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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewJune 6, 2024
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- Average rating4.4
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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Cut down on cooking time with this Bella Pro air fryer oven dehydrator. Top and bottom heating elements ensure exceptional cooking results, while the 10.5-quart capacity holds plenty of food. This Bella Pro air fryer oven dehydrator features a touch-screen control panel for quick operation, two nonstick racks for crisping and one pan for baking convenience.
Customer Rating
5
Healthier cooking, Stylish, Large Capacity
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Bella - Pro Series 10.5 qt. Digital Air Fryer - Black/Stainless Steel take healthier cooking to new heights by incorporating air frying and dehydrating in one classy, stylish countertop kitchen accessory. The stainless steel design makes this unit fit in nearly any kitchen while blending perfectly with your upgraded appliances.
I found this unit to be a bit of a challenge to get the whole chicken in at first. After fumbling with the rotisserie parts for a while, it all came together and the chicken was moist and tender at the same time. I even tried a personal pan pizza and was surprised that it came out nice in about 5 minutes less than it would have been in the standard oven.
PROS
- Bella Pro quality and recognition
- Stainless steel design is spot on for most kitchens
- Healthier food and cooking compared to deep frying or even baking
- Heats from top and bottom to keep an even cooking temperature and doneness throughout the food
- Reasonably small footprint fits well under most cabinets while on the countertop
- Multiple cooking options make this unit versatile for a variety of cooking options
- Bella Pro quality and recognition
- Stainless steel design is spot on for most kitchens
- Healthier food and cooking compared to deep frying or even baking
- Heats from top and bottom to keep an even cooking temperature and doneness throughout the food
- Reasonably small footprint fits well under most cabinets while on the countertop
- Multiple cooking options make this unit versatile for a variety of cooking options
CONS
- The rotisserie set up is a bit clunky but works great once you get it all put together.
- The rotisserie set up is a bit clunky but works great once you get it all put together.
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Make your photos look amazing with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Guided Edits feature allows removing unwanted objects to achieve the result you want. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 lets you easily edit photos, make clips, and create memes to share on your favorite social websites.
Customer Rating
5
Gets better each year... Photos made easy!
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 - Mac|Windows is a great advance in the ongoing line of Adobe Photoshop software. While not the full Photoshop experience, Elements is a perfect jumping-on software for entry-level photo editors to professional RAW photographers.
I recently purchased a semi-pro DSLR camera and found that to get the best out my pictures myself looking for a quality photo editing and organizer software. I have been using Elements since the 2015 edition and found that Element 20 still met all my needs and offered far more than I knew I needed! It was a great experience editing my RAW files and it helps organize my photos as well!
PROS
- Adobe's brand and quality
- Cost-effective for entry or professional photo editing
- Robust features and options make this a great option
- AI-driven intuitive photo organization and editing
- Ability to edit multiple file extension including RAW files from several camera companies
- Adobe's brand and quality
- Cost-effective for entry or professional photo editing
- Robust features and options make this a great option
- AI-driven intuitive photo organization and editing
- Ability to edit multiple file extension including RAW files from several camera companies
CONS
- There is still a learning curve as there is with most Adobe software. It can be a bit frustrating at first while you learn so back your files before you edit or you may inadvertanty ruin/lose the perfect picture to the learning curve.
- There is still a learning curve as there is with most Adobe software. It can be a bit frustrating at first while you learn so back your files before you edit or you may inadvertanty ruin/lose the perfect picture to the learning curve.
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Experience high-fidelity audio with this CORSAIR VIRTUOSO wireless gaming headset. The broadcast-grade, omnidirectional detachable microphone with wide dynamic range lets you communicate with clear precision, while the lightweight aluminum material and premium memory foam ear pads ensure comfort and durability. This CORSAIR VIRTUOSO wireless gaming headset features up to 20 hours of wireless battery life for a long-lasting gaming experience.
Customer Rating
5
The King of Gaming Headphone!
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Over-the-Ear Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Gunmetal is the must-have standard for gaming headphone and take your gaming experience to new levels with the 7.1 Surround Sound and quality.
I tested these on both a PC and the Xbox One and was highly impressed by the sound quality and depth that is lost even on high-end sound systems/bars connected to your TV. In Destiny 2, for example, I heard sounds in 7.1 Surround Sound that made me think someone was screaming outside in the street. It was life-like and realistic in the sampling.
Both wired and wireless gives the highest quality sound and depth. The ability to connect and disconnect the quality mic is a great feature as the mic is not always needed and gets in the way when not in use. The lighting is a nice high-end add to these already amazing headphones. Finally, 20 hours of battery life was almost spot-on more than enough for even the more dedicated gamer for a weekend binge.
PROS
- Corsair brand, quality, and recognition
- One of the best sound qualities available in a gaming headphone
- Easy to use when setting up or in a battle
- Detachable mic
- Lighting on headphones and mic
- Wired or Wireless flexibility
- Carrying case for headphone and accessory cables
- Not made of cheap plastic, but solid metal design
- 7.1 Surround Sound
- Corsair brand, quality, and recognition
- One of the best sound qualities available in a gaming headphone
- Easy to use when setting up or in a battle
- Detachable mic
- Lighting on headphones and mic
- Wired or Wireless flexibility
- Carrying case for headphone and accessory cables
- Not made of cheap plastic, but solid metal design
- 7.1 Surround Sound
CONS
- Can get a bit hot around the ears after extended use
- I found them a bit heavy feeling after an hour or more of use.,
- Can get a bit hot around the ears after extended use
- I found them a bit heavy feeling after an hour or more of use.,
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Enjoy pure protection in the event of an accidental drop with this clear tech21 Pure case for Apple iPhone 11 Pro. A self-healing construction keeps your device looking like new, while the lightweight design adds little bulk to your device. Delivering reliable drop defense up to 10 feet, this tech21 Pure case is an ideal daily option.
Customer Rating
4
Great for looks, light on protection!
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Tech21 - Pure Clear Case for Apple® iPhone® 11 Pro - Clear is a great option for moderate protection while not sacrificing the pure iPhone looks or by adding significant bulk.
I found this iPhone 11 Pro case to be sufficient for moderate protecion, although it is a farcry less secure feeling than the animalBox or darkWeb cases that are at the top of the drop protection list. Where this case really wins is in the clear design to proudly display your new iPhone without completely sacrificing on protection. The biggest negative is you cannot add a metal plate for magnetic mounts without it being an eyesore.
PROS
- Tech21 name and quality
- Moderate drop protection without all the bulk
- Clear design pair nicely with the new iPhone to showoff your $1000 pocket tech
- Offer drop rating up to 10 ft, although I would hesitate to test this on a live iPhone subject
- Tech21 name and quality
- Moderate drop protection without all the bulk
- Clear design pair nicely with the new iPhone to showoff your $1000 pocket tech
- Offer drop rating up to 10 ft, although I would hesitate to test this on a live iPhone subject
CONS
- Not as secure feeling as a highend competitor with all the bulk
- No where to add a magnetic mount plate without being seen
- Not as secure feeling as a highend competitor with all the bulk
- No where to add a magnetic mount plate without being seen
Great case for the price.
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Safeguard your online identity with AVG Ultimate security software. It protects your computer from harmful viruses and spyware, and it offers automatic updates, so you'll always be protected from the newest threats. AVG Ultimate security software includes email shield technology and web protection that scans attachments and nearby Wi-Fi hotspots for safety.
Customer Rating
4
The king of free security steps up!
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
AVG's Ultimate (10 Devices) (1-Year Subscription) - Android|Mac|Windows steps up from the king of free internet security to offer legitimate software in the paid arena.
I found this to be simple to install and use. The tools are a nice addition to the traditional virus and malware checks. With the addition of computer update checks, it helps keep your computer working are peak performance.
PROS
- AVG recognition and name
- Ultimate edition features beyond the free and entry-level editions
- Automated updates
- Easy to use
- Up to 10 computers under one product key
- Generally light weight program doesn't bog down your computer
- AVG recognition and name
- Ultimate edition features beyond the free and entry-level editions
- Automated updates
- Easy to use
- Up to 10 computers under one product key
- Generally light weight program doesn't bog down your computer
CONS
- Not as feature robust as competitors
- Not as feature robust as competitors
Cost-effective for up to 10 computers makes this a great option on a budget.
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Increase precision with this Lexip ceramic glide feet mouse upgrade kit. A set of six ceramic pads let your mouse glide easily for improved accuracy and help extend the lifetime of your mouse by reducing wear and tear. This Lexip ceramic glide feet mouse upgrade kit includes stickers and alcoholic wipes for thorough pre-application cleaning.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Lexip - Mouse Ceramic Glide Feet (6-Piece) improves the use of any computer mouse whether corded or wireless by adding a silky smooth glide of a ceramic feet upgrade! Whether you have a high-end gaming mouse or the manufacturers mouse that came with your computer, you will feel the instant upgrade when you go ceramic!
I found these to be an amazing difference in my use of my mouse at work. I already use a gaming mouse at work for the precision and features, but when I added these ceramic feet, it was "like butta!" All resistance is eliminated on virtually any surface. When you are using a mouse up to 8-hours a day, this is noticeable! Considerably better and more durable than Teflon!
PROS
- Lexip quality
- Ceramic durability and life expectancy
- Ultra-smooth glide
- Easy to install, long-lasting hold
- The right price point!
- Lexip quality
- Ceramic durability and life expectancy
- Ultra-smooth glide
- Easy to install, long-lasting hold
- The right price point!
CONS
- None at this time!
- None at this time!
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Cook tasty meals or sterilize baby bottles and utensils with this Crock-Pot 10-quart express slow cooker. The 15 cooking presets activate with the touch of a button for flawless results, while the easy release steam dial reduces pressure buildup for added safety. This Crock-Pot 10-quart express slow cooker features a progress bar, so you know when pressurization is complete.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Crock-Pot® - 10qt Digital Multi Cooker - Stainless Steel is the new standard in multi-cooker appliances. It offers a significant number of cooking options while adding more volume for larger meals. Crock-Pot ensures quality and visual aesthetics in this unit allowing it to be an everyday part of your countertop without seeming out of place.
I found this multi-cooker to be everything it was hyped up to be. Amazing pots roasts, tender moist chick, chilis, soups... all were cooked to perfection with the convenience of a simple add ingredients and go. I especially like the pressure cooker component which we used on the pot roast. It came out falling a part even on a old freezer-burnt roast we tried just for the challenge.
PROS
- Crock-Pot quality and brand recognition
- Large capacity compared to others on the market - enough for large families
- Multiple settings and cook options ensures you will find what you need
- Easy to use/read control panel
- Crock-Pot quality and brand recognition
- Large capacity compared to others on the market - enough for large families
- Multiple settings and cook options ensures you will find what you need
- Easy to use/read control panel
CONS
- The control panel feels a bit flimsy to me. It feels like it could separate overtime and use, especially if the unit heats up.
- The control panel feels a bit flimsy to me. It feels like it could separate overtime and use, especially if the unit heats up.
Great unit and absolutely recommended for one-and-done cooks or those who are always on the go but still want home-cooked meals. Large families can benefit as well.
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Take out your enemies with sharp accuracy by using this Lexip Pu94 wired gaming mouse. The ergonomic construction provides a comfortable grip during marathon gaming sessions, and the wired design helps ensure low latency. This Lexip Pu94 wired gaming mouse boasts a laser sensor for pin-point precision, and the programmable buttons enable customization.
Customer Rating
4
Innovation meets Necessity and Functionality
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Lexip - Pu94 Wired Gaming Mouse - Black is a new expression of the traditional mouse. Blending old-school gaming and mouse point and click with modern gaming and technology, the Pu94 is a whole new experience. Multiple inputs: left and right buttons, scroll wheel, are joined by a thumb joystick and a rotational input from the body of the mouse as well.
I found the concept to be exciting and full of potential. I found the practicality of the mouse a bit less. I used it on a variety of games but found that it really only has full functionality on games that have full 360 fields of view components such as space (ST:Online) or shooter games. I still found that the rotation was not enough for me and I went back to the keyboard for correcting my ship's course left and right. Up and Down was great. For other games (Destiny 2) it was a bit cumbersome and not as effective as another gaming mouse as it was hard to get used to the functionality of the mouse compared to the more natural feel and function of other options. The rotation input of the mouse has no function or use in this type of game.
The ceramic pads were awesome! Literally a smooth as glass on nearly any surface minimizing drag and resistance. I was very impressed with the 6 pad design. The light effects are subtle but right for the device.
PROS
- Quality build
- Unique design and functionality for the most extreme gamer's edge
- Ceramic pads are amazing
- Detachable power cord is nice for storage and portability
- Precision and Accuracy
- Quality build
- Unique design and functionality for the most extreme gamer's edge
- Ceramic pads are amazing
- Detachable power cord is nice for storage and portability
- Precision and Accuracy
CONS
- Limited games where the full features are usable or necessary
- The rotating base of the mouse is a bit awkward and distracting at first, drawing away from accuracy and precision gaming. Should diminish over time.
- Limited games where the full features are usable or necessary
- The rotating base of the mouse is a bit awkward and distracting at first, drawing away from accuracy and precision gaming. Should diminish over time.
If you are looking for a new level in your gaming or competitive edge, you may benefit from adding the Pu94 to your gaming system. It will take a bit of learning, but it does have an upside for those who play games that can utilize the full features of this mouse.
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The reliable, robust Brother HL-L3290CDW compact digital color printer with copying and scanning capabilities is a great choice for the busy home or small office. The flatbed scan glass provides convenient copying and scanning. Quick print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute¹ plus manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options including built-in wireless or USB interfaces and print wirelessly from mobile devices. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter or legal sized paper. Automatic two-sided printing helps save on paper costs. Brother Genuine high-yield toner replacement 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 and copies up to 25 ppm in black and up to 25 ppm in color
Customer Rating
5
Home office powerhouse with F/S Copier options!
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Brother - HL-L3290CDW Wireless Color All-In-One Printer is the perfect blend of home office size with the power and features of a full-sized Copier/Printer. Brother has become a top contender in the printer market and this HL-L3290CDW is just another example of why.
I was impressed with the performance of this unit right out of the box. The colors and monochrome prints were precise and truly representative of the onscreen view. Fast prints in both B/W and Color, Blazing fast Wireless printing, and quick all-in-one features. This unit also beats many competitors by adding a 250 sheet tray compared to the standard 150 sheet trays. This is highly useful as I have my printer set up in another room and use wireless 99% of the time. Not having to go check the paper supply regularly is a bonus.
PROS
- Brother quality and performance
- Fast outputs
- Larger paper tray
- Option for multiple paper types and thicknesses and manages without paper jams.
- Decent toner life helps reduce the costs of daily printing
- Intuitive toner saturation helps reduce waste and costly replacements
- Wifi is quick and easy to setup
- All-In-One is truly all-in-one with this product
- Brother quality and performance
- Fast outputs
- Larger paper tray
- Option for multiple paper types and thicknesses and manages without paper jams.
- Decent toner life helps reduce the costs of daily printing
- Intuitive toner saturation helps reduce waste and costly replacements
- Wifi is quick and easy to setup
- All-In-One is truly all-in-one with this product
CONS
- Long-term toner replacement costs since this unit can replace a full-sized printer/copier
- Long-term toner replacement costs since this unit can replace a full-sized printer/copier
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The slim profile and minimalist design transform your keyboard and mouse into a visual statement that elevates your desk setup. A slim profile and compact design make typing and mousing a pleasure. Low-profile keys give you that laptop-like typing experience you know and love. Whisper-quiet keys and a 90% noise-reduced mouse let you power through in near-silence. Long battery life and an easy plug-and-play 2.4GHz USB receiver ensure a reliable, hassle-free experience.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Logitech - MK470 Slim Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo - Black/Gray is a minimalist's dream for those who want the feel and look of a MacBook keyboard with a full 10-key option. Sleek, low-profile, easy touch, responsive, and clean for any office or home computer desk. The mouse adds to the clean and minimal look by partnering visually with the keyboard well.
I found the keyboard to be a nice change of pace for me as I use a MacBook Pro at home, but a PC at work. PC keyboards are notorious for being tall and long-pressing keys compared to the nearly flat keyboards of the Mac. This keyboard is a perfect change of pace for me as it gives me the feeling I am comfortable within my office. It is fast, responsive, and easy to use immediately. I am not a fan of the grey battery cover. I think that black would have been a better choice.
The mouse is nice looking and sleek, partnering with the keyboard well visually. Completely black, no grey, this mouse is fast, responsive, and precise. The scroll wheel is larger than others, but feels good and is easy to use. My biggest issue with the mouse is that in the effort to keep the sleek, minimal look, the mouse just feels awkward in my hand. I am used to a full ergonomic gaming mouse, which is molded to fit the hand. This mouse feels dainty and doesn't fit the hand, so you have to rest your hand on the surface. I can see some hand/wrist fatigue after a longer period of use.
PROS
- Logitec Quality and Design
- Clean, Sleek, Minimalistic
- Fast, Responsive, Precision
- Nano USB dongle
- Exceptional battery life. The manufacturer claims up to 18-months for the mouse and up to 36-months for the keyboard (no real way to test this)
- Ultra-quiet mouse (no clicking sound)
- Logitec Quality and Design
- Clean, Sleek, Minimalistic
- Fast, Responsive, Precision
- Nano USB dongle
- Exceptional battery life. The manufacturer claims up to 18-months for the mouse and up to 36-months for the keyboard (no real way to test this)
- Ultra-quiet mouse (no clicking sound)
CONS
- The mouse is not comfortable compared to a full-size ergonomic counterpart
- Not a fan of the grey battery cover on the keyboard as it is the entire length of the keyboard and has a shiny part that reflects light.
- The mouse is not comfortable compared to a full-size ergonomic counterpart
- Not a fan of the grey battery cover on the keyboard as it is the entire length of the keyboard and has a shiny part that reflects light.
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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.
Overall
2 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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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 suppose all 3 units have the same router name and password unlike having 3 different routers in different areas, thus eliminating wifi search and logging in on the fastest router on the area?
Ed,
You assume correctly. While all the node have different IDs at first, once you use the Linksys App to link them into the network mess, they become seamless - baring the same network name throughout the system and the individual IDs will no longer be displayed as individual hot spots.
You assume correctly. While all the node have different IDs at first, once you use the Linksys App to link them into the network mess, they become seamless - baring the same network name throughout the system and the individual IDs will no longer be displayed as individual hot spots.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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 this different/better than Netgear Orbi?
Stu,
It is very similar. Linksys Velop is newer technology, and from a very quick glance at the comparable specs, the Velop has better stats.
They are basically the same thing however.
It is very similar. Linksys Velop is newer technology, and from a very quick glance at the comparable specs, the Velop has better stats.
They are basically the same thing however.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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.
Does it work for gaming xbox and ps3 and cablevision
Yes. Our Smart TV and Xbox One are wirelessly connected to the Velop nodes and work great. You cannot use an ethernet cable from the 2nd or 3rd node to have wired connection - at least not yet, per my conversation with Linksys.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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 2nd and 3rd nodes are completely wireless accept for the power cord. You will need to utilize the Linksys App to set up the additional nodes, but you can place the nodes anywhere that they are in signal range of the "parent" node.
In theory, if your neighbor is fairly close such as an apartment or suburb housing development, then yes, it could be possible to place a node in their home and make it work. I am sure, however, this uses is not the intent of the developer.
In theory, if your neighbor is fairly close such as an apartment or suburb housing development, then yes, it could be possible to place a node in their home and make it work. I am sure, however, this uses is not the intent of the developer.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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 it work with Hughesnet?
Yes, but it will not increase your bandwidth provided by HughesNet. It is merely provide maximum coverage and speeds of the signal available to it.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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'm not a techie so please bear with me. I have HughesNet as my service provider which is DOG-Slow how is this going to help me?
The Velop System will not increase the speed of your current bandwidth signal from your provider. What it will do is seamlessly share this signal throughout your home or office space with no gaps and will maximize the speed of internet which is available to it throughout the network. The Velop can handle speeds far greater than that of the HughesNet signal.
7 years, 5 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
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 fios will this replace the rental router I have?
I believe the rental FIOS is a modem/router combo.
The Velop system will not replace the modem component of your system. If you can downgrade to a modem only setup or purchase your own modem, then the Velop system can help with the WiFi component of your FIOS system, but not replace the modem necessary to access the internet signal.
The Velop system will not replace the modem component of your system. If you can downgrade to a modem only setup or purchase your own modem, then the Velop system can help with the WiFi component of your FIOS system, but not replace the modem necessary to access the internet signal.
7 years, 5 months ago
by
IronHorseGPS
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 it work with century link
Simple answer - Yes.
The Velop system is not a modem or internet provider. It will work with basically any provider and modem that offers either wireless or ethernet connectivity.
The Velop system is not a modem or internet provider. It will work with basically any provider and modem that offers either wireless or ethernet connectivity.
7 years, 5 months ago
by
IronHorseGPS
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.
does each node need a direct cable connection to an internet connector at the wall or does it just pick up a wireless signal
12345,
The Velop system is wireless except for the "parent" node which can be set up wireless or, in my opinion, should be connected to your modem via Ethernet cable for the best speeds and performance. The remaining nodes are connected wirelessly and do not need any cables other than an A/C power outlet.
The Velop system is wireless except for the "parent" node which can be set up wireless or, in my opinion, should be connected to your modem via Ethernet cable for the best speeds and performance. The remaining nodes are connected wirelessly and do not need any cables other than an A/C power outlet.
7 years, 5 months ago
by
IronHorseGPS
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.
Are you able to hook a cat6 from extra noid to the Xbox or PS4 as if your hard wiring them from a router?
This is a great question.
I actually called Linksys to ask the same question for our Xbox One.
Two answers...
Yes you can, however it does not currently work - Linksys is working to develop this ability for future updates to the system so make sure you have automatic updates selected in the app.
No. Read above.
I actually called Linksys to ask the same question for our Xbox One.
Two answers...
Yes you can, however it does not currently work - Linksys is working to develop this ability for future updates to the system so make sure you have automatic updates selected in the app.
No. Read above.
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IronHorseGPS