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Your busy home needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has premium features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3830 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-3830 features fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display – making it the perfect printer for productive families
 
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Great printer and Easy setup
on September 26, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
The Epson - EcoTank ET-3830 is an excellent printer for home or office. Setup is super easy and takes about 10-15 minutes. Filling the ink tanks is simple and not messy like I thought it would be. It's impressive you get the ability to scan, print double-sided, on board display AND save money without having to mess with ink cartridges.
We previously used a monthly service for ink cartridges, and while it wasn't terrible, it definitely isn't ideal. especially in today's world where everything is subscription based.
The print quality is great and I definitely don't see us going back to a cartridge printer ever again. Epson did a great job with this one!
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Designed in Sweden for expert removal of airborne allergens. Unlike a standard fan, Pure Fan Auto cleans the air of pollutants as it cools. Customizable to fit your needs, the fan features a colorful fabric pre-filter and Auto mode setting to auto-adjust to your real-time room conditions. Pure Fan Auto delivers more clean air than Dyson purifying fans¹ and removes over 99%² of airborne allergens like dust and pollen with Blueair's signature HEPASilent™ filtration technology. The unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration effectively removes airborne allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander with low noise and energy consumption. The fan works by pulling in dirty room air from the back through a pre-filter and particle filter using patented fan technology to deliver a gentle stream of clean, cooling air back into your room. Provides cool comfort by distributing air into the room at a 90-degree angle, so there's no need for oscillation. Upgraded features from the original Pure Fan offer simple air quality management. Set to Auto mode, the fan will automatically increase speed when particle pollution levels rise in your indoor environment and return to a lower rate once the air is clean. The air quality indicator (AQI) located on the top left of the fan keeps you up to date on the current status of your air. The LED displays one of three colors to indicate that room conditions are good, moderate, or polluted based on real-time measurements of fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations. Customize to your space with unique machine-washable fabric pre-filters available in five colors. Designed to catch larger particles to extend the primary filter's life, pre-filters in Arctic Trail and Night Waves come standard with the Pure Fan Auto. ENERGY STAR® certified for energy efficiency, Pure Fan Auto uses less energy than a light bulb.³ The fan utilizes HEPASilent™ filtration technology to clean the air as it cools with noise levels quieter than a whisper on low (25 dB) and less noise than a normal conversation on high (54 dB).⁴ Minimalist features are a breath of fresh air. Use the fan's two buttons to turn on/off, cycle through three-speed settings, set Auto and Night mode. Plus, the filter indicator light alerts you when it's time to replace the filter. Filter replacement is recommended about every six months. The Pure Fan Auto fits in well on a tabletop or directly on the floor in any area of your home. The balanced design is light enough to move easily, yet the low center of gravity makes it difficult to knock over. As an added benefit, unlike standard fans that use blades that get covered with dust and require disassembly to clean, Pure Fan Auto captures airborne dust before it has a chance to stick to the fan blades, using pre-filters that can be cleaned with a quick vacuum. At Blueair, our Swedish heritage inspires sustainability and quality at the heart of everything we do. Like our air purifiers, Pure Fan Auto is AHAM Verifide for Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), certified by ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency, and certified by the California EPA Air Resources Board (CARB) for safe ozone emissions. ¹ Comparing dust and pollen CADR (AHAM AC-1) on high to Dyson purifying fans (TP01, TP02, TP04, HP01, HP04, DP04) ² Based on third-party testing of removal rate of particles, pollen particles (5-11µm) in less than 20 minutes and dust particles (0.5-3µm) in 30 minutes according to AHAM AC-1-2019 standard. ³ On lowest speed, according to GB/T18801-2015 standard. "Light bulb" is defined as an LED light bulb with 40 W energy consumption. ⁴ Sound pressure according to GB/T18801. A whisper is about 30 dB; normal conversation is about 60 dB.
 
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Cool design and clean air!
on September 26, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
We have been using this Blueair purifying fan in our bedroom for a couple weeks, and it had been excellent. The design is really neat and the performance is awesome.
Setup is simple and should just take a couple of minutes. It comes with 2 pre filters which are easy to install.
The air is noticeably cleaner since using this air purifier. Also, operation is quiet unless you have the fan on a higher setting. We like the white noise in our room so we have it set to a higher setting and it has been great!
If you are looking for a great air purifying fan, with a different look, then I certainly recommend this fan for you!
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Do you drink coffee all day every day? Love to brew for a crowd? The Mr. Coffee 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for you. This extra-large-capacity coffee maker brews up to 14 cups of hot coffee, so you get more coffee with every brew. Plus, its advanced showerhead evenly saturates grounds for more flavor extraction. This coffee machine also features a Small Batch setting for brewing 1-4 cups, a Strong Brew Selector for making bolder coffee, and a Brew Later function so that you can wake up to fresh-brewed coffee. With its adjustable Keep Warm setting, the coffee maker keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature for 1 to 4 hours. After 4 hours, the machine shuts off automatically for peace of mind. A clean machine means better tasting coffee. This coffee maker features an Automatic Cleaning Cycle, and also includes a reusable coffee filter that is dishwasher-safe. For capacity you can count on, the 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for coffee fans and coffee fams.
 
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Good Coffee Does what it needs to.
on September 26, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
This Mr. Coffee 14 cup coffee maker does a great job of brewing a delicious cup of coffee. Whether you are brewing for a bunch of people or just want a few cups it can handle the job. Comes with all the standard features you'd see with any coffee maker. Auto shut-off, brew strength select etc.
Of course, the coffee tastes great! We typically use fresh ground coffee and it has turned out excellent so far. Definitely no complaints with this coffee maker. Highly recommended!
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Instant’s Air Purifier uses sophisticated technology to deliver cleaner air, giving you peace of mind. It also removes 99.9% of other viruses and bacteria from treated air. And the built-in sensors monitor the air quality and adjust the fan speed automatically, to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The advanced filtration system includes a HEPA-13 filter with carbon layer that captures 99.97% of dust, dander, smoke, and other ultrafine impurities in the air and helps reduce smells. Plasma ion technology projects positive and negative ions for cleaner air. Instant Air Purifier starts delivering cleaner air in minutes and completely recycles the room’s air 5 times per hour. With Instant Air Purifier, you’ll inhale cleaner air, and exhale peace of mind. And it comes from the makers of Instant Pot, with all the quality, convenience, and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant.
 
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Clean air!
on September 24, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
The Instant Air Purifier is an excellent choice when it comes to cleaner air. We have four pets so cleaner air is very important to us. Typically we just have it set to “auto” and that does a great job at cleaning the air. If you bump up the speed all the way the fan can get a bit loud but it isn’t too bad. In auto mode the fan is silent, however.
There is a nice light at the top of the unit that provides a nice ambient glow while it is running. You can turn down the brightness or turn the light off entirely if you so choose.
It is also nice having the plasma ionizer option to help kill any potential airborne viruses and bacteria. We also have this running 24/7 and it has worked well.
Overall, the Instant Air Purifier has been an awesome addition to our home. If you’re looking for cleaner air I highly recommend this product!
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The Arozzi Favo is a featherweight Mouse with the powerful Pixart 3389 sensor and Omron 20M switches. The honeycomb pattern provides ventilation to keep your palms cool and fresh during use. The Arozzi Favo Ultra Light Gaming Mouse will raise your game to a new level!
 
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Great mouse!
on August 9, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
This mouse is light weight, built well and looks awesome. Been using this while playing various first person shooter titles, Overwatch and Back 4 Blood and it has worked great. Very smooth lightweight action and very responsive.
The software allows you to customize various settings, lighting if you desire and works pretty well.
If you’re looking for a lightweight gaming mouse that looks awesome then you should definitely consider this one.
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.
 
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Great hard drive!
on August 2, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
Excellent hard drive and lots of space for storing your games. Easy to set up and format using your Xbox storage management menu.
One major thing to keep in mind is while this hard drive will store Series X games you cannot play them directly from this hard drive. You’ll have to transfer them to the internal SSD. It will, however, allow you to play backwards compatible titles from this drive.
Also, if you don’t already have it, you can utilize the included 1 month trial of Game Pass Ultimate to explore all the service has to offer.
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The Chirp Wheel+ helps reduce back pain by decompressing your spine, strengthening core muscles, and massaging out tight trigger points. Made with a rigid ABS plastic core and soft EVA compression sensitive mat, the Chirp Wheel+ can support up to 500 pounds! Three wheel sizes provide different levels of pressure for customizable back pain relief. The smallest wheel offers the most pressure, to target specific muscle knots, while the largest wheel offers the least pressure and the greatest stretch to help correct poor posture.
 
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Great for back pain!
on July 13, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
I’ve dealt with tension in my upper back for years. In between my shoulder blades has always been a trouble spot for me. I go to the chiropractor regularly but still have tightness in my upper back.
I’ve used a couple of different products to help with knots and discomfort with decent success. The Chirp Wheel has been an excellent edition to my pain relief arsenal. I started with the smaller wheel since I have used rollers and lacrosse balls regularly on my upper back. The small one worked great for me. I could immediately feel and hear my upper back open up. The other sizes work great too depending on your needs, but I love the smaller one. They are comfortable and very strong.
The wheels are very easy to use. Just be sure to check out the instructions so you are using them properly and safely.
If you suffer from tightness or stiffness in your mid to upper back, you should definitely give the Chirp Wheels a try! You’ll be glad you did.
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Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 2.0 Ice Maker. It is capable of producing up to 38 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 2.0 Ice Maker has WiFi connection capability to monitor device status and schedule fresh ice.
 
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Love the Ice!
on July 6, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
The GE Profile 2.0 has been a great addition to our household. Everyone loves the shape and size of the ice nuggets and we have been using it non stop.
Build quality is excellent and it goes very well with our other stainless GE appliances.
Setup is easy but will take some time. You will have to run cleaning mode a few times with the first run being a bleach mixture as stated in the quick start guide. Once you have everything cleaned, you are ready to make ice! Dump some water in the reservoir and wait for the nuggets to drop.
The unit does make noise while making ice but once the ice bin is full it will shut off. The noise didn't bother us but some may think it is too loud. It is also worth noting that the machine does not keep the ice frozen in the ice bin. While it does stay cool, and the ice will last for some time in the bin, it does melt and gets recirculated to make more ice. This works very well in my opinion. Cool design!
We have a household of 5 and with the current heat wave the machine has been able to keep up with our ice needs. It is capable of making 24 pounds per day as long as it has water. While this model does not include the side tank, we have found it really isn't necessary. The reservoir holds plenty of water and refilling it is super easy.
If you're looking for a countertop ice maker, I would definitely consider the GE Profile Opal 2.0. We have been extremely satisfied with it.
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True wireless noise cancelling Beats Studio Bud are made for music. Designed with a custom acoustic platform, Beats Studio Bud are engineered to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a compact, in-ear form factor. The result — immersive sound that pulls the emotion of music from the studio to your ears to keep you inspired. These earbuds feature two listening modes, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode, to give you total control of your sound. Each earbud has up to 8 hours of listening time¹ with two additional charges provided by its pocket-sized charging case to give you up to 24 hours of combined playback.² Beats Studio Bud also offer simple one-touch pairing for Apple³ and Android⁴ devices.
 
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Hard hitting earbuds!
on June 26, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
The Beats Studio Buds are an amazing set of earbuds. With hard hitting sound and beautiful build quality these are my new favorite earbuds.
First off, the sound. For my tastes, the Beats Studio Buds sound amazing. You get hard hitting bass and overall great audio quality. After listening to some music on the Studio Buds, I switched over to my Apple AirPods Pro and the sound difference was immediately apparent. The AirPods sounded flat and less vibrant compared to the Beats. For me, the Beats win the sound test.
Additionally, there is a Beats logo on the tip of each earbud that functions as an audio control for calls or music.
The fit is perfect for my ears as well. The Beats actually stayed in my ears through a workout which is a first for me and earbuds.
In the box you will get different earbud sizes and a short USB C cable for charging.
As for pairing and setup, it is super easy if you have an iPhone. Just open up the case and pairing should begin just like with AirPods. Otherwise, you can set these up like you would any Bluetooth audio device.
If you enjoy the Beats sound, and like punchier bass, then you should definitely get the Beats Studio Buds. Can’t recommend these enough
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From pour-over to French press and every method in between, Ode Brew Grinder brings the café experience to your kitchen. With single dosing, a small countertop size, a magnetically aligned catch and grinds knocker for added cleanliness, Ode turns a morning chore into an elevated experience.
 
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Beautiful grinder great tasting coffee!
on June 25, 2021
Posted by: joel125
from Bellingham, WA
The Fellow Ode electric brew grinder is a great addition to anyone’s coffee setup. This grinder is quieter then most electric grinders, and does an excellent job of grinding those coffee beans consistently for that perfect cup of coffee.
This grinder is recommended for brewed coffee as you will most likely not get a fine enough grind for espresso shots.
Build quality and design is also excellent and will fit nicely with any decor.
If you’re in the market for a high end and beautiful coffee grinder you won’t be disappointed the Fellow Ode electric brew grinder.
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The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience.The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play.The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later.PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita.All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update.Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply.PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
DOA Blue Line of Death
By Mdowns81
PS4 never worked out of the box. Tried multiple video sources and multiple HDMI cables. Why would Sony not demand quality control from their manufacturer. Hopefully they will come up with a fix or I will just return everything I bought and hope others will do the same to send a big message.
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HDMI
November 17, 2013
Have you tried looking into the HDMI port? There may be a piece of thin metal in the way that can be pushed down with a pen.
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The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience.The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play.The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later.PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita.All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update.Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply.PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Bricked Console, DOA
By KKuse from West Virginia
I would recommend you stay away from this console, I was super excited and eagerly set it up only to find that the console was DOA, which caused my screen to go black. Overall a terrible experience.
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Bellingham, WA
Reality check.
November 20, 2013
Just because you received a faulty unit doesn't mean no one should buy it. The failure rate was estimated at about 1 percent of one million units sold. Every console launch WILL have issues. The xbox will have them too but that doesn't mean no one should buy it. Your situation is disappointing to say the least, but let's be realistic. If you buy at launch you are taking a risk. It doesn't matter which console you are buying.
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Get a piece of the action in Battlefield Hardline, a fresh, new take on Battlefield that allows you to live out your cops and criminal fantasy. Combining an emotionally driven single-player story inspired by popular TV crime dramas, and an all-out-war multiplayer on the streets of Los Angeles and Miami, Hardline delivers the most complete FPS on the market.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great for gamers
By Dragonlily
I purchased this game for my husband. I watched him play this game. I really liked how they made the game seem like it was a show. When he went to save the game and turn it off they showed what is going to happen or what you should expect when you play it again like they would show the preview of the next episode of a cop show. I enjoyed watching him play this game and I'm not a huge fan of watching him play games I usually end up falling asleep. It has just enough action and a great story line.
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ok?
March 19, 2015
So your review is based on whether or not you, the person who isn't even playing it, falls asleep or not?
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The epic storylines, adrenaline-pumping action and explosive thrills are back. The Fallout franchise returns with Fallout 4. Grab your controller and get ready to dive back into the enveloping storyline of this legendary series.Get ready to return to the epic, award-winning franchise with Fallout 4. This newest chapter brings an all-new open-world environment to life, and has been created by Bethesda Game Studios, creators of Game-of-the-Year-award winners Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Will you be prepared for the next Fallout installment?
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Bethesda fails PC Users
By budaa
I bought the PC game disc since I am on metered internet. I get the game in this afternoon only to find out that the disc only contains about 5GB of the 24GB game. It would cost me an additional $150 to increase my data plan enough to download the rest of the game and play it. This is a huge fail on Bethesda's part. I wish companies would realize that not everyone has huge data allowances. Console versions of the game were shipped on Blu-Ray discs but they decided to ship not even a quarter of the game on a DVD for PC users.
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joel125
Bellingham, WA
What?
November 11, 2015
Where are you that you have metered internet? If you are a PC gamer you should know that a decent internet connection is required...metered internet. SMH.
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Only at Best BuyInsignia™ Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker: Take the music with you with this speaker, which features Bluetooth connectivity for easy music streaming from your compatible device. The built-in power bank charges compatible devices.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Nice speaker but...
By Homebrewprof
I missed in the reviews that you can't charge while playing. This was a big let down as I thought it would an excellent way to utilize an extra Chromecast Audio. Had to dig out a 2 port charger and a second long cable to run from nearby outlet. Not as clean as I'd hoped...
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joel125
Bellingham, WA
Seriously?
March 4, 2016
You really can't charge while playing? That sucks...I was going to buy a couple.
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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.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
If I could give this 6 stars I would!
By NyVetteGuy
First let's start with the boxing of this system which is top notch, each of the "nodes" is wrapped in a protective sleeve, there are 3 plugs, an Ethernet cable and a card that instructs you to just download the Linksys App to install. At first I thought oh boy here goes, they are making this appear to be easy but it's not going to be.
Boy was I happy to be wrong, I downloaded the app and followed the instructions to install, first I plugged the first node into the wall, then connected to my router, within literally a minute or two, the first node was online, it asked me to custom name my system and generate my own password which is an easy alternative to some of the wacky preprogrammed passwords that wifi systems come with. Once the first node was online all I needed to do was find an appropriate spot for the second one (the first being in my home office) which I located in my basement, again within minutes, up and running, just following the prompts on the app, then for the third in a spare bedroom upstairs. There is also a check at the end of installing each node to make sure the signal is optimal and if you need to move the node the app will let you know, I didn't have to move mine.
I have never, I repeat never had a setup of anything go so smoothly and be so easy, other than maybe plugging in a toaster.
The great thing about Velop over a wifi system with an extender to augment your signal is this is all on the same network name whereas with an extender you always need to log on to the extended network and the speed is usually significantly slower than the original network.
With Velop, it's a seamless transition all through your house on one network name with strong signal throughout the house.
I speed tested the system and it was FULL speed throughout the house (150/150) and also reconfigured my Apple TV's etc onto the new network with no issues.
I can't say enough about how happy I am with Velop, I have finally found my final whole house wifi system.
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Bellingham, WA
Completely agree!
January 11, 2017
I just submitted my review for this. I was blown away at how strong the signal and speed were throughout the entire house. I always had dead spots before. Not an issue anymore.
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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.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
A Great Idea crippled by horrible App
By OmieOne from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a great idea. Three routers with a backhaul over Mu-MIMO. In theory could get good coverage for a house and for the people who get this to work I'm sure it is a great product. I have wasted over 3 hours over two days trying to get this router to work. I can only get one Node configured. The other two nodes won't connect event when I place the nodes right next to each other, I still get errors like out of range.
My experience has been very poor. Please note to setup and administrator this router IT REQUIRES and IOS or ANDROID DEVICE. This app is not in the Amazon store. I have a few of the cheaper Amazon tablets and figured while I wait for my new Android phone I could use that or worse case like EVERY OTHER ROUTER ON THE MARKET I could hardwire or connect to default wireless network and setup the routers via a web page. No. If you try Linksys Mocks you and tells you must use an app. I had to borrow an android phone to setup this up to test. I should have stopped there. I don’t mind apps and it would be fine if the app was useful. But it isn't. It was written under the assumption you would not have a problem, but the number of times I've tried to add Nodes to this and got told, hey you'll need a plug etc. It takes like 5 clicks to start the add a node process. Not ideal, esp. if you notice someone keeps trying stop making me over click. Seeing it say Uh-Oh press the red reset button and have it not really fix the issue just induces rage, or when it says it is setting up and just hangs, no good.
Also, when the nodes don't connect there is no useful information. The Linksys Range extender I have gave me more information via the web page then this app on if they are two far or close.
Additionally, I've tried resetting the system, via the reset button, but I have no idea if that is working since I can't connect to the router except via the app and it doesn't tell me if it is back to default connection. Additionally, this app connects to your Velop via an Internet cloud connection. It is faster when your connected via wireless to the node, but still have that little cloud connection, and I'm not a fan of having to connect to a Cloud service that I can't two factor protect and won't use the full keyboard of symbols forcing me to use an extra-long password to protect my router.
This setup experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth and crippled what could be a good idea. The single router when it was working I checked my phone, and I know it is using both 5Gz and 2.4Gz still have me a strong signal throughout my house and only needs one. But I was looking forward to using this to extend some LAN ports to a few places and saving me a few 50ft. cords I have in the house. With the backhaul it would have been able to cover the data my switches have.
Other cons no USB ports so if you have a printer or USB HDD on your current router, you'll need to consider other options if you go with this.
I really wanted to like it, but not providing a customer with additional tools or an easy way via the app to reset or control the router is frustrating. I know my next step is to try this weekend to contact customer service open a case and see if they can fix it. But even if they get it working, the fact that I must use an Android App, and can’t use a desktop to manage it, makes me worry what will happen if it goes wrong or worse since it is app only what will happen when someone finds a vulnerability in the cloud service Linksys uses to connect back to the routers and start messing with them. I wish they would at least have some form of two factor and allow for more complex passwords, or at the very least once the initial setup is done disable the external web connection cloud service and only allow the app to work when I’m locally connected.
For everyone who got this to work I’m sure this will be the product, just hope you don’t have an issue that requires troubleshooting.
On the one working node I did test the speed and it seemed over wireless my EA9500 was more consistent and a bit faster from the same source and destination for a large file copy, but the Velop was close enough that most people wouldn’t notice anything. I also tested the single working node with some online gaming, both in the other Ethernet slot and wireless and I didn’t notice any performance impact. Since I can’t get all the nodes I have tested true load to report, but I’m sure others who have it working will, and I’m sure once I work with Linksys support I can get this system working it will be fine and provide me with spotless coverage. Just the whole having to use an app, and what I feel a limited and poorly designed app, and have it forced down on us with no backup connection has left a sour feeling and makes me worry about what will happen in the future if these devices go wonky, I won’t be able to troubleshoot, reset/fix as quickly as I could in the past and to be fair to Linksys this is a new product just out and they may fix the app and hopefully add other versions or allow access to the web service locally to manage them. Just know that if you are looking for a mesh like network this isn’t a bad router, but it seems to be crippled by an over simplified app, that is limited to two platforms and requires Internet connectivity to full function.
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joel125
Bellingham, WA
App is fine
January 14, 2017
The app worked just fine for me. Didn't take any longer than a web interface would have.
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I bought it 7 days go to use as an extended monitor for my 2017 iMac. It seems dim. I connected another HDMI source to it and it is still dim. The colors are accurate. I just wish it were brighter. I will keep playing with it for the next few days in hopes of finding a solution, but as of now i think i will return it
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Bellingham, WA
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June 29, 2017
You most likely need to adjust settings as there are quite a lot of them. I played with mine for about an hour before I got the best picture and I must say I absolutely love this monitor.
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Will the cameras work with solar cells and battery back-up? Do you offer solar cells? How much power/back-up would be necessary to power these cameras and charge the battery?

The cameras still need to be plugged in. The wireless feature is referring to the signal from the camera to the NVR.
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How long does the batters last on charge for cameras

There are no batteries and this is not a true wireless system. The cameras will need to be plugged in. The signal from the NVR to the camera IS wireless, however.
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What are the dimension and how can be charged? It has a bag to store all the dirty? Thanks

There is no bag. The dust is stored in an on-board compartment that is easy to detach and empty. The 690 charges on the included base and will self-dock when the job is done. However, it won't dock itself just because the battery is low. Only when the job is done.
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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 have wi-fi on the router for AT&T service for the internet and phone, how would this benefit me?

The Velop replaces the traditional router and solves the dead spot/slower speed problem. If you aren't experiencing any issues with signal strength or dead spots with your current set up then the Velop probably won't benefit you.
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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.
 

So is my second node completely wellness? I just plug it in to power and it broadcasts the signal from the connected one? Can I use it in my basement then take it outside or even possibly my neighbors?

The nodes work together and need to be somewhat near each other. The app is required for setup and it checks to make sure the nodes are placed properly. If you took it outside or next door it might not be able to communicate with the other nodes.
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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 you be offering the 2 pack? The 3 pack is unnecessary unless your house is over 5,000 sq ft.

I don't work for Best Buy but it appears they will be offering 1, 2 and 3 packs. According to their website anyway.
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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 thoroughput spores be decreased? Wireless repeaters essentially halfed the wifi speed. Is there a significant loss in download speed with these devices?

I have experienced zero loss in speed. I was afraid of this too. I get 150 down and a full signal throughout my entire house. Before I had dead spots and slower speeds upstairs. Not an issue anymore. This is legit technology.
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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.
 

why is everyone giving 5 stars when the product is not even out for purchasing? how many of these reviews are fake?

Many people out there that write reviews get products ahead of time to test and review. The reviews are not fake. I just submitted a review of my own.
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I have fios will this replace the rental router I have?

Yes. You will not need a router with the Linksys Velop. You just need a modem. The nodes work together as one replacing the traditional router.
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Is it comatible with multiple devices?

For example, can I use it on my xbox one day then use it on my laptop later?
I pulled the drive out and used it in my PS4. Its a 2.5 inch drive inside. Works for PS4, laptops etc.
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