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Without sound, they’re just sunglasses. Thoughtfully refined and strikingly elegant, Bose Frames Soprano style feature large lenses, delicately sloped browline and an elegant update to the cat eye, providing a dash of retro glamor with modern sheen. Bose Open Ear Audio technology produces clear, lifelike sound, leaving you free to engage with the world around you while discreetly listening to music. Bose Frames also feature an advanced mic system that lets you make crystal clear calls, scratch-and-shatter-resistant polarized lenses and a rechargeable battery that plays for up to 5.5 hours. All this housed in a lightweight frame crafted from ultramodern materials for a luxurious look and feel.
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5
Innovative, Premium Sound Audio Sunglass!
on October 17, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have never used audio sunglasses and Bose introduced Bose - Frames Soprano and other designs. I got Soprano Frames to try out due to the reputation of premium sound quality and design from Bose.
Bose - Frames Soprano Audio sunglass is an excellent choice for music and calls. It came with Bose Frames Soprano — Cat Eye Bluetooth Audio Sunglass, Charging cable, Microfiber Cloth, and Protective case. Setup is very easy and configured my phone quickly. I have downloaded the Bose Music app from the iOS app store. There was a firmware update available and updated the latest firmware via the Bose Music app.
Build quality is great and very lightweight frame crafted with ultramodern materials for a luxurious look and feel which can be used for a long period of time. The frame fits perfectly for me and did not fit properly for my son and spouse. The one size did not fit for all. The frames on the side bigger than regular sunglasses which is acceptable to accommodate battery for audio sunglasses. The sound quality exceeded my expectation. The exclusive Open Ear Audio technology produces beautiful audio quality. With a medium sound setting, no one can hear the music. If the sound setting is maximum, it is clearly audible to others standing near to me.
With the Bose Music app, basic settings can be done and there is various product help available in the app. Bose polarized lenses reduce glare, enhance visibility, and block up to 99% of UV rays with shatter-and-scratch-resistant lenses. There are optional interchangeable tinted lenses from the Bose Frames Lens Collection available for purchase. With an Advanced beamforming microphone array, Bose audio sunglass is providing crystal-clear phone calls with the advanced microphone system designed to focus on voice while reducing the sounds of wind and noise. I have used the frame for listening to music and taking calls while doing hiking and it is very convenient to have sunglasses as well as music in one device. I am using it every day now and I wish there are more design as there are only 3 design options from Bose. Hopefully, there might be more designs coming soon from Bose.
The touch controls are awesome. Volume can be controlled by swiping on the right frame. The seamless capacitive touch and an integrated motion sensor provide complete control. By sliding a finger along the right temple to adjust the volume and double-tap to access the phone’s voice assistant. I take them off and place them upside down, they turn off automatically. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and streams up to 5.5 hours of audio. It will take 1 hour to charge fully via the included magnetic charging cable and will get up to 2.5 hours of play from a short, 30-minute charge.
There is a downside with the size of the frame and limited designs. I am sure that Bose will address those in the future by introducing more designs. This is really a great start for Audio Sunglass and it is a very innovative product from Bose with premium materials and outstanding sound quality.
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Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone is the perfect conference speaker companion for work-from-home meetings. It comes with six built-in microphones, real-time echo cancellation, de-reverberation, and ambient noise suppression. The PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone gives you 24 hours of call time and can also charge your other devices at the same time. PowerConf is Zoom certified and is also compatible with Skype, Google Hangout, Facetime, WebEx, GotoMeeting, Chromebox, and more. For computers that use Windows 7, 8, 10, and macOS, just connect via Bluetooth or a USB-C cable without needing to install any drivers.
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5
Must have accessory for Remote working employees!
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been using wireless and wired headsets for my office calls while working from home. With COVID pandemic, working from home becoming normal for most of the IT companies. It was really difficult to wear headsets throughout the day for video calls. I was using Jabra 750 for a few weeks and wanted to try with other speakerphones as it has one microphone. I had a great experience with Anker products like power banks, chargers and got Anker PowerConference Bluetooth Speakerphone. This speakerphone exceeded my expectations.
It came with a Travel case, speakerphone, USB C to USB A cable, and user manual. Build quality is solid and it is plug and plug. I have connected the speakerphone with the provided cable to the Belkin docking station connected to MacBook Pro. It recognized the speakerphone without any issues. In order to test the mic and sound quality, I tried with Microsoft teams and zoom calls. Both applications showed Anker PowerConference as the default speaker and microphone. The sound quality for the microphone and speaker was much better than Jabra 750,
Battery life is very good. I am using this microphone for almost 8 hours per day for voice and video calls. It has 6 microphones to capture the voice. DSP Algorithm Enhances voice pickup with real-time echo cancellation, de-reverberation, and ambient noise suppression. It does reduce echo and background noise during calls and everyone is saying my voice is so clear on their end. I have connected my iPhone to attend calls from Anker speakerphone instead of lifting the phone.
I have installed the Anker Soundcore app from the iOS store. There is an option to select a single person or multiple person mode. Omni-Directional Voice Pickup 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array pick up voices Soundcore anywhere in rooms for up to 8 people. Also, firmware can be updated via the Soundcore app as well. This speakerphone has 6700mah battery and can be used without charge for 24 hours. With Anker PowerIDQ technology, phones can be charged from this speakerphone. It comes with 18 months warranty from Anker.
In my organization, I have suggested providing this speakerphone to all employees working remotely instead of headphones. Anker PowerConference Bluetooth Speakerphone is a must-have accessory for remote working employees and exceeded expectations with build, sound, and battery.
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Enjoy delicious, bold-tasting coffee made simple with the new Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Strong Brew Selector. Brew your coffee as bold as you like it with the Strong Brew Selector—you can choose to brew a bolder cup of coffee if that's what you'd like, with the touch of a button. The coffee maker also features intuitive Brew Later programming that makes it easy to schedule brewing ahead of time, so you can wake up to the smell of freshly made coffee. This updated design also includes a Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause, so you can pour a cup of coffee before brewing is finished. Plus, the 4-Hour Auto-Shutoff feature automatically turns off the coffee maker so you don't have to. Plus, this coffee maker comes with a dishwasher-safe, reusable coffee filter, so you can save money and create less waste. Just sit back, sip, and enjoy great coffee just the way you like it.
Customer Rating
4
Cost effective Coffee maker with many features!
on September 26, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Strong Brew Selector is a cost-effective and quality coffee maker. The design is elegant and takes less space. The strong brew selector works great with the touch of a button. It has Brew later feature which allows set the coffee maker ahead and brewed coffee will be ready while waking up. Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause is really nice feature and it will allow grabbing a cup before brewing is finished.
It has an auto shut-off feature and it will shut off automatically in 4 hours. It is very easy to clean and the carafe and filter basket are dishwasher safe. The reusable coffee filter will save a lot of money over a period of time and will pay off this coffee maker price in less than 2 months.
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Designed for the perfect puree. This KitchenAid® Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender features an 8" removable blending arm with 4-point stainless steel blade to blend everything from smoothies, to milk shakes, soups, sauces and so much more. It is easy to use with the variable speed trigger switch and includes a US patented removal pan guard to help protect your cookware. The 3-Cup BPA-Free Blending Jar with lid is great for individual blending jobs, and can be used to serve direct from or to store your blended creation for a later use.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding and Stylish Hand Blender!
on September 19, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have used different brands of blenders and KitchenAid - Hand Blender - Ink Blue Blender is a very compact and stylish look. It came with a KitchenAid blender, Stainless steel hand blender arm (20.3 cm), Pan guard, and Beaker (700 ml) with lid. It blends milkshakes, smoothies, soups, and sauces. The removable 8-inch stainless steel blending arm with a variable speed trigger delivers quality output. The 3-cup BPA-free blending jar is a nice add-on to store smoothies for later use. 5' power cord is the perfect size to use it in a flexible range.
For blending, Insert the Hand Blender into the mixture. Press the Variable speed controller to start. Use your free hand to cover the top of the blending jar for better stability and avoid splashing. It blends fruits, vegetables, and shakes very nicely. With 180 watts power, it blends tough ingredients to get perfect shakes and juices. The blender is very easy to use with one touch and very easy to clean and it is dishwasher safe as well. I have been using this every day to make shakes and juices. I am impressed with the outcome of shakes and juices and highly recommend to everyone.
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The new Oster® MyBlend® Personal Blender makes it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle while juggling a busy schedule. Simply fill the reusable sports bottle with your favorite fruits, vegetables, shakes, and more; blend to your desired consistency with one touch; and take your nutritious drink on the go. With an impact-resistant, dishwasher-safe bottle and a travel-friendly carrying lid, 400 watts of blending power, and a removable blade attachment for easy cleaning, this convenient Oster blender couldn't be easier to use. Great for the gym, work, walks and hikes—or for simply enjoying at home.
Customer Rating
5
Compact Blender for Travel!
on September 19, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have used different brands of blenders and Oster® MyBlend® Personal Blender is very compact. It is a countertop type with single-serve. It blends fruits, vegetables, and shakes very nicely. With 400 watts power, it blends tough ingredients to get perfect shakes and juices. The provided 20 oz sports bottle is the perfect size for single-serve shakes. It is very portable and travel friendly which can be used during hiking, gym workouts.
The blender is very easy to use with one touch and very easy to clean and the bottle is dishwasher safe as well. I have been using this every day to make shakes and juices. I am impressed with the outcome of shakes and juices and highly recommend to everyone.
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Say hello to the Chefman Multi-Functional Air Fryer with Rotisserie and Dehydrator Function handles any cooking, baking, or air frying task, creating the crispy fried texture you love with little to no oil. With the highly efficient rapid air technology and high-speed convection system, you can get even, crispy fried texture using little to no oil. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this Multi-Function AirFryer features a 10-liter capacity and 17 preset options - you can use it to air fry, roast, dehydrate, bake, reheat, and more! That means crispy French fries every time, from fresh, frozen, and even leftover. Interior lighting allows you to easily watch your food as it cooks. For best results while air frying, racks should be switched in middle of cooking. Accessories include 2 air flow racks, rotisserie spit and forks, rotating basket, rotisserie retrieval tool and drip tray. With this unit's 3-in-1 functionality, you'll save valuable cabinet space all the while reaping the benefits of its versatility. Removable drip tray and dishwasher safe parts make cleaning a breeze. With the dehydrating preset, you can make your own dried fruit slices, long-lasting dried herbs, delicious beef jerky, and more!
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Multifunctional 3in1 Digital Air Fryer
on September 15, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Oven, 14 Cooking Presets, XL 10L Family Size in an excellent Air Fryer with so many built-in features. It came with 3 removable racks, a Rotisserie basket, a Drip tray, a Retrieval tool, and Rotisserie spit. It is a versatile multi-functional air fryer with Rotisserie and Dehydrator Function handles any cooking, baking, or air frying task, creating the crispy fried texture with little or no oil. It has rapid air technology and a high-speed convection system to get a crispy fried texture.
It has a large 10-liter capacity and 14 preset options for air fry, roast, dehydrate, bake and reheat. It has an interior light and can be used while cooking. The accessories are very easy to clean and they are dishwasher safe. We have cooked fries, onion rings and banana and all came out very crisp and the taste is awesome. We are using this air fryer daily to cook crisp foods by using hot air rather than a lot of messy/unhealthy oil. It cooks really fast.
The controls are very easy to set temperature and time with digital display. The design is very elegant. There is no user manual inside the box and it can be obtained from the Chefman website. This fryer can be used to Fry, Bake, Grill, and Roast. I have registered on the Chefman website and there is a lot of useful information about new recipes. We tried chicken, fish, tenders, and French fries. All came out the crispy and fried texture.
Overall, it is an excellent product for cooking and definitely a great alternative for deep frying.
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Logitech G923 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC is a high-performance racing wheel that revolutionizes the racing experience. Re-engineered to support a next-generation feedback system, G923 features TRUEFORCE high-definition force feedback that dials into game engines to deliver higher-fidelity realism. Feel the pistons pumping, the gravel crunching, and every shift, drift, and hairpin turn like never before. True racing comes from within.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Racing Wheel / Pedal for Xbox and PC!
on September 1, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I was looking for a racing wheel with pedals for Xbox one and got the Logitech racing wheel with pedals. It came with excellent packing and included with Logitech G923 Racing Wheel for Xbox One and PC, Pedals, Power supply, and Owner's manual. Setup is quick and easy with the instruction sheet. I have connected all the cables to the wheel and connected the USB cable from the steering wheel to Xbox one. The wheel and pedals are built with excellent quality. Without any additional setup, Xbox one recognized the wheel.
I have played various car games like Forza Horizon 4 and 7. It took some time to get adjusted with the wheel and pedal as I was using only Xbox controllers until now. The gaming experience with this device is mind-blowing. I felt like driving a sports car on racing. I have placed the pedal on the carpet instead of the hardwood floor to avoid any movement or scratches on the hardwood floor. It stayed really well on the carpet and did not move at all. The wheel controller has a much better response than the regular Xbox controller. My kids are using this racing wheel and pedals more than Xbox controllers now.
Logitech - G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals is a must-have item for Xbox one with features like force feedback, refreshed Logitech G design with the brushed metal wheel, hand-stitched leather wheel cover, and polished metal pedals.
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Follow a natural sleep routine with this Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light. Its sunset and sunrise simulations prepare your body to sleep and rise on time, and its RelaxBreathe feature calms you into peaceful slumber. This Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light plays your music, an FM station or built-in nature sounds for a gentle wake-up routine.
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4
Good Sleep / Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp!
on August 19, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
I have been having trouble getting into sleep for two months and got Philips - SmartSleep Sleep and Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp. It came with Philips SmartSleep Sleep and Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp, Documentation, and Power cord. The light is large and well designed with a larger base. Setup is quick and easy to configure the current time, alarms. There are various options to set up sunset/sunrise simulations which can be configured with sleep and wake-up light and music. This light has built-in FM station and nature sounds which can be used for wake-up routine.
I have configured the light for natural sunrise wakeup with birds sound. The bedroom is really dark and it gradually increases the light and gets brighter after a specific time and adjustments can be done on how much brightness needed for the wakeup schedule. The light guided wind-down function is working well and I was able to get into sleep with 10 mins now.
The smart touch display is very responsive and display quality could have better. The speaker quality is good. PowerBackup+ option is a great feature. At the event of power failure, the internal clock and backup alarm remain active for 8 hours. Snoozing can be done by taping the top of the sleep and wake up light. Aux input can be used to connect the music device to play music. It comes with a two-year warranty. There are various display icons for Wake-up profile, Display off, Audio feedback, unwind program, clock time, sunset simulation, relax breathe, radio, natural sounds, breathing rhythms can be used to configure based on individual needs.
I am using this every day for sleep and wake up schedules and getting much better sleep and a very refreshing wakeup.
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Enjoy crisp, powerful sound while gaming with these JLab Play wireless earbuds. The rechargeable lithium-polymer battery delivers more than 11 hours of use on a single charge, and an in-line gaming microphone captures your voice clearly for smooth communication with teammates. These JLab Play wireless earbuds have a magnetic design to prevent falling off your neck while not in use.
Customer Rating
5
Cost effective and solid gaming wireless earphones
on August 4, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
JLab Audio - Play Wireless Stereo Gaming Earphones - Black/Blue (Model: GEBPLAYRBLKBLU84) came with JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Earbuds, Travel Bag, 3 pairs of Ear Tips, Travel Bag, 3.5mm AUX Console cord with volume control and Micro-USB charging cable.
Setup is very easy for JLab Audio - Play Wireless Stereo Gaming Earphone and able to pair with the phone very quickly using Bluetooth. I did a full charge before first use. The audio/call quality is really great. The battery life is good and it lasts around 11 hours as advertised. It can be charged using a micro USB cable.
It is really convenient to wear for an extended period of time and did not face any discomfort at all. I have used it with XBOX and Play Station and worked without any issues. Quick mute is a great feature. It is easy to switch between gaming and music. In gaming mode, it does provide increased mid-high frequency response for clear vocals. In Music mode, it amplifies vocals and bass for enhanced music listening.
The build quality is excellent and sound quality is outstanding as well. JLab Audio - Play Wireless Stereo Gaming Earphones are excellent value with quality features.
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Whether you need 8 dozen* of your signature chocolate chip cookies or shredded chicken for Taco Tuesday with friends and family, the KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer has the capacity for every occasion. This durable tilt-head stand mixer was built to last, and features 10 speeds to gently knead, thoroughly mix and whip ingredients for a wide variety of recipes and comes in a variety of colors to perfectly match your kitchen design or personality. Get creative and make more with your mixer with over 10 optional hub-powered attachments*, from food grinders to pasta makers and more. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each **sold separately.
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5
Outstanding Tilt-Head Stand Mixer!
on July 13, 2020
Posted by: Selva
from Chander AZ
We have been looking to buy Tilt-Head Stand Mixer and got KitchenAid - K45SSOB Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Onyx Black. The packing was really good and came with Coated Flat Beater, Coated Dough Hook, 6-Wire Whip.
The 4.5-quart stainless steel mixing bowl and 10 speeds easily mix, kneads, and whips the ingredients really well. We have used this mixer to prepare the batter for cake and knead the dough for rottis. The 4.5-Quart. Stainless Steel Bowl is the perfect size to mix dough for 6 dozen cookies, 3 loaves of bread or 6 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher-safe.
The 59-Point Planetary Mixing Action provides 59 touchpoints per rotation around the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation. The beater, dough hook, or wire whip rotates around the bowl, giving incredible bowl coverage for comprehensive mixing. The 10 Speeds are powerful enough for nearly any task or recipe, stirring wet and dry ingredients together, kneading bread dough or whipping cream.
Soft Start is a nice feature to avoid ingredient splash & flour puff by starting at a lower speed. We have been using this mixer every week and really impressed with the output. The dough came out really well and rottis are way softer than before. KitchenAid makes quality products for the kitchen and this mixer is another great product from them. It is definitely a must-have product for every 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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