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Upgrade from the last generation with the new ROG Strix G10CE, a Windows 11 gaming desktop that delivers exhilarating gaming experiences powered by an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11700F processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 graphics.
 
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Outstanding Gaming PC with Excellent Configuration
on December 28, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
ASUS ROG is an excellent gaming PC that came with an i7-11700F Intel 11th generation processor coupled with 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB HDD, and 512GB SDD, latest wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, and amazing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with dedicated 12GB GDDR6 memory graphics card. This PC handled almost all games without any glitches.
Setup is relatively easy. I have connected the desktop with 32inch 4K monitor using an HDMI cable. It came with Windows 11 operating system. It took less than 10 mins to connect with Microsoft account and update all necessary drivers with the latest version. The case is very compact and inside there is plenty of room for additional drives and RAM. On the top, there are two USB 3 ports, a single headphone jack, and the power switch resides at an angle on the top-right edge. On the backside, there are 4 USB 3 and 2 USB 2 ports, an HDMI & Display Port, 3 sound ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, PS2 keyboard, and mouse ports. RTX 3060 is an amazing graphics card, and I was able to use my ASUS 32" 4K monitor to pair up with the PC, I must admit that the graphics are simply superb. I am using this as HTPC also connected with Epson LS500 Laser projector with Plex Media Server, Kodi, and Cyberlink Power DVD setup. Due to the high-end graphics card, the picture quality is really crystal clear on the big screen for Blu-ray Discs and 4K videos.
It came with built-in Wi-Fi 6 to deliver a 3x faster wireless connection. With Bluetooth 5.0 interface, it is easy to transfer photos, music, and other media between the devices. This PC does not come with a built-in DVD/CD drive, and it is not a big issue as most of the software is available via digital download. The new generation of i7 processors is very fast and energy-efficient. With “Armoury Crate” software, it is easy to configure custom lighting effects, manage CPU and GPU settings and monitor storage and RAM usage, fan speeds, and monitor CPU/GPU temps.
On the complaints side, the included mouse and keyboard are extremely cheap, and the keyboard is so bad that I had to replace it with my existing gaming keyboard. If you can replace the keyboard and mouse with your own, this PC is good for gaming or HTPC. Also, there are no USB C / Thunderbolt ports which are kind of disappointing as it is very convenient to use with USB C than HDMI cable to connect monitors.
I have been using this desktop for a week now and played various games with an XBOX game pass. All games were working perfectly without any issues. It is running very quietly. I am really impressed with the ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop, and it exceeded my expectations. I am using it every day and can play any PC game even on trips as it handles everything without any glitch. This is one of the best gaming desktops in the market with outstanding specifications. All in all, this is a great pre-configured gaming PC at a great price.
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Create the ultimate laptop-like experience with the Brydge 12.9 MAX+. Featuring the largest native multi-touch trackpad ever included in a tablet keyboard, the 12.9 MAX+ delivers the most immersive and natural experience iPadOS has ever seen. Together with a new SnapFit™ Case designed to flawlessly match and protect your iPad, the 12.9 MAX+ creates the perfect productivity device for any environment. Brydge is critically acclaimed for their keyboard’s unmatched typing experience, and the Brydge 12.9 MAX+ is no exception. Featuring adjustable backlit keys, Instant-On™ Connectivity, shortcut keys, up to 3-month battery life and 135˚ screen rotation, you’ll have confidence cranking out that paper, clearing your inbox, or tackling whatever task comes your way.
 
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Premium Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9!
on December 6, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking for an alternative keyboard for my iPad pro 12.9 5th generation and got Brydge 12.9 MAX+ wireless keyboard. The packing was excellent and the setup was very easy. I have downloaded BrydgeConnect from the App store and updated the latest firmware. It fits perfectly with iPad Pro 12.9 5th generation. This keyboard feels like a premium keyboard and has absolutely no issues and lag while typing. The touch and springiness of the keyboard responded well.
The trackpad is the largest multi-touch trackpad ever on a tablet keyboard. The trackpad has very smooth functioning and has great responsiveness. This unit has 3 levels of LED-backlit keys which makes it possible to use your computer in no light or low light. Those users who use a laptop computer where keys are not backlit will appreciate this feature. No need to run to turn on the room lights while using your computer in dark.
After attaching the iPad Pro and Brydge keyboard, it provided a premium look like an apple laptop. There was no looseness was detected and it was a perfect fit. The SnapFit case firmly grips the iPad Pro and provides excellent stability. The construction of the keyboard is very solid provides a premium typing experience. The connectivity is instant, and it has a power on/off button as well.
Battery life is excellent and up to three months battery life with one charge. It is rechargeable via USB C cable. I have no complaints with the Brydge and I am really happy to own it. I highly recommend it to any user that wants a premium keyboard.
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The sound quality you expect from great earbuds with convenient features that go above and beyond. Two microphones in each earbud mean you’ll always be heard on calls. The SOUNDFORM Rise True Wireless Earbuds are designed to get you through even the longest days with an impressive 7 hours of charge in each earbud and another 24 hours in the wireless charging case. The IPX5 water resistance rating protects them rain or shine while easy-to-use controls offer the power to change volume, skip tracks, and take calls, all at your fingertips.
 
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Compact Wireless Earbuds!
on December 1, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using car chargers, battery packs, charging devices from Belkin for a while and got Belkin - SOUNDFORM Rise True Wireless Earbuds. The package came with SOUNDFORM™ Rise True Wireless Earbuds, Wireless charging case, USB-C cable, 3 sizes silicone ear tips, and a quick start guide. Setup is easy and configured with my iPhone 13 pro max via Bluetooth. I have tested the call quality and sound quality by playing music from Spotify. The music quality is great and call quality is excellent for mid-range wireless earbuds. It fits perfectly on ears and adjustments can be made to fit anyone's ear size with 3 sizes of silicone ear tips.
Battery life is good with 7 hours of playtime per charge. With a wireless charging case, it provides 24 hours of battery life. With quick charging capability, one hour of playtime can be achieved by charging ten minutes. The wireless charging case support Qi Wireless charging and USB-C charging. With two microphones in each earbud, the call quality is outstanding due to clear-call environmental noise-canceling technology. With 6mm dynamic drivers, it provides high-quality listening for music and calls. I was wearing these earbuds for office calls and to listen to music for a long period of time. There is absolutely no issue wearing this for a long period of time. It is quality wireless earbuds from Belkin and highly recommended for listening to music and making calls.
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Calming Cozy Massaging Heating Wrap by Sharper Image- Personal Electric Heating Pad with Massaging Vibrations! It’s the comfortable cocoon that soothes legs in heat with calming vibrations on your feet. Calming Cozy targets specific pressure points with massage while applying heat to your feet, ankles, and legs! The secret is the combination of soothing heat and relaxing vibrations inside Calming Cozy’s sherpa-lined cocoon that envelopes your feet, legs and torso in luxurious calming comfort. Features massaging vibrations that can be turned on and off. 3 Therapeutic heat settings combined with 3 massaging vibrations for 9 relaxing combinations. One-touch controller (featuring 3 therapeutic heat settings & 3 massaging vibration settings). Includes Clay bead filling absorbs soothing heat for additional comfort. Also features automatic shut-off feature ensures that it will never overheat.
 
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Average massaging heating wrap with design issue
on November 30, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking for a leg massager with heat settings and got Calming Cozy Massaging Heating Wrap. It is made of soft and luxurious sherpa fabric material. There are 9 relaxing combinations that can be set by changing low, medium, and high for Massage and Heat on the controller. There is auto off setting after 2 hours while using heat settings. The controller came with a 9-foot cord which was attached to the bottom. I tried for some time with different massage and heat settings combination
The massage and heat options were working fine. However, I did feel comfortless on the legs as I need to keep the legs very close due to the design. There is no room to move the legs and I was not able to keep the legs that way for more than 15 mins. It is a nice product for short massage/heat and may be used for a long period of time.
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Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-Piece combines whole-home protection, a fast eero Wi-Fi 6 router, and network security in one. Protect 4 windows or doors and add motion detection to 1 hallway or room. Enjoy wifi coverage of up to 1500 sq. ft.* Level-up your protection with a Ring Protect Pro subscription, sold separately, to get real-time alerts in the Ring App when your Alarm is triggered**, on-demand emergency support with optional Alarm Professional Monitoring***, and 24/7 Backup Internet that keeps your compatible devices connected if the primary internet goes out.****
 
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Complete Home Security System with Wi-Fi 6 router!
on November 15, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking to add more security devices to my existing ring home security system and Ring Alarm Pro was released with a built-in Eero router. It came with Ring Alarm Pro, Keypad, Contact sensors (x4), Motion detector, Range extender, Power supply, and Ethernet cable. Setup is quick and able to add the new devices quickly to my existing ring account using the Ring app on iPhone. I have installed the Ring Alarm, Keypad, motion detector, and range extender on the second floor.
Built-in Eero Wi-Fi 6 router is a nice feature to keep devices connected if the primary internet goes out with 24/7 backup internet with Ring Protect Pro subscription feature and it covers up to 1500 square feet. The data charge is expensive which is 3$ per GB with a base plan comes with 3 GB and may not be used as failover internet for a long period of time. The main differences between standard Ring Protect Plus and Ring alarm pro are 24/7 backup internet, Extra data for $3 per GB, Expandable External power, Eero secure, and Ring edge with local video storage. Ring alarm pro subscription is 20$ per month compared to 10$ per month Protect plus. Since it has only one Eero unit, it is not covering the entire house. I am using the Eero pro 3 pack at home and I have configured it as a new network instead of replacing the existing one. It will be easy for many users to use one app instead of using the Ring and Eero app to do the initial setup.
Base station LED is very bright, and the brightness level can be adjusted using the Ring app or completely turn off the LED. It is very easy to arm / disarm using the keypad or phone app. The contact sensors are slightly bigger compared to the previous generation. Since I have all devices with Ring including the doorbell, it is easy to integrate with Alexa and view live view in Echo show devices. If you are new to Ring and it is definitely worth getting Ring alarm pro as it has upgraded devices, a built-in Eero Wi-Fi 6 router, and better subscription features.
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Get flawless nails with the MP64 Cordless Nail Drill. This manicure and pedicure set comes with 10 high-quality sapphire attachments and a portable storage case. The included dust shield collects nail dust for a mess-free manicure. The LED light illuminates the nail bed so you can easily see the treatment area. Powerful and adjustable, change the speed up or down and switch the rotation direction. Suitable for acrylic nails or those with sensitive skin. Get 2 hours of use per charge with the included USB charging cable. Maintain salon-quality nails at home by shaping, filing, and buffing for beautiful nails anytime.
 
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Excellent Manicure / Pedicure tool!
on November 1, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking for an electric manicure/pedicure and got Beurer - Electric Manicure/Pedicure set. It came with a Manicure/Pedicure set, 10 attachments, a protective cap, a storage bag, a micro-USB, and a manual. Build quality is great and it is very easy to hold to do manicure/pedicure. Due to the compact size, it is perfect for travel. The attachments were arranged in a plastic tray and the carrying case is added benefit to secure all the attachments. There are many controls on the device to control the speed, on/off switch with LED display for the direction of rotation. It is very easy to change the attachments and easy to use. I have tried in toe and fingernails and the results were excellent. It has a rechargeable battery with auto switch off after 20 minutes and 3-speed settings for clockwise and anti-clockwise rotations. It took close to 3 hours to charge, and the battery will last for 2 hours usage. It is an excellent device to do manicures/pedicures at home without going to the salon.
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Nest Cam with floodlight has built-in intelligence that can tell the difference between a person, a vehicle, and an animal. It alerts you when there’s important activity,* and lights up automatically so you can see what’s happening. With 24/7 live view and free event video history, you never miss a thing, day or night. Swap out your existing basic floodlight and use the same wires for power. Nest Cam with floodlight requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
 
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Outstanding Floodlight with Security Camera!
on October 28, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking to replace the backyard floodlight with the camera to increase monitoring on the backyard and got Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight. The packing was excellent and made the impression of quality product inside the box. Inside the box, it came with Nest Cam with Floodlight, mounting plate with grounding screw, mounting plate cover, 3 sets of 2 junction box screws, 4 mounting plate screws, Wire connectors, Grounding wire, Anti-theft screws, S hook, Hex key, Quick start guide, and Safety & warranty document. It is a unique design to attach the camera with a spotlight module with a powerful magnet.
I have completed the setup first by using a detachable power cable and added the device using the Google Home app by scanning the barcode. Instructions were very clear in the Google Home app and there was a firmware update available for the camera. After the firmware update, I have tested the camera quality and it was bright and clear. I have removed the existing floodlight and found out that there is no junction box with the existing floodlight setup. I have reached out to support and they suggested hiring a professional installer to complete the install as the documentation does not provide any instructions about installing the floodlight without a junction box. I have hired a local electrician to complete the installation and he installed the junction box and then installed the google nest camera. It is not an issue for me to hire an installer due to my existing setup.
With the Google Home app, it is easy to control the lights to turn on / off, adjust the light settings, push notifications, Away-only notifications, and Seen notifications for People, Animals, Vehicles, and Motion. Since I don’t have any pets and the backyard is not facing any road, I have turned off Animals and Vehicles. The detachable nest camera has a backup battery which will allow recording if there is any power outage. Under Video Settings in the Google Home app, there are options to configure wake-up sensitivity, event length, video quality, night vision, status light brightness, and Rotate image 180 degrees. Under the Audio section, there are options to enable microphone, audio recording, and adjust camera volume.
I have added the floodlight into a routine to turn on / off at a specific time and the ability to see live and history views in the app is very nicely implemented. Floodlight can be controlled by voice using google assistant enabled devices. Activity zones can be configured under Events in the Google app. Another nice feature is to use Home & Away routines. By purchasing a google aware plus subscription will enable familiar face detection, 60 days of event video history, and 10 days of 24/7 continuous video history for all cameras. I was impressed with the brightness of the floodlight, and it is reaching far better distance and notifications are accurate based on any movements in the backyard. This is my first google nest camera and planning to buy one more to replace another old floodlight in the backyard with Google Nest Flood Cam to get it into the Google ecosystem.
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The SoundLink Flex wireless Bluetooth speaker is engineered to deliver clear, deep sound that’s powerful enough to fill a room and loud enough for outdoor adventures. Whether hanging from a backpack or lying flat by the pool, the speaker’s PositionIQ technology optimizes the sound for natural audio. The SoundLink Flex portable speaker has a sophisticated, inviting aesthetic and industrial design that blends durability, portability, and utility. With its silicone body, powder-coated steel grille, and reliable utility loop, this wireless speaker goes where you go and plays like you play. Listen to music while hiking, camping, or paddle boarding. Its highly durable materials allow it to withstand the elements and accidental mishaps, from drops to shocks. Its utility loop can attach to a clip or carabiner, so you can hang your speaker almost anywhere. And the Bluetooth outdoor speaker has been rigorously tested to meet an IP67 rating, which means it’s waterproof and dustproof. So, don’t worry if it accidentally falls into water or gets caught in the rain. SoundLink Flex also has a long-lasting battery life, offering up to 12 hours of unplugged play time per charge. For even more immersive sound, pair your SoundLink Flex with another Bose Bluetooth speaker, or connect it to a Bose smart speaker to extend your listening experience from inside the home to outside. Available in Black, White Smoke, Cypress Green, Stone Blue, and Carmine Red.
 
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Compact and Portable speaker for hiking / camping!
on October 19, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker with premium sound quality and got Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker. In the box, it came with Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick start guide, and Safety sheet. Setup is super easy and configured with my iPhone via Bluetooth using Bose Connect iOS app. This speaker has a premium and modern design made of silicone body, powder-coated steel grille with signature sound quality.
I was impressed with the sound output from this speaker. The sound that came out of this speaker is crisp and clear. It is powerful enough to fill the entire room. It has a utility loop that can be used to attach the speaker to the clip. I was using this speaker during hiking and camping trips over the weekend. It is very lightweight and did not add much weight to the bag. It is IP67 rated for waterproof and dustproof. With a single charge, it offers up to 12 hours of continuous playtime in a single charge, and it will take up to 4 hours for a full charge. The battery light blinks white while charging. When the speaker is fully charged, the light stays solid white.
With PositionIQ technology, it automatically detects the orientation and ensures natural, lifelike sound in any position. With a built-in microphone, I was able to receive and make phone calls through SoundLink Flex and it worked without any issues. Also, the phone’s native voice assistant like Siri or Google Assistant can be activated by holding the multifunction button on the speaker. Multiple SoundLink speakers can be connected using the party mode option from the app. Auto-off timer setting can be configured via Bose connect app. This speaker is available in Black, White Smoke, or Stone Blue color and comes with 1-year manufacturer warranty. SoundLink Flex is an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker with premium sound quality.
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Make your shower your sanctuary. Spin for an exhilarating cleansing experience complete with a 4-piece skin-perfecting face and body brush system that has self-care down to a science.
 
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Cost Effective Face & Body cleansing system!
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Vanity Planet - Face & Body Cleansing System is a cost-effective cleansing system. It came with a handle, 4 interchangeable brush heads (daily cleaning brush, exfoliating brush, pumice stone, body brush), and a user guide. It requires 4 AA batteries. It was difficult to remove the battery cap and eventually able to open the cap. I have used the rechargeable batteries as per the instructions given in the user guide.
The daily cleaning brush is made of ultra-soft bristles, and it works perfectly to cleanse the skin. My daughter is using this every day with a mild cleanser. The Exfoliating brush has slightly firmer bristles that are specially designed to exfoliate and deep clean. The pumice stone is designed to effectively remove calluses and dead skin from feet, knees, and elbows. The body brush is an excellent brush for deep cleaning for the entire body and the perfect size for exfoliating the arms, back, and legs. It is very easy to clean the brushes after each use. It is recommended to use soapy water after makeup. I have seen a huge difference in my daughter's face after using this cleansing system after a week and was impressed with the outcome of the vanity planet face and body cleansing system.
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Customize your massage experience with our 3-in-1 Sonic Rose Quartz Beauty Roller, with three interchangeable vibrating heads designed to help firm, refresh, and de-bloat puffy skin. Use any time of the day to amplify skincare applications and cast a luminous glow.
 
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Compact 3-in-1 Sonic Beauty Roller!
on October 16, 2021
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Vanity Planet 3 in 1 Sonic Beauty Roller is an excellent choice for facial massage. It came with a beauty roller, 3 interchangeable vibrating roller heads, a micro-USB cable, and a User Guide. To power on the roller, just Press and Hold the power button. It is very easy to change the heads and three levels of vibration settings can be done with the power button. I have been using a roller head very often than other than two heads as it rolls smoothly to cover cheeks, jaw, forehead, and neck.
The T-Bar head will help to calm puffiness and temporarily lift facial features. The double roller head can be used to roll over the jawline, cheekbone, and brow bone to help contour and sculpt. Charging can be done with provided micro-USB cable. If all LED lights are solid, the unit is fully charged. It is very easy to clean heads and I have used dry tissue and a soft cloth. It is very quiet even with high mode and the rose gold color provides a very appealing look. It does provide a nice massage and excellent addition to the beauty sets
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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.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Not 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
- 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
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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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.
-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)
+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.
- 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.
Customer service:
+ 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.
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 55 out of 5
Outstanding 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
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.
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.
Regards
Selva
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