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Play your favorite music with this Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker. It lets you make voice commands via Amazon Alexa within its 330-foot Wi-Fi range, and Bluetooth connectivity lets it pair with up to eight compatible devices. This rugged, water-resistant Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker withstands drops from up to 3 feet high.
Customer Rating
5
Great overall portable speaker and Alexa device!
on November 24, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
I was given a free unit in exchange for an unbiased review.
Honestly, I'm not sure what's turned out to be better for our family regarding the Ultimate Ears -- MEGABLAST! speaker -- the fact that the audio is quite room-filling or the Amazon Alexa functionality that's built in.
Regarding the speaker, per se, for the size, portability and quality of this device, you really can't go wrong -- Logitech bought Ultimate Ears some years ago, so that speaks to the overall culture. It has very good lows, mids and highs for a Bluetooth speaker; turning it all the way up never completely pegged any of the sound frequencies like is possible with lower-quality devices. While we haven't done it yet, we think this might be a great speaker for outdoor movie nights (one of the reasons why we went after the unit to test it).
Connectivity was a breeze through the Ultimate Ears app in terms of setup. This was also our family's first foray into Amazon Alexa territory, and the device certainly doesn't disappoint. Asking simple commands -- or "skills," as is Amazon parlance -- does allow for Alexa to retrieve data and perform simple commands with Internet access (the only caveat with Amazon Alexa is that it will respond anytime anyone says, "Hey, Alexa," even if it's over TV!). And since it's software-upgradable via firmware, future integrations continue to come down the pike.
We're definitely looking forward to many years' worth of usage from this device, both inside and outside of the house.
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Arlo Pro 2 keeps an eye on your home while you're away, in brilliant 1080p HD quality. Put the 100% wire-free, weather-resistant camera anywhere, indoors or out. Then, power it with the included rechargeable battery or plugged it in (when indoors) to access activity zones and 24/7 Continuous Video Recording upgrades. Use 2-way audio or remotely sound a 100+ device siren while catching every moment with night vision and advanced motion detection. You'll even get motion and sound-activated alerts and 7 days of free cloud video recordings. Arlo Pro 2 works with Amazon Alexa to make your smart home security even more simple and effective.
Customer Rating
4
Overall good camera functionality
on November 14, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
I was provided a set of cameras to test for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
The Arlo Pro 2 is a set of cameras that communicate with their own base unit and bills itself as a security system. While the "security system" part is really nothing more than a screeching siren that emanates from the base unit itself (there is no actual monitoring or any other such aspect to the product), the cameras themselves are reasonable in function and great in picture/video.
For a standard, household camera, the two-camera set that I received would serve nicely for most folks' interests. They broadcast in 1080p HD, the night vision is more than reasonable under 25 feet, and the 7-day free cloud storage once an account is set up is actually pretty good when it comes to considering cameras for home use (most other companies charge for more than 24-hour storage). Additional storage tiers are available; they buy you the ability to attach more cameras to the system, lots of additional storage, and the ability to continuously record, similarly to a NVR (Network Video Recorder).
Motion sensing when set to "Alarm" mode was very good. In tests at the house, anyone who moves into the camera's field of view will set recording off, and the recording doesn't stop until the subject has completely left the area. This clip is then stored in the cloud for later viewing.
So far, there are two negatives I have with this system. First, there is only one USB cable/adapter plug to use between the two cameras. While the lithium-ion batteries are pretty substantial for the size of cameras we're dealing with here, I prefer to have all my cameras sourcing constant power. Instead, the cord is really only for recharging. Secondly, because of the camera's odd shape, it may only be positioned in certain ways without using the permanent wall mount.
Across both plugged-in and wireless setups, audio and video was great, with little lag (the fact that all cameras communicate via a base unit likely helps in this regard). We're still playing with the wireless setup, so I'll have to see how long the battery lasts as well as how long it takes to charge.
If you're looking for a good set of cameras that you don't mind having to recharge every so often, I'd definitely recommend these. They will not replace any alarm system you have, but they'll provide you with full-fledged audio and video connectivity around the house.
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Clean every corner of your home with this Hoover Fusion Pet cordless vacuum. The One Pwr lithium battery delivers fade-free power for larger jobs, and fast charging speeds eliminate wait times between cleaning sessions. This Hoover Fusion Pet cordless vacuum includes several attachments for cleaning upholstery, crevices and other hard-to-reach areas.
Customer Rating
5
A great vacuum for pinch-hitting pickups!
on November 11, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
I was given a unit free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.
Do you have a great, full-sized vacuum already in your household? How about a mop system of some sort? While these are indispensable when it comes to major chores around the house, do you have something for when you have fifteen minutes to get ready for family or friends coming over? Something of a size that can whisk around the house and is easy enough to handle by either yourself or a child?
Hoover's FUSION Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum might be the device for you.
I had originally chosen to review this item because -- based on my opening paragraph, above -- I already head different vendors' equipment to do major chores around the house. But when it came to freshening things up, whether that was hard surfaces or carpeting/rugs, or even stairs, I was really having to lug the wired device around.
Not any longer. The FUSION makes it significantly easier to clean up major trafficked areas a breeze. After initially charging the sizable lithium-ion battery overnight (documentation says three hours are required for the first charge), I was able to hook up the unit to the extender pole and brush head without issue and really go to town. A selector button at the top allows me to select between hard floors or carpeting, and a circular LED indicator just above the floor selector allows me to keep an eye on battery charge.
One attachment has soft bristles allowing for dust pickup. While I had to specifically move collected dirt more towards the hole of the attachment to be sucked in when connected to the extension pole, if I removed the poll and simply attached the soft bristle attachment directly to the machine (a la Dustbuster days from the 80s!), it worked much better. Part of this is because the extension pole has metal leads that allow the battery to operate the rotating brush without issue, but doesn't really provide enough suction for any other attachments.
Another thing to note is that Hoover has so snugly created the attachment connection between attachments that it can be a bit of a struggle to remove attachments. What I realized is that this is because Hoover really wanted a good connection between the extension pole and the brush head attachment, so that makes sense overall.
The biggest value that this device presents for me is its range of motion. I can literally stick the brush head attachment underneath a piece of furniture until I'm merely two to three inches off the ground and the brush head does not lift up. Very nice. Further, when I'm cleaning stair steps, I can literally twist the pole ninety degrees to the right or left, and the corresponding portion of the stair can easily be cleaned; it's excellent movement in either direction to really knock out cleaning stairs. This functionality has literally allowed me to save fifty percent of the time it normally takes to vacuum my stairs imprecisely with my full-fledged vacuum and its extension wand.
Overall, while the Hoover FUSION won't replace your full-sized vacuum (it wasn't designed to do so), it is a great "in-between" device to use when it comes to pick clean-ups.
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Control access to your garage with this Chamberlain MyQ Garage smart hub. It connects to your Wi-Fi router and lets you remotely control guest access for your existing garage door opener via the MyQ app. This Chamberlain MyQ Garage smart hub pairs with devices for seamless integration with lighting and security cameras.
Customer Rating
4
Product is excellent; beware Alarm.com integration
on October 23, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As can be seen via a nearby label, I was given a free unit in exchange for an unbiased review.
If you have third-party services that give your security system some semblance of cloud-based control (such as Alarm.com), you'll want to read this review fully.
First of all, the product itself -- which comes with a hub (gateway is built in) as well as a door sensor -- really is excellent. The only real issue that I found was that the setup instructions that came with the unit weren't as thorough as I would have preferred; I resorted to one of Chamberlain's own setup YouTube videos that was much more thorough in terms of steps.
When the unit is set up, the hub contains an LED-based light that, when closing a garage door, will flash several times and beep for several seconds as a safety measure. After all, if you're closing the door from the app, then (rightfully so) nobody in physical proximity to the door is aware, and so the door doesn't close for about 7 - 10 seconds after you ask it to do so from the app. I think this is an excellent safety feature on Chamberlain's part. Opening the door is the exact opposite; my experience so far is that the door opens about 2 - 3 seconds after I ask it to do so over the app (and this was tested via both wifi and LTE).
For overall execution and product design, it's excellent, once you understand how to get it set up (and, really, the reason why it's somewhat complicated to set up is because Chamberlain has had to account for recognizing many types of garage door openers, so that's fair).
As far as security system integration, beware: since the product is in a subsequent generation, it might not be fully recognizable by services such as Alarm.com. In fact, I currently have a ticket open between my security company and Alarm.com to figure out why, after my provider enabled all available options for garage door/opener integration, Alarm.com still won't recognize the serial number of my hub (they require this number in order to proceed with security setup). In most situations, this might be due to the fact that you cannot enable the unit with both Chamberlain's app (where I currently have it to test/use) and Alarm.com simultaneously; should we get this issue resolved, I'll be removing it from Chamberlain so that it's freed up for Alarm.com's use.
Regarding app usage, in both situations (Chamberlain app and Alarm.com), there are many options to choose in terms of alerts: length of time garage door was open, notifications for when the door opens/closes, geofencing, third-party automation service integration, and so on.
And if you have two garage doors, no worries there -- you can get a second door sensor and it should pair with the hub without issue.
If you're in the market for a wifi-enabled garage door opener, this is the one to get, in spite of third-party security-related issues (those challenges should get worked out in time). Besides, after enabling in Chamberlain's app, the same app can be used to disable it for other system usage, so either way, you're covered :)
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Enjoy up to 10 hours of wireless audio with these Sony noise-canceling headphones. They produce rich sound by playing at audio frequencies of 3-40,000Hz and have a closed-back design that blocks outside noise for a better listening experience. These Sony noise-canceling headphones sit comfortably behind the neck and work with or without the 1m wire.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent over the shoulder headphones
on October 23, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As can be seen via a nearby label, I was given a unit in exchange for an unbiased review.
So far, this is the second set of Sony earphones I've reviewed. The first ones were fantastic, conventionally-styled (over the head) earphones that were of typical Sony sound reproduction as well as solid electronic noise-cancelling. This over-the-shoulder unit is no less in the same way -- great sound, excellent noise cancellation, and lots of ways to customize.
Besides the box in which Sony ships the earphones (which itself is worthy of holding on to), there is a veritable kit of items that go along with the unit: a very well-made black fabric zippable bag (with two pockets inside), a full set of multi-sized ear bud replacements, a USB power cord, a USB-to-3.5mm stereo jack cord, and even an airplane adapter.
The unit paired up with my phone nearly instantly, and in the case of iOS, there's even a headphone icon in the status bar for quick-glance status. Sony includes two free iOS apps (Android likely has the same situation) that can be downloaded that do two things: one takes your music library -- even if cloud-based -- and manages it for you, and the second allows exceptionally granular modification of the earphone's settings.
Overall, great packaging and legendary Sony sound. If you're in the market for over-the-shoulder-based earphones, this unit should definitely be a contender for your music -- and phone -- needs.
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Fuse physical and digital worlds with this Merge cube. It's a toy hologram that you can hold in the palm of your hand, and it works with free apps downloaded onto your iOS or Android smart device at the Merge Miniverse site. This Merge cube lets you play your favorite games with virtual reality goggles.
Customer Rating
4
Decent prop for AR/VR
on October 9, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As noted via a nearby label, I'm a member of Best Buy's Technical Insider Network and so was given a device to test for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
The Cube came with the associated Goggles that I previously reviewed on Best Buy's site. And as with the Goggle's intended age group use, so too is this particular item.
While it's useful for manipulating the environment in some VR applications as well as becoming the equivalent of a projected image in an AR application, that's about as far as this item goes, and the price reflects it.
In all fairness, my family has had significantly more fun with the goggles, per se, than attempting to include anything else within that same environment.
In other words, you obviously need to get the goggles, as this Cube is useless without them, but don't sweat getting the Cube if you're on the fence. It is not, in my opinion, a huge value-add.
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Display vibrant office presentations with this Epson wireless projector. Its Miracast technology lets you mirror photos, videos and apps from your portable smart devices, and it delivers 3600 lumens of color and white brightness in 1920 x 1080 resolution for colorful, crisp image clarity. This Epson wireless projector has HDMI and USB inputs for making quick connections with external hardware.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent viewing for a sub-$1000 projector
on October 2, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As a Best Buy Technical Insider Network member, I received the Epson Pro EX9220 for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
For a sub-$1,000 projector, this device will literally outshine most other projectors you may have used over the past several years. At 3,500 lumens, for this price point, you're not going to find many projectors that are brighter.
In my view, when considering projectors, while dot pitch is certainly important (and can be measured in terms of the highest resolution/ratio that the projector can handle -- in this case, 1080p HD 16:9 format), what is significantly more important is the luminosity, or lumens. This number makes the determination of exactly how much darkness you'd need to fully see a projected image.
In this case, the Epson Pro EX9220 has no problems in displaying images/videos in a fully-lit room. As a test, I projected mine in a room in my house where the windows were not covered and the wall wasn't fully white for a background -- and yet there were no issues at all in projecting HD-level images and video. In the dark, the projection simply becomes that much more vivid.
This is a "pro" projector, and hence it's technically rated to handle business-type applications; if you're shooting for presentations and other media where fonts must project correctly, this device is definitely for you. However, if you're looking for a device that can handle the latest 1080p-formatted movie, I'd say stick with this device -- it handles anything thrown at it quite easily. In fact, we're now looking at fully replacing our very nice television with this device -- that's how much we enjoyed the projections.
Physically, the device is smaller, making it something easy to handle and transport -- it even comes with its own carrying bag. It's light, weighing in at approximately 5 pounds. Its ports include USB-A, USB-B, Left/Right Audio and Video RCA outputs, VGA input, as well as two HDMI inputs. Further, there is a capability of performing "split-screen," where two different inputs can be projected side-by-side. The device is height-adjustable, and contains a handful of anti-keystoning adjusters for optimal projection viewing. Its on-board menu allows for device parameter granularity. There's also a user-replaceable air-intake filter next to the lens housing.
The only negative I can see (and I would not reduce the number of stars for this) is that the only cables that come with the device are a USB and VGA cable; you must supply your own HDMI or RCA cables.
If you have a source that can feed into the projector and it's up to 1080p, this device should have no issues displaying it, and you should be able to tweak the video to your liking, if factory settings aren't optimal.
This is an excellent project for any of your viewing needs.
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Be transported into another world with the Merge VR Goggles. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, Merge VR Goggles provide an immersive virtual reality experience powered by your smartphone.Explore virtual worlds with these Merge VR goggles. The input system lets you perform simultaneous action, such as running and jumping, and the soft foam construction keep you comfortable. These Merge VR goggles take you to new worlds via hundreds of apps with VR START, and they’re compatible with newer Android and iPhone devices for versatility.
Customer Rating
4
Great entry-level goggles for AR/VR
on September 29, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As can be seen via a nearby label, I was given a unit for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
Overall, these a great goggles for the price-point; they do demonstrate virtual and augmented reality well enough to get a feel for this tech. And since they’re designed for the pre-adolescent crowd (I have two!), these goggles bring the tech in spades. There is no Android/iOS requirement, physically, for the apparatus — it’s the size of the device that counts (everything is viewed in “split” horizontal screen when in goggle view).
While they are well-made, realize the it’s basically a rubberized foam headpiece that contains two semi-movable lenses into which you slide your smartphone (iPhone 7 Plus makes for a very tight — but doable — squeeze).
There are a reasonable number of apps and plenty of YouTube-based videos made for VR to keep anyone busy for hours checking this stuff out. If content is VR-compatible, it’ll work with. Again, because of the age group in question, most apps will be catering to this demographic, so don’t expect much heavier content than Star Wars to be represented.
Having some time ago tried a pair of a friend’s Samsung goggles (that cost hundreds more and included earpieces), you won’t have exactly the same experience, but it won’t be that far off, either.
All in all, I think these goggles make a fine entry point into AR/VR for those who wish to spend under $100. My kids certainly bother me about helping them find content to view!
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Sanitize your home with this slim BISSELL PowerFresh steam mop. Its on-demand trigger dispenses a burst of controlled steam as the mophead and microfiber cloths remove dirt and germs from floors. This BISSELL PowerFresh steam mop has an extension wand and onboard tool kit, so you can deep clean your whole house.
Customer Rating
5
Great steamer mop, especially for odd jobs
on September 25, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As can be seen by the Technical Insider Network label nearby, I was given a unit at no charge in exchange for an unbiased review.
While the Bissell Steam Mop is not going to replace your regular mop (which, incidentally, I would recommend one of Bissell's own in their lineup), for those areas either on the floor or above the floor that are stubborn messes to deal with, this could be the unit for you.
The device is predominantly of a hand-held form-factor, and in spite of housing a water heater, isn't the heaviest device to deal with (I'd say it clocks in around 5 - 7 pounds). Once water is poured into the device, it can then be plugged in, and 30 seconds later, water is heated and ready for either "light" or "heavy" usage (meaning when the trigger is pulled, "puffs" of steam are extruded in slow or fast succession, respectively).
The attachments that come with the Steam Mop are more than adequate to cover even the most hard-to-get crevices. However, in all respects, since we are dealing with hot steam, it's always a good idea to attempt any cleaning/scrubbing in a smaller, inconspicuous spot first to see if the results are to your liking.
So far, I've tried the Steam Mop on grout, tile, baseboards and hardwood flooring -- all without issue, and with great results. The caveat to this is that while there is a wand attachment that essentially turns the Steam Mop into a full-fledged mop, Bissell only provides two micro-fiber mop sleeves (which get soiled pretty quickly), so while this isn't a complaint by any stretch, it's to provide context that this device is really meant for tougher areas to deal with.
For full-fledged mopping, I'd recommend going with another device that's specifically for larger-scale floor cleaning. But for harder-to-reach or smaller areas, the Bissell Steam Mop is more than adequate to get the job done.
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Secure your loved ones with this Logitech Circle 2 security system, which uses smart alerts to keep you informed. Full 1080p HD along with 180-degree capabilities and night vision record high-quality video so you can see what's going on. Advanced Motion Filtering on this Logitech Circle 2 security system keeps you apprised when unexpected activity occurs, eliminating endless viewing.
Customer Rating
2
Excellent overall quality, could never work
on August 29, 2017
Posted by: PhilGA
from Atlanta, GA
As is indicated by certain buttons around this review, as a member of Best Buy's Technical Insider Network, I was given a unit (in this case, two) to review in an unbiased manner.
As just mentioned, after having gone through two of these units, I really didn't want to give Logi a bad review, but I'm going to have to on this one, and will certainly explain.
From a build standpoint, the Circle 2 Wire Free is exceptionally well-built. The packaging held all components quite well (for shipping purposes), and it was dead simple to put together and charge. The iPhone app that's used to connect to the device and the device to the network was very well thought-out and really sets a great standard for how simple setups should be.
Unfortunately for me, that's as far as the good side of things goes. In my case, my ISP is Comcast (Xfinity HSI), and I directly connect to Comcast using a customer-owned Netgear modem/router. Then, because Best Buy's TIN let me review a three-node Linksys Velop mesh network, I'd duly set it up and directly connected to the Netgear router.
The first challenge was connecting to the Velop network. After several tries on my own, while it would connect from an IP standpoint, the camera would never reach out to Logi in order to properly initialize on my end. Logi was exceptional with their support. After a brief email with a front-line CSR, my issue was quickly escalated to their engineering department. We shortly set up a phone conversation and even attempted to connect via wifi Hotspot on my phone, which still didn't work. They immediately decided to issue me a new camera.
With this camera, I repeated the same process, to no avail. We then had a video conference about the product, to which I agreed to perform what would be a final test (Best Buy was needing a review by this point).
According to Logi, they believe there's a known issue (but no currently known cause) that if your mesh network's 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands are pointing to the same SSID (is my understanding), their cameras don't like that. However, if they're connecting to a singular band, they work (or perhaps others do, but mine still doesn't). This is the first time I've ever had a network-based device absolutely refuse to connect with the outside world when it needed to.
Again, I hate leaving a bad review for Logi, but I'm going to be honest, and caveat emptor is in store -- not for the build, but for the networking.
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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.
Will this work with the SkyBell HD? The Skybell states that it must use the 2.4GHz band only. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/skybell-wi-fi-video-doorbell-bronze/5665606.p?skuId=5665606
Remember that the only difference between a mesh wifi network and a single router wifi network is the number of physical nodes involved. Otherwise, it's going to operate exactly the same.
In our case, we have several devices that we recently switched over to our VELOP mesh network from a single-router wifi network. Those devices range from 2.4GHz- to 5GHz-accessible wifi devices. In fact, one of those devices is a DirecTV Genie receiver that can only access in the 2.4GHz range, versus Apple devices that operate best at 5GHz.
Here are the technicals:
Tri-Band
2.4GHz - 2 x 2
5 GHz radio 1 - 2 x 2
5 GHz radio 2 - 2 x 2
I hope this helps.
In our case, we have several devices that we recently switched over to our VELOP mesh network from a single-router wifi network. Those devices range from 2.4GHz- to 5GHz-accessible wifi devices. In fact, one of those devices is a DirecTV Genie receiver that can only access in the 2.4GHz range, versus Apple devices that operate best at 5GHz.
Here are the technicals:
Tri-Band
2.4GHz - 2 x 2
5 GHz radio 1 - 2 x 2
5 GHz radio 2 - 2 x 2
I hope this helps.
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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.
The advertising states that Velop works with Alexa but I can find no information on how to set this up. Help?
Under the assumption that the Alexa device is merely another device connected to a wifi network, there should be no issues in setting up your Alexa under the VELOP mesh network.
Understand that the VELOP mesh network is merely another wifi network that's simply transporting Internet data in a different way than via a sole router device. It's a physical difference, not a logical difference. Therefore, whatever devices you have on a non-mesh network should operate exactly the same way (maybe better) on a wifi mesh network.
Understand that the VELOP mesh network is merely another wifi network that's simply transporting Internet data in a different way than via a sole router device. It's a physical difference, not a logical difference. Therefore, whatever devices you have on a non-mesh network should operate exactly the same way (maybe better) on a wifi mesh network.
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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.
I currently have the latest AT&T Pace modem / router. Can the AT&T modem be placed into a bridge mode enabling just the modem function? From research, this is a very complicated procedure. I would prefer to return the rental AT&T unit.
While I don't have Internet access via AT&T, I do have Internet access via an owned modem/router combo with Xfinity. In my experience, while I was also wary of potential bridge setting issues, the VELOP system *does not require* any external modem/router to be pre-configured for anything. Instead, the VELOP system attaches itself directly to an open Ethernet port on your modem/router and self-configures. In other words, once everything is set up, you actually have at least two SSIDs in action; one for your previous wifi network, and one for the VELOP mesh network.
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Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
With the Envy 7640 is there is there ever a problem when lifting the copy cover and the cartridge cover or machine cover coming up with the copy cover?
Not for me. The secondary cover (must be lifted to maintain the printer cartridges) has molding on each side that sticks out far enough that your fingers know not to open the printer to that degree (if that makes sense). So, opening the top lid isn't an issue, and you reach further down to open the main body of the printer.
7 years, 8 months ago
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Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
I'm having trouble choosing between the Envy 7640 & the OfficeJet 5741. Any one able to to help make up my mind? One has a photo try & the other does duplex scanning. One is wired, the other is wireless, but both print wirelessly!
The 7640 is completely wireless (it does include an Ethernet jack on the back), can be set up completely from your smartphone, contains its own wifi network, includes NFC, and can order its own ink via HP Instant Ink. For me, the main difference is that the ENVY line produces lab-quality prints, whereas the OfficeJet doesn't make that claim.
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Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
were do i find the wps # trying to install and its ask for the wps thank you donna
Interesting. I didn't have this issue. Instead, I used the associated iOS app to directly log into the printer's own wifi network with my iPhone, gave it my main wifi network's password, and went on.
7 years, 8 months ago
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PhilGA
Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
Can this model print labels, cards, Transparencies & iron-on's?
This particular model has two paper feeders. One is for standard letter-sized paper (I think it can expand out to legal, but haven't tried). The second feeder can take either 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photo paper (only one stock type at a time). The printer then confirms which of the photo paper you have.
7 years, 8 months ago
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PhilGA
Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
Can the Envy 7640 Wireless Printer and the HP Officejet 4650 be used as a Google Chrome Cloud Ready Printers? (This means without a second computer being used).
In my view, yes. In fact, I just printed to the printer using Google Cloud Print via Chrome over my company's VPN.
7 years, 8 months ago
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PhilGA
Print stunning borderless photos and bold documents using this HP ENVY 7640 printer, which features an optimized color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and a rendered black resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi to ensure crisp text and vibrant images.
What is minimum system requirement Apple operating system for printer - is this most up to date model from HP or is it better to get direct from hp?
Regarding OS X compatibility, while I have both a PC and a mid-2012 MacBook Pro, this printer instead encouraged me to download the associated iOS app to set it up. For me, the included DVD was a waste; when they say you can set up via smartphone, they're not kidding.
Yes, this is one of HP's latest models. No, there's no reason to buy directly from HP. And yes, get a model that supports HP Instant Ink.
Yes, this is one of HP's latest models. No, there's no reason to buy directly from HP. And yes, get a model that supports HP Instant Ink.
7 years, 8 months ago
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PhilGA
Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Has anyone been able to install Windows 7 on this? I tried this in the store and like the hardware, but for various reasons, Windows 10 is not an option for me.
I removed all of the "bloatware" from my review laptop unit. Therefore, I can only surmise that you'd be able to reformat the hard drive and put whatever OS you wanted to on it. I think the only challenge would be in dealing with Microsoft's licensing.
7 years, 10 months ago
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PhilGA