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Protect your smartphone with the Insignia NS-24HCC Clear Hard-Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy S24. Its durable polycarbonate plastic protects your phone from everyday damage and drops up to 6 feet—without a bulky appearance. Because it’s compatible with wireless charging, you can freely charge your phone without the case or any cords getting in your way. And it has raised edges, letting you set your phone down without risking scratching your screen or camera lens. A clear, transparent design lets the original look of your device show through a combination of 2H UV coating and discoloration defense technology. Give your Samsung smartphone the protection it needs with this Insignia hard-shell case.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Clear Case for Galaxy S24!
on April 6, 2024
Posted by: Selva
The Insignia™ Hard-Shell Case features a minimalist design that complements the sleek profile of the Samsung Galaxy S24. Crafted from durable polycarbonate material, this case offers a transparent, clear finish that allows the original beauty of the device to shine through. The precise cutouts ensure easy access to ports, buttons, and the camera, while the raised edges provide additional protection for the screen and camera lens against scratches and impacts.
Durability is a key consideration for any smartphone case, and the Insignia™ Hard-Shell Case doesn't disappoint. The hard-shell construction effectively shields the Samsung Galaxy S24 from everyday wear and tear, including scratches, bumps, and minor drops. The high-quality polycarbonate material offers robust protection without adding unnecessary bulk to the device, maintaining its slim profile and ergonomic feel.
Beyond its protective qualities, the Insignia™ Hard-Shell Case ensures seamless functionality for the Samsung Galaxy S24. The precise cutouts allow for unimpeded access to the device's ports, buttons, and camera, ensuring that users can fully utilize all features without any hindrance. Additionally, the case's clear design preserves the aesthetic appeal of the smartphone, allowing users to showcase its original color and design while keeping it safe from harm.
Overall, the Insignia™ Hard-Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers on its promise of providing reliable protection in a sleek and stylish package. Its durable construction, minimalist design, and functional features make it an excellent choice for users seeking to safeguard their smartphone investment without compromising on aesthetics or usability.
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The World's First MopMaster™ with 8,000 Pa Powerful Vacuum. Forget Mopping, Go Hands-Free.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Robot Vaccum!
on March 22, 2024
Posted by: Selva
I have been using Robot vacuums for few years and nothing lasted for more than 2 years. I had few Eufy products at my home and got the Eufy Clean - X10 Pro Omni for automatic vacuum. It came with Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, 1 Self Empty Station with 1 Dust Bag, Cleaning Tool, Quick start guide and safety book. One of the standout features of the Clean-X10 Pro Omni is its seamless integration with the EufyHome app. This user-friendly interface allows me to effortlessly schedule cleaning sessions, monitor the device's progress in real-time, and receive notifications on its status. The ability to control the vacuum remotely adds a new level of convenience to my daily routine.
Eufy Clean - X10 Pro Omni equipped with state-of-the-art cleaning mechanisms, including advanced mapping and navigation systems, the Clean-X10 Pro Omni efficiently maneuvers through my home. Its powerful suction capability ensures thorough cleaning of every nook and cranny, from hardwood floors to carpets, leaving behind spotless surfaces. The Clean-X10 Pro Omni's intelligent mapping technology is truly impressive. Through its precise mapping capabilities, it effortlessly navigates around obstacles, accurately charting the most efficient cleaning path. With customizable cleaning zones and no-go areas, I can tailor its operation to suit my specific needs, ensuring a hassle-free cleaning experience.
Battery life is really amazing. With an extended battery life of up to 150 minutes, the Clean-X10 Pro Omni ensures uninterrupted cleaning sessions, covering large areas without the need for frequent recharging. This extended runtime, coupled with its efficient cleaning algorithms, maximizes productivity and minimizes downtime, making it an ideal choice for busy households. Despite its powerful performance, the Clean-X10 Pro Omni operates remarkably quiet. I can run it during movie nights or while working from home without any disruption. Its low decibel output ensures cleaning can take place anytime, without causing disturbance to household members or pets.
The Eufy Clean-X10 Pro Omni is a game-changer in home cleaning. Its efficient performance, smart navigation, convenient app control, quiet operation, and long-lasting battery life make it a standout choice for anyone looking to simplify their cleaning routine. If you're in the market for a vacuum cleaner that delivers on both functionality and convenience, I highly recommend giving the Clean-X10 Pro Omni a try. It's truly a worthwhile investment that will make keeping your home clean a breeze.
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4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, our most powerful USB card lets you capture the latest titles up to 4K with HDR at 144 frames per second, or even 1080p240. Say goodbye to screen tearing with VRR passthrough. Enjoy ultra-low latency technology that keeps your broadcast and gameplay synced. 4K X works with almost any HDMI-compatible device, including PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, PC, Mac, even your iPhone 15. And it works seamlessly with leading broadcast apps like OBS, so you can stream like a pro on Twitch, YouTube, or Discord.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent External 4K Catpure Card!
on February 22, 2024
Posted by: Selva
I was looking for external 4K capture card and got the Elgato - 4K X. It came with Elgato 4K capture card, 8K HDMI 2.1 cable and USB 3.2 Type C cable. Setup is very easy, and it is plug and plug to a windows PC or Mac by connecting USB-C cable to the capture card and PC. The HDMI can be connected to a camcorder or gaming console and HDMI out can be connected monitor / TV. I have downloaded Elgato 4K capture utility software to get maximum quality from this capture card and OBS can be used as well for streaming. I have streamed an event in 4K via YouTube and quality of 4K streaming is exceptional from this capture card. There is no delay or lag in capture while playing games in XBOX X or PS5.
The Elgato software is very easy to use. Stream Link is a new feature which is in beta added in 4K Capture Utility Update 1.1 which allow to record clean video and audio in 4K Capture Utility while utilizing the same video and audio in 3rd party software such as OBS Studio or XSplit with the maximum of 1080p60. The recording quality can be set up to 4K with bitrate of 140 MBps. The picture brightness, contrast, saturation, and Hue settings can be adjusted as well. The build quality is great, and it is very lightweight. It supports maximum resolution of 2160p (4K) @ 120 FPS with amazing 144Hz refresh rate along with HDR10 compatibility. It comes with two years warranty. I was using different capture card before and Elgato 4K X exceeded expectation due to high quality video capture, no lag and lot of supported devices without any complex setup. It is amazing capture card for gamers, YouTube content creators and live streaming.
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Designed for Mac and optimized to work with Apple devices right out of the box, the Crucial X9 Pro for Mac helps you supercharge your creativity. With space to store thousands of photos, files, and videos and the speed to edit and retouch your portfolio quickly, the Crucial X9 Pro for Mac provides support for even taxing workloads along with durability and style in the studio, in the field, or wherever you roam.
Customer Rating
5
Compact and Lightweight SSD Drive for Mac!
on December 2, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I was looking for external SSD drive for my MacBook pro and got Crucial X9 Pro 2TB portable SSD made for Mac. It came with Crucial X9 Pro and Crucial 10GB/s USB-C to USB-C cable. I am impressed the sleek design and compact factor of this SSD. It made of anodized aluminum and a rubberized soft-touch base with 65 x 50 mm design.
It is plug and play with MacBook pro and it recognized the drive without any installation or additional drivers. It has excellent read / write speed up to 1050MB/s. I was able to register the product by scanning the barcode.
It is plug and play with MacBook pro and it recognized the drive without any installation or additional drivers. It has excellent read / write speed up to 1050MB/s. I was able to register the product by scanning the barcode.
I was able to edit photos and videos using Photoshop and Lightroom and it handled large video files without any issues, and it worked faster than any other SSD drives I have used in the past. The data is stored with Apple’s FileVault volume encryption. It has dust proof and IP55 water / dust resistance and drop-proof durability up to 7.5 feet.
I was able to copy large set of fields within minutes. I have used AmorphousDiskMark app to test the read / write speed and results are matching close to advertised read speed of 1005MB/s and write speed of 960MB/s. It comes with 5-year warranty.
I was able to connect this to iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPad Pro and both recognized this drive. It is much easier to copy the photos and videos from iPhone to this drive quickly. The 4K videos used to take longer time to upload in iCloud copied in few minutes and then I was able to process those vides / photos quickly in MacBook Pro. I am impressed with Crucial X9 PRO 2TB SSD compact size, lightweight and read / write speeds. It is a must have external SSD drive for Apple devices to have extended storage with SSD read / write speeds.
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Meet the next generation of smart glasses. The Ray-Ban Meta collection combines iconic design with cutting-edge technology. Capture life's best moments with an upgraded 12MP camera and five-mic system. Livestream your view of life’s best moments to Instagram and Facebook. Stay connected with hands-free calls and messages and listen to your favorite tracks through built-in speakers. Because no one sees the world like you do, express yourself with the most unique perspective there is - yours.
Customer Rating
4
Stylish Smart Glass with Photo/Video capabilities!
on November 11, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I am big fan of ray-ban glasses and have used their previous generation of smart glasses in the past to listen music. I was looking for the smart glasses to take videos and photos and got the Ray-Ban Meta – Headliner smart glass. It came with Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Standard) Smart Bluetooth Audio Glasses - Shiny Black, Polarized G15 Green, Charging Case, Cleaning Cloth and Reference Guide. The case itself is well made to hold the glass as well as to allow charge the glass from the case. It is very light smart glass even though it has 12 MP built-in HD camera and battery with high performance polarized lenses which offers clarity and 100% UVA / UVB protection.
Setup is easy by downloading Meta view from iOS store and can be registered as new account or logging with existing account. The app identified the glass without any issues and connected via Bluetooth. There was a firmware version available to update and it took 4 mins to complete the update. All settings can be configured via app. The settings can be changing video length, capture button preference, calls and messaging settings by connecting the phone, WhatsApp, messenger, saved network, auto import etc.
It was very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is great while listening to music and taking calls in quite environment and having hard time to hear while driving or noisy environment as there is no noise cancelling, sound isolation, environment noise control, integrated amplifier.
With Open-Ear audio and speakers, it delivers rich audio quality, music, and calls in quiet environment. The volume adjustment, pause, skip can be performed by touch control on the side. By pressing the capture button once can take a still photo and holding the capture button down starts a video recording. The photo and video quality are great in bright condition. However, with low light condition the photo quality is not that great.
It is amazing concept to take photo and videos from glass with Ray Ban lenses. However, there can be more improvements like zoom option and option to record more than 60 seconds and better sound quality while driving / noisy conditions for next generation glasses.
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Whether your mess is wet or dry, the Roomba Combo i5+ robot vacuum and mop can double up on cleaning tasks with one machine. From spilled crackers to every day shoe prints—this robot can handle it. Set it to vacuum only or vacuum & mop your hard floors by swapping in the Roomba Combo Bin.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent iRobot Combo for Vaccum and Mop!
on November 6, 2023
Posted by: Selva
We have two floors in our house with hardwood and have one iRobot system with schedule to do cleaning each week. It was difficult to carry the same for second floor as only one smart map can be stored. We were looking to buy second iRobot and got iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop.
It came with Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, 1 Extra High-Efficiency Filter, 1 Roomba Combo Bin, 2 Cleaning Pads and 2 Dirt Disposal Bags. Setup is easy by connecting the base with power and charge the iRobot for few hours before first use. I have used existing iRobot app and added this second iRobot. After the full charge, I have used Smart Map to capture the second-floor map and it took close to 1 hour to complete entire smart map.
After creating smart map, I have started the Roomba with vacuum everywhere option and it took almost 1 hour to complete the cleaning and returned to the base to empty the bin as well as for charging. In the app, there are option to label the floor with names like Kitchen, Living Room, Dinning in smart map with room divers. Also, favorites can be created for each room label and perform cleaning only specific to a room. There is option to clean favorite rooms and with one click Roomba will start cleaning the floor immediately. I was impressed with Roomba i5+ and it has better suction and navigate with specific direction instead of going to random places.
It is running very quiet during operation and very loud while emptying the bin. It charges very fast on the dock and schedule can be created in the app to perform cleaning regularly. It Is designed to do vacuum and mop for wet and dry floor cleaning. We had tiles in bathrooms and mop is working perfectly on those areas.
It pulls all dirt and debris with a 4-Stage Cleaning System, featuring unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoid getting tangled with hair. It automatically empties the bin, and it holds up to 60 days of debris.
The design of mopping pad is great and provided much better cleaning for hard floors. For mop, water or cleaning can be used in Roomba Combo Bin Tank. It works with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices and easy to control by voice commands to clean the kitchen, living room, or every room.
I have been using iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ and it does the job well for cleaning and moping. iRobot make quality products for cleaning and mopping and iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is another great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 purifying fan automatically senses, captures and traps pollutants to purify your whole room¹, while removing 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.³
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Air Purifier!
on November 3, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I am big fan of Dyson due to the quality, design, and reliability products. I was looking to buy the air purifier from Dyson and Dyson - Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10. It came with Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10, Glass HEPA+Carbon filter, Remote Control and Owner's Manual. The design looks stunning and blended very well in our living room. Setup is very easy by removing the purifier from the box and connect to the power. I have downloaded the MyDyson and app and added the purifier by entering the serial number from bottom the device. MyDyson is app has very limited features and it is just to register the device and there is no option to control the purifier other than using the remote.
With Air Multiplier technology, the air will be circulated throughout the room and project 76 gallons of air per second throughout the room. It oscillates up to 350 degrees with increment of 45, 90, 180. With preset run time, it is easy to program to turn off after pre-set intervals of 1, 2,4 and 8 hours. With Night mode, it monitors and purifies with the quiet settings as well as dimmed display to avoid any distraction. It covers up to 800 square feet and has Air quality indicator light with color display. It comes with Fully sealed to HEPA H13 filter.
With Built-in three sensors, it senses and reports air quality, automatically. With the combination filter with a HEPA layer captures dust, pollen, ultrafine particles, and allergens, while an activated carbon layer removes gases and odors. I have been using this purifier and getting pure air and it runs very quiet even with high fan mode. It comes with 2-year manufacturer warranty and excellent addition to the home to get pure air.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for protection with raised bezels for your screen and camera lens, 4.9 ft. of drop protection, and 1x military-grade standard protection, no need to blink if you drop it, because your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is safe with the Mirror Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. With an electroplate-coated polycarbonate structure, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max now functions as a mirror, minus the glass! Perfect for checking your reflection on-the-go, so you and your phone look flawless. CASETiFY's upgraded Mirror Case CTF-12692439-16006006 features new side sockets that seamlessly attach phone charms.
Customer Rating
4
Great case with wireless and MagSafe Charging!
on October 29, 2023
Posted by: Selva
I was using clear cases for iPhones and wanted to try different case which support wireless and MagSafe charging. I got CASETiFY Mirror Case for iPhone 15 pro max. It came with excellent packing. The build quality is good. It is very nice case with mirror on the back side. The phone fits perfectly on this case and solid grip on the hand as I had issues with some cases in the past due to polished design.
The case is very lightweight and very designed for protection with raised bezels for screen and camera lens up to 4.9ft drop protection.
The 1.6mm raised bezel and 1.1mm camera ring is great for screen / camera protection. It supports wireless and MagSafe charging. The case made from recycled and plant-based material and shipped with 100% recyclable packaging materials which is good for planet. This case looks great and perfect to hold it in hands without any issues. In the bottom, there is perfectly cut hole for charging. It is good case for iPhones with all features supported and pricier than any other cases in the market.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop - game on a retro-inspired gaming laptop with all the modern essentials for everyday gaming.
Customer Rating
3
Good Entry Level Gaming Laptop!
on October 17, 2023
Posted by: Selva
Dell G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop has decent configuration and it came with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 13650HX Processor, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 1920x1080 FHD 120Hz LED display, 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics onboard and Power Cord / AC adapter. The build quality is great as you expect from Dell. However, it is very heavy compared to other gaming laptops I have used in the past. It weights close to 9 lbs with power adapter and not easy to carry around. The GeForce RTX 4050 comes with 6GB GGDR6 RAM can handle most of the games. It comes with preloaded Windows 11 Home operating system.
After connecting with Microsoft Account, it synced all my windows configurations from other laptop. There is no built in CD / DVD drive and all software can be downloaded once it is connected to Wi-Fi6 network. It does have ethernet port which can be used for wired internet connection. The built in 720p web camera good for video calls and meetings.
The keyboard is very responsive and soft. The display is sharp with 120Hz refresh rate and games looks vivid on the screen. There are many other ports available in the laptop. HDMI 2.1 port allows to connect external monitors to play the games in bigger screen. There are 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 ports available to use various devices.
It has headphone and microphone inputs. It comes with Alienware-Inspired Thermal Design which has four heat pipes and two improved fans with ultra-thin blades for increased airflow to reduce heat while playing games. Battery life is normal and 3 hours of continuous usage during gaming and around 5 hours during normal usage.
This is entry level gaming laptop which has decent configuration and not the good one to carry around due to the weight of the laptop and power brick.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra’s Elite 10 true wireless advanced earbuds for work and life. For the first time, revolutionary Jabra ComfortFit technology has been combined with Spatial Sound and Dolby Head Tracking, for a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience to create the clear-sounding earbuds that you can comfortably wear all day. Complete with 10mm speakers, you can immerse yourself in rich, life-like sound that puts you right inside your favorite tracks. We scanned over 62k ears to create our unique oval EarGels that sculpt to every ear shape, and a semi-open design that relieves any pressure. Unwanted background noise will be blocked by our Active Noise Cancellation even in challenging environments, and you can connect the earbuds to two devices at once for super simple switching between phone and PC. Time to comfortably sink into mind-blowing sound. Don’t get caught without charge again with up to 36 hours (ANC off) of battery life that lasts throughout the day. When your buds run out of juice, simply pop them into the wireless charging case for a fast charge of 1 hour worth of battery in 5 mins. Ready to support Low Energy Audio. Stream pristine audio to multiple pairs of earbuds for easy sharing or tune into public broadcasts.
Customer Rating
5
Premium earphones with amazing sound quality!
on September 28, 2023
Posted by: Selva
Jabra makes amazing products speakerphone and headsets for office calls with finest sound and call quality. I was looking to get wireless in-ear headphone and got Jabra - Elite 10 Dolby Atmos True Wireless In-ear Headphones in Titanium Black color. In the box, it came with ear buds, charging case, USB Cable and 4 different ear tip sizes. The build quality of the earbuds is great, and it fits perfectly on ears.
Setup is relatively easy by downloading Jabra Sound+ app and paring the phone with earbuds by pressing both earbuds for 3 seconds to connect with the phone via Bluetooth. I was using this for office calls and call quality and sound quality was outstanding. Listening to music with these earbuds is breeze and spatial sound with Dolby head tracking is simply amazing to listen songs from YouTube Music or Spotify.
The battery life of the earbuds is around 6 hours of continuous use and with the charging case it extends the usage up to 21 hours. It does charge quickly from 10 to 50% in less than 15 mins from the charging case. With Jabra advanced active noise cancellation, it does 2x stronger noise cancellation and it automatically adjust based on the surroundings. It has 6 mics to get much better experience for calls. The mics will filter out the sounds and background noise and pickup only the speaking voice.
It has most effective noise reduction algorithms and deliver best call experience depending upon the environment. It can connect two devices and make it easy to switch from phone to office laptop without any issues. I did not feel any discomfort wearing all day long for office calls and listening music during workouts.
The Jabra Sound+ has lot of options and various sound modes, personalize options, voice assistant, quick start guides and firmware. There are touch operations available while taking calls and listening to music. While taking calls, single push to mute / unmute and double push to end the call and hold on right ear to increase the volume and left ear hold to decrease the volume. While listing to music, right earbud can be used to play / pause, forward, backward of tracks.
Jabra Elite 10 is outstanding wireless in-ear headphone which delivers amazing sound quality with excellent noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router, with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi 5 delivers multiple bands for homes with many WiFi devices. WiFi speed up to 3.2Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Smart Connect allows you to game, stream, and download mega-sized files without lags.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Not worth for the price
By Jacobs
from CA
I bought this router to replace my perfectly working Asus RT-66R model. I wanted to change my router just to get bit more range in my new 2200sqft home. Prior to getting this router I have tried one of the best range extender Ampedwireless AE-20. It’s range was excellent, but connection was very much degraded and struggled to get connected at times though it was set up to clone settings from original router.
So, after reading few positive reviews on BBY and mixed reviews on amazon, I decided to give new Nighthawk R8000 a try. I am happy with its slightly improved range than Asus and very much disappointed with its 2.4Ghz performance. I have more than 15 years of network experience and I really don’t bother tech support unless until it is really out of my hand and hardware specific.
Here I am trying to do a fair comparison with two routers I have (Asus & Netgear) + sign means “better” and – signs means “poor”
Wired Connection:
+ RT-66R has excellent wired connection which works at par with Motorola SB6141’s consistency
+ RT-66R has excellent wired connection which works at par with Motorola SB6141’s consistency
- R8000 has fair wired connection with slight consistency issues.
Wireless 5.0 Ghz:
+ RT-66R has excellent consistent connection
+ R8000 has excellent consistent connection as well at full speed by ISP
+ RT-66R has excellent consistent connection
+ R8000 has excellent consistent connection as well at full speed by ISP
Wireless 5.0 Ghz Second Connection:
- RT-66R Not applicable (does not come with this feature)
+ R8000 excellent connection with full speed by ISP’s
- RT-66R Not applicable (does not come with this feature)
+ R8000 excellent connection with full speed by ISP’s
Wireless 2.4 Ghz:
+RT-66R has excellent connection with 80~Mbps out of my actual 120~Mbps ISP feed at channel 6 with 450 Mbps capability.
+RT-66R has excellent connection with 80~Mbps out of my actual 120~Mbps ISP feed at channel 6 with 450 Mbps capability.
- R8000 is a complete failure in terms of 2.4Gh network
I have tried all available channels and found it degrade my 120~Mbps connection 1-14 ~ Mbps
I have tried all available channels and found it degrade my 120~Mbps connection 1-14 ~ Mbps
At this point I called customer service and it sounded like they kind of aware of the issue. With minimal trouble shooting and changing the channels to their recommended channels (01, 06, 09 & 11), there was no improvement. So they asked me to degrade from 600Mpbs to 289Mbps and it started working.
So technically now their claim of 3200Mbps became 2911Mbps.
Access Control:
+ RT-66R has fairly good access control capabilities. You can schedule what time of the day each device can access the internet. This feature is important for me as I found it is very useful with kids on top of parental control settings.
+ RT-66R has fairly good access control capabilities. You can schedule what time of the day each device can access the internet. This feature is important for me as I found it is very useful with kids on top of parental control settings.
- R8000 access control only let you allow or deny connecting a particular device. You cannot decide what time it should be able to connect. – Major drawback for me.
Parental Control:
- RT-66R has poor parental control settings, but with an option to point DNS to OpenDNS we can achieve better parental control settings with their FREE offerings.
+R8000 – also use OpenDNS but with dedicated service assigned to netgear so that you can add bypass account also which can’t be done with OpenDNS free account. This is the only additional benefit I found with this router so far compared to RT-66R.
VPN:
+ RT-66R is also able to use OpenVPN with mobile access with their free App. I was abe to access local network using iOS and Android devices with no issues.
+ RT-66R is also able to use OpenVPN with mobile access with their free App. I was abe to access local network using iOS and Android devices with no issues.
-R8000 – did not bother to check as soon as I read that it does not support mobile devices using same OpenVPN platform.
LED Control:
- RT-66R – Not applicable (missing feature)
- RT-66R – Not applicable (missing feature)
+R8000 – very useful feature if you have your router in bedroom or other place you don’t like lot of flashing lights. Can be accessed via web GUI and with a dedicated hard button at the rear of the router.
USB Storage and Cloud access:
+RT-66R allow you to create a personal cloud with your router with AiCloud application. I am able to enjoy my music and movies over AiCloud on the move.
+RT-66R allow you to create a personal cloud with your router with AiCloud application. I am able to enjoy my music and movies over AiCloud on the move.
- R8000 – could not find any documentation about cloud access. Only information I found is about ReadyCloud and it is dedicated to Netgear NAS only. Another major setback for an expensive router.
Web GUI:
Though Netgear has a simple interface and easy to follow GUI, it lack modern look and feeling. I like Asus GUI better.
Though Netgear has a simple interface and easy to follow GUI, it lack modern look and feeling. I like Asus GUI better.
Customer service:
+ Asus- Never had to call them. No subscription fee, 24/7 free support (as far as you are within product warranty).
+ Asus- Never had to call them. No subscription fee, 24/7 free support (as far as you are within product warranty).
- Netgear – Though I received prompt customer service when I called, it was shocking to learn that the phone support is only available for 90 days of purchase, then you have to pay PREMIUM subscription to get phone support.
CONCLUSION:
I have thoroughly tested all important feature that I need. Rest of the features are generic to me and I am not bothered much about them.
I am sure this router with Dual 5.0Ghz network will be very useful for those who have new wireless devices. For me I have a lot of devices that depends on 2.4Ghz frequency such as smoke detectors, thermostat, laptop that connects to NAS for backup etc. and degraded and unreliable 2.4Ghz network make it absolutely worthless considering the amount I spent on this router.
I am seriously thinking to take this back to the store. I don’t see any point in spending almost double amount of money to get a couple of benefits and a lot of drawbacks and pay for a premium to get their phone support if needed to an overpriced product.
I would not recommend this router at its current price and it is unable to meet its original claims and comes with a premium phone support after 90 days.
Selva
Chander AZ
Contact Netgear Support
September 1, 2014
Hi Jacobs,
Please reach out to Netgear Support. I had similar issue in my home (2800 square feet) during the setup and Support asked me to change settings in Router page and now i am getting superior coverage in 2.4 and 5 Ghz for all 17 connected devices.
Regards
Selva
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Work, play and communicate with this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. This versatile tablet has an ultra-clear Super AMOLED display, so you can watch HD movies on the go. Capture and share your world with the 13MP camera in this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3’s, which features an integrated flash for great results in low light.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Outstanding 2-in-One Tablet from Samsung
By Selva
from Chander AZ
There are not much Android tablets with premium specs in the market compare to Apple iPad, but Samsung is not ready to give up the fight with the release of high-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 with significantly updated specs, HDR screen and improved S Pen support. It is equally positioned with iPad Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen has a 9.7-inch 1536 x 2048 Super AMOLED display with support of HDR content and it matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution. Samsung Tab S3's screen size and resolution have not changed with pixel density of 264 pixels per inch. It has Super AMOLED display, for brighter, richer colors. The main upgrade over the Tab S2 is HDR content support. There is not a huge amount of HDR content yet, but once there is this it will be really helpful with Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. Another big change for this model is that there's no 8.0-inch option, Tab S3 only coming in a 9.7-inch size.
Tab S3 has metal and glass build with similar size to Tab S2. Samsung upgraded the design for the Galaxy Tab S3, replacing the soft plastic back of the Tab S2 with a glass one, but retaining the metal frame. The overall appearance like an oversized Samsung Galaxy S7.
While cameras are never the highlight of a tablet, Samsung Tab S3 came with 13MP back side camera and 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It does include an autofocus and can record 4K video at 30fps.Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 came with 6,000mAh one and it can last up to 12 hours of video playback. I have used more than 10 hours without any issues. It supports fast charging via USB Type-C, so you shouldn't be waiting too long.
Tab S3 runs the latest major version of Android 7.0 overlaid with Samsung's own interface. It came with quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 only comes in one size - 32GB, but it also has a microSD card slot with support for cards of up to 256GB if you need more storage for apps and games.
Beyond the core specifications, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is packed full of features, including support for Samsung's S Pen stylus. This is the latest and greatest version of the stylus, with a smaller 0.7mm tip and increased pressure sensitivity. It also works with S Pen features like Screen Off Memo, which lets you take down notes without turning the screen on or launching an app. The Tab S3 also supports keyboards using a pogo connection, so all that along with the screen specification make this remarkably similar to the iPad Pro 9.7.
It has 4 stereo speakers tuned by AKG promises distortion free sounds. It came with fingerprint scanner and it supports Samsung Flow, which can sync notifications between your tablet and Galaxy handset.
I have listed the key specifications below
• 9.7-inch 1536 x 2048 Super AMOLED display
• Supports HDR content
• Matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution
• A metal and glass build
• Similar size to Tab S2 but thicker and heavier
• 13MP rear camera with autofocus
• 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
• 6,000mAh battery with fast charging
• Supposedly lasts through 12 hours of video on one charge
• Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM
• Android 7.0 out of the box
• Just 32GB of storage, but microSD support of 256GB
• Supports S Pen stylus and keyboards
• Four stereo speakers tuned by AKG
• Fingerprint scanner
• Supports HDR content
• Matches the iPad Pro 9.7 in size and resolution
• A metal and glass build
• Similar size to Tab S2 but thicker and heavier
• 13MP rear camera with autofocus
• 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
• 6,000mAh battery with fast charging
• Supposedly lasts through 12 hours of video on one charge
• Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM
• Android 7.0 out of the box
• Just 32GB of storage, but microSD support of 256GB
• Supports S Pen stylus and keyboards
• Four stereo speakers tuned by AKG
• Fingerprint scanner
It is one of the best android tablet with premium features and equally matching iPad Pro. It worked really well with Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for accurate and comfort typing.
Selva
Chander AZ
April 18, 2017
Hi Malack,
Apps can be downloaded from Google Play or Samsung Store. If you are looking for side loading apps from 3rd party, you can do that as well. It is similar like S2 with upgraded features.
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Selva
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