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Start on your path to online video stardom with this AVerMedia Live Streamer DUO starter pack. The combination of the Full HD camera and Live Gamer MINI lets you stream and record in clear 1080p resolution at 60 fps. Hardware encoding causes almost zero impact on CPU performance when recording with this AVerMedia Live Streamer DUO starter pack.
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5
Perfect solution for Live streaming!
on December 16, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
The Avermedia Live Streamer Duo is a perfect entry-level streaming kit. It came with AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 313 (PW313) webcam, AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI (GC311), USB cable and Owner's manual. The resolution of the camera is 1080p. Setup is quick and easy. Build quality is great. The camera can be placed on top of the monitor and mount fits perfectly on the monitor. The camera has a privacy slider which is a very important feature for me.
Avermedia RECentral software has all the features to control the camera. Using the software, I was able to do overlays and effects. The camera and mic quality are outstanding. The capture card has 2 HDMI and 1 micro USB ports. I have connected USB to the computer, HDMI output was connected to TV and HDMI input connected to the console. It does support H.264 encoding and capturing 1080p at 60fps.
Avermedia Live Streamer Duo webcam is an excellent solution for live streaming.
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This high-quality ink tank printer with an automatic document feeder plus fax delivers up to 2 years of ink in bottles included in the box.³ Get faster connections with dual-band Wi-Fi¹, and easy mobile printing with HP Smart app.²
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5
Outstanding Printer with many features!
on December 9, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
The HP Smart Tank 651 Wireless Color All-In-One Printer is very compact and packed with powerful features for print, scan, and copy. It came with HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One; HP 32XL 135-ml Black Original Ink Bottle; HP 31 70-ml Cyan Original Ink Bottle; HP 31 70-ml Magenta Original Ink Bottle; HP 31 70-ml Yellow Original Ink Bottle; Ink caution flyer; Repacking flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Regulatory flyer; PT flyer; RoH-EAC Regulatory flyer and Power cord. This high-quality ink tank printer includes up to 2 years of ink in bottles in the box.
Setup is very easy. I have connected with my desktop using the USB cable provided for the initial setup and downloaded the latest software from the HP site. I have followed the instructions to configure the printer to print over the wireless. After the software installation and configuring the printer, I was able to see this printer on a home network to print from any device. It is very convenient to print from other devices and my son is using this printer every day for his school project work and printing from his laptop as well as from his phone. This printer has built-in dual-band WiFi.
This printer can print up to 11 ppm in black and 5 ppm in color. It can handle large volumes quickly at a low cost per page. It has featured with Apple Airprint enabled to print from iPad and iPhone or with free HP Smart app, HP ePrint.
The copy function can support up to 99 pages and copy speed supports up to 22 cpm with resolution up to 600 dpi. Fax option features with Color Fax; Auto Reduction; Auto Redial; Speed Dial; Group Speed Dial; Junk Barrier; Forwarding (Black Only); Scan and Fax; PC Fax Send and Fax to PC with resolution up to 300x300 dpi. Scan resolution supports up to 1200x1200 dpi.
The resolution of printing is superior quality and it can print up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) color resolution. The paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of input capacity and 30 sheets output bin. It is easy to refill the ink tank system with spill-free, resealable bottles.
The design is very good with stylus looking. I have been using Inkjet printers and cheap laser printers before and HP Smart Tank 651 Wireless Color All-In-One Printer is a huge upgrade. I am using this every day for copy, print, and scan for my personal and office work. It is one of the best printers in the market with excellent configuration. I highly recommend this printer for home and office use and now I am a big fan of HP products.
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The Philips Hue HDMI Sync box adds premium surround lighting to your home theater by syncing your Hue smart lights with movies, music and video games. Watch, listen and play with more wonder and excitement as your lights dance, flash, dim and brighten with your screen. Requires Hue color capable lights and a Hue Bridge (sold separately).
Customer Rating
5
Get ready for Immerse movie experience!
on December 6, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using Phillips Hue products for more than 3 years now. I am really impressed with the line of hue products offered by Philips. I have been waiting for a sync box from Philips to integrate with my TV for all the hue lights configured in my living room ceiling lights and behind the TV with Philips Hue Play.
The wait is over now. I have purchased the Philips Hue Sync Box to fulfill my needs. It came with Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, HDMI cable, Power adapter, and cable. Setup is a bit tricky on my home theater setup. I have various devices like Apple TV, XBOX connected with one of the receiver outputs on my 82” Inch Samsung TV and another receiver out is connected with Epson projector.
I have connected one of the receiver inputs to HDMI 1 in Sync box and connected Sync Box output to my receiver. I have installed the Hue Sync app on my phone and completed the setup. There was a firmware update available and it took 15 mins to complete the firmware update. After the update, I was able to configure the entertainment area and selected my ceiling hue color lights as well as Hue play lights installed behind the TV. Please note that the Philips Hue bridge is required to configure the Hue Sync box.
I played a movie from Disney Plus and all lights started changing colors based on movie play. It was a super feeling especially the action scenes. There are three configurations in the Hue Sync app to support movies, music, and game. I have used all 3 options with Disney Plus, Spotify and Xbox One X and everything working great. We watched a movie with friends they were really impressed with the setup.
I played a movie from Disney Plus and all lights started changing colors based on movie play. It was a super feeling especially the action scenes. There are three configurations in the Hue Sync app to support movies, music, and game. I have used all 3 options with Disney Plus, Spotify and Xbox One X and everything working great. We watched a movie with friends they were really impressed with the setup.
It supports up to 4K with 4 inputs and 1 output. It automatically detects which device is playing on your TV screen and automatically switches to it. It can be configured in the Hue Sync app as well. It is working for all hue lights and supports up to 10 lights. There is no lag on lights while watching movies or listening to music. There are many options available in Hue Sync like configuring entertainment area, brightness of lights, etc. We are using this setup every week while watching movies and highly recommend this if you have the home of Philips hue products.
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The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer. Meta Portal TV brings smart video calling to the biggest screen in your home and turns your TV into a smart video calling screen that’s perfect for group calls. It’s easy to call friends and family on their smartphones and laptops with Messenger and WhatsApp, even if they don’t have a Meta Portal. A Smart Camera pans and zooms to get the whole room in shot and automatically adjusts to keep everyone in frame as they move and talk naturally. Smart Sound makes sure you can be heard by reducing background noise and enhancing the voice of whoever is speaking. Meta Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a cover. All Meta Portal WhatsApp calls are end-to-end encrypted and you can choose to call individual Messenger contacts using end-to-end encryption. Meta Portal TV needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Meta Portal voice command availability varies. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Requires wireless internet connection and Facebook or WhatsApp account. WhatsApp is not available on tablets. Features, functionality, and content vary and may not be available on all Meta Portal models or in all areas and languages. Some features may require a Facebook account and downloading the Portal mobile app. Additional account registration, terms and fees may apply. Meta Portal TV requires an HDMI cable (not included). Meta Portal TV comes with a remote control.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding product with cool features!
on November 21, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been waiting for a device that allows video calls either for WhatsApp or Facebook messenger on TV. Facebook Portal TV addresses my needs. In the box, it came with 1 Portal TV, 1 Power Card, 1 Remote + Batteries. There is no HDMI provided in the box. Setup is pretty straightforward. I have plugged in Portal TV in HDM Aux Input of my receiver which is connected to my 82Inch TV and connected the power cable on the back of the device. I have placed the portal TV in front of the TV for testing purchase. It can be placed on top of the TV panel. There was a firmware update available for the device and it took close to 25 mins to complete the update.
The remote is very compact and easy to use. I have added my Facebook and WhatsApp accounts during the setup process and it showed all my contacts. WhatsApp setup is similar to PC setup by scanning the bar code on the phone WhatsApp. To use WhatsApp, the phone must be ON state. To use Portal TV, just call “Hey Portal” and it will listen for your further commands. I have marked frequent callers as Favorites which is a nice feature. Favorites contacts will appear on the main screen and it will allow making a quick call rather than going through the contact list.
It is easy to make a call either by voice or video. To start a call, select the contact or you can say “Hey Portal, call [contact]”. It will make the call for you. Please note that the portal does not allow calls between messenger and WhatsApp account. Please make sure that the phone is connected with the internet to initiate and receive WhatsApp calls on Portal.
I am surprised by smart camera features in Portal TV. It is an AI-powered smart camera that automatically adjusts and zooms to keep everyone in the frame. We made several calls to friends and family members and they were able to see everyone on the frame. Spotlight is another nice feature when you are talking to multiple people and want to focus on one person. Just focus on a specific person and a green square outline and notification on the bottom right corner saying “Spotlight-On”.
There are a lot of nice features for Shared calls. AR Effects can be used while on a call via photo booth. There are effects to change your voice as well. Story Time is another cool feature and we were able to test it out my friend who has a portal TV. Watch together lets you watch shows on Facebook while on a call with friends and family. Both should have Portal TV to use Watch together feature.
There are very limited apps available in Portal TV which include Showtime, CBS, Starz, Sling TV, etc.. More apps may be added via future firmware updates. Superframe feature will allow displaying the photos and videos when you are not on a call. Photos can be added from Facebook or directly from the phone. Portal TV can be used as a home speaker to play music from Spotify, Pandora, etc.
Regarding privacy and security settings, you can hide the camera by sliding the switch and the microphone can be turned off as well. Portal TV is a great product with a lot of cool features.
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Protect your Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max from drops of up to 10 feet with this clear tech21 case. The precision-engineered buttons let you operate the device seamlessly, and the ultra-thin profile reduces bulk and slips into a pocket easily. This tech21 case is made from clear plant-based materials, which show off the device's beauty while shielding it against damage.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect clear case for iPhone 11 Pro Max!
on November 7, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I am a big fan of Pure Clear Case for iPhones and always use clear cases on my phones to show off the beautiful glossy look of the iPhone. I have purchased iPhone 11 Pro max and got the Tech21 - Pure Clear Case. The case looks beautiful and solid as well. Build quality is great.
It comes with a scratch-resistant design and protects the device against accidental damage. It has impact drop protection which will safeguard the phone against accidental drops. The fit was perfect with the phone and transparent back design allow to display the phone. This is a perfect iPhone 11 Pro max clear case and highly recommend this.
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Enjoy crisp, powerful audio while gaming with this white CORSAIR Virtuoso RGB wireless headset. The memory foam earpads and lightweight aluminum headband add comfort for all-day use, while the detachable omnidirectional microphone offers clear sound pickup. This CORSAIR Virtuoso RGB wireless headset has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, providing up to 20 hours of uptime when fully charged.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Gaming headset!
on November 7, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset design is solid for durability and comfort to wear for a long period of time. I have been using various types of headsets for gaming and listening to music. CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO is perfectly balanced to fit and very lightweight as well. I have not faced any discomfort using this headset for a long period of time. Volume control buttons, 3.5mm jack, and USB C port are available on the sides of headset. It is nice to see that USB C port is provided to charge the headset.
The audio quality is outstanding with CORSAIR - VIRTUOS. I have been using this headset for many hours each day and there are no connectivity issues as well. Battery life is really good and came close to 20 hours. CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO is one of the best headsets for Gaming. I have been using this headset even for my office skype calls and it is working perfectly. The range is really good and I can walk around during the calls and there are absolutely no issues with signal. I am surprised that there is no Bluetooth option and USB receiver should be used for wireless capability. There is a toggle to switch between wired and wireless connection on the headphone. The microphone is detachable which is a very nice feature. ICUE app is great and provides the option to customize the colors and there are other settings configured as well.
I highly recommend this headset to everyone due to design, audio quality and long battery life.
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Ensure meals are cooked evenly with this Breville the Combi Wave 3-in-1e microwave. The grill, convection oven and microwave functions provide a variety of cooking options, while the Element IQ technology precisely delivers the right cooking temperature for optimal results. This Breville the Combi Wave 3-in-1 microwave features a Power Smoothing inverter for automatic adjustment of power to enable even heat distribution.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent 3 in 1 Convection Microwave!
on October 28, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Breville - Combi Wave™ 3 in 1 1.1 Cu. Ft. Convection Microwave - Brushed Stainless Steel is an excellent addition to any type of kitchen. It combines grill, convection oven, and microwave functions to provide a variety of cooking options. It came with Microware, Trivet, Crisp plate and instruction manual.
Setup is quick and easy. The brushed stainless steel casing provides durability and style and offers an attractive complement to my existing kitchen stainless steel appliances. It has large 12.4" turntable and 1400W for powerful microwave cooking is best for defrost, cook and reheat your favorite foods and beverages, evenly and quickly.
The LED panel is big and able to see all settings on the panel. There are default settings on the panel which will allow performing various cooking styles like defrost, reheat, fish, bacon, popcorn, pizza, rice, chicken, meat, cake and butter/chocolate. The combi function is a nice feature to allow faster cooking alternating between cooking functions.
The Element iQ® system has smart algorithms and precise temperature control for various types of cooking. I really liked the soft close door option which is 80% quieter than my previous microwave. We have tried various recipes and all came out really good. We have been using this microwave every day as it combines grill, oven and microwave. It came with a 1-year manufacturer warranty for parts and labor.
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Enjoy powerful sound while hosting an outdoor party with this Sonance streaming landscape audio system. Wi-Fi connectivity lets you stream music from a variety of devices, while the iPort xPRESS audio keypad allows you to control multimedia playback remotely. This Sonance streaming landscape audio system has a 6.5-inch woofer with a 1-inch cloth dome tweeter for high-quality sound and is weather-resistant to ensure durability.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding All Weather Outdoor Speakers!
on October 23, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been looking for outdoor music system in the backyard and pool. I got Sonance - MAG 4.1 Outdoor Streaming Music System to fulfill my need. It came with Sonos AMP 250W Class D Amplifier, 4 satellite speakers, In-ground subwoofer, 2 Sonos banana plugs, 4 removable speaker stakes, 10 silicone filled wire nuts, iPort xPRESS audio keypad, Micro-USB to USB cable, Peel & Stick mount, mounting screws, Power cable and Owner's manual in the box.
After unboxing, I have spent close to 2 hours in the backyard by digging the ground to run speaker wires and install the speakers. It did not come with longer speaker cables and I have ordered them from the local store. It should have been included with the speakers. After placing speakers and sub-woofer, I have downloaded the SONOS app and played music to make sure that everything is working as expected. I was able to access all music libraries from various music streaming apps.
These Sonance outdoor speakers featured with 3 1/2" anodized aluminum cone and Santoprene™ surround for precision performance with balanced coverage and 8" in-ground dual voice-coil subwoofer to create optimal music enjoyment with bass. These speakers are built for all weather conditions.
The sound quality is simply outstanding. I have adjusted the subwoofer settings and it is a mind-blowing sound experience. With Integrated multiroom control, I was able to control what's playing in any room from anywhere in my house. With Sonos Controller app, I was able to control the music and the volume in all of my rooms.
I am a big fan of Sonance products after listening to music from these outstanding outdoor speakers. I am planning to buy more indoor speakers to get similar sound quality experience inside the home as well. We had a backyard party last week and all of my friends were impressed with the sound quality of these speakers. I cannot express the sound quality in words until you feel the experience after installing it at your home.
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Get immersed in high-fidelity audio with this Sonance 8-inch in-ceiling speaker. A 1-inch silk dome tweeter delivers crisp high-end frequencies, while the 8-inch glass fiber cone woofer fills the air with deep, resounding bass. This Sonance 8-inch in-ceiling speaker is easy to install and includes a paintable grille that blends into surrounding decor.
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5
Outstanding In-Ceiling speakers! Excellent Sound!
on October 19, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been looking to replace my existing in-wall speakers with high-quality speakers. I am very particular with sound quality and brand. I got Sonance - Magnolia 8" Passive 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair).
The packing was perfect. It came with two MAG8R speakers with pointable grilles and mounting cut-out template. Setup was pretty easy for MAG8R 8” 2-Way speakers. I have installed the speakers around 7 feet apart with the main listening position. It looks beautiful on the wall with the provided micro-film grille. The grille attached to speakers very nicely due to magnets. If the installation is perfect, the grille trim should make contact with the wall all the way around the speaker.
MAG8NR specifications are Frequency Response as 40H – 20kHz +-3dB,
Impedance is 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum and Power Handling 5 watts minimum, 150 watts maximum. I have done auto re-calibration in my pioneer due to new speakers installed. After the calibration, I have played a few songs and movie clips. The sound quality is excellent and way better than my previous in-wall speakers. I am planning to change all my surround in-wall speakers with MAG8R on my 9.2 speaker setup.
Impedance is 8 ohms nominal; 6 ohms minimum and Power Handling 5 watts minimum, 150 watts maximum. I have done auto re-calibration in my pioneer due to new speakers installed. After the calibration, I have played a few songs and movie clips. The sound quality is excellent and way better than my previous in-wall speakers. I am planning to change all my surround in-wall speakers with MAG8R on my 9.2 speaker setup.
MAG8R came with a 2-year warranty for speakers and a 5-year warranty for the grille. I watched a few movies after installing these speakers and I felt like theater experience for sound. I highly recommend these speakers for a home theater setup.
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Cook tasty meals or sterilize baby bottles and utensils with this Crock-Pot 10-quart express slow cooker. The 15 cooking presets activate with the touch of a button for flawless results, while the easy release steam dial reduces pressure buildup for added safety. This Crock-Pot 10-quart express slow cooker features a progress bar, so you know when pressurization is complete.
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5
Must have multi pressure cooker for big families!
on October 13, 2019
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Crock-Pot® - 10qt Digital Multi-Cooker is an excellent addition to our kitchen. We were looking to buy a multi pressure cooker and bought Crock-Pot 10qt digital multi cooker as it has so many features and eliminating the need for multiple cookers. It is really a big pain point by using the slow cooker, fast cooker, fryer while cooking for a party and we were spending a lot of time to clean after cooking. It is huge with 10qt which allows us to cook and feed for 13 people.
Crock-Pot® - 10qt Digital Multi Cooker offering 9 different functions Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Sauté, Brown/Sear, Boil & Simmer and Steam. It came with the recipe book. It is very easy to hand-wash. We have cooked BBQ Chicken, Chicken tenders and it came out really crispy and tasted really good. We have been using the Crock-Pot® - 10qt Digital Multi Cooker every day to cook various food. We have tried a few recipes provided in the cookbook and came out really well. The 15 one-touch meal settings are excellent options that enabled us to prepare a variety of dishes and keep food at the desired temperature until ready to serve during parties. This Crock-Pot 10-quart express slow cooker features a progress bar which is another nice feature, so you know when pressurization is complete.
We are impressed with results came out of this multi cooker. I can tell you that this pressure cooker exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this cooker to anyone and it will be definitely a great addition to their kitchen.
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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.
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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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