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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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Rock out to your favorite songs with these Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Wireless 900-00198-01 headphones that feature a Beats Acoustic Engine and DSP software for enhanced clarity. ANC (Adaptive Noise Cancellation) allows you to focus on your tunes.
Customer Rating
2
Fun to listen with but lousy noise cancelling
on December 26, 2013
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
How Often Used:Daily
I bought these headphones while looking for bluetooth headphones because I was looking to go wireless. My previous go to headphones are actually earplugs: the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi. The problem was the TripleFi's like any wired headphones, were prone to snagging. I'd drop my audio device from tables because of that.
While the Beats Studio Wireless were the solution I was looking for in terms of going wireless with high-end sound (not to be confused with audiophile-level sound, which I'm told they're not and I believe them), its pathetic noise cancelling was the deal breaker. I live in New York City and have to commute via the subway everyday and night to get to work from home and back again. The Beats did a *Horrible* job in blocking out bus engine sounds, car honking, and worst of all, subway noise. It irritated me so much that I could barely enjoy the music. What's sad is I think my non-noise cancelling ATH-M50s block out noise better than these Beats. Going from the TripleFi (which blocks out sound as well as a Bose QC15 because they're basically earplugs by design) to the Beats Studio Wireless was a HUGE downgrade.
So what I learned from this purchase is that I still do want a pair of bluetooth wireless headphones. Bad noise cancellation aside, the Beats Studio Wireless are light enough for me to wear for a long stretch while still feeling comfortable. The ear pads are very plush and some of the best I've ever felt. But for $400 after tax, and to not be able to hear the music clearly enough because it's getting drowned by cars honking and subways pulling in and out of the station makes not well not worth the money.
I'm returning these back to the Best Buy on 44th and 5th today when they open at 7am. It's too bad too. I wanted to keep them.
What's great about it: lightweight, trendy, comfortable, wireless
What's not so great: disappointing noise cancelling, overpriced, uses older Bluetooth 2.1 spec resulting in lower battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
4
Comfort
5
Durability
3
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Easily navigate through your Microsoft Surface tablet's programs using this Microsoft Arc Touch Surface Edition E6W-00001 mouse, which features BlueTrack technology for use on a variety of surfaces. Bluetooth 4.0 technology allows wireless connection.
Customer Rating
2
Portable mouse w/ great potential that disappoints
on October 24, 2013
Posted by: KusMoG
from Brooklyn, NY
First off, let me start by saying that I *REALLY* wanted to love this mouse. I also do not favor companies- I try them all and stick with what *I* like, not with what's trendy.
With that out of the way, I got to say I was sadly disappointed with this mouse.
The design is really great for portability but unfortunately, gets really uncomfortable when used for an extended period of time or constant use.
For $70 to $80 that you're paying, you're not getting much functionality outside of bluetooth and its on/off-unfold/fold design. There's no back/forward button on the mouse and Microsoft's mouse driver software "Mouse and Keyboard Center" does not support its bluetooth mice. Instead there's an app in the store with *VERY* limited setting options and no option to configure back/forward. Go to the Microsoft App store and check out their description and images yourself.
This mouse also features Microsoft's Bluetrack technology, which really isn't that impressive. It just tracks opaque surfaces better, so if you have a desk with elaborate colors or something that messes with your mouse cursor, this will help. But it's nothing in comparison to Logitech's darkfield technology, which works on everything I've tried it on, even glass and mirroring surfaces. Bluetrack will NOT work on glass.
During the initial setup, the mouse wouldn't even respond even after the bluetooth settings say it's connected. As a matter of fact, it crashed the Bluetooth Settings window. I had to restart the computer to get it to function. Please note that this only happened once (when I first set it up) and could just be an isolated incident.
Also, when I installed the Settings app from the MS App Store, the app crashed and couldn't recognize my mouse despite it being connected..
Overall, I can't recommend this mouse to anybody for $70. I'm returning the mouse to the Best Buy store at Union Square after I get off work today. It's a shame. I paid a lot of money hoping for quality. All I got was something that felt like it was $15-$20.
My Best Buy number: 0555225606
What's great about it: Unique design makes it extremely portable; bluetooth
What's not so great: Design not very ergonomic; limited functionality; Bluetrack technology is very overrated; price for the little you get
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Design
2
Ease of Use
2
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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.
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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Bring your A-game anytime, anywhere. Introducing a universal mobile gaming controller that fits most smartphone devices, designed to bring console-level control to your on-the-go gaming. With this controller by your side, wherever you go, victory will follow.
Will it fit the Galaxy Note 20 ultra
Yes it will. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, while not officially listed as supported, probably because it wasn't available for Razer to test at the time, is the Kishi's limit.
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