlink Color II I haven't tested how "long" the battery lasts, but I'm sure it'll be somewhat comparable to Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker. Overall, I enjoy this little beast. Its great to carry around to family picnics, pool parties, hang outs, etc. Its a great day to day unit. I would definitely recommend it as the price isn't too damaging on your wallet and it performs excellently. The only "gripes" I have about this unit is that there was no AC adapter and there are NO information at all on the technical specifications of the unit itself. Personally for me when buying ANY electronic device, I love to know what the technical specifications are. The other thing "which is an opinion as well" is the packaging and the material of the unit. The packaging was very basic. For me, I like being "WOW'D" when opening up a new electronic device. The material is really nice as I HATE FINGERPRINTS but it does attract dust and lint which I also don't like. But with these minor "issues", I would still recommend this device.
Conclusion:
Buy it. If you're looking for a unit that can perform, is portable, and can endure the normal day to day usage of carrying around a speaker; its a no brainier. The cons I provided above is nothing drastic of a REAL con which is why I still gave the unit 5 stars in my opinion. I like the unit, I would use the unit daily, and it has that "BOSE" quality even though its tiny. Spend the money and get it, you won't be disappointed.
Buy it. If you're looking for a unit that can perform, is portable, and can endure the normal day to day usage of carrying around a speaker; its a no brainier. The cons I provided above is nothing drastic of a REAL con which is why I still gave the unit 5 stars in my opinion. I like the unit, I would use the unit daily, and it has that "BOSE" quality even though its tiny. Spend the money and get it, you won't be disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Orbi, you're my hero
on September 19, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
Outside of the box:
- High Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System
- Covers up to 4,000 square feet with strong WiFi Signals
- Creates dedicated wireless connection to internet using Tri-Band WiFi delivering maximum speeds no matter how many devices connect
- Just plug in. With simple setup from your mobile device, your secure WiFi network is ready in just minutes
- High Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System
- Covers up to 4,000 square feet with strong WiFi Signals
- Creates dedicated wireless connection to internet using Tri-Band WiFi delivering maximum speeds no matter how many devices connect
- Just plug in. With simple setup from your mobile device, your secure WiFi network is ready in just minutes
Whats in the Box?
- 1 Orbi Router (RBR50)
- 1 Orbi Satellite (RBS50)
- 1 2m Ethernet Cable
- 2 12v/3.5A Power Adapters
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 Orbi Router (RBR50)
- 1 Orbi Satellite (RBS50)
- 1 2m Ethernet Cable
- 2 12v/3.5A Power Adapters
- Quick Start Guide
Requirements to have Orbi work?
- High Speed Internet Connection
- Connect to existing modem or gateway
- High Speed Internet Connection
- Connect to existing modem or gateway
Physical Dimensions
- 6.7 x 3.1 x 8.89in (170.3 x 78.9 x 225.8mm) each
- Weight 1.96lb (890.5g) each
- 6.7 x 3.1 x 8.89in (170.3 x 78.9 x 225.8mm) each
- Weight 1.96lb (890.5g) each
Technical Specifications:
- AC3000 (1733 + 866 +400 mbps)
- Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi
* IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz - 256 QAM Support
* IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz - 256 QAM Support
- Memory: 4GB Flash and 510 MB RAM
- 6 High-Performance Antennas with High-Powered Amplifiers
- Implicit/Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz Bands
- MU-MIMO Capable for Simultaneous Data Streaming on Multiple Devices
- 4 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports
* 1 WAN & 3 LAN for Router
* 4 LAN for Satellite
- 1 USB 2.0 Port
- 24/7 Technical Support (90-day Complimentary Technical Support)
- AC3000 (1733 + 866 +400 mbps)
- Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi
* IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz - 256 QAM Support
* IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz - 256 QAM Support
- Memory: 4GB Flash and 510 MB RAM
- 6 High-Performance Antennas with High-Powered Amplifiers
- Implicit/Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz Bands
- MU-MIMO Capable for Simultaneous Data Streaming on Multiple Devices
- 4 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports
* 1 WAN & 3 LAN for Router
* 4 LAN for Satellite
- 1 USB 2.0 Port
- 24/7 Technical Support (90-day Complimentary Technical Support)
Testing/Setup/Speeds:
- Packaging is BEAUTIFUL!, extremely slick
- Unit came with a little bit of random dust or something on it. So if you have OCD like I do, this may be an "issue" for you
- Material of the units feels very nice, smooth, and guess what... NO FINGER PRINTS!
- Nicely labeled for "Router" and "Satellite" so you know which one to use, even if its your first time setting up any router
- Construction and build quality is nice. Finish is amazing. Product looks stunning. The only issue I had with the build quality is the "sturdiness" of it. What I mean is the base kinda doesn't sit solid on top of where you're placing it. Meaning, it wobbles. So if you have any children or pets around, be careful where you put it because the unit kinds rocks back and forth if moved. I wouldn't recommend putting it anywhere high
- Manual included is easy to follow and is clear
- Included Ethernet cable is flat, thin, and flexible; awesome
- AC adapter build quality feels a little cheap (as far as the base goes) but the wire/cord is nice. But honestly... WHO CARES!
- Packaging is BEAUTIFUL!, extremely slick
- Unit came with a little bit of random dust or something on it. So if you have OCD like I do, this may be an "issue" for you
- Material of the units feels very nice, smooth, and guess what... NO FINGER PRINTS!
- Nicely labeled for "Router" and "Satellite" so you know which one to use, even if its your first time setting up any router
- Construction and build quality is nice. Finish is amazing. Product looks stunning. The only issue I had with the build quality is the "sturdiness" of it. What I mean is the base kinda doesn't sit solid on top of where you're placing it. Meaning, it wobbles. So if you have any children or pets around, be careful where you put it because the unit kinds rocks back and forth if moved. I wouldn't recommend putting it anywhere high
- Manual included is easy to follow and is clear
- Included Ethernet cable is flat, thin, and flexible; awesome
- AC adapter build quality feels a little cheap (as far as the base goes) but the wire/cord is nice. But honestly... WHO CARES!
- Current speeds WITHOUT Orbi:
*PC Direct Ethernet - 66.32 down, 4.33 up, 13ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 48.62 down, 4.37 up, 16ms ping
*Android tablet in bedroom - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.98 down, 4.79 up, 15ms ping
*PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 66.29 down, 4.37 up, 13ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 25.60 down, 4.73 up, 17ms ping
*Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.30 down, 4.75 up, 14ms ping
*PC Direct Ethernet - 66.32 down, 4.33 up, 13ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 48.62 down, 4.37 up, 16ms ping
*Android tablet in bedroom - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.98 down, 4.79 up, 15ms ping
*PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 66.29 down, 4.37 up, 13ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 25.60 down, 4.73 up, 17ms ping
*Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.30 down, 4.75 up, 14ms ping
- Post speeds after installing Orbi:
*PC Direct Ethernet - 66.34 down, 5.80 up, 12ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.90 down, 5.71 up, 40ms ping
*Android tablet in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 66.16 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping
*PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 64.53 down, 5.79 up, 16ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.94 down, 6.05 up, 37ms ping
*Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.74 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping
*PC Direct Ethernet - 66.34 down, 5.80 up, 12ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.90 down, 5.71 up, 40ms ping
*Android tablet in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 66.16 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping
*PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 64.53 down, 5.79 up, 16ms ping
*iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.94 down, 6.05 up, 37ms ping
*Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.74 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping
Conclusion:
WOW! Ladies and gentlemen, this ORBI is amazing. By the test results, it improved the strength/connection, extended my WiFi to wherever I needed it, and boosted my upload speeds. Ethernet connection (direct), same but that's a given. The unit is supposed to deliver what it promised which is better "coverage" and stable speeds across all devices; and it did. Another thing to note even though it wasn't on my test, typically when I go downstairs to the garage where my car is parked; on my old setup I didn't get a good connection. With the ORBI, guess what? FULL BARS, FULL SPEEDS, and STABLE. Setup was a breeze, even for beginners. The device looks very nice in any modern home, apartment, condo, etc. Having guest come over and want to use your WiFi? NO PROBLEM. The Orbi will handle everyone's necessities. All I can say is, I am very pleased with that Netgear released. The only gripes I have about the unit itself is the way the base sits. So if you're planning on buying this bad boy/girl, make sure you find somewhere to put it where it won't fall off somewhere high and break as it hits the ground. The other gripe I have is the customer service 90 day ordeal... Not quite sure how that works cause I typically don't call in but does this mean you only get complementary 90 day support then that's it? You have to pay? Hopefully you would never need to call since this thing is a beast and the build quality is great.
WOW! Ladies and gentlemen, this ORBI is amazing. By the test results, it improved the strength/connection, extended my WiFi to wherever I needed it, and boosted my upload speeds. Ethernet connection (direct), same but that's a given. The unit is supposed to deliver what it promised which is better "coverage" and stable speeds across all devices; and it did. Another thing to note even though it wasn't on my test, typically when I go downstairs to the garage where my car is parked; on my old setup I didn't get a good connection. With the ORBI, guess what? FULL BARS, FULL SPEEDS, and STABLE. Setup was a breeze, even for beginners. The device looks very nice in any modern home, apartment, condo, etc. Having guest come over and want to use your WiFi? NO PROBLEM. The Orbi will handle everyone's necessities. All I can say is, I am very pleased with that Netgear released. The only gripes I have about the unit itself is the way the base sits. So if you're planning on buying this bad boy/girl, make sure you find somewhere to put it where it won't fall off somewhere high and break as it hits the ground. The other gripe I have is the customer service 90 day ordeal... Not quite sure how that works cause I typically don't call in but does this mean you only get complementary 90 day support then that's it? You have to pay? Hopefully you would never need to call since this thing is a beast and the build quality is great.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Customer Rating
5
007's Laptop
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
HP Spectre
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7 - 6500U Processor (2.5GHz)
- 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 8192MB LPDDR3 SD RAM
- No Optical Drive
- Windows 10
- 13.3 Diagonal Full HD IPS LED Display
- WLAN & Bluetooth
- Bang & Olufsen
- Battery 4-cell 38Wh Li-Ion Polymer
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7 - 6500U Processor (2.5GHz)
- 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 8192MB LPDDR3 SD RAM
- No Optical Drive
- Windows 10
- 13.3 Diagonal Full HD IPS LED Display
- WLAN & Bluetooth
- Bang & Olufsen
- Battery 4-cell 38Wh Li-Ion Polymer
Package Contents:
- Laptop Sleeve Included
- HP Spectre
- Setup Instructions
- Warranty Card/Info
- Cleaning Cloth
- Gentle Warning Card (Nice one on this HP *BUY IT TO FIND OUT WHAT IT SAYS*)
- HPECOSolutions (Instructions on how you can recycle your old laptop/notebook)
- AC Power Adapter with Power Cord
- USB Type C Thunderbolt Converter Cable (to USB)
- Laptop Sleeve Included
- HP Spectre
- Setup Instructions
- Warranty Card/Info
- Cleaning Cloth
- Gentle Warning Card (Nice one on this HP *BUY IT TO FIND OUT WHAT IT SAYS*)
- HPECOSolutions (Instructions on how you can recycle your old laptop/notebook)
- AC Power Adapter with Power Cord
- USB Type C Thunderbolt Converter Cable (to USB)
Testing/Setup:
- Color and finish of this bad boy is amazing. The new HP logo also looks fantastic. Spectre... This would be 007's perfect and primary choice
- Screen looks really crisp and awesome
- Text looks clean and its really easy to read
- Laptop is light and extremely thin
- Colors are vibrant
- Trackpad is smooth and it recognizes my movements perfectly
- Keyboard feels good, mechanical keys has me whipped though so the keys on the Spectre isn't fantastic but they aren't terrible; they are good.
- Fans at one point got a little loud when I was doing Windows updates and watching a movie. Not like turbine jets but it was a little loud. Heat dissipates in the back of the unit and you can feel the heat on the table if you have it on a table.
- Bang & Olufsen are awesome! Even at 67% volume, I can heat it clearly while my son was watching T.V. right next to me. I was watching Captain America Winter Soldier and I could hear the text the characters were speaking clearly.
- With 256GB of HD space, I would recommend getting the 512GB HD instead if you have the extra money. I wanted to try some games but being that this laptop wasn't built really for gaming and the HD was only 256GB, I was skeptical about installing a game. I might in the future but as of right now I haven't played any games on it. I am sure playing games will be fine depending on what you play. It does have the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. Of course if you want to game, I would recommend a dedicated graphics card instead. I'm sure you can play games like StarCraft 2 and some other ones on either medium-low settings. If you are expecting this thing to run 60+FPS on Ultra settings, you may want to get a desktop. But like I said before, this laptop wasn't built for pure gaming. BUT, it can do gaming.
- Boot up and usage because of the 8GB RAM & SSD, the laptop is snappy! It multi-tasks smoothly and efficiently. The laptop takes 3 seconds to boot up and 2 seconds to shut down.
- Battery is built into the laptop so it isn't removable. Even if it is, it may be a pain in the butt.
- HP claims you can get approximately 9 hours of usage with this beauty but I haven't fully tested/drained the battery.
- Color and finish of this bad boy is amazing. The new HP logo also looks fantastic. Spectre... This would be 007's perfect and primary choice
- Screen looks really crisp and awesome
- Text looks clean and its really easy to read
- Laptop is light and extremely thin
- Colors are vibrant
- Trackpad is smooth and it recognizes my movements perfectly
- Keyboard feels good, mechanical keys has me whipped though so the keys on the Spectre isn't fantastic but they aren't terrible; they are good.
- Fans at one point got a little loud when I was doing Windows updates and watching a movie. Not like turbine jets but it was a little loud. Heat dissipates in the back of the unit and you can feel the heat on the table if you have it on a table.
- Bang & Olufsen are awesome! Even at 67% volume, I can heat it clearly while my son was watching T.V. right next to me. I was watching Captain America Winter Soldier and I could hear the text the characters were speaking clearly.
- With 256GB of HD space, I would recommend getting the 512GB HD instead if you have the extra money. I wanted to try some games but being that this laptop wasn't built really for gaming and the HD was only 256GB, I was skeptical about installing a game. I might in the future but as of right now I haven't played any games on it. I am sure playing games will be fine depending on what you play. It does have the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520. Of course if you want to game, I would recommend a dedicated graphics card instead. I'm sure you can play games like StarCraft 2 and some other ones on either medium-low settings. If you are expecting this thing to run 60+FPS on Ultra settings, you may want to get a desktop. But like I said before, this laptop wasn't built for pure gaming. BUT, it can do gaming.
- Boot up and usage because of the 8GB RAM & SSD, the laptop is snappy! It multi-tasks smoothly and efficiently. The laptop takes 3 seconds to boot up and 2 seconds to shut down.
- Battery is built into the laptop so it isn't removable. Even if it is, it may be a pain in the butt.
- HP claims you can get approximately 9 hours of usage with this beauty but I haven't fully tested/drained the battery.
Conclusion:
Wow... I really really love this thing. I kinda wish I was 007 now. 007 wouldn't be disappointed. The beauty of this thing is like getting a Rolls-Royce of laptops. I would definitely recommend anyone to purchase this bad boy. Its fast, sleek looking, and will handle what you need to throw at it thanks to the i7 processor. Of course, you can purchase the i5 but I don't know 100% how that would perform since I am reviewing the i7 version. If you guys are shopping around and you're tired of MACs, look into the HP Spectre. See if a store nearby has one on display and go feel it, look at it, and test it out. The only CON I possibly found was that there's no CD ROM drive. But I mean, who uses that anymore? PLUS, even if you do; you can purchase a decent external one. I actually have an external that I use for my desktop so it doesn't bother me. But for some, no CD ROM may bother them. I just have to say, HP did an amazing job with this beast. Keep going guys, keep going.
Wow... I really really love this thing. I kinda wish I was 007 now. 007 wouldn't be disappointed. The beauty of this thing is like getting a Rolls-Royce of laptops. I would definitely recommend anyone to purchase this bad boy. Its fast, sleek looking, and will handle what you need to throw at it thanks to the i7 processor. Of course, you can purchase the i5 but I don't know 100% how that would perform since I am reviewing the i7 version. If you guys are shopping around and you're tired of MACs, look into the HP Spectre. See if a store nearby has one on display and go feel it, look at it, and test it out. The only CON I possibly found was that there's no CD ROM drive. But I mean, who uses that anymore? PLUS, even if you do; you can purchase a decent external one. I actually have an external that I use for my desktop so it doesn't bother me. But for some, no CD ROM may bother them. I just have to say, HP did an amazing job with this beast. Keep going guys, keep going.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you~re all online at the same time.
Customer Rating
4
Monster Steroid Router
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
Linksys EA9500
- 3 Year Warranty + 3 Year Tech Support
- Next-Gen AC
- The Only Way to WiFi from what they promote
- Ideal for 4K/HDTV
- Max Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
- Supercharged Work & Play
- Tri-Band Quad Stream WiFi 5.3Gbps
- MAC, Windows 7, 8, and 10 Compatible
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Multi-User MIMO Technology (Basically where everyone can do something on the WiFi at once without lag)
- SMART WiFi with Network Map
* Monitor and maintain your WiFi network anywhere and make your WiFi awesome
* Easily control your WiFi devices when you are away from your home
* Prioritizes your favorite device and more
* Share your WiFi via email or text with Guest Access
- Tri-Band technology adds and additional high-speed 5GHz band for combined speeds of up to 5.3Gbps - up to double the AC performance of dual-band
- Band 1 - 2.4GHz optimal speeds up to 1000 Mbps (older wireless-N & G devices)
- Band 2 - 5GHz fastest speeds up to 2166 Mbps (file transfer & video conferencing)
- Band 3 - 5GHz fastest speeds up to 2166 Mbps (online gaming & streaming devices)
- 4x4 AC, Four simultaneous streams of data for stronger, faster performance
- Advanced Security, WPA/WPA 2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network safely connected
- USB 3.0 port
- Dual Core CPU, 1.4GHz dual core processor for extremely fast data transfer speeds
- Beamforming Technology, focuses WiFi signal to each device on your network
- 8 adjustable antennas, position antennas for optimal performance
- Smart WiFi, access and control your home network from anywhere
- 3 Year Warranty + 3 Year Tech Support
- Next-Gen AC
- The Only Way to WiFi from what they promote
- Ideal for 4K/HDTV
- Max Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
- Supercharged Work & Play
- Tri-Band Quad Stream WiFi 5.3Gbps
- MAC, Windows 7, 8, and 10 Compatible
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Multi-User MIMO Technology (Basically where everyone can do something on the WiFi at once without lag)
- SMART WiFi with Network Map
* Monitor and maintain your WiFi network anywhere and make your WiFi awesome
* Easily control your WiFi devices when you are away from your home
* Prioritizes your favorite device and more
* Share your WiFi via email or text with Guest Access
- Tri-Band technology adds and additional high-speed 5GHz band for combined speeds of up to 5.3Gbps - up to double the AC performance of dual-band
- Band 1 - 2.4GHz optimal speeds up to 1000 Mbps (older wireless-N & G devices)
- Band 2 - 5GHz fastest speeds up to 2166 Mbps (file transfer & video conferencing)
- Band 3 - 5GHz fastest speeds up to 2166 Mbps (online gaming & streaming devices)
- 4x4 AC, Four simultaneous streams of data for stronger, faster performance
- Advanced Security, WPA/WPA 2 encryption and SPI firewall help keep your network safely connected
- USB 3.0 port
- Dual Core CPU, 1.4GHz dual core processor for extremely fast data transfer speeds
- Beamforming Technology, focuses WiFi signal to each device on your network
- 8 adjustable antennas, position antennas for optimal performance
- Smart WiFi, access and control your home network from anywhere
Minimum System Requirements:
- Router setup needs latest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Internet Explorer
- Router setup needs latest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or Internet Explorer
Package Contents:
- Linksys AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, EA9500
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- CD-ROM with Documentation
- Linksys AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, EA9500
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- CD-ROM with Documentation
Testing/Setup:
So the setup was extremely simple. The only problem I ran into was that I had a previous router so unplugging it and plugging in the Linksys EA9500 required me to reboot my modem, not a big deal. After hooking it up, changing the WiFi settings was a breeze. Let me say one thing though. This router is MASSIVE! If you are thinking about purchasing this thing, make sure you have enough space to put it. It has vent holes pretty much on the whole thing and because of the power it produces to enhance your WiFi experience, make sure you give it enough space to breathe. Keep in mind, the testing below was done on Charters 60mbps service plan. I tested with speedtest.net
Current Speeds with my Netgear Router:
PC on Ethernet - Ping 19ms, DOWN 66.01mbps, UP 4.40mbps
Laptop Wireless - Ping 25ms, DOWN 67.22mbps, UP 4.35 mbps
Android Tablet - Ping 35ms, DOWN 39.95mbps, UP 4.51mbps
iPhone 6 Plus - Ping 14ms, DOWN 66.24mbps, UP 4.41mbps
PC on Wireless - Ping 10ms, DOWN 61.49mbps, 4.25mbps
So the setup was extremely simple. The only problem I ran into was that I had a previous router so unplugging it and plugging in the Linksys EA9500 required me to reboot my modem, not a big deal. After hooking it up, changing the WiFi settings was a breeze. Let me say one thing though. This router is MASSIVE! If you are thinking about purchasing this thing, make sure you have enough space to put it. It has vent holes pretty much on the whole thing and because of the power it produces to enhance your WiFi experience, make sure you give it enough space to breathe. Keep in mind, the testing below was done on Charters 60mbps service plan. I tested with speedtest.net
Current Speeds with my Netgear Router:
PC on Ethernet - Ping 19ms, DOWN 66.01mbps, UP 4.40mbps
Laptop Wireless - Ping 25ms, DOWN 67.22mbps, UP 4.35 mbps
Android Tablet - Ping 35ms, DOWN 39.95mbps, UP 4.51mbps
iPhone 6 Plus - Ping 14ms, DOWN 66.24mbps, UP 4.41mbps
PC on Wireless - Ping 10ms, DOWN 61.49mbps, 4.25mbps
Speeds after setting up the Linksys EA9500
PC on Ethernet - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.33mbps, UP 4.44mbps
Laptop Wireless - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.34mbps, UP 4.45mbps
Android Tablet - Ping 18ms, DOWN 42.28mbps, UP 4.76mbps
iPhone 6 Plus - Ping 20ms, DOWN 67.98mbps, UP 4.26mbps
PC on Wireless - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.34mbps, 4.36mbps
PC on Ethernet - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.33mbps, UP 4.44mbps
Laptop Wireless - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.34mbps, UP 4.45mbps
Android Tablet - Ping 18ms, DOWN 42.28mbps, UP 4.76mbps
iPhone 6 Plus - Ping 20ms, DOWN 67.98mbps, UP 4.26mbps
PC on Wireless - Ping 16ms, DOWN 66.34mbps, 4.36mbps
Conclusion:
So as you see, most of the speed wasn't much of a difference in my previous Netgear router and the Linksys EA9500. One thing I can notate is that when you have multiple users in your household that streams, games, and uses the internet a lot; this router will make a difference. It enhances the signal in all your devices all at the same time so that everyone in the household gets a good speed to do what they want. I would recommend this product for people that like to have LAN party's. I would also recommend this product for someone that has a big house with multiple people in the household. If you need something that has 8 Gigabit ports and spreads the WiFi even to accommodate everyone, pick up one of these Linksys EA9500 up today.
So as you see, most of the speed wasn't much of a difference in my previous Netgear router and the Linksys EA9500. One thing I can notate is that when you have multiple users in your household that streams, games, and uses the internet a lot; this router will make a difference. It enhances the signal in all your devices all at the same time so that everyone in the household gets a good speed to do what they want. I would recommend this product for people that like to have LAN party's. I would also recommend this product for someone that has a big house with multiple people in the household. If you need something that has 8 Gigabit ports and spreads the WiFi even to accommodate everyone, pick up one of these Linksys EA9500 up today.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router~s connection.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Range Extender + Booster
on May 15, 2016
Posted by: MarkusKong
Data on Linksys MaxStream RE7000-AC1900 Wall Plug In Range Extender with MU-MIMO
- Works with all Wi-Fi Routers
- Room to room Wi-Fi with seamless roaming (only with max-stream routers)
- Eliminate dead zones and boost coverage with mu-mimo technology
- Boost Wi-Fi range up to 10,000 sq ft
- N300 + AC1733 Mbps with dual-band
- Easy setup with spot finder
- Mu-mimo with quad stream (multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output)
- Dual band 2.4 ghz + 5.0 ghz dual band
- Gigabit port
- Beamforming technology (focuses signal to devices for optimal performance)
- Cross band technology (maximizes simultaneous use of both bands)
- Push button connect
- Mu-mimo (multiple users can enjoy multiple devices without lag or buffering)
- Access point mode (set up an AC Wi-Fi access point for an expanded network)
- Room to room Wi-Fi with seamless roaming (only with max-stream routers)
- Eliminate dead zones and boost coverage with mu-mimo technology
- Boost Wi-Fi range up to 10,000 sq ft
- N300 + AC1733 Mbps with dual-band
- Easy setup with spot finder
- Mu-mimo with quad stream (multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output)
- Dual band 2.4 ghz + 5.0 ghz dual band
- Gigabit port
- Beamforming technology (focuses signal to devices for optimal performance)
- Cross band technology (maximizes simultaneous use of both bands)
- Push button connect
- Mu-mimo (multiple users can enjoy multiple devices without lag or buffering)
- Access point mode (set up an AC Wi-Fi access point for an expanded network)
Package Contents
- Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 + WiFi Range Extender (RE7000)
- Quick Install Guide
- Regulatory Information
- Quick Install Guide
- Regulatory Information
Minimum System Requirements
- PC, MAC, or tablet with Wi-Fi Enabled
- AC Power Outlet
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or access point
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 20, Safari 5.1, or Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher
- AC Power Outlet
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or access point
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 20, Safari 5.1, or Google Chrome 25.0 browsers or higher
Testing/Setup/Pros & Cons
- Device is a little bulky in the sense of finding where to plug it in
- Setup of the device was extremely simple
- Quick start guide is on point
- I used the WPS button to setup both 2.4 & 5.0 connections (push button to connect)
- Unplugging and moving it did need/require me to redo the push button to connect setup (this was after setting it up and following directions on the quick start guide)
- Testing of current speed(s) without the range extender (Desktop = 16ms ping, 58.01 mbps down, 04.23 mbps up//Phone = 15ms ping, 53.47 mbps down, 5.33 mbps up)
- Testing after successfully hooking up the range extender (Desktop = 19ms ping, 66.36 mbps down, 04.42 mbps up//Phone = 27ms ping, 66.03 mbps down, 04.76ms up)
- Keep in mind, the testing was done with my ISP being Charter and having the 60 mbps plan (so in this sense, the booster kicked in and went over the 60 mbps ISP plan
- Changing the password for the extended network was a little confusing to me
- Extender Access Password under Administration (Management) *I thought this was the password for my Wi-Fi as opposed to the extender
- No log out button? Some people may not care. For me, I would like to have a log out button
- Extender.Linksys.com (works on mobile as well/mobile view capable) which is great!
- Spot finder technology is not a separate app or software but is built into the Extender.Linksys.com portal which shows you if your extender is in the optimal spot. This is awesome!
- Wireless access points get doubled with the extender. What I mean is that when you originally have 2 wireless access points (whatever your wireless access point names are) you end up having 2 more that have *ext at the end of them. So you basically get 4 wireless access points. One is for 2.4 ghz and the other is for 5.0 ghz. Since I have 2, I ended up having 4 total. To some people, this gets confusing and its a little unorganized.
- Setup of the device was extremely simple
- Quick start guide is on point
- I used the WPS button to setup both 2.4 & 5.0 connections (push button to connect)
- Unplugging and moving it did need/require me to redo the push button to connect setup (this was after setting it up and following directions on the quick start guide)
- Testing of current speed(s) without the range extender (Desktop = 16ms ping, 58.01 mbps down, 04.23 mbps up//Phone = 15ms ping, 53.47 mbps down, 5.33 mbps up)
- Testing after successfully hooking up the range extender (Desktop = 19ms ping, 66.36 mbps down, 04.42 mbps up//Phone = 27ms ping, 66.03 mbps down, 04.76ms up)
- Keep in mind, the testing was done with my ISP being Charter and having the 60 mbps plan (so in this sense, the booster kicked in and went over the 60 mbps ISP plan
- Changing the password for the extended network was a little confusing to me
- Extender Access Password under Administration (Management) *I thought this was the password for my Wi-Fi as opposed to the extender
- No log out button? Some people may not care. For me, I would like to have a log out button
- Extender.Linksys.com (works on mobile as well/mobile view capable) which is great!
- Spot finder technology is not a separate app or software but is built into the Extender.Linksys.com portal which shows you if your extender is in the optimal spot. This is awesome!
- Wireless access points get doubled with the extender. What I mean is that when you originally have 2 wireless access points (whatever your wireless access point names are) you end up having 2 more that have *ext at the end of them. So you basically get 4 wireless access points. One is for 2.4 ghz and the other is for 5.0 ghz. Since I have 2, I ended up having 4 total. To some people, this gets confusing and its a little unorganized.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience accurate control during gameplay with this Logitech G502 Proteus Core 910-004074 gaming mouse that features optical technology for reliable performance. The tunable design allows easy adjustments of weight and balance for a customized feel.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome gaming mouse
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Glendale, CA
Pros:
Optical sensor with 12,000 DPI
No acceleration so far
Solid build
Great Software
Smooth gliding mouse feet
No acceleration so far
Solid build
Great Software
Smooth gliding mouse feet
Cons:
Only small con I can come up with is the scroll wheel. It slightly wobbles but that could be because its a free scroll+your normal traditional scroll wheel.
Overall though, the mouse is awesome!
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
What's great about it: Optical sensor with 12,000 dpi
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Prepare healthy meals for your family with ease using this 10-1/2-quart Oyama Turbo TRO-110U roaster oven, which utilizes convection technology for fast, even cooking results. The dial controls simplify time and temperature adjustments.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome turbo oven for the price
on February 4, 2014
Posted by: MarkusKong
The reason I gave it 4 for quality instead of 5 is because when I received my first Oyama Turbo Oven, the glass container had multiple inner cracks and bubbles. What I mean by that is that the cracks and bubbles were somehow inside the glass (perhaps during the making process of the glass). You wouldn't be able to feel it in the inside or outside of the glass container.
BUT... BestBuy was awesome to help me get it replaced. The initial experience with BestBuy.com, being that I normally go to the stores to make my purchases, it wasn't so great at first. I kept getting different answers and different statements. But overall, with everything that did go bad, it turned 180 and everything went back on track and I have to say, I am impressed.
The product. It honestly is a great product. The 2nd one I received did have some minor cracks and bubbles, but it wasn't as bad as the first one I received. I also didn't get an instruction booklet or warranty card with my first one. The 2nd one has been working flawlessly. It cooks food great and makes food taste great. Since I have bought this unit, I haven't used my regular oven. I rarely even use my stove anymore! I even took it over to my parents house to have them see how it works and they love it, they will be getting one too! The cleaning is also simple. Place the glass bowl in the dishwasher and just wipe down the top lid with some all purpose cleaner.
My Best Buy number: 2724175064
What's great about it: Great price, awesome product
What's not so great: Heavyish
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Features
5
Performance
5
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Does this mouse have a battery included? Is the battery replaceable?
Battery is built in. Rechargeable. Not sure if it’s replaceable
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Can this be used on Facial and Neck hair?
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can you deep fry chicken with this unit?
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Will it support Microsoft office?
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Do this earphones have bottom on it to adjust the volume and answering phone calls?
Hello Theguy. I'm not sure what you mean by "bottom". But, on the right ear piece you have the ability to adjust the volume and answer phone calls. Its located on the "loop" that goes behind your ear on the right.
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Is this working off of voice recognition or can others in the home use it also?
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I have an android TracFone . Will I be able to use it with the Google home ? Or do I need a Google phone.
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