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All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Food Chopper from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless food chopper delivers optimal runtime and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Chop up to 40 onions on a full charge** *Indoor use only. **Based on onion size of 90 - 110 grams
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding cordless chopper!
on July 12, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
We were using a large chopper until now and looking for small chopper especially for trips. KitchenAid - 38-Oz. Chopper is an excellent choice. Setup is quick and easy. It came with KitchenAid KFCB519BM, Stainless steel blade, whisk disc, Power adapter, and Storage case. This is a battery powered chopper and it is very convenient to use outdoor. We have used it during a recent camp trip. It is very compact and lightweight. I did full charge before first use and it took close to 2 hours.
I have used to chop onions, tomatoes, coconut to make chutney. The paste output is outstanding. It is very quiet compared to other choppers. The Stainless steel blade provides flexible processing options and blade is very sharp to chop everything. The 5 cup capacity is the perfect size to prepare large recipes.
It is dishwasher safe and easy to clean as well. We are using this chopper every day for cooking and loved it. We are impressed with the quality and durability of KitchenAid chopper and looking to buy more products from KitchenAid.
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Add music to your workout routine with these Skullcandy Push Ultra true wireless sports earbuds. The moldable ear hooks offer a secure fit during vigorous exercises, while built-in controls and microphone enable hands-free calls. These Skullcandy Push Ultra true wireless sports earbuds provide up to 40 hours of battery life to last through long hiking trails.
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4
Excellent In-Ear True Wireless Sport Headphones!
on June 17, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Skullcandy - Push In-Ear True Wireless Sport Headphones setup is quick and easy. It came with True wireless earbuds, wireless charging cable, USB-C charging cable, 2-year warranty card and user guide. I was able to connect my iPhone quickly using Bluetooth.
I am using these headphones every day as it was so much convenient while running / biking due to long battery life around 6 hours.
I am using these headphones every day as it was so much convenient while running / biking due to long battery life around 6 hours.
The headphones feel good while wearing and well built. The buttons are very easy to use for play, pause, and volume adjustments. These headphones are sweatproof, dustproof, and waterproof and can be used during workouts and hiking without any issues. “Find my Earbuds” using Tile is a nice feature. These earbuds can be used together or solo. Both earbuds offer full controls.
The sound quality is amazing and this headphone is very comfortable to wear and lightweight. The battery is great and providing close to 6 hours and the wireless carrying case provides an additional 34 hours. The rapid charge is a nice feature and it allowed to charge the earbuds quickly. With the rapid charge, 2 hours playback can be achieved with 10 mins charges. I use this headphone all day during work and workout. It is one of the best In-Ear True wireless sport headphones owned by me and another outstanding product from Skullcandy. This is my first product from Skullcandy and will definitely buy other Skullcandy products in the near future.
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Store your leftovers and perishables in this 2.5 cu. ft. Galanz Retro Style compact refrigerator. The two full slide-out shelves and two door bins offer flexible storage and organization, while the chrome handle provides easy operation. Featuring an adjustable mechanical thermostat, this Galanz Retro Style compact refrigerator ensures precise temperature control.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and stylish mini fridge!
on June 17, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
We have been looking for a small fridge and got Galanz - Retro 2.5 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge. The price is reasonable and very easy to setup.
It came with excellent packing. After unpacking from the box, I have installed the door handle, removed all stickers, and plugged the power cord. I have adjusted the knob and set to coldest. The fridge is very small and it has a stunning retro look. It has vibrant color. It is running very quiet and yearly electricity will be less than 30$.
This fridge holds a lot of items and does not occupy much space in the dining room. I am impressed with the build quality, retro look, and easy to use features on this mini fridge from Galanz. I will be buying one more for my game room and highly recommend this mini-fridge.
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Enjoy dynamic sound with this black Sony EXTRA BASS speaker. Dual passive radiators deliver booming bass, while the 4900 mAh battery provides up to 24 hours of power for uninterrupted playtime on the go. This Sony EXTRA BASS speaker has Bluetooth compatibility, letting you listen to music wirelessly from paired devices, and the IP67 construction protects against water damage.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Bluetooth Speaker with tons of features!
on June 13, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Sony - SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker packaging is excellent. It came with speaker and AC power adapter. The design is very unique and well built. Setup is quick and easy. I was able to connect using Bluetooth and NFC options without any issues. It has Stereo Mini Jack (IN) ,USB A (Only for DC OUT). I was amazed with sound quality and clarity after playing a song from my iPhone. The color changing LED lights are really cool while playing songs. The bass is really good from this speaker.
Battery life is really solid and came around 24 hours. It took around 5 hours to charge fully.
Battery life is really solid and came around 24 hours. It took around 5 hours to charge fully.
The X-Balanced Speaker Unit achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. This speaker is waterproof and dustproof. It is perfect time to use it in swimming pool during summer time in Arizona. I was playing a song with full sound and fill the entire living room with great sound quality. The ability to connect more than 100 speakers is a great feature and it will help to place speakers in each room. I already own SONY SRS-XB31 and able to pair with SRS-XB41.
I was using USB Type-C™ cable to charge the SRS-XB43 and charged my smartphone when it was running low on power in the swimming pool using speaker's USB port to charge. The provided AC adaptor is nice addition so that music can be played without worrying about battery life and it offers another convenient way to charge your XB43 too.
The sound quality is much better and wide in SRS-XB43 compare to SRS-XB41 due to increased size. Live Sound is an amazing feature to get 3D sound experience. I have installed the SONY Music control and it has tons of features to control music. The call quality is great with this Bluetooth speaker. SONY built a very solid Bluetooth speaker with better sound quality with bass. The price is reasonable as well. My kids are using this speaker very regularly due to the color lights and party mode.
SONY always make better products in TVs, Cameras and they have entered in audio space with quality products like SRS Series Bluetooth speakers.
Well done SONY and it is another outstanding speaker!
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The Dyson Corrale straightener is the only straightener with copper flexing plates that shape around your hair, gathering it neatly together on each pass. This extra control means you can achieve the same style but with less heat – and therefore half the damage¹. It also means enhanced styling, for reduced frizz and fewer flyaways². The plates are made of manganese copper, selected for its flexibility, strength and thermal conduction. The Dyson Corrale straightener can be used corded, or cord-free to provide extra versatility and freedom while styling.¹Thermal damage measured by hair strength, when creating an equivalent hair style. Tested on Corrale with flexing plates vs Corrale with solid plates ²Direct image analysis vs untreated hair.³Exact run time may vary based on hair type and styling technique.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Hair Straightener with packed features
on May 13, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Dyson - Corrale is an excellent Hair Straightener. It came with excellent packing including a charging dock, Heat resistant pouch, and owner’s manual. Dyson Corrale has a lot of features to do enhanced styling and flexing plates produce shiny, straight results with less frizz. It is generating very little heat to avoid the breakage of hair and producing the same style. It will take close to 70 minutes to charge fully and it can be used with up to 30 minutes without cord. It can be placed in the charging dock during the hair straightening process to extend the run time. With a magnetic charging cable or dock, 90% of the battery charge can be done in less than 40 minutes. Intelligent heat control is an awesome feature that regulates the temperature of the plates 100 times a second, ensuring that it never exceeds the chosen temperature. The OLED screen will display the battery level, temperature control, and charging status.
My daughter has thick curly hair and she needs to do frequent hair straightening. She was using standard models and did not get expected results. After started using Dyson Corrale, she was able to finish hair straightening less than 20 mins and it used to take more than 45 mins with the old straightener. Her hair feels very smooth and straight. She decided not to go to hair salons for hair straightening as the result is awesome and much better than hair salons stylist work.
The flight-ready mode is a super cool feature and she is waiting to use it for our next trip in few months once the COVID 19 situation is back to normal. She is using this straightener every week and she loves the design, flexibility, and features. This is definitely a great product and highly recommend for anyone to get shiny, straight, and beautiful hair.
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Experience unparalleled detail and rich color with this Hisense Quantum UHD TV. With a bezel-less frame, additional dimming zones and a display capable of over a billion color combinations, your favorite games and programs are more vivid than ever. Built-in voice control on this Hisense Quantum UHD TV lets you change channels with just a word.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding 4K Tv with tons of features!
on May 2, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using SONY and Samsung TVs until now and Hisense 50H8G - Quantum 4K ULED TV is first one from Hisense. It is ideal size for my teenage son bedroom. It came with perfect packing and took few mins to unbox the TV from the packing box. It came with remote, leg stands, batteries and quick start guide. Setup is extremely easy and connected Apple TV, Xbox one in HDMI input ports. It has 4 HDMI ports, 2 UBS 2.0 Ports, 1 Ethernet port, 1 Composite Video and Headphone jack. It has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well.
I watched few movies and shows in Apple TV+ and the quality is outstanding. The ULED technology with Quantum DOT over a billion color combination enabled crisp and vivid picture quality. The HDR experience is amazing due to seven hundred Nits peak brightness up to ninety local dimming zones. I have tried Game mode and noticed huge improvement on controller inputs and there is no lag at all.
It comes with built in google assistant and amazon Alexa which can be used to control TV using voice commands. It is an excellent feature to control home devices like lights, thermostat etc. Dolby Vision HDR provides an incredible new vision for experiencing favorite games, movies and shows by adding dramatic color, contrast, and brightness to every second of every scene. It has 240hz motion rate and it provides great motion clarity during fast action movies. The Dolby Atmos sound is huge plus and creates immersive audio experience. All other apps can be installed easily after configuring the account.
Hisense definitively changed my mind as I have been buying TVs from SONY and Samsung. With the features like great picture quality, Dolby Atmos, HDR and built-in other features, i will be buying more Hisense TVs for kid's rooms and loft in near future.
Overall, it is outstanding TV with so many excellent features and highly recommend to everyone.
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Monitor your property and capture 1080p footage with this eufy smart floodlight camera. The super-bright 2500-lumen motion-activated lights provide excellent illumination for nighttime recording. This eufy smart floodlight camera offers the option to livestream HD video from your smartphone, and two-way audio communication lets you interact with visitors from afar.
Customer Rating
4
Bright Floodlight Camera! Great Video Quality!
on April 12, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using wired camera systems for outdoor for past 5 years and looking for adding flood lights with camera. I got Eufy - Security Floodlight Camera. Setup is easy. It came with prewired with a plug for initial setup. I have downloaded Eufy security app from App Store and configured the floodlight in less than 5 mins including the latest firmware. I have removed the existing flood light from the backyard and installed Eufy floodlight in 15 mins. It is very bright flood light equipped with a 1080P resolution Wi-Fi camera and two 2500-lumen LED bulbs for day and night viewing. It has built-in microphone and speaker allow to talk back through the phone.
Build quality is solid and lights can be controlled separate from camera from app. It records in color in daytime as well as night. Lights are dimmable and great color contrast with sharpness.
The nice feature is no monthly fee required for recording. It comes with built-in 4GB local storage which can store 14 days of recordings. The Built-in 100dB siren creates a loud alarm as harsh warning to scare off any unwanted visitors. 140° field of view captures a wide area of your property for high-level security all the time. It works with Alexa or Google Assistant and activity can be monitored by voice commands. It is easy to configure notifications and set trigger to record when motion is detected.
The only negative is no option to configure motion detection with humans only. As all the recordings done in memory card and no upload to cloud, Eufy Security Floodlight Camera will be a perfect device for users looking for security devices to record locally. I will be buying few more flood lights to complete my home security.
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Navigate through airport terminals easily with the Nomatic check-in suitcase. A durable, hard-sided, Makrolon polycarbonate case with full-perimeter expansion designed for 5-10 days of travel. This sleek black bag weighs in at just over 12 pounds and can accommodate between 78L and 90L. Inside the luggage compartment helps to ease packing with thoughtful design, namely compression, by optimizing space. Internal side pockets help to organize cords, accessories, and other pieces you want to keep track of while packed.
Customer Rating
4
Quality Suitcase with lot of features!
on March 18, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Nomatic - 29" Expandable Spinning Suitcase is best looking suitcase. It made of durable, hard-sided, Makrolon polycarbonate case with full-perimeter expansion designed for 5-10 days of travel. It just over 12 pounds weight. It has lot of space inside and luggage compartment helps to ease packing with thoughtful design, namely compression, by optimizing space. Internal side pockets help to organize cords, accessories, and other pieces. We used this suitcase for 10 days Orlando trip and able to arranged all clothes. It was very easy to move around in the airport and wheels are really smooth. The built quality is really good for this suitcase. This suitcase has the added feature of TSA-friendly locks to help secure those high-quality YKK zippers. The straps inside the suitcase are sturdy. It comes with limited lifetime warranty.
I was bit disappointed the look of this suitcase after the trip from Orlando. There were lot of scratches on the suitcase and dust is visible on the suitcase. It looks really different after one trip due to black color of the suite case. It is very expensive suitcase and expected to long last.
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Immerse yourself with booming audio using this Arcam SA20 Class G integrated amplifier. The ultra-low distortion lets sound flow cleanly, while the high-quality components provide the durability needed to last years of regular use. This Arcam SA20 Class G integrated amplifier runs 90W of power through each channel for rich audio.
Customer Rating
3
Great Sound Quality with limited features!
on January 25, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using home theater systems for more than 10 years now with A/V receiver and high-quality floor standing speakers with surround speakers. I have never used amplifiers on my home theater setup until now. I got Arcam - HDA 500W 2.0-Ch. Integrated Amplifier (model SA20) to see if there is any difference in sound quality. It came with Arcam HDA 500W 2.0-Ch. Integrated Amplifier, Remote with batteries, Mains lead and Owner's manual.
Build quality is very solid and it is not heavy compared to my receiver. I have installed the batteries on the remote and connected my definitive front floor standing speakers to the Arcam HDA20. I have connected my apple phone using RCA cable to test the sound quality from Spotify. I was amazed by the sound quality delivered from Arcam. The songs were crystal clear and able to hear all the details on the song which I never heard before from A/V receiver mode. I was able to listen to the songs very clearly in low volume as high volume.
The remote quality is good and the most portion of the remote buttons for Arcam CD player and the bottom portion is for the Arcam amplifier. The device can be powered on / off by remote. There are limited options in the remote to mute the sound from remote, the volume can be increased/decreased and changing the ports.
Since I am using a 7.1.2 speaker system with my pioneer receiver connected with various devices like Apple TV, Xbox One and ARC enabled Samsung TV, I have configured my front speakers connected to Arcam and connected Arcam pre-out to my receiver front pre-out using RCA cable. I am disappointed that there is no sound coming from speakers after connecting with the receiver using pre-out mode. The manual did not provide any detail information about connecting with receivers.
I have been trying to get sound from the front speakers with receiver and Arcam combo and there is no luck. If I play from the phone directly connected to Arcam, it is playing without any issues. If I am playing from Apple TV via the receiver, there is no sound coming from front speakers with pre-out front speakers connection. If I change the port in Arcam remote, the sound is coming for a few seconds from the speakers and stopped immediately. It should be straightforward setup with pre-out mode from the receiver and somehow it is not working.
I could not use my front speakers with the receiver and the Arcam amplifier. I am sure that there might be some issues with firmware or got a faulty unit. With limited documentation in the manual, it is very difficult to figure out the issues with the pre-out setting. Since front speakers are not giving any sound with the receiver and amplifier setup, I was not able to enjoy my 7.1.2 sound setup and connected my front speakers back to the receiver for now.
I have spent more than 10 hours to try all possible combination to get sound from front speakers. I tried to call Arcam support and they are available only from Monday to Friday 9 to 5 EST. I will call again on Monday to explain the issue to their support to get a resolution. Even though the sound quality is outstanding while connected directly from Arcam with 2.0 channels, there are 7 channel amplifiers available in the market for this price range.
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Take your game to the next level with this CORSAIR RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical gaming keyboard. Precise high-grade silver key switches withstand up to 100 million keystrokes, and a tough anodized aluminum frame provides long-term durability. This CORSAIR RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical gaming keyboard offers a detachable leatherette palm rest for comfort during long gaming sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding gaming keyboard with RGB Back Lighting
on January 21, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
CORSAIR - Gaming K95 RGB PLATINUM XT Wired Mechanical CHERRY MX Speed RGB Silver Switch Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting is an outstanding gaming keyboard. I was impressed with the look and feel of this keyboard. The build quality is rock solid.
I was able to set up the keyboard in less than 10 mins. I have downloaded and installed Elgato stream deck and Corsair Icue software packages from the website to utilize the full features of this amazing keyboard. The keys feel strong and very convenient to type as well. The lighting is very beautiful and it is one of the best lightings I have seen so far in a keyboard. The changing colors of the lights are very smooth. It is possible to program the lights.
It is a wired keyboard with two USBs and a 3.5 mm audio jack to connect with your computer. I have Dell Alienware R7 gaming PC and have a lot of USB ports. I really liked the soft textured cushioned leatherette palm rest. It will attach to the keyboard with magnetic. I was able to use the keyboard for gaming and other documents typing. I did not feel any wrist pain due to soft textured cushioned leatherette palm rest.
100% anti-ghosting with full N-key rollover switches offer rapid response times for quick in-game action and dual sidewalls to add greater stability and increased protection against dust and liquids. This keyboard has 8MB onboard memory which will be easily configured profiles and using it another PC. On-board memory helps to rebind buttons, assign macros, and automatically save all your profile configurations. This keyboard comes with 2 years of warranty.
Six dedicated macro keys allow to fully programmable with complex macros and key remaps, or swap to the included S-key keycaps and program special streaming commands through Elgato Stream Deck software. Dedicated multimedia control allows to control of media and adjusts volume without interrupting the game using a signature CORSAIR aluminum volume roller and an Integrated numeric keypad allows for simple data entry.
I have many gaming keyboards in the past and this is one of the best gaming keyboards I have ever owned. I highly recommend this keyboard to all gamers.
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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
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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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