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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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Discover what’s possible. Introducing the game-changing Combo Touch keyboard case for iPad—combining a full-size backlit keyboard with a precision Multi-Touch trackpad. Navigate iPad with familiar gestures and easily edit spreadsheets, documents and more. Plus, a flexible design with detachable Smart Connector keyboard supports four use modes for extra versatility.
Customer Rating
5
Laptop functionality and protection for your iPad
on December 9, 2022
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The Logitech - Combo Touch Keyboard and Trackpad Case for Apple iPad 10th Generation brings all the necessary functions of a laptop to your iPad while adding external protection from bumps and scratches. This unit provides a full qwerty keyboard, trackpad mouse features, and magnetic connection to your iPad so you can add or remove the keyboard for your viewing or using needs. The build in "kickstand" offers multiple angles for viewing to ensure you can access your content in a variety of situations without being stuck with one option.
I found this unit to be a great on-the-go option for business trips where I really do not need a laptop and all the gear for a presentation, but still need the functionality such as the ability to effectively respond or create full emails on the go or to provide a powerpoint presentation for clients. It is not super durable for those needing drop protection, but for a computer bag, it is perfect.
PROS
- Logitec Brand, Quality, and Innovation
- Full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-like functionality
- Trackpad
- Removable keyboard
- Notch for your Magic Pen
- Adjustable kickstand
- Logitec Brand, Quality, and Innovation
- Full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-like functionality
- Trackpad
- Removable keyboard
- Notch for your Magic Pen
- Adjustable kickstand
CONS
- Limited drop protection
- Limited drop protection
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The Fourtify™ Wi-Fi Security Kit is a great way to get more security for less. It’s easy to install and you’ll have multi-camera monitoring in the palm of your hand before you know it. Simply connect the main camera to power and your wi-fi network, then using the cables, connect the three additional cameras to the main camera. Having 4 weatherproof cameras allows you to have full perimeter protection and you’ll know what’s happening at any hour. You’ll have night vision, 2-way audio, True Detect™ heat & motion detection and 1080p Full HD resolution.
Customer Rating
4
See it all, Detect it all, Speak it all security!
on October 24, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Swann - Fourtify 4 Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Security system offers the ability to see it all day or night in HD, smartly detect movement and heat from threats to your property, and 2-way speak to those you need to communicate with all in the convenience of WiFi connectivity. Offering strong signal, easy installation, and weatherproof construction, the Swann Fourtify cameras are ready to take on your security needs without the need of a professional installer or costly monitoring system subscription.
I found the Swann - Fourtify exactly what I needed outside my offices as we have wired/monitored cameras but found we had several blind spots leaving our personal vehicle open to vandalism. Recently, we had 2 over our vehicle have windows shot out by individuals but never saw them or had evidence for our insurance company. This Swann - Fourtify offered the needed coverage without the need to have more wired cameras and costly equipment and installation fees added. The only complaint I have with this system is that you are still bound to wires to connect the cameras to the base where the WiFi signal is received and transmitted. I wish this was offered in an completely wireless version as it would help cover other areas without the need to run wires which could be cut.
PROS
- Swann's product line, quality, and versatility
- Perfect for locations which have WiFi access but not the ability to hardwire a camera system
- HD video quality for day and night
- Weatherproof for all weather conditions
- True detect to reduce false alarms
- Backup storage via MicroSD cards (over 2 weeks on a 64gb card)
- Swann's product line, quality, and versatility
- Perfect for locations which have WiFi access but not the ability to hardwire a camera system
- HD video quality for day and night
- Weatherproof for all weather conditions
- True detect to reduce false alarms
- Backup storage via MicroSD cards (over 2 weeks on a 64gb card)
CONS
- Not completely wireless/wire-free
- Not completely wireless/wire-free
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make the first move with the incredibly fast Apex 9 Mini gaming keyboard. Boasting swappable OptiPoint optical switches that actuate 33% faster than the leading optical keyboard, adjust the actuation point between a fast 1mm for gaming and 1.5mm for deliberate typing on this compact 60% keyboard.
Customer Rating
5
Increase your gaming, not your keyboard size!
on October 24, 2022
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The SteelSeries - Apex 9 Mini 60% Wired OptiPoint Adjustable Keyboard downsizes your keyboard footprint at only 60% the normal size, without sacrificing performance or quality. The Apex 9 uses aluminum framing to ensure quality that lasts even during the most intense gaming scenarios. The completely customizable keys are easy to remove and swap for your ideal configuration with an onboard (underneath) tool for quick changes. The keys are designed to mimic the feel of mechanical keys but are optical for more precision and adjustable from 1mm to 1.5mm response to fit your preference.
I found the SteelSeries - Apex 9 Mini 60% Wired OptiPoint Adjustable Keyboard to be an awesome gaming experience. The LED lights perfectly complement the keyboard and gaming experience while the physical use of the keyboard is ready to take on any challenge with ease. I loved the responsiveness of the Optical keys despite preferring brown mechanical keys on other gaming keyboards. The only thing I miss is the 10-key as I love replacing my work keyboard with gaming keyboards due to the better response and added style to my workspace.
PROS
- SteelSeries quality and design
- Optical keys, lightening response
- Customizable layout and keystrokes
- LED lighting complements without overreaching
- 60% smaller footprint leaves more room for your mouse
- SteelSeries quality and design
- Optical keys, lightening response
- Customizable layout and keystrokes
- LED lighting complements without overreaching
- 60% smaller footprint leaves more room for your mouse
CONS
- Only missing the 10-key, even though that is not the intended design, it would be nice!
- Only missing the 10-key, even though that is not the intended design, it would be nice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4, Noise Cancelling Earbuds, True Wireless Earbuds with ACAA 3.0, Dual Dynamic Drivers, Hi-Res Audio, Heart Rate Sensor, CloudComfort Eartips, Spatial Audio, 28H Playtime
Customer Rating
4
Great sound and comfort for all-day use!
on October 24, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Soundcore - by Anker Liberty 4 True Wireless Earbuds offer amazing sound and wearability for all-day comfort and battery life. Anker has risen through the crowded field of brand to establish themselves as a leader in headphone and earbud technology. The Liberty 4 True Wireless Earbuds are no exception and add design and style to their innovation and technology. Offering immersion 360 spacital sound, superior noise-cancelling, and an exclusive heart rate sensor, the Liberty 4 has taken the lead in technology for everyday earbuds.
I found the sound quality to be excellent, the 360 spacitial immersion to be incredible, and the case to be just cool giving one a Sci-fi feel. I really did not see the value in the heart rate monitor as I am usually tied to a desk for work and rarely wear earbuds when exercising. I can see this feature being of value to those who do. The fit was great right out of the unboxing where usually I need to try several bud sizes to find ones that do not hurt over time, but not with the Liberty 4s. I also found the interface between squeezing the sides of the buds to get a response to my iPhone a bit weird at first having to figure out the controls to hang up the phone or increase the volume on my playlist. I am not sure that I have it mastered even after a week of daily use.
PROS
- Anker brand, quality, and innovation
- Comfortable for all-day use
- Battery life suitable for nearly any use for all-day
- Design is great and the charger case is fun and stylish
- Offers a unique heart rate monitor built in to the earbuds
- Anker brand, quality, and innovation
- Comfortable for all-day use
- Battery life suitable for nearly any use for all-day
- Design is great and the charger case is fun and stylish
- Offers a unique heart rate monitor built in to the earbuds
CONS
- Not sure the heart rate monitor is necessary for everyone
- Not sure the heart rate monitor is necessary for everyone
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Available for NEW members, WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that keeps track of everything from your sleep patterns to your exercise habits to not just track what you did, but tells you what to do next. WHOOP coaches you through your day with recommendations based on your unique physiology, whether that’s recommending when to go to bed or how much exertion you should take on to meet your fitness goals. Purchase includes an initial 12 month WHOOP membership, 4.0 hardware, onyx SuperKnit band, and wearable + waterproof* battery pack. WHOOP also comes with 24/7 customer service and a warranty in order to make it a worry-free purchase. At the end of your 12 months, you can renew your membership via the WHOOP app.
Customer Rating
4
Can I get a Whoop, Whoop?
on October 24, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Whoop 4.0 Wearable Fitness Coach is an improvement in technology and reduction in size from its predecessor the 3.0. Bringing technology and fitness together in a unique way, Whoop isn't a fitness watch, but rather a fitness partner to help you gain insight and results in your journey. Offering up to 5 days of battery life, the Whoop 4.0 allows you to wear it all day and night to ensure you are getting the most data for your reference. Know how much strain you are putting on your system during a workout or just at work, learn about your sleep patterns and get notified when you need to head to bed for optimal recovery.
I found the Whoop 4.0 to be a nice alternative to my typical fitness watch which required charging every night and I miss out on my sleep cycle data. The Whoop never misses a beat when it comes to my sleep and schedule. I did find the app to be a bit overwhelming to use and a bit underwhelming on the user experience, thus my 4-star review. Trying to navigate to the right slide/level of the data is a bit frustrating and I found quicker answers on the website over the app.
PROS
- Whoop's technology, innovation, and fitness awareness
- Design and comfort for all day/night wear
- Easy, adjustable band for any type of work out or sport activity
- Long-lasting battery life for several days of use between charges
- App and website access to data
- Whoop's technology, innovation, and fitness awareness
- Design and comfort for all day/night wear
- Easy, adjustable band for any type of work out or sport activity
- Long-lasting battery life for several days of use between charges
- App and website access to data
CONS
- I am not a big fan of the app as compared to other fitness brands. It could be made better and quick access to data.
- I am not a big fan of the app as compared to other fitness brands. It could be made better and quick access to data.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CoreCam Security Camera offers easy-to-install, completely wireless security. Featuring stunning 1080p Full HD vide in a modern design, it’s the perfect solution offering smart, convenient, and affordable surveillance. Best of all, CoreCam’s rechargeable lithium batteries are long-lasting. On a full charge enjoy up to 3 months of recordings (based on average usage; 20 x 15 second clips per day), so you can set and forget. Secure it with the screw-in mount to watch over any area from any angle. Mount the camera indoors or outdoors as the weatherproof design is built to withstand rain, snow and heat. CoreCam can even see in the dark up to 26ft (8m), with powerful infrared night vision that kicks in automatically! Sleep comfortably knowing the CoreCam Security Camera is looking out for you. Have a presence at your home with 2-way audio, giving you peace of mind while you’re away. You can check in on loved ones in need of care, communicate with delivery people remotely, even scare off intruders from your phone. Equipped with Swann’s True Detect, warm objects such as people, cars, and large animals trigger video recording and push notifications straight to you. Use voice commands via Alexa and Hey Google to see what’s happening hands-free! CoreCam has free storage allowing you to store thousands of clips onto the included 32GB Micro SD card, with greater storage available in Secure+ Member Plans. Expand your security by adding more Wi-Fi cameras and multi-camera Swann surveillance systems - and manage them all using the Swann Security App! Secure to the core with long battery life for extra convenience, let the CoreCam Security Camera look out for your family and property. It’s security made smarter, from Swann.
Customer Rating
4
Swann wireless at its best!
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Swann - CoreCam Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p Security camera offers what true wireless security cameras should be - wireless! Offering nearly everything that the Swann wired cameras offer, this product finally cuts the cords freeing you to place it anywhere you need it and much less effort for set up.
I found this camera to be exactly what we were looking for regarding wireless security cameras. Having used wireless cameras from other companies at our last house, we struggled to find the right solution for our new home. This Swann camera finally cuts the cords and allows us to set it up right where we needed it as long as we have a connection to wifi. I am still researching to see if this can be connected to other Swann camera products or if these can be set up en masse around out property. Adding the solar panels are perfect for use with about 300 days of sunlight and a 3-month battery life when used regularly. The only concern we have is the low temp is recommended a -5 degrees, but we can regularly get below this in the winter. It may need to be taken down during the winter which somewhat defeats the purpose during this time.
PROS
- Swann design and brand quality
- Truly wireless operation
- Long battery life between charges
- Solar Panel addon reduces or eliminates the need to recharge battery
- User friendly app with 2-way voice
- High quality video day or night
- Swann design and brand quality
- Truly wireless operation
- Long battery life between charges
- Solar Panel addon reduces or eliminates the need to recharge battery
- User friendly app with 2-way voice
- High quality video day or night
CONS
- Temperature ratings may be out of spec for some areas.
- Temperature ratings may be out of spec for some areas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Chromecast with Google TV (HD) brings you the entertainment you love, including live TV,₁ in up to 1080p HDR. Get personal recommendations based on your subscriptions, viewing history, and content you own – all in one place. No more jumping between apps to decide what to watch. And use the remote to search with your voice.₂ Easily control with the Chromecast app. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV app, Peacock, HBO Max and many more.
Customer Rating
5
Streaming at home or on the go - Google Chromecast
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) - Snow is perfect for home, office, man/woman cave, or for travel. Bring your favorite channels, streaming services, and apps with you no matter where you are. Don't lose a beat by getting stuck watching the limited selections on hotel TVs, just plug in your Chromecast and your can pick up where you left off in your binge watching!
I found the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) - Snow to be useful in our RV as well as at the house when we are not traveling. Instead of relying on physical cable hookup, we can connect to Wi-Fi and we are able to enjoy a show or a movie in the comfort of our rig, or outside while bbqing to watch the game. It is great for both travel and at home and is much more compact and portable than their fruity competitor and a far better price.
PROS
- Google brand, functions, and user experience
- Easy to use - plug and play
- Connects to your existing Google account for access to all your apps or TV anytime
- User friendly functionality
- Google brand, functions, and user experience
- Easy to use - plug and play
- Connects to your existing Google account for access to all your apps or TV anytime
- User friendly functionality
CONS
- Does short-change on other devices' exclusive programming, but not a deal-breaker!
- Does short-change on other devices' exclusive programming, but not a deal-breaker!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Shark ION Robot is designed with a Tri-Brush System, combining side brushes, channel brushes, and a multi-surface brushroll to handle debris on carpets and hardfloors Use the SharkClean app or voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant to start cleaning from anywhere
Customer Rating
4
This is nearly a Daddy Shark doot doot da doo!
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Shark ION in white is a great everyday vacuuming experience for those too busy to get out the stick vacuum or are looking for a quick touch up when you are out. Shark's ION offers powerful suction and brushing motions to help ensure dust, pet hair, and dirt are removed from your floors and helping reduce allergens from your home. The ION comes with everything you need right out of the box including a charging/docking station. You can be up and cleaning in just a few minutes or wait about an hour for your shark to fully charge for a whole room/floor cleaning.
I found this Shark robot vac to be exactly what we needed upstairs. We already have a different model downstair and it does a great job. This ION makes great strides in helping us keep the pet hair and dust bunnies under control on our mostly hardwood floors. It even tackles our heavy pile area rug with ease. My only complaint is the design is flawed in that the Shark backs into its dock rather than fronts in. Why? I have no idea since the collection tray is on the back of the vacuum. You have to physically remove the bot from the dock to remove the tray and then return it or push the dock button to get it back in to charging position.
PROS
- Shark brand and innovation
- Powerful suction and collection for a bot style vac
- Powerful motors power through bare floors or high pile carpet
- Easy to set up
- Charges quickly and is always ready
- Connects with app for a great user experience
- Shark brand and innovation
- Powerful suction and collection for a bot style vac
- Powerful motors power through bare floors or high pile carpet
- Easy to set up
- Charges quickly and is always ready
- Connects with app for a great user experience
CONS
- Vac backs in making it impossible to remove the collection tray without remove the vac from the dock
- Vac backs in making it impossible to remove the collection tray without remove the vac from the dock
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ROCCAT Kone XP Air Wireless Ergonomic RGB Gaming Mouse is designed to put the functionality of actions and macros at your fingertips. Perfected through years of refinement, this mouse is equipped with 10 dedicated buttons plus left, right, and vertical scroll wheel click functionality to expand into 29 programmable inputs, thanks to the Easy-Shift[+] duplicator button. Want to take this mouse on the go? Switch between 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless and Bluetooth for the ultimate in versatility. Additionally, the Kone XP Air’s Charging Dock blends beautifully into your setup and comes equipped with a USB passthrough on the front for the 2.4GHz wireless adapter. To further the immersive RGB experience, the translucent shell and Krystal 4D Wheel set the stage for the Kone XP AIR’s 5 lighting zones, creating stunning lighting effects. ROCCAT AIMO lighting technology produces vibrant RGB lighting displays right out of the box or syncs with other compatible AIMO products. The Kone XP Air packs a performance punch with ROCCAT’s Optical Titan Switches for lightspeed actuation and Owl-Eye 19K dpi optical sensor for precise movements. The heat-treated glides and a Phantom Flex charging cable to even further amplify your unrestricted gameplay, giving you the fastest, smoothest, and most precise experience possible..
Customer Rating
5
This is the way a wireless mouse should be!
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The ROCCAT Kone XP Air Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with Charging Dock finally fixes the need for a chord by providing a docking station for your wireless mouse for any time you need a quick recharge or at the end of a busy day in the office or gaming. Just drop your mouse on the charging dock and your set for the next use. ROCCAT Kone XP blends a perfect mix of design flourishes with functionality and comfort. Well formed for all-day use, it is ergonomic without being oddly shaped. It has all the function buttons needed to master your gaming or blazing through spreadsheets. The LED lighting is well done, adding a unique style without being overboard on the bling. The docking station mirrors the LED colors and sequence to bring a perfect styling addition to your descktop.
I found this mouse to be excellent. It felt good for extended use and looks great. I get a lot of comments on the unique internal LED lighting and the dock!
PROS
- ROCCAT brand, design, and styling
- Perfectly functional buttons and features
- Charging dock
- LED lighting
- ROCCAT brand, design, and styling
- Perfectly functional buttons and features
- Charging dock
- LED lighting
CONS
- None at this time
- None at this time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Velox Magnetic Wireless Dash & Windshield Mount is a powerful, convenient, and highly versatile wireless charging phone mount designed specifically for MagSafe compatible iPhones and cases. Keep your iPhone accessible in a myriad of custom mounting positions without obstructing your view thanks to the newly redesigned telescopic arm. Featuring a streamlined profile that utilizes a friction ring and snap lock, adjusting the arm is quick and hassle-free. Easily attach the Velox Dash Mount to your vehicle’s dashboard or windshield for a superior suction hold. Strong magnets provide precise alignment for efficient charging and keep your iPhone in place in portrait or landscape mode, even on the roughest terrain. The soft silicone mounting face ensures a scratch-free experience. With up to 7.5W of wireless charging power, you can hit the road with confidence!.
Customer Rating
2
MagSafe failure on an otherwise excellent company!
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The iOttie - Velox MagSafe Compatible Magnetic Wireless Charger is an unfortunate misstep by the normally outstanding product line of iOttie. MagSafe is a failed concept that puts both the phone peril and the user fighting to keep the phone attached. iOttie is one of the best magnetic phone holder producers having several variation and product to meet a user's needs... this is not one of them.
I found this product to do only two things right... stick to the window which it does extremely well and wirelessly charge the phone. What it fails at is basically everything else. The limited range of motion/position of this product places the phone nearly 90 degree perpendicular to the floor, the dash, or your knee. The magnet works, but the phone (I use the iPhone 13 Pro Max) remains connected on smooth, even roads with no bumps, cracks, or hard stops - you are golden. If you are like most people, your roads will not be this perfect and you will find yourself trying to catch a dropping phone several times during your drive!
PROS
- iOttie name
- Charges phones well
- iOttie name
- Charges phones well
CONS
- MagSafe is terrible technology
- Magnet will not hold phone unless the road is perfectly smooth
- Knees or Dash will take the brunt of falling phones
- Not ideal for drivers who like to stay hand-free!
- MagSafe is terrible technology
- Magnet will not hold phone unless the road is perfectly smooth
- Knees or Dash will take the brunt of falling phones
- Not ideal for drivers who like to stay hand-free!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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VIZIO P-Series P602UI-B3 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: This VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV utilizes VIZIO Internet Apps Plus to bring you movies, shows, music and social media through Netflix, Pandora, Facebook, Hulu Plus and Twitter. The Spatial Scaling Engine upgrades your viewing experience to 2160p, and Clear Action 960 delivers sharp sports action and gaming sequences.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5beautiful tv, no content.
By Neal
I bought this tv to future proof against 4k, its a great tv, and is good for viewing regular old 1080 stuff. but sometimes the smooth motion... isnt so smooth. its really bad when you notice it, but when it works, it looks great. still, the lack of content is disappointing.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
The right HDMI Port - Makes the Difference
January 22, 2015
Make sure you have the signal inputted into the high def HDMI port. We made this mistake at first and everything was choppy - especially fast motion. Switched to port 5 I think it is and the image is PERFECT even with fast motion!
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VIZIO P-Series P552UI-B2 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience sports, movies and games in lifelike detail with this VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV, which displays images in 2160p resolution and features Clear Action 960 with a 240Hz refresh rate. VIZIO Internet Apps Plus provides access to a wide range of instant Web content.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5cheap 4k tv
By bella
from oak park il
Had tv 2 days and called for a return No web browser you cannot stream from labtop to tv and picture is not all that good in 4k Better to save and buy sony or samsung like they say you get what you pay for
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Inexperienced User!
January 22, 2015
You did not use the Smart Features then, since it does have a browser and allows for split-screen usage to watch TV and browse simultaneously! You returned a Gem due to your inexperience. Hope you enjoy the extra $500-$1000 you will spend to find anything close to this one!
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5NOT what the hype makes it out to be!
By DrHedrick
from Western Washington
So far, after about 5 days, I am somewhat disappointed with the Galaxy S6. The battery life sucks compared to the Note 2 I am switching from. It is very laggy and definitely not "snappy" as per the many claims. Sometimes it must be restarted to be able to use it as the fingerprint unlock and alternate keyboard unlock do not work and the phone blacks out after 3 seconds. Only 32GB available onboard and I have the over half-way filled at this point and no way to expand it with a sealed phone. The fingerprint scanner is fair, but useless while driving. Hard to navigate or find previously easy to use settings. Notifications are frustrating since they all are OFF out of the box.
As a somewhat power user, I wish I had opted for the Note 4/Edge instead of settling for the S6.
The few Pros I can offer are the following...
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
There are better options available if you can afford them... ie- Galaxy Note series!
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Follow up... Can't believe I forgot this issue!
June 17, 2015
The reception is spotty at best. I get a full bar or two less than my former Note 2 and my wife's former S3. Not good!
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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 5
2 out of 5A 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.
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.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Completely Agree!
January 13, 2017
I found the product to be amazing, but the setup and App-only setup to be cumbersome and frustrating.
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