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The Belkin Wireless Charging gives your phone a fast, efficient, and seamless charge. Say goodbye to fumbling with charging cords and lightning cables. Keep your smartphone charging while blasting tunes, streaming videos, and hosting video calls. The elegant design and sleek black finish of Belkin’s Wireless Charging Stand makes it an ideal iPhone, Samsung, and Google phone charger for any home or office space. The durable stand is perfect for charging your smartphone in either portrait or landscape mode. The Belkin Wireless Charging Stand. Charge with confidence as a white LED light indicates your phone is properly aligned and charging. The light is specially designed to not disrupt the surrounding environment. With this Belkin Wireless Charging Pad, you'll always have a convenient place to charge your iPhone. Featuring Qi technology that delivers safe power transfer up to 10 watts for a speedy wireless charging experience. The phone charger works with iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone SE including all standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max and Mini models, as well as Qi-enabled phones from Samsung, Google, and more. The Belkin Wireless Charging Stand is available in black and white.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Easy to use stand wireless charger
on July 8, 2020
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
Nice stand wireless phone charger. Has a tiny micro dot light that lights up when the phone is charging so you know you have it seated properly. You'll also see the phone charging light up as well on screen. Worked great with my iPhoneX and even with a case on it charged just fine.
I drained the battery down to 0% and it took 2h and 55 mins to charge to 99%. So basically 3 hours for a dead to full charge with an iPhoneX. (22% after 30 min and 42% after 1 hour and 73% after 2 hours)
Perfect for your desk, the kitchen, or nightstand (Note the tiny light that shows it's charging is very minimal and won't wake you up while sleeping if you use in the bedroom.)
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Protect and compliment your tablet with this Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air. The full-size keyboard features backlit keys that enable you to type in dark environments, while the precision trackpad improves productivity with multi-finger gesture control. This Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air has a built-in kickstand that provides a preferred viewing angle, and a pen holder to secure your crayon or Apple pencil.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Good if you want to leave the laptop behind
on July 2, 2020
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
If you are looking for the iPad keyboard that will keep you from missing your laptop, this is it. If you are into lots of extra functionality in a more stationary place, this is the keyboard for your iPad. You almost won’t miss your laptop. Almost. Here are the pros and cons, unfortunately a few more cons than pros:
Pros:
- Keyboard has great tactile keys that emulate a desktop keyboard more than any other iPad keyboard attachment I have ever used (have tried about 3 before this one).
- The lighted keyboard is a nice addition.
- The trackpad / mouse is genius and helps me not miss my mouse so much.
- While they didn’t add the actual “F” keys, the top row of keys are more like a desktop keyboard with one-touch bright, dim, keyboard lighting, volume, ff, rewind, mute, lock, home, etc.
- Seems like it would protect your iPad pretty well if you dropped it.
Cons:
- It’s very heavy. My Apple iPad origami keyboard weighs in at 245g, the Combo Touch is 670g. Pre-Covid I travelled 100 flight segments per year. This weight difference would likely deter me from making this my travel keyboard.
- Big con for me was the kickstand. I’m personally not a fan of the back kickstand, takes up way too much room on an airplane seat tray and will not sit upright properly on your lap. Increases the footprint too much.
- The keyboard is either attached or not - meaning it comes off when you flip it to the back of the iPad “tablet” mode.
- It’s twice as thick as the standard apple iPad keyboard.
- And one crazy thing on the keypad - the “Lock” function button is directly above the delete button. So every time I have gone to use delete (which is often) I accidentally hit this key and then it locks the iPad.
- The “delete” key works like a Mac (backspace only) and there’s no real delete (forward) function or key.
In summary, I would use it if all I did was sit at a desk with it or travel with it if I didn’t need to bring a laptop, but I think I will go back to my origami keyboard. It’s 3 stars for me.
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Shoot pro-quality aerial footage with this DJI Mavic Air 2 drone. The three-axis gimbal stabilizes the 48.0MP camera for stunning photos and clear videos, while the 3500 mAh battery delivers dependable power for every flight. This DJI Mavic Air 2 drone features FocusTrack technology for advanced obstacle avoidance and target tracking.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Awesome high-end beginner or advanced user drone!
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
Wow, the 4K 60fps video footage and 48MP camera is stunning! The DJI fly app is very easy to use. Charged the drone battery, watched the in app tutorials and was flying immediately.
This has so many cool features like auto track where it follows you automatically. Point of interest setting where you pick a subject, building, landmark, etc. and it can auto rotate around it for amazing panoramas. “Dronie” where it zooms up and away from you while recording.
It has automatic on-board sensors that the drone uses to automatically avoid obstacles. So fast (42 mph) and responsive – this turns and stops on a dime. Ridiculous 10k/6 mile range. The auto return to home feature is great – tap the button and it flies back to you automatically. Great battery life – 30-32 mins depending on wind speed and how you are flying it (hovering in place eats more battery than aerodynamic forward flying for example.)
The “fly more combo” is also the way to go with 2 extra drone batteries and the 3 battery charger.
I’ve only flown it a few times, but friends and family are amazed at not only how easy it is to fly, but how jaw dropping the video and picture capture is.
Note that 4K video eats up memory quick, so I’d also recommend picking up a couple 64GB micro sd cards to swap out per battery / per 30 mins of recording. With the fly more combo and 3 batteries you can fly (with landing and battery swap) about 90 mins!
If you are ready to create professional level aerial footage and content – this thing fits the bill without breaking the bank. Can’t wait to take it on vacation! Honestly, I’m re-thinking where to go on our next vacation with awesome cinematic drone footage now in mind… lol.
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Dyson's intelligent and powerful cordless vacuum with twice the suction of any cord-free vacuum.*
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
"Houston, we have super cordless suction!"
on March 29, 2020
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
Great cordless vacuum for hardwoods, area rugs, or low pile carpet especially if you have pets!
All in all – what you expect from Dyson - very well designed, looks good, amazing suction for a cordless, easy to swap out attachments, long battery life, and does a perfect job cleaning dog and cat hair while switching from hardwood to carpet automatically.
Pros:
60 min battery life
Great suction for a stick/cordless vacuum
Easy storage and charging with drop in wall mount
Large capacity bin for your biggest messes (also easy and fun to open and empty - think shotgun click/click action)
Auto sensing suction adjustment when you go from hardwood to carpet and you don’t have to change the brush head! (*while in auto mode)
Slim profile and quieter than a typical floor vac
Perfect size for cleaning stairs
Like that the attachments can be clipped to the floor wand
Easily reach a 9’ ceiling with the wand attachment (I’m 5’8”)
Cons:
A bit heavy for long use especially if you are using the attachments vs. the floor brush
No light on floor attachment
You have to continually depress the trigger while vacuuming
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Escape to a musical retreat with these Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-canceling headphones. Expertly tuned acoustics deliver clear, rich audio, and the over-ear cushions feature adaptive memory foam surrounded by soft lambskin for exceptional comfort. These Bluetooth-enabled Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-canceling headphones offer up to 25 hours of use on a single charge, and the included audio cable supports aux connectivity.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Best sounding noise canceling headset with Google!
on February 14, 2020
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
If you are looking for a fantastic sounding headset with a long lasting rechargable battery, great active noise canceling, bluetooth and wired capability, comfortable for wearing on long flights or in the office all day, AND has a one touch button for talking to the built-in Google assistant... Look no further - this is your headset.
Me: "Hey Google. What's the best headphones out today?"
Google in your ear: "This one."
Pros:
Sounds awesome! Every style of music I pumped through these sounded great.
Over the ear Active Noise Canceling - works great on planes
Comfortable for long periods of wear
Easy to use - the gunmetal steel controls look great and are easy to learn
One finger swipe turn on transparency mode to hear your surroundings instantly without removing them
One touch Google Assistant - now have your Google Assitant in your ear whenever you want*
Long battery life - like 25 hours on bluetooth and if you run out of juice you can use the included audio cable
Rechargeble battery
Cons:
Pricey - but you are getting the best headphones out there so there's that.
*Note that the Google assistant is only available when connected to your phone/tablet's Google assistant app and internet connection. Works with either iOS or Android.
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Experience powerful sound with these black Plantronics BackBeat PRO 5100 true wireless earbuds. The four noise-canceling mics and WindSmart technology let you answer calls in noisy environments by filtering background and wind noise, and the three eartip sizes offer a comfortable fit. These Plantronics BackBeat PRO 5100 true wireless earbuds feature 5.8mm drivers for high-quality sound.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Nice and light!
on December 24, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
These have a really small profile and are very lightweight. Good both for exercising and for working. You barely notice that you have them on.
Paired with my phone quickly and easily. Note though that there’s a firmware update that I wasn’t able to load – tech support said it’s an issue with the latest iOS version and they expect an update soon.
Pros:
Decent sound (note that it sounds differently with the various ear bud sizes so try them all in your ears to see which size gives you the best fit and best sound) I liked the sound better sitting at my desk vs. when running.
They aren’t noise canceling and do let in some outside sound so you are aware of your surroundings which is helpful when running.
Good distance Bluetooth connectivity (never cut out during a run with the phone in a waist belt)
Easy to use buttons (gentle touch/taps and doesn't put too much pressure on your ear)
Comfortable (I ran for 45 mins and ears felt fine / weren’t sore at all)
Sound in both ears on phone calls (many ear buds only play phone call audio in the right ear alone)
They come on automatically when you remove them from the case and put in your ears.
Decent run time (6.5 hours) + 13 extra hours of "charge" in their battery case and a 10 min quick charge if you let them go dead just charge for 10 mins and your back in action for a run.
Cons:
Not as good deep base as higher end $300 ear buds, but these are half that price
Phone call audio quality was a little tinny (however people on the other end said I was clear)
Volume could be louder. Not sure if they keep it lower for a safety thing so you can hear some surrounding noise, but these are quieter than other buds I’ve used.
No EQ. I prefer a bit more bass and couldn’t change the settings.
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Improve your confidence with the Upright GO posture trainer. The personalized program trains your body to notice when you're slouched, while the small, lightweight design makes it unnoticeable. This Upright GO posture trainer features an app on iOS and Android for real-time progress tracking and provides instant feedback once placed on your back.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Definitely helps improve your posture!
on November 21, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
Does what it says it does - improves your posture. I found myself auto-correcting immediately and trying to maintain a better upright posture within just 30 minutes of using it.
Also learned a few things instantly - when I'm typing at my desk, my posture was actually pretty good. Got on 2 phone calls and found out my posture gets horrible whenever I get on the phone!

Pros:
Very easy to setup and start using.
Lightweight - you barely feel it on.
Vibration feedback really works quickly.
Quiet - no one else will likely realize you have it on under your shirt.
Easy to switch on the device or in the app between training mode (vibration feedback when you slouch) and tracking mode (quiet mode that still keeps track of your time upright or slouched).
Charts your progress in the app with stats etc. (see pics)
Rechargeable battery.
Small carrying case that makes transporting/traveling with it very easy.
Cons:
Requires little adhesive stickers to stick it on your back and you'll eventually need more than the original 9 it comes with for an additional small fee.
Overall very easy to use, configure, and gets you to start correcting your posture day 1!
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Convert your digital pictures into analog prints using this Polaroid Lab. The I-Type and 600 series film let you print photos instantly while the built-in LiIon battery is long-lasting and rechargeable via USB. This Polaroid Lab is compatible with iPhones operating with iOS 11 or newer and Android 7 and above.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Fun, nostalgic, but not high quality prints...
on November 15, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
If you miss the old days of a “Polaroid picture” - then you might like this.
Easy to use once you get the hang of it - be sure to read the instructions! You need to make some adjustments to your phone (turn off true tone, turn off night shift) and you NEED to gently press the phone down after you've set it in place until you see the lights blink 3 times. (I struggled with this at first and thought it was defective.)
Printing is very quick, but the pictures take a few minutes to fully develop, so don't expect "instant" and you should also leave them face down right after printing so ambient light doesn't affect the exposure.
You are also supposed to remove your phone case and any screen protector. I don't think anyone is going to do this - especially the phone screen protector (the adhesive screen protector would be ruined every time you removed it!?)
Picture quality is just ok (maybe that's because of my screen protector) and you won't be winning any awards with this thing and the colors are pretty muted. But that's not what this camera is for – it's just to print some instant photos to share or put on your fridge. See pics for some side by side of iPhone X actual vs. printed Polaroids that I printed.
All in all - if you are looking for a small, wireless, rechargeable, easy to use printer to print your phone pics in the kitchen in a few seconds and like the nostalgia of a Polaroid (and don't have a screen protector on your phone!) - then this is for you.
If you do use adhesive screen protectors on your phone or are looking for high quality image prints, get a photo printer.
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Match your opponents shot-for-shot with this Alienware gaming PC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card meets the demands of AAA titles at high settings, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM provide powerful performance. This Alienware gaming PC has a 512GB SSD and 1TB hard drive, blending rapid load times with ample space for your gaming library.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
This one goes to VR "11!"
on November 1, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
Awesome graphics and speed. I use this PC for VR gaming and it rocks! HTC Vive looks amazing in it. Fast smooth motion and it also had an open PCIe slot that I needed for adding the wireless WiGig card that the Vive uses for untethered wireless play.
Setup was a breeze. I timed it and it only took 10 mins 44 seconds to completely setup windows etc. once I plugged it in.
Boot time is blazing fast only takes about 5-6 seconds.
When I did the Steam VR Performance Test it pegs it at the top end. Not sure if the scale normally goes to 10, but they rated it an 11! See pic attached.
The graphics look amazing in VR. The resolution, crispness, and details are literally 25-30% better than my old PC and graphics. VR is so much more immersive with this PC/Graphics combo (came with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8GB graphics card).
In short this pc rocks and VR is awesome with it.
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With BPM Connect, taking your blood pressure at home has never been so convenient. The device provides medically accurate blood pressure and heart rate measurements with immediate color-coded feedback on the device. BPM Connect synchronizes seamlessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the free Health Mate app, where you can see all your data history and share it with your doctor.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Small size, rechargeable, quick BPM
on October 13, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC
This is a nice personal and travel BPM. Quick (only takes about 30 seconds) and connects to the Withings App to keep track of your Blood Pressure. You don't need the app though as it also has a display that's kind of modern retro (see pics).
Very slim and small packaging make it perfect for use anywhere including travel. (A little smaller than a can of soda.)
Rechargeable via Micro-USB, so no dealing with batteries.
App was easy to install and it automatically saw my new BPM and added it.
Great for techie or NON techie for a quick instant read of your BP.
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Transform your iPad Air into a portable laptop with this Logitech FabricSkin 920-006040 case that features a discreet Bluetooth keyboard to simplify typing documents and e-mails on your device. The water-repellent design helps keep your device safe.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Best fitting case / issue with power button crack
By ShawnInKB from Pottstown, PA
Overall a great case as long as it holds up! 1st one got a crack at the power button within 2 weeks. The plastic there is just too small/not sturdy enough and I barely used it. You almost never even use the power button because it automatically comes on and off when you open and close the case. Lots of others had this same problem. On my 2nd one - 2 weeks in (so far so good, but being really gentle with it just in case.)
Otherwise a great case. Good viewing angle, great form factor, super light so it doesn't bulk up your iPad air. Keyboard takes some getting used to and keys are in weird places, but much better for typing than the on screen keyboard. Nice slim package, lets you type better, easy access to the camera, power, and charging port. Good viewing angle. Note the only slimmer full case was the OEM Appple iPad full case which I tried 1st, but it was worthless. The only viewing angles on that one were basically flat and 90 degrees so not usuable at all. Go with this one instead and careful with the area of plastic by the power button.
2nd one cracked also at the power button!!!
February 11, 2014
A few days after I wrote this review, the 2nd case broke in the exact same spot at the power button. Again, never even used the power button as it isn't needed. Serious design flaw. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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Treat yourself to the ultimate bathroom upgrade with the Slim Three Bidet Seat. Designed for an easy DIY install, this premium model offers superior cleaning results at an affordable price. Features: Three-in-one bidet system, stainless steel nozzle, adjustable water pressure, wireless remote, warm air dryer, adjustable nozzle position, intelligent seat sensor, slow closing seat & lid, heated seat, warm water, night light, posterior wash, feminine wash, massage spray, turbo spray, power saving mode. Available for Round or Elongated toilets. Bio Bidet by Bemis - Water Does It Better
 

How is water supplied to the unit

They provide a t-adapter in the box to connect to existing toilet cold water supply. It fills a tank on the unit itself and heats up the tank for warm water cleaning.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
 

I actually have 3 questions. Is this device gfi protected? Can I control each outlet separately? I’ve yet to see a straight answer on that question What are the current and temperature ratings for the device?

No it is not GFCI, but most places require outdoor outlets to be on a GFCI in that circuit so should be covered by your GFCI outlets. No, it turns both plugs on/off simultaneously. Not sure on it's temperature rating. Didn't see any details on that in the manual.- only that it is IP44 rated.
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Meet Talk GO, JLab’s compact, lightweight, and portable USB microphone. With 2 studio-quality condensers and a generous resolution of 96kHz/24BIT, this is a great entry level microphone for all around use with high performance. The Talk GO has 2 directional pattern modes to choose from and has volume and mute controls, making it great for calls, podcasts, gaming, ASMR and voiceovers using its two directional pattern modes.
 

Does it use an aux cord

It is USB connection only for connecting to your PC/Mac. There is a 3.5 aux jack on the bottom of the mic for connecting a 3.5mm headset for listening if desired. Instead I just use the output of my PC speakers to hear others on my meetings/web calls.
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The reliable Brother MFC-L3710CW digital color all-in-one printer is an ideal choice for home and small offices looking for laser printer performance and need full functionality, print, copy, scan and fax, in a compact footprint. The up to 50-sheet automatic document feeder enables multipage copying, scanning and faxing, plus quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute. The manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter- or legal-size paper. Connect with versatile options, including built-in wireless or USB interfaces, and print wirelessly from mobile devices³. Save time by creating custom shortcuts on the 3.7" color touch screen, which also enables you to directly print from and scan to popular cloud apps, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote and more¹. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.Prints up to 19 ISO ppm*, up to 19 ppm* in color.
 

will it scan two sided to two sided through the scanner?

No. Single sided scans and printing on this model. Check out the MFC-L3770 if you need duplex scanning and printing.
4 years, 11 months ago
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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.
 

I’m confused. How/ where does it get ota channels? Is there an antenna that comes with it? Similar to the digital antenna I use now for local channels? Or does it get the local ota channels and stream to device via the internet?

If you have an OTA antenna already you will be all set. Just unscrew the OTA coax cable from your TV and connect it to the OTA AirTV adapter (included with this item.) Then it will show the locals right in the AirTV/SlingTV same guide.
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
 

will this work with iPhone?

Yes, works with both iOS and Android.

Apps can be downloaded from here:
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
6 years, 10 months ago
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
 

What are installation instructions & wiring requirements?

User manual, guides, and walk through installation videos are all here:
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

Apartment use. Currently have a TimeWarner modem router and an extender in living room. parts of living room are slow and gaps. will these replace the modem router and will range be better?

I would say yes. Our speeds tripled in the areas of our home that were slower (3rd floor and basement) from 20-27mbps to 63mbps.
8 years ago
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

I have a house built in 1930 and it is 1000 sq. ft. up and 1000 sq. ft. basement. I have 2 wifi extenders because of the solid brick and plaster walls to pick up better signal in dead areas. I currently have a Netgear 55 router. Would this work better?

I would say yes based on my results. Before I installed the Orbi I ran 5 separate speed tests on my laptop in various parts of our home. (3 story house - 2700 sq. ft).

I ran tests from each floor on my existing router (TP Link WR1043ND - a 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router). Speeds averaged 43.76Mbps down and 4.35Mbps upload.

After I installed the Orbi, I re-ran the same speed tests in the same locations and speeds now average 62.83Mbps down and 5.80Mbps upload. Significantly faster!

The 2 spots in the house - top floor and basement both went from 28.56Mbps and 21.72 to 64.33 and 63.46 - so much better coverage and the Orbi's base + satellite coverage now provides equal coverage thoughout the entire home.
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