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Big machine suction power*. But with cord-free versatility. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute cord-free vacuum has a 40% bigger bin than the previous V8 Absolute and up to 40 minutes of fade-free power with the Soft roller cleaner head (in Suction mode I). The new torque drive cleaner head removes more dust from carpets. The soft roller cleaner head removes fine dust and large debris from hard floors. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute cord-free vacuum quickly transforms to a handheld for quick cleanups, spot cleaning and cleaning difficult places.*Suction tested to ASTM F558 at the flexible inlet.BR>
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4
Amazing power for a stick vacuum
on March 8, 2018
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
The suction of the vacuum is as good as a corded vacuum and the battery lasts up to an hour, which is fantastic battery life. The way the dust bin opens makes emptying it and clean up a breeze. No cords to worry about getting in your way, and best of all, no stupid canister behind you to worry about accidentally knocking stuff over while you're cleaning.
The only cons I had about it is that it can get pretty top heavy, and the price is a lot to spend for a vacuum cleaner. But for me personally, I look at the $800 I spend on this as the vacuum I'll actually enjoy using for the decade or more to come. It's powerful, it gives me freedom and ease to pick up, move around and clean, and it's versatile with the included attachments.
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Enjoy superior sound and voice quality with these Jabra Elite wireless headphones. Integrated controls let you answer calls, adjust the volume or pause music with the touch of a button, while the included carrying case doubles as a charging station. External ambient noise keeps you aware of your surroundings, while a background noise filter delivers crisp, clear voice calls. With Bluetooth connectivity, these Jabra Elite wireless headphones are easy to pair to a mobile device.
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4
Earbuds with great battery life and features
on February 19, 2018
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
The Jabra Elite 65t advertises battery life at 5 hours and everywhere I’m reading seems to agree with that assessment. To my surprise, with my usage, I’ve always gotten over 5 hours with constant play. I realistically got about 6 hours of constant play at 60% volume (the max volume on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 before it warns you about high volume with headphones on), so 5 hours is certainly a safe number. It doesn’t feel like one of those cheating advertised numbers where under certain circumstances you’ll get 5 hours.
The case is nearly half the size in height compare to the Jaybird Run’s case so it’s less of a nuisance to pocket. It’s still fatter than the Apple Airpod’s case though. I also found the case initially hard to open. There’s a slit in the front that makes you think you need to open the case with your nail but you don’t open it that way. Rather a good pull of the top of the case away from the bottom using my thumb easily opens the case. With no button on the outside of the case, it is unlikely to accidentally open while stashed away. Once the earbuds have already been paired with a device, a connection is immediately established after you take the earbuds out of the case.
The buttons on the Jabra Elite 65t giving you full access to media functions, which is way more than I can say for other truly wireless earbuds. The buttons are also physical and not touch-based so you won’t get finicky controls.
On the left ear bud you have volume up and volume down. Hold volume up for 1 second to skip a track. Hold volume down for 1 second to go to the previous track.
On the right earbud you have a single physical button. Press it to pause music. Hold it for 1 second to activate your phone’s default voice assistant (Google Assistant, Siri). Using the Jabra Sound+ app you have the option to choose Amazon Alexa as your voice assistant. Keep in mind, none of these options are assistants available locally and independently on the Jabra Elite 65t. They are all tethered from your phone, including Amazon Alexa.
Double-pressing the right earbud turns on/off something called HearThrough. Turning it on allows you to hear outside sound through your earbuds better. How much sound you allow it hear is adjustable on the Jabra Sound+ app.
On the left ear bud you have volume up and volume down. Hold volume up for 1 second to skip a track. Hold volume down for 1 second to go to the previous track.
On the right earbud you have a single physical button. Press it to pause music. Hold it for 1 second to activate your phone’s default voice assistant (Google Assistant, Siri). Using the Jabra Sound+ app you have the option to choose Amazon Alexa as your voice assistant. Keep in mind, none of these options are assistants available locally and independently on the Jabra Elite 65t. They are all tethered from your phone, including Amazon Alexa.
Double-pressing the right earbud turns on/off something called HearThrough. Turning it on allows you to hear outside sound through your earbuds better. How much sound you allow it hear is adjustable on the Jabra Sound+ app.
For media playing, the Jabra Elite 65t has a cool auto-pause feature. Remove any earbud from your ear and it will immediately pause whatever you’re playing, video included. I can confirm this also works with Netflix, and Samsung’s native video player. While this feature is on by default, using the Jabra Sound+ app, you can turn this feature off.
I haven’t had any issues with calls or the microphone like some others have claimed. I picked up an important call from my dentist’s office to reschedule an appointment in short notice and the conversation went smoothly despite me being underground on the NYC subway with a train passing by me. The sound didn’t degrade to a low-quality mono like it does with the Jaybird Bluebuds X and the X2 during a call or when the microphone is in use.
One thing worth mentioning that I may have taken for granted is sound playing from both earbuds when the microphone is in use. For the Jaybird Run, when the microphone is in use, sound is only played through the right earbud. With the Jabra Elite 65t sound is played through both earbuds. So when you use your voice assistant, you can hear the response through both earbuds. Even more importantly, your phone calls are heard through both earbuds. You can still use just one earbud for calls, but it must be the right earbud.
It also does a cool trick with calls- when you get an incoming call it can tell you who’s calling by reading you your Caller ID through the headset, whether it be the person’s actual name or their phone number. This feature can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.
One thing worth mentioning that I may have taken for granted is sound playing from both earbuds when the microphone is in use. For the Jaybird Run, when the microphone is in use, sound is only played through the right earbud. With the Jabra Elite 65t sound is played through both earbuds. So when you use your voice assistant, you can hear the response through both earbuds. Even more importantly, your phone calls are heard through both earbuds. You can still use just one earbud for calls, but it must be the right earbud.
It also does a cool trick with calls- when you get an incoming call it can tell you who’s calling by reading you your Caller ID through the headset, whether it be the person’s actual name or their phone number. This feature can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.
As for sound quality, I feel that the Jaybird Run is slightly better but if I never had the Jaybird Run to use as a reference I wouldn’t even have noticed since the difference is very slight. The bass isn’t as heavy as the Jaybird Run out of the box, but you can adjust the sound to your liking using the Jabra Sound+ app’s Equalizer.
The fit feels secure and comfortable, until I’m eating something with them on. Your experience may differ but my jaw movements when eating (but not regular talking) messes with the seal the earbuds have on my ears. Sometimes I worry that an earbud may fall off. It never has and probably never will, but that feeling is there for me because of how the earbud alternates from a good seal to a bad seal while I’m chewing. I never had this experience with the Jaybird Run, which always maintained a good seal.
The Bluetooth connection I had with the Jabra Elite 65t was solid. I never had any dropouts from the left and right earbuds working with each other like I did with the Jaybird Run. I did get occasional audio dropouts in congested areas in NYC like when I was walking down 6th Ave and 42nd St around Bryant Park. I think this is something I’ve experienced with all the Bluetooth headsets I own though. I never had an issue while I was riding the subway.
All in all, I was very satisfied with these earbuds. I definitely had a better experience with them than with the Jaybird Run. Just be aware that they aren’t sweatproof like the Jaybird Run are. If you’re looking for Jabra’s equivalent you’ll need to look at the Jabra Elite Active 65t, which costs a bit more and would warrant a separate review.
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Prepare delicious recipes with this Blendtec Designer 650s Blender. The Blendtec Designer Series uses all the power and performance that made Blendtec the choice of blending professionals, and combined it with a modern design with functionality taking Blendtec to a new level in performance blending. The Blendtec Designer Series is the all-in-one appliance that replaces many standard kitchen appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine. It will make smoothies, fresh whole juice, ice cream, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, flours and more! Blending professionals have relied on Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars, gyms, and restaurants around the world for producing the best, most consistent results in taste and texture. You can now enjoy the same results in your home.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent blender!
on November 29, 2017
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
I had my reservations about this blender when I was reading online about how some Blendtec blenders' pitchers would shred its rubber gasket over time but this model doesn't have the rubber. It's all metal (from what I can tell). The pitcher is light while feeling solid.
The base of the blender itself (where the motor is) feels very solid and heavy enough to minimize vibration. Grooves underneath its left and right sides make it easy to lift and move around the table. I do have a concern about the touch controls possibly failing at some point since there's no physical buttons. Otherwise, the touch controls are great and responsive. The buttons are backlit with a high contrast bright white over the black panel and very easy to see.
Operation is a breeze with the preset buttons, although I wish they had the buttons labeled with text as well instead of just simple black&white pictures. It may take a while for some to get used to what button does what using just the pictures (e.g. cocktail glass=crushed ice).
You can blend unattended since you can set the timer to whatever you like. There is also the standard pulse button as well. There is also a manual speed control slider.
This thing is powerful! Blends everything I throw at it with ease. The smoothies I made had a nice thick texture to it.
It's easily to clean since the pitcher is really wide and square. The blades are thick but also dull, making it safe to clean any tough residue that the standard cleaning won't get rid of.
I think the thing I was most surprised about though was the sound. I was bracing myself for a really loud blender, but when I actually used it, I found it quieter than my 900 Watts Nutri Ninja Pro.
Maybe I haven't used it long enough, but I found no evidence of overheating when I used it.
Overall, I'm pleasantly impressed and love this blender.
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Listen to your playlist in peace with these Sony headphones. They have a 40mm dome driver to deliver the full depth of audio, and the noise cancelling feature minimizes outside disturbances for a better listening experience. These Sony headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours for extended jam sessions.
Customer Rating
4
Geat sound, Useful tech, Incredible battery life
on October 30, 2017
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
**The Good**
Sound: Instruments and vocals sound crisp and clear, but you also get a good bass response from it out of the box unlike the Bose QC35 II. The sound can be modified using the EQ from the Sony Headphones Connect app that's available for Android and iOS.
Noise-cancelling: Great noise-cancelling that's able to mute out most sounds while on the NYC subway while playing music, while bringing the outside noise it can't block out to a more gentle tone. It also has a useful feature where it allows you to listen to your surroundings using the outside microphone on the ear cups when you cup the right ear cup with your hand.
Battery life: Claims a 30 hour battery life. For some reason, when I played a FLAC album on repeat I was able to get 35 hours battery life before it died. The headphones can run as a wired headphone too that works even with the battery dead, albeit without noise cancellation. Unfortunately touch controls do not work in wired mode, so it's like your wearing an old fashioned set of headphones like a Sennheiser HD 280 pro (no inline controls, no nothing). Wired mode will work with the NextRadio app for those that use that.
Bluetooth codec support: Supports the latest and greatest codecs such as aptX HD and LDAC for the phones that support it. LDAC support should see more support as phones upgrade to Oreo, provided the OEM allows it in their build of Oreo.
NFC: Allows you to pair and connect a phone with the headphones by just tapping the phone on the left ear cup. No need to go through the menus for bluetooth and scan, or select device. Just tap and it will connect. Your phone does need to be unlocked though but that's it. The rest is just a simple tap. This helps cope with the headphones inability to be paired with more than one device at a time.
The case: The case feels like quality as does the zipper on it. Feels satisfyingly durable and glides open and close with easy. The inside of the case has dividers so the cups don't end up scuffing each other.
**The OK**
Comfort: The headphones don't clamp on you too tight so you won't get ear or crown fatigue from it. However, the space instead the cup isn't as spacious as the Bose QC35 II so it will get warm after a while. The bigger problem I had was with the amount of cushioning on the padding. The ear pads are ok, but again, not as plush as the OC35 II but it's the top band's padding that I have a problem with. It's too thin and sometimes makes the top of my head feel uncomfortable. The earpads are replaceable.
Comfort: The headphones don't clamp on you too tight so you won't get ear or crown fatigue from it. However, the space instead the cup isn't as spacious as the Bose QC35 II so it will get warm after a while. The bigger problem I had was with the amount of cushioning on the padding. The ear pads are ok, but again, not as plush as the OC35 II but it's the top band's padding that I have a problem with. It's too thin and sometimes makes the top of my head feel uncomfortable. The earpads are replaceable.
Touch controls: The touch control are intuitive and make it a lot easier to work with than the physical touch controls on most headphones, however because they're touch, it also leaves it susceptible for accidental touches when handling it (e.g.: accidentally forwarding to the next song headphones are off your head resting flat on your neck because your cheek accidentally grazed it). Again, touch controls do not work when in wired mode.
Tap and holding the ear cup brings up your phone's assistant: Google Assistant or Siri. There isn't support for Samsung's Bixby since it basically mimics holding the home button on your phone.
Tap and holding the ear cup brings up your phone's assistant: Google Assistant or Siri. There isn't support for Samsung's Bixby since it basically mimics holding the home button on your phone.
Wired passive mode: You can use the headphones without power as regular headphones. It just stinks that while you can still get noise cancelling in wired mode if you power the headphones on, the touch controls do not work unless they're connected by bluetooth.
Sony Headphones Connect app: The app unlocks access to even more features of your headphones such as the EQ. It shows you which codec is being used, and also shows you the headphone's battery life. Unfortunately showing the battery life on the status bar is an iOS only feature and I don't get why. Jaybird's Android app allows the battery life indicator to be shown on your phone's status bar. Do better Sony.
The app also allows you to manual set the ambient sound level to your liking and set the sound to virtual surround sound presets.
The app also allows you to manual set the ambient sound level to your liking and set the sound to virtual surround sound presets.
**The Bad**
micro-USB charging: The headphones still insist on using micro-USB to charge the headphones. With 2017 phones shifting to USB-C it makes it more annoying to future-proof. You'll have to keep a microUSB cable around for the life of the headphones instead of being able to use your phone's USB-C cable.
micro-USB charging: The headphones still insist on using micro-USB to charge the headphones. With 2017 phones shifting to USB-C it makes it more annoying to future-proof. You'll have to keep a microUSB cable around for the life of the headphones instead of being able to use your phone's USB-C cable.
**The Unknown**
Durability: The plastic doesn't feel anywhere as durable as Bose's QC35 II. The seem well constructed to hold up solid for as long as I've had them, but will they stand the test of time? That remains to be seen. Its previous generation is notoriously known for the headband cracking and I'm not sure it won't happen again. I've had it for over a week and I haven't seen any sign of cracks. You can hear very slight creaks when you press on the headband's plastic
Durability: The plastic doesn't feel anywhere as durable as Bose's QC35 II. The seem well constructed to hold up solid for as long as I've had them, but will they stand the test of time? That remains to be seen. Its previous generation is notoriously known for the headband cracking and I'm not sure it won't happen again. I've had it for over a week and I haven't seen any sign of cracks. You can hear very slight creaks when you press on the headband's plastic
If I were grading it personally for me I would give it a 4.5. But for this review I had to decide between a 4 and a 5 so I went with 4. It would have got a 5 if the padding was as generous and the ear cup as spacious as the QC35 II. But I would DEFINITELY recommend it for users looking to be noise cancelling headphones in this price range. It's in direct competition between the Beats Studio3 and the Bose QC35 II. If you ask me, it's a toss-up between the QC35 II and the WH-1000XM2 depending on what your preference is. The QC35 II are far and away the most comfortable as well as the most durable, but its bass is lacking. The WH-1000XM2 has that bass that will satisfy listeners of the hip hop genre (use the EQ for more emphatic bass and make those earpads bump).
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Clean your carpets efficiently with this iRobot Roomba vacuum. It lets you set a schedule for automated vacuuming, and the sensors help it navigate under furniture and around objects on the floor for a more thorough cleaning job. This iRobot Roomba vacuum has internal brushes, agitators and suction to handle debris and pet hair.
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It's not too bad but it gets stuck a lot in places. We were concerned that our dog might break it at first but she's left it alone.
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Ensure maximum comfort from this Logitech mouse. The precise ergonomic design ensures you stay comfortable throughout the day even if you're a power user, and the additional side button lets you create a custom setup. Smooth gliding is assured from this Logitech mouse thanks to the low-resistance base that slips over any surface.
Customer Rating
5
Very customizable mouse best used w/more than 1 PC
on July 4, 2017
Posted by: KusMoG
This mouse looks and feels like the MX Master mouse that preceded it- it's also ergonomic for right-handed users only. The color of the mouse is now dark gray as opposed to the black of the previous model.
Like the previous MX Master, it will work on virtually any surface, including glass, which is not what many other mice out there can do. Every button on the mouse except for the left and right-click buttons are reassignable, giving you 5 customizable buttons to work with when used with the Logitech Options software. You can also customize your buttons for specific applications if you want. Buttons can be assigned to predefined actions in the software or even your own keystroke combination.
With Options, you can adjust the settings of almost anything you can think of:
-scroll sensitivity
-reverse left/right click
-select scroll wheel modes between smooth scrolling, click-to-click, or adaptive scrolling (automatically switches between smooth and click-to-click based on how hard you scroll)
-mouse sensitivity
-and more...!
It will also pair and *memorize* up to 3 different devices, which you can pair using Logitech's unifying usb adapter OR bluetooth.
-scroll sensitivity
-reverse left/right click
-select scroll wheel modes between smooth scrolling, click-to-click, or adaptive scrolling (automatically switches between smooth and click-to-click based on how hard you scroll)
-mouse sensitivity
-and more...!
It will also pair and *memorize* up to 3 different devices, which you can pair using Logitech's unifying usb adapter OR bluetooth.
Differences between the previous generation MX Master:
-longer battery life: Logitech claims up to 70 days after a full charge, compared to 40 days with the MX Master. That amounts to 75% better battery life.
-better mouse sensitivity: the dpi sensitivity can now be adjusted from 200 to 4000 dpi in increments of 50 dpi as opposed to the MX Master which was only from 400 to 1600 dpi in increments of 200 dpi. Like the MX Master, it ships out of the box with the 1000 dpi mouse sensitivity.
-Flow: If you actively use more than one computer simultaneously, enabling the Flow feature through the Logitech Options software will allow you to use the mouse across both computers like they are a multi-monitor setup. You can even copy and paste anything (files, text, graphics) from one computer to the other like you were working on the same computer. It's virtually seamless.
-longer battery life: Logitech claims up to 70 days after a full charge, compared to 40 days with the MX Master. That amounts to 75% better battery life.
-better mouse sensitivity: the dpi sensitivity can now be adjusted from 200 to 4000 dpi in increments of 50 dpi as opposed to the MX Master which was only from 400 to 1600 dpi in increments of 200 dpi. Like the MX Master, it ships out of the box with the 1000 dpi mouse sensitivity.
-Flow: If you actively use more than one computer simultaneously, enabling the Flow feature through the Logitech Options software will allow you to use the mouse across both computers like they are a multi-monitor setup. You can even copy and paste anything (files, text, graphics) from one computer to the other like you were working on the same computer. It's virtually seamless.
There's 3 things that you should know about Flow though:
-you cannot 'move' files from one computer to another; only copy. So if you want to 'move' files, you'll need to copy and paste first, then delete the original files.
-you can't drag files or programs from one computer to another.
-the edges of the screen that is adjacent to your other computer's edge feels too sensitive to me. At times I'd try to click the Windows/Start button on one PC only to lose my cursor to the other PC's side. It takes some getting used to.
-you cannot 'move' files from one computer to another; only copy. So if you want to 'move' files, you'll need to copy and paste first, then delete the original files.
-you can't drag files or programs from one computer to another.
-the edges of the screen that is adjacent to your other computer's edge feels too sensitive to me. At times I'd try to click the Windows/Start button on one PC only to lose my cursor to the other PC's side. It takes some getting used to.
I love this mouse more than the MX Master because of how easy it was with Flow to move files from one computer to another. I can see myself using Flow to transfer files instead of using a flash drive now. It's simple, faster than USB1/2/3, and intuitive.
If you don't need any of the differences I highlighted in this review between the MX Master 2S and the MX Master, then I *HIGHLY* recommend getting the previous generation MX Master while it's on sale for under $70 especially if you don't intend on using it with more than one computer at the same time.
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Only at Best BuyWatch movies and TV shows anywhere on this 12-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in-1 tablet. It has a Super AMOLED display that supports 4K resolution to replicate the movie theater experience, and its S Pen provides precision in creative projects. This Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in-1 tablet has a battery life of up to 10.5 hours.
Customer Rating
3
It's a toss-up compared to Surface Pro...
on June 8, 2017
Posted by: KusMoG
The Galaxy Book is a decent Windows 2-in-1 tablet. The problem is, it doesn't do much to stand out against its competition.
First the good. The screen looks amazing. With a screen resolution of 2160×1440 it's not quite as high as the Surface Pro 4 but I couldn't tell. What I could tell was how beautiful the blacks looked on the screen. They're so rich that it blends seamlessly into the bezel that it's hard to see where the bezel begins if you have a solid black background on.
Unlike the Surface Pro tablet, the Galaxy Book includes two USB-C ports (USB 3.1 spec). This means you're able to charge the tablet using any of these 2 ports, which is very convenient. Keep in mind though that if you're going to use a charger that wasn't made for the tablet (e.g. phone charger), it will charge a lot slower. What I appreciated about the ports was that they were also generously spaced between them - 3/4 of an inch apart to be exact. This leaves you no worry of peripherals plugged into one port blocking the other port. This is a good thing because if you want to plug in older USB devices, you will need to use a dongle. More on this later when I list the cons.
The s-pen is lightweight and feels great. It also writes perfectly on the screen making it perfect for annotating and drawing applications. It also doesn't use any batteries unlike most of the other Windows tablets out there. My main issue with the pen is its on-screen pointer. It lags behind your actual movement. If you look up a video demonstrating the Galaxy Book's pen writing on YouTube you can immediately see what I'm talking about. The s-pen writes without any lag, but the pointer does. I found this to be very distracting. Like a Galaxy Note phone's s-pen, you also have access to the air command using the pen's button, allowing you quick access to pen utilities like screenwrite or notes. This button can be reassigned to Windows Ink as well. Funny thing about the s-pen though... the Galaxy Note phone's s-pen works on the Galaxy Book, including the air command button. However, the Galaxy Book's s-pen will *NOT* work on a Galaxy Note phone (or least on a Note 5 which is what I used to test).
I have read that the SSD used in this tablet is SATA-based, but in real life use it is already very fast. The keyboard's keys feel satisfying to type on as they are better spaced and have better travel than the Surface Pro's keyboard cover. The keyboard draws power from the tablet as it does not use any batteries.
You'll be also happy to know that the tablet comes with barely any bloatware.
On to the bad. 4GB RAM with just 128GB storage. With the amount of money you're spending, you BETTER be using it as BOTH a tablet and a laptop because you're paying for the luxury tax for the hybrid design. If you'll be using it more as a tablet, or more as a laptop, I suggest you think long and hard to consider whether or not getting an Android tablet or laptop is better for you.
The 4GB RAM is fine for everyday tasks. I was able to have 15 open tabs on Firefox just fine. My issue with the 4GB is that it's not future-proof, especially since you cannot permanently prevent Windows Updates from installing on Windows 10. Which is ironic, since they chose to use USB-C, which is forward thinking, not even including the standard USB-A format port.
The 128GB storage space is also little storage space for the amount you're paying. But this seems to be the market price for this sort of device. It's priced comparably to the Surface Pro's similar configuration of i5 4GB/128GB SSD.
It's heavy for a tablet. At first you'll probably think it's light but at 1.6lbs, it's heavier than the 1st generation iPad released 7 years ago in 2010. Add the keyboard and you're looking at 2.6lbs. With one hand, 1.6lbs is very heavy and you'll be wishing for a kickstand. The Galaxy Book does not have a kickstand which means you're most likely to be carrying around with you 2.6lbs most of the time since you would need the keyboard to stand it up.
The keyboard types fine, but it also flexes easily. If you're a hard pressing typer like I am, this is not a good thing when used on your lap or any other uneven or soft surface. Typing causes the screen to slightly wobble around as you type.
For all the hyped up battery savings I've been hearing about with Intel's latest processor family Kaby Lake, I found the tablet's battery life to still go for an average 5-6 hours screen-on time of real-time use consisting of web-browsing, and video streaming.
No standard USB ports (a.k.a USB-A). This means you'll need a dongle to use many, if not all, of your existing USB peripherals and flash drives. They're cheap, but it also means something to remember to bring with you that's also easy to lose.
In summary, would I recommend this to a friend? Yes, but with a HUGE "If". And that 'If' is if you're specifically looking for a 12" 2-in-1 tablet like the Surface Pro. Unlike the Surface Pro, it has USB-C, allowing you to use a fast-charging battery battery pack for charging on the go. it's also $100 cheaper than Microsoft's Surface Pro's similar configuration (999+ 100 [pen]+129[keyboard cover]=1228).
If a really light laptop is what you're looking for, I suggest the Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X3N. For $999 you get an i5-7200U but with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It also weighs 1.76lbs, just a smidge heavier than the Galaxy Book tablet, but much lighter than the Galaxy Book with the keyboard attached.
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Customer Rating
3
Optimized for distance, not speed. Limited admin
on March 12, 2017
Posted by: KusMoG
First off, let me preface by saying that I'm coming off using an EA9500, a traditional router that costs $100 less than a Velop 3 pack. I also live in an apartment building with a highly congested 2.4GHz space; so bad it affects speeds dramatically and makes the connection highly inconsistent.
With that said, I wasn't really impressed with the Velop at all, for the amount of money it will cost you. It runs on 2.4 and 5.0GHz bands but which your device is connected to is entirely managed by the Velop mesh router themselves. You can't select it yourself. So for some *stupid* reason, even though my Galaxy Note 5 is capable of connecting to the 5.0GHz band, it connects me to 2.4. Because of this I get a slower and inconsistent connection due to the 2.4GHz congestion in my building.
There's also no web administration page, so you can't configure your Velop Wi-Fi from a computer. You need to do it through their app. That means your doing all the heavy lifting of port forwarding and such, from your phone. I'm not sure if they have an app for tablets.
As far as range goes, it will do the job. You will get a strong signal as long as you are near one of the nodes. But the catch is it only extends the wireless signal for as well as it currently performs in your environment at 100% signal and you have no control over which wi-fi band it connects to, like you do with a traditional router. So if your 2.4GHz band wi-fi is terrible to begin with at 100% signal, I suggest you stay very far away from this unless you want buyer's remorse.
I can only recommend the Velop wi-fi 3-pack to users, most especially with wi-fi dead spots in their home, that have great consistent connection in terms or speed and reliability on both 2.4 and 5.0GHz band with a traditional router at 100% signal. This mesh router will be music to your ears since it will be capable of extending your wi-fi range through your house with minimal signal loss.
I can't stress this enough but this router isn't 5.0GHz friendly. I suspect it recognizes when a device is a phone and connects it to the 2.4 GHz band to prioritize distance. It just doesn't offer the flexibility and power administrators want to manually control these connections. I'll be putting all my wireless devices back on my EA9500 because it clearly outclasses the more expensive, less admin-friendly Velop.
My Best Buy number: 0555225606
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Customer Rating
5
5 GHz Wi-Fi performance that's like wired LAN
on May 23, 2016
Posted by: KusMoG
What an incredible router! It's the first router I've used in recent memory that performs great without any issues right out of the box. I waited a week to write this review this make sure I was writing it based on consistent results and not first impression.
Pros: EXCELLENT Wi-Fi speed and range on the 5GHz band, helps reduce/eliminate bottleneck for local Wi-Fi connections; 8 wired ethernet ports; 8 adjustable antennas; load-balancing on the 5GHz Wi-Fi, Smart Wi-Fi allows simple remote administration of router
Cons: Nothing really other than price.
Below were my Wi-Fi testing conditions for all tests-
Furthest location in my apt (only where specified): 26ft-10in, 3 walls of obstruction about 6in deep each.
Internet speed: 25Mbps down/ 5Mbps up (Optimum Online)
Test devices: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (Sprint) for internet, Samsung NP900X3L (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260) for local wireless - maxes at 867 Mbps, Realtek PCIe GBE RTL8168H for local wired - maxes at 1 GBps
Furthest location in my apt (only where specified): 26ft-10in, 3 walls of obstruction about 6in deep each.
Internet speed: 25Mbps down/ 5Mbps up (Optimum Online)
Test devices: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (Sprint) for internet, Samsung NP900X3L (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260) for local wireless - maxes at 867 Mbps, Realtek PCIe GBE RTL8168H for local wired - maxes at 1 GBps
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi performance
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While I found the performance to be an improvement over the router I was replacing, there's nothing much too exciting about my 2.4GHz performance. I also live in a New York City apartment, so I have to deal with a lot of signal interference. While I can achieve optimal internet speeds they are never as consistent as on 5 GHz. I believe congestion is to blame.
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While I found the performance to be an improvement over the router I was replacing, there's nothing much too exciting about my 2.4GHz performance. I also live in a New York City apartment, so I have to deal with a lot of signal interference. While I can achieve optimal internet speeds they are never as consistent as on 5 GHz. I believe congestion is to blame.
-2.4 GHz speed test-
Signal strength at furthest location in my apt: 4 out of 4 bars, fluctuates between 144Mbps to 192Mbps
Signal strength at furthest location in my apt: 4 out of 4 bars, fluctuates between 144Mbps to 192Mbps
Internet from furthest location: 16 ms ping, 24.51Mbps down/ 5.76Mbps up
Local from 2.5 feet away from router (max 144.4 Mbps): 10.5 Mbps down / 6.9 Mbps up
(for reference) Wired gigabit LAN: 113 Mbps up/down
(for reference) local wireless using EA6700: 1.4Mbps up
Local from 2.5 feet away from router (max 144.4 Mbps): 10.5 Mbps down / 6.9 Mbps up
(for reference) Wired gigabit LAN: 113 Mbps up/down
(for reference) local wireless using EA6700: 1.4Mbps up
So, the only significant improvement on the 2.4GHz band is the local wireless connection, which is still a far cry from gigabit LAN.
5 GHz Wi-Fi performance
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5 GHz is where I found the router to really shine. First of all, there are two 5 GHz bands on this router and it has the capability of band steering. What this does is it will balance the connections of your devices connected to 5 GHz across the 2 bands automatically, relieving network congestion. You still have the option to treat them as individual 5 GHz bands to connect to (each can have its own SSID)
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5 GHz is where I found the router to really shine. First of all, there are two 5 GHz bands on this router and it has the capability of band steering. What this does is it will balance the connections of your devices connected to 5 GHz across the 2 bands automatically, relieving network congestion. You still have the option to treat them as individual 5 GHz bands to connect to (each can have its own SSID)
Secondly, the throughput. I'm capable of getting gigabit LAN speeds on the 5 GHz band.
-5 GHz speed test-
Signal strength at furthest location in my apt: 3 out of 4 bars, fluctuates between 390Mbps to 192Mbps
Signal strength at furthest location in my apt: 3 out of 4 bars, fluctuates between 390Mbps to 192Mbps
Internet: 12 ms ping, 25.64Mbps down/ 5.61Mbps up
Local from 2.5 feet away from router (max 866.7 Mbps): 72.3 Mbps down / 60.5 Mbps up
(for reference) Wired gigabit LAN: 113 Mbps up/down
(for reference) local wireless using EA6700: 2.6Mbps up
Local from 2.5 feet away from router (max 866.7 Mbps): 72.3 Mbps down / 60.5 Mbps up
(for reference) Wired gigabit LAN: 113 Mbps up/down
(for reference) local wireless using EA6700: 2.6Mbps up
As you can see, the wi-fi chip on my laptop is the bottleneck, shortchanging me from achieving true gigabit speeds. Theoretically, this is possible, but I don't have the hardware to test it.
USB 3.0 performance
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There's a USB 2.0 port and a USB 3.0 port on the router. I only tested the USB 3.0 port.
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There's a USB 2.0 port and a USB 3.0 port on the router. I only tested the USB 3.0 port.
Test device: Sandisk Extreme USB 3.0 64GB flash drive 245Mbps read/190Mbps write
USB 3.0 (router) Read through 5 GHz: 54.2Mbps
USB 3.0 (router) Write through 5 GHz: 35.3Mbps
(for reference) USB 3.0 (PC) Read through 5 GHz: 71.6Mbps (I forgot to test write... sorry!)
USB 3.0 (router) Read through 5 GHz: 54.2Mbps
USB 3.0 (router) Write through 5 GHz: 35.3Mbps
(for reference) USB 3.0 (PC) Read through 5 GHz: 71.6Mbps (I forgot to test write... sorry!)
So it seems the USB 3.0 port on the router goes about 54Mbps read/35Mbps write. It's still not USB 3.0 at its fastest because my flash drive is capable of going a lot faster than that.
Stress test (to the best of my ability)
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Back on May 13th I had the following concurrently running for 1 to 2 hours:
-utorrent (1MB/s dl)
-streaming Yankees game via Fox Sports Go app on my Nexus Player
-streaming MIA vs TO on ESPN app (PC)
-SFV PS4 Remote Play using best settings: 720p, high frame rate (PC, PS4 connected to wired LAN)
-streaming episodes of Shadowhunters on Freeform app on Note 5
-streaming Always Sunny on Netflix from my laptop.
I experienced no lag or issues whatsoever. Usually it's the torrent that cause my streaming to dip in quality but it never happened with this router.
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Back on May 13th I had the following concurrently running for 1 to 2 hours:
-utorrent (1MB/s dl)
-streaming Yankees game via Fox Sports Go app on my Nexus Player
-streaming MIA vs TO on ESPN app (PC)
-SFV PS4 Remote Play using best settings: 720p, high frame rate (PC, PS4 connected to wired LAN)
-streaming episodes of Shadowhunters on Freeform app on Note 5
-streaming Always Sunny on Netflix from my laptop.
I experienced no lag or issues whatsoever. Usually it's the torrent that cause my streaming to dip in quality but it never happened with this router.
Wrap-up
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All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with this router, and can definitely recommend it for users with 5 GHz wireless devices. It's the wireless gigabit router you've been waiting for. The band steering will improve your connections by relieving congestion. With MU-MIMO support, you're also future-proofing your wifi capabilities. Just be aware that for 2.4 GHz wireless devices though, you won't see much improvement if you already own a good router.
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All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with this router, and can definitely recommend it for users with 5 GHz wireless devices. It's the wireless gigabit router you've been waiting for. The band steering will improve your connections by relieving congestion. With MU-MIMO support, you're also future-proofing your wifi capabilities. Just be aware that for 2.4 GHz wireless devices though, you won't see much improvement if you already own a good router.
My Best Buy number: 0555225606
I would recommend this to a friend!
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These Apple-designed cases are made from premium leather for a luxurious feel. Because they're precision crafted for iPhone 6 Plus, the case fits snugly and your phone still feels incredibly slim even with the case on. The soft microfiber lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone. And on the outside, you see color that's more than surface deep, thanks to a dye that's infused into the leather. Choose from five complementary colors.(This case is made from natural aniline leather. Its appearance will change as you use it.)
Customer Rating
3
Sexy on Day 1, Meh on Day 3, Uh Oh on Day 7
on October 9, 2014
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
For $50 plus tax you're getting a case actually made with real premium leather. It feels soft and looks sleek like leather in a luxury car. Unfortunately with that lies a double-edged sword. Like any real leather material, it wears over time and often not for the best, unlike denim jeans.
The biggest concern with leather is how it handles getting wet. Of course I'm not talking about water-resistance or immersing it in water. I'm talking about common situations. Say you place your phone on a dining table that had droplets of water on it that you didn't notice before setting it there. Or briefly answer a phone in the rain and get hit with some drizzle from the wind. That moisture may mess up your iPhone's leather case permanently by creating a very faint welt similar to a welt you get from a mosquito bite.
If you eat on the go you'll have to worry about grease that could permanently stain the leather. This may be less of a concern on black leather because it may be easier to mask, but for bright colors, you may be in for some regret. And while you may be able to clean it, it's just extra unnecessary work. You bought it to protect your phone, and now you got to worry about protecting your case that protects your phone.
Speaking of protection, the bottom is exposed. This is a good and a bad thing.
First the good because I've been too negative already- Having the bottom exposed gives you easy access to the port connectors for docks and especially the 30 pin to lightning adapter. Some speaker plugs may still have a problem connection. You shouldn't have a problem with headphone plugs either. Another benefit to the exposed bottom is the ability to do TouchID functions more comfortably and successfully without the lip to worry about.
The bad thing about the exposed bottom is obviously drop damage. If you stand the case up vertically, the bottom corners raise it just enough so the exposed part of the case never touches a flat surface you stand it on. But if your case falls face-first/bottom-first, you'll have a dented/scratched iPhone for sure.
First the good because I've been too negative already- Having the bottom exposed gives you easy access to the port connectors for docks and especially the 30 pin to lightning adapter. Some speaker plugs may still have a problem connection. You shouldn't have a problem with headphone plugs either. Another benefit to the exposed bottom is the ability to do TouchID functions more comfortably and successfully without the lip to worry about.
The bad thing about the exposed bottom is obviously drop damage. If you stand the case up vertically, the bottom corners raise it just enough so the exposed part of the case never touches a flat surface you stand it on. But if your case falls face-first/bottom-first, you'll have a dented/scratched iPhone for sure.
Durability- It's durable as leather can be. When you drop your phone on the leather parts, it will leave a mark initially but it also self-heals to a certain extent. So the mark it leaves usually won't be as bad as it looks at first. Depending on the severity of the drop, it could still leave a permanent mark.
If you have long nails, chances are you'll end up scratching it, which will leave a permanent mark.
If you have long nails, chances are you'll end up scratching it, which will leave a permanent mark.
That's the bad thing about this case, especially for power users. I bought the case because it looks great and feels great. It's very slim, and one of the few cases I know that is felt lined inside the case. This means when you remove it from the case, you won't (or less likely, although I've never seen any yet) get any scuffs or residue marks like with a straight-up TPU or silicone case. But after just a couple of days, the wear and tear on it makes your case look ugly and old real fast. It also makes you feel like you need to be more careful with your case... from key scratches, fingernail scratches, water droplets, drops, eating while checking your emails. For me it's more of a headache than it's worth. For $50 I'd expect something close to perfection and this case is far from it.
It's going back to Best Buy today for a full refund and I'll be trying the Tech 21 TPU/D30 case instead. If that doesn't work out, I may go for Apple's silicone case whenever it comes back in stock. Because the great thing about the Apple cases are the felt-lined insides, and the very slim design. Look, the iPhone 6 Plus is wide enough already making it a challenge to hold one-handed. I don't need to put myself at a further disadvantage by getting a thicker case and making it that much more difficult and uncomfortable to use as often as I need to use it.
Obviously, your mileage may vary. It's just not for me. I'm tired of looking out for my case. Time to get my $50 back.
My Best Buy number: 0555225606
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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KusMoG's Review Comments
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Optimized for distance, not speed. Limited admin
By KusMoG
First off, let me preface by saying that I'm coming off using an EA9500, a traditional router that costs $100 less than a Velop 3 pack. I also live in an apartment building with a highly congested 2.4GHz space; so bad it affects speeds dramatically and makes the connection highly inconsistent.
With that said, I wasn't really impressed with the Velop at all, for the amount of money it will cost you. It runs on 2.4 and 5.0GHz bands but which your device is connected to is entirely managed by the Velop mesh router themselves. You can't select it yourself. So for some *stupid* reason, even though my Galaxy Note 5 is capable of connecting to the 5.0GHz band, it connects me to 2.4. Because of this I get a slower and inconsistent connection due to the 2.4GHz congestion in my building.
There's also no web administration page, so you can't configure your Velop Wi-Fi from a computer. You need to do it through their app. That means your doing all the heavy lifting of port forwarding and such, from your phone. I'm not sure if they have an app for tablets.
As far as range goes, it will do the job. You will get a strong signal as long as you are near one of the nodes. But the catch is it only extends the wireless signal for as well as it currently performs in your environment at 100% signal and you have no control over which wi-fi band it connects to, like you do with a traditional router. So if your 2.4GHz band wi-fi is terrible to begin with at 100% signal, I suggest you stay very far away from this unless you want buyer's remorse.
I can only recommend the Velop wi-fi 3-pack to users, most especially with wi-fi dead spots in their home, that have great consistent connection in terms or speed and reliability on both 2.4 and 5.0GHz band with a traditional router at 100% signal. This mesh router will be music to your ears since it will be capable of extending your wi-fi range through your house with minimal signal loss.
I can't stress this enough but this router isn't 5.0GHz friendly. I suspect it recognizes when a device is a phone and connects it to the 2.4 GHz band to prioritize distance. It just doesn't offer the flexibility and power administrators want to manually control these connections. I'll be putting all my wireless devices back on my EA9500 because it clearly outclasses the more expensive, less admin-friendly Velop.
KusMoG
Attention Kristine the Linksys Support rep
March 29, 2017
Hi Kristine,
So I called the number you gave me and spoke with a Linksys representative named Kim (Badge ID# 21791) and she agreed with my review. She said it was a product limitation and that users are not able to select the wi-fi band since it's designed to run on a singular network. She also said there is a web UI but it's virtually the same as the app and offers no additional settings or features. So I stand by my review.
It's an awful lot of spend to spend to have so little control. 2 5.0 GHz bands exists on the node but it's USELESS if and when the Velop decides on its own not to connect using that band, instead choosing the inferior 2.4GHz band. This router is a huge step back for IT professional users.
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