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- First reviewJanuary 21, 2013
- Last reviewApril 19, 2024
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- First review commentApril 15, 2011
- Last review commentFebruary 10, 2014
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This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
Customer Rating
5
Ditch the cable company's modem
on June 24, 2013
Posted by: LSNerd
from Lees Summit, MO
I use it in...:Large home
After finally getting frustrated with the modem provided by the cable company I decided to get my own. Of course they asked why since I wasn't paying to lease the one I had. Well their own speed tests confirmed I had throughput of about 9Mbps on a good day when I'm paying for 20Mbps service. I swapped out the old modem with the Motorola, called them with the MAC ID and was up and running in a matter of minutes. Of course the first thing was to perform a speed test, the same one that I used before the swap. 20.6Mbps! Not only is my internet connection substantially faster but the built in WiFi has a better reach than my previous router AND the home network runs faster since I've eliminated a piece of equipment; stand alone router. My home network is used quite extensively too; 3 cell phones, 2 ipads, two laptops, 1 desktop, 2 home servers, 2 gaming consoles, 4 Blu-ray players, 1 stereo and a security system. This router/modem hasn't missed a beat yet!
My Best Buy number: 0021625015
What's great about it: Works as promised
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Take your iPad or iPad 2 to a new level with this Hello Kitty HK-70189 Bluetooth keyboard that allows fast data entry and is detachable for ease of use. The neoprene case provides long-lasting protection for your device.
Customer Rating
4
Great for the Hello Kitty fan
on January 21, 2013
Posted by: LSNerd
from Lees Summit, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Gave this to the wife for Christmas and she loves it. I think the battery in the keyboard should hold a longer charge but that's just me. She thinks it's fine so if mama's happy.....
What's great about it: Made wife happy
What's not so great: Does it's job
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When it's time to upgrade your computer's memory, add an extra 2GB and buckle up for a faster, smoother ride.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Best value memory upgrade ever
By RTSeno
from Ambridge, PA
Runs perfect, fits great, cheap with a heat spreader. I just built a new pc and picked up some of these for my wow PC, and it's running very smoothly. I recommend for a cheap build.
LSNerd
Lees Summit, MO
Well worth the investment!
April 15, 2011
I recently upgraded my desktop for my business to a 6 core AMD Phenom II processor and figured my 4 GB of memory would be enough. Although performance is amazing it just didn't seem to be where I thought it should be so I swapped out the four 1GB sticks for four 2GB sticks. Of all that's holy this things screams now! I have yet to come close to maxing out memory or CPU utilization even while burning a DVD, streaming video from the net and working on a presentation; 8% for CPU and 19% for memory.
Gigabyte MB w/AMD Phenom II x6 3.3Ghz 1100 processor
80GB Intel SSD
500GB SATA Seagate HD (secondary)
8GB PC-2 6400 ram
Windows 7 x64
80GB Intel SSD
500GB SATA Seagate HD (secondary)
8GB PC-2 6400 ram
Windows 7 x64
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This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Ditch the cable company's modem
By LSNerd
from Lees Summit, MO
After finally getting frustrated with the modem provided by the cable company I decided to get my own. Of course they asked why since I wasn't paying to lease the one I had. Well their own speed tests confirmed I had throughput of about 9Mbps on a good day when I'm paying for 20Mbps service. I swapped out the old modem with the Motorola, called them with the MAC ID and was up and running in a matter of minutes. Of course the first thing was to perform a speed test, the same one that I used before the swap. 20.6Mbps! Not only is my internet connection substantially faster but the built in WiFi has a better reach than my previous router AND the home network runs faster since I've eliminated a piece of equipment; stand alone router. My home network is used quite extensively too; 3 cell phones, 2 ipads, two laptops, 1 desktop, 2 home servers, 2 gaming consoles, 4 Blu-ray players, 1 stereo and a security system. This router/modem hasn't missed a beat yet!
LSNerd
Lees Summit, MO
9 month update
February 10, 2014
In all fairness I feel it is necessary to post an update to my previous post. First, 90 days after I installed it the WiFi would drop and not reconnect until i rebooted the modem. This normally would be that big of a deal except my home automation and alarm system run off the WiFi connection. When WiFi is lost for an extended period the security system will alert me with a continuous beeping until I deactivate it; even at 3 in the morning! Took it back and exchanged it for another thinking I may have just gotten a bad apple. Unfortunately that was not the case. Four months later the newer one started doing the same thing. There were times even rebooting would not solve the problem. As nice as it would have been to have one device that did the job of three, this was not it! Even the wired connections were beginning to run slow. I had upgraded my Time Warner to the 100Mbp package and was getting about 25 in most cases. Back to the store (yes I got the extended warranty) and I decided to go back to two devices. I went with the SB6141 which is basically the same device without wireless and routing. Plugged my Dlink DIR-655 wireless router into the 6141 and haven't looked back. The concept of an all in one device is great but the execution was well below expectation. One other thing, the interface used to configure the modem is basic at best. Most features are either on or off and some you just can't configure. Overall I would not recommend this product after using it for just under a year.
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Keep your files in one place with this 2.5-inch Samsung 2TB internal solid-state drive. Boasting read speeds of up to 550MB/sec., this solid-state drive improves system performance by reducing startup and file loading times. This Samsung internal solid-state drive accommodates large numbers of files and programs with its 2TB capacity.
Can I transfer my OS (Windows 10) to this SSD from my Toshiba 2TB HDD ? I've read some bad reviews about this SSD having a problem "Cloning or Migrating" Windows 10 using the Samsung wizard....
I did the migration without incident or errors. It copied the MBR and all the partitions from the old drive to the new one. Total time was about two hours but I was also walking away and letting it do its thing so it may have been much less.
5 years, 1 month ago
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LSNerd
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Can I use this to turn off my lights while I am away from home? Also, do I get the starter kit and then multiple bulbs or do I need to get a box thing for each room? Thanks so much
If I understand your question accurately, you are asking if you can remotely control the bulbs from outside your home and the answer is yes. Using the Google home app you can control all devices that have been configured through the app. I also have a hub to integrate my various smart home devices that work on different protocols. If you want to be able to voice control your devices you will need to have a puck in each location. As an example, in my master bedroom I have one that I can tell to turn on lights in other rooms. I have a couple pucks throughout the house so that I don't have to scream across rooms to do something.
5 years, 5 months ago
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LSNerd
Prepare food with hot air instead of oil by using this Ninja air fryer. It offers a temperature range from 105-400 degrees F to let you create dehydrated snacks or air-cook dishes with 75 percent less fat than traditional frying. Make up to 2 lbs. of food with convection heat in this Ninja air fryer.
What is the purpose of an air fryer and is it healthy?
The main purpose for me was to be able to cook without the need for grease or oil. An additional benefit is that I don't have to heat up the oven to get baked foods. In addition, the way it is setup, any grease from meat falls away as it cooks. Some may argue about the health benefits but I would contend that eliminating unhealthy fats will always be a plus.
5 years, 7 months ago
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LSNerd
Ask Alexa to turn on the lights and music with this ecobee Switch+ smart switch. Its built-in speaker lets you access Amazon Alexa with voice commands, and it automatically turns off a light bulb at sunrise or when no one’s in the room. Control this ecobee Switch+ smart switch remotely from your iOS or Android device.
Do you need to have certain ights in your home for this switch to be compatible? For example, Phillips Hue LED lights or will it work with a regular floodlight or GE incandescent bulb? Lastly- How many lights can one switch control?
The switch is rated for up to 600w of incandescent bulbs and 150w of LED or CFL bulbs. I don't use the Philips Hue bulbs but can't see any reason they would not work since they are LED's. How many you can have on one switch is dependent on the wattage of the bulbs used. 6 100w bulbs, 12 50w and so on but that is just a gauge. When it comes to electricity and the unknown, seeking the advice of an electrician can be worth the time.
6 years, 1 month ago
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LSNerd
Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
will air tv work along with the new youtube tv?
I saw YouTube in the menu's along with Netflix and several others but haven't played with them yet.
6 years, 3 months ago
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LSNerd
Cut the cable cord and use this NVIDIA SHIELD media player instead. It supports 4K video streaming from popular digital media services, so you can enjoy movies and TV, and its advanced processor ensures fast nonstop performance. This NVIDIA SHIELD media player has 16GB of storage space, and it supports additional USB flash drives for saving favorite movies and shows.
I have an Amazon Prime memberhip. Can I install Amazon Prime Videos on this device so that I can watch my Amazon movies.
Amazon is pre-loaded so all you have to do is log into your Amazon account and you're ready to go.
6 years, 4 months ago
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LSNerd
Cut the cable cord and use this NVIDIA SHIELD media player instead. It supports 4K video streaming from popular digital media services, so you can enjoy movies and TV, and its advanced processor ensures fast nonstop performance. This NVIDIA SHIELD media player has 16GB of storage space, and it supports additional USB flash drives for saving favorite movies and shows.
Will this play MP4 formatted video files? Either from internal storage or preferably from a USB connected Passport drive?
The box is pretty versatile. It supports all of the following:
ASF, AVI, MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, WEBM, WMV9, XviD, DivX, H.263, H.264, H.265, HEVC, M-JPEG, M2TS, MKV
I have not connected an external drive to play a video but given the supported formats I would be shocked if it wouldn't play them.
ASF, AVI, MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, WEBM, WMV9, XviD, DivX, H.263, H.264, H.265, HEVC, M-JPEG, M2TS, MKV
I have not connected an external drive to play a video but given the supported formats I would be shocked if it wouldn't play them.
6 years, 4 months ago
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LSNerd
Cut the cable cord and use this NVIDIA SHIELD media player instead. It supports 4K video streaming from popular digital media services, so you can enjoy movies and TV, and its advanced processor ensures fast nonstop performance. This NVIDIA SHIELD media player has 16GB of storage space, and it supports additional USB flash drives for saving favorite movies and shows.
does it have nougat android and kodi loaded
No, but a quick trip to the google store and you can get Kodi loaded.
6 years, 4 months ago
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LSNerd
Cut the cable cord and use this NVIDIA SHIELD media player instead. It supports 4K video streaming from popular digital media services, so you can enjoy movies and TV, and its advanced processor ensures fast nonstop performance. This NVIDIA SHIELD media player has 16GB of storage space, and it supports additional USB flash drives for saving favorite movies and shows.
What is the upload and download speed for this box. What does it top out at.
Let me preface with, there are a number of factors that contribute to the actual upload/download speed. With that said, the Ethernet connection on the box is a Gigabit port and if you are going wireless it supports 802.11AC and 802.3z. Long story short, if it is downloading slowly there is probably a problem somewhere else. I have a gigabit fiber connection coming into my home with the house wired for gigabit throughout. I have had zero problems performing downloads related to the box or network. Some of the external sites however were a different story.
6 years, 4 months ago
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LSNerd
Video editing doesn't have to be daunting or take tons of time. Go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view of your videos automatically sorted by date. Use automated editing options and step-by-step guidance to create and share everything from animated GIFs and video collages to new dynamic slideshows and full-length movies.
What type of video files will this work with? Do I need some other software to download the video from the video camera?
I pulled in files from my video camera without issue. Unless your camera uses a unique format, I would suspect the software would not have a problem.
6 years, 5 months ago
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