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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewSeptember 18, 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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Remove body hair efficiently with this all-in-one Philips Norelco Bodygroom body shaver. It comes with an extra-long back attachment for full-body shaving, and its grooming guards come in three sizes for versatile styling. This rechargeable Philips Norelco Bodygroom body shaver is hypoallergenic and has rounded tips for safe, comfortable use.
Customer Rating
3
Useful, but not practical
on September 6, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Philips Norelco - 3500 Wet/Dry Bodygroom - Silver provides a convenient way to keep your body clean of unwanted or well-managed body hair in a cost-effective package.
The trimmer worked great for my face and around the hairline, but the extension arm to trim the body seemed clunky and awkward.
As with all Philips/Norelco products, it works well and is generally quality, but I did not see the practicality of it for my personal use.
As with all Philips/Norelco products, it works well and is generally quality, but I did not see the practicality of it for my personal use.
PROS
- Name-brand quality
- Works well for basic trimming needs on the face and hairline
- Holds a charge well and long battery life
- Extension arm for those who need it to trim body hair
- Name-brand quality
- Works well for basic trimming needs on the face and hairline
- Holds a charge well and long battery life
- Extension arm for those who need it to trim body hair
CONS
- Practicality in question
- Extension arm seems clunky
- Practicality in question
- Extension arm seems clunky
I would recommend this product to those who are in need of regular body-hair maintenance, but not for general usage for face and hairline as there are other products which would work better for these purposes.
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Control the battlefield with the exceptionally engineered RIG 500 PRO HS headset, designed for PlayStation . With its lightweight exoskeleton, precisely-tuned acoustic chambers, powerful 50 mm drivers and the first-ever RIG game audio dial delivering intuitive volume control.
Customer Rating
5
Serious Sound for Serious Gaming
on August 20, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Plantronics - RIG 500 PRO HS Wired Gaming Headset for PlayStation 4 - Black provides amazing sound and control for those demanding the best for their gaming experience.
Compatible for both the Playstation 4 or Xbox One controller, this headset produced high quaily and wide range sound during my trial run. It was comfortable, easy to use, provided quick adjustments to the sound when I needed it and was a great addition to the overall gaming experience.
PROS
- Comfortable and lightweight
- High-quality sound and frequency ranges
- Quality build by Plantronics
- Compatible with PS4 or XboxOne
- Full of features for a great gaming experience
- Comfortable and lightweight
- High-quality sound and frequency ranges
- Quality build by Plantronics
- Compatible with PS4 or XboxOne
- Full of features for a great gaming experience
CONS
- The only issue I had was that the adapter for XboxOne was what I felt to be upside down from a natural position. I would have preferred it the other direction.
- The only issue I had was that the adapter for XboxOne was what I felt to be upside down from a natural position. I would have preferred it the other direction.
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Put a vintage twist on your private listening with these retro-style JLab Rewind wireless headphones. Their Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost EQ settings provide flexible listening options, and the built-in microphone lets you carry out voice commands through Siri or Google Assistant. Enjoy nonstop music playback for up to 12 hours with these JLab Rewind wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Throwback look & feel, with modern sound & tech!
on July 26, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The JLab Audio - Rewind Retro Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black are rather deceiving to look at. When you first pull them from the box, they look cheap and flimsy like the headphone for your beloved "stroll-man" tape player, however, looks are not to be trusted!
The design is surprising sturdy while offering a lightweight wearing experience packed with sound and features. Bluetooth connectivity makes for a cordless experience while not sacrificing on quality and volume.
PROS
- Solid design despite the look
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- The sound is quality for the size and style
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Decent battery life
- Solid design despite the look
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- The sound is quality for the size and style
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Decent battery life
CONS
- While it is better designed than it looks, I can still foresee potential problems with the ear pieces being broken over time.
- The old-skool foam ear pads are not the most comfortable over long periods of wear.
- While it is better designed than it looks, I can still foresee potential problems with the ear pieces being broken over time.
- The old-skool foam ear pads are not the most comfortable over long periods of wear.
For the price, I definitely recommend them!
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Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
Customer Rating
4
Quality sound in a perfect size!
on July 17, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Sonos - Beam Soundbar with Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant built-in - Black comes in an effective size for any home or room, yet packs the sound and frequency punch you expect from a much larger system.
Sonos - Beam is innovative and technologically primed to assist every level user to get the perfect sound with its mobile app setup process.
The addition of Amazon's Alexa was a nice added feature as I can now us just the Beam in my main living room and place my Echo in another area of the house.
PROS
- Excellent sound quality and volume especially for the size.
- Compact enough to fit nearly anywhere without sacrificing the audio
- Mobile App, WiFi, and Bluetooth compatible
- Stylish and sleek does not distract from your room or decor
- Excellent sound quality and volume especially for the size.
- Compact enough to fit nearly anywhere without sacrificing the audio
- Mobile App, WiFi, and Bluetooth compatible
- Stylish and sleek does not distract from your room or decor
CONS
- While I am reasonably tech savvy, I found the setup process a bit frustrating even though I followed the setup instructions. It requires literally no ambient or background noise to work correctly and even the air conditioner in the other room was too loud for the setup process to work. I had to repeat the tuning 4 times before it would let me move on.
- While I am reasonably tech savvy, I found the setup process a bit frustrating even though I followed the setup instructions. It requires literally no ambient or background noise to work correctly and even the air conditioner in the other room was too loud for the setup process to work. I had to repeat the tuning 4 times before it would let me move on.
Overall, an excellent product. I would recommend for a budget-minded individual or family who still wants high-quality sound!
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Keep an eye on your home and loved ones when you can't be there with this Kasa Cam indoor smart camera. Two-way audio lets you connect with the nanny or say hello to pets, while 1080p Full HD provides a clear view of your home. Set up a Kasa account with your Kasa Cam indoor smart camera to review stored video from virtually anywhere.
Customer Rating
4
Keeping an clear eye on what matters most!
on July 1, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The TP-LINK - Kasa Cam Indoor Full HD Wi-Fi Security Camera is one of the newest iterations of home security cameras available. The Kasa Cam provides crystal-clear viewability while allowing you to speak (audibly) to those in the room where it is located all through the Wi-Fi connectivity offered by this unit.
Kasa Cam provides peace of mind for parents, pet-owners, or home-owners who want to keep a clear eye on what matters most while away from what matters most!
PROS
HD video quality
Audio two-way communication
Recording (cloud-based, fee-based)
Easy setup
May offer homeowners insurance discounts in some locations
HD video quality
Audio two-way communication
Recording (cloud-based, fee-based)
Easy setup
May offer homeowners insurance discounts in some locations
CONS
Recording requires a monthly fee
Cannot be zoomed in
Security - Like any video technology, a risk of hacking/spying
Recording requires a monthly fee
Cannot be zoomed in
Security - Like any video technology, a risk of hacking/spying
Great camera, great security... lacking a couple options!
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Customer Rating
3
Unique Concept, Not Practical
on July 1, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Google - Clips - White is a unique concept that has more potential than the current edition allows. It currently offers the ability to place the Clips in a location where you wish it to take candid pictures of faces, family, and friends in any situation, without the use of hands-on with your phone or a camera. The benefit here is that you can just enjoy yourself without having to worry about who is taking the pictures for the memories.
Sadly, this camera is more of a concept than it is practical. The pictures it takes are less than desirable in many cases, misses many great moments as it is only a still shot camera, and you have no idea what pictures are being captured until after the "event" or moments are over and you download them to your phone or computer for review. It would just be easier to use your smartphone and get the shots you actually want than to hope this Clips gets the shot!
PROS
Hands-free picture taking
Place it anywhere
Captures pictures so you can enjoy the fun
Easy upload to your phone or computer
Hold a battery charge so it doesn't have to be plugged into work
Hands-free picture taking
Place it anywhere
Captures pictures so you can enjoy the fun
Easy upload to your phone or computer
Hold a battery charge so it doesn't have to be plugged into work
CONS
More of a concept than practical use
Pictures are unknown until after the event is over
Could easily be used for unsavory purposes such as spying on people without any way to protect privacy
Battery requires recharging regularly to remain useful
More of a concept than practical use
Pictures are unknown until after the event is over
Could easily be used for unsavory purposes such as spying on people without any way to protect privacy
Battery requires recharging regularly to remain useful
Final thought... Google has the start of a good idea here with the Clips, but it has a lot of fine-tuning and refining that is needed for it to be relevant or really useful.
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Enjoy an authentic sound with these Sony 1AM2 headphones. Their 40mm HD drivers provide clear, precise sound across all frequencies, and their separate left and right channels reduce crosstalk for balanced audio. These Sony 1AM2 headphones are lightweight, with pressure-relieving cushioned earpads for comfortable all-day wear.
Customer Rating
5
Sound Quality, Light Weight, Premium Look!
on May 21, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Olympia, WA
The Sony - 1AM2 Over-the-Ear Hi-Res Headphones - Black brings much to the over the ears crowded field with these hi-res renditions! I was quite impressed with the overall look and feel of the headphone despite being plastic and not the typical "drum-line" popular brand. They felt good on the ears and never got too hot or put too much pressure on them which I often get from other headphones. The sound was excellent as I ran them through a variety of different audio trials and found that all ranges were full and clear. I even heard sounds on a cheesy video game I play that I never heard before because I always used the monitor's speakers - I was actually confused where the sound was coming from at first.
PROS
Sony Quality!
Well designed
Excellent Sound and Range
Nice Accessories and Bag
Light Weight
Premium Feel
Blocks most noises despite not being Noise-canceling
Sony Quality!
Well designed
Excellent Sound and Range
Nice Accessories and Bag
Light Weight
Premium Feel
Blocks most noises despite not being Noise-canceling
CONS
None at this time!
None at this time!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
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Only at Best BuyEnter the RPG arena with this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. It has 1TB of storage, and its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card loads dynamic in-game visuals and Full HD movies smoothly. The quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM let this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop perform efficiently.
Customer Rating
3
Acer's Mid-grade Laptop Attempt at Gaming
on May 4, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Olympia, WA
The Acer - Nitro 5 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 - 1TB Hard Drive - Shale Black is Acer's mid-grade attempt at competing in the gaming laptop market. It offers a sleek design, touts impressive specs, and makes a strong argument for looking its way.
While all the talk seems good, I found that the this Acer falls far short of what I have come to expect from a true gaming laptop. The 15.6" 1080p 4K screen seems small as it is dwarfed by the large bezel. The sound is good, but it is located in front but under the lip of the keyboard rather than on top so the sound is muddled at times. The Battery is far less than the up to 7 hours that I read about... the best I got was 3 hours. The keyboard is nice and easy to use, backlit and the WASD keys are highlighted for gaming purposes. I had good WiFi streaming and connectivity but did have a couple lag outs while playing a game so I am not sure if it was the game or the computer that could not keep up. My Internet is on a 250Gb service with a Gigabit MESH network for reference.
PROS
- Sleek, nice design
- Clear picture and reactive display
- An awesome cooling system does not overheat
- Fast Connectivity
- Intel Core 5, 7th Gen
- Sleek, nice design
- Clear picture and reactive display
- An awesome cooling system does not overheat
- Fast Connectivity
- Intel Core 5, 7th Gen
CONS
- Does not compete with other high-end Gaming Laptops
- Screen is lost in the bezel
- Battery life is half of what is described
- Does not compete with other high-end Gaming Laptops
- Screen is lost in the bezel
- Battery life is half of what is described
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Pick up over-the-air HD channels with this Mohu Sail antenna. It has everything you need to install it in your attic or on your roof. With a range of 75-miles, the antenna lets you enjoy free entertainment without a cable subscription. The modern curved aesthetic blends in with home decor for a seamless appearance. This Mohu Sail antenna has a FirstStage amplifier located right at the antenna, where the signal is at its best to help deliver a crisp, clear picture.
Customer Rating
4
Extender, extended, in HD!
on April 14, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Olympia, WA
The Mohu - Sail Outdoor Multi-Directional Antenna opens up the airways so that you can close your wallet for HDTV! With up to a 75 miles range this HD Antenna reaches beyond what others miss and brings home distant signals for your viewing pleasure!
We live in a difficult signal area, and other antennas all fell short! The Mohu Sail succeded where all the others failed! We finally got some of our local stations in and we can now enjoy more programs since losing them when we cut the cable to lower costs! This is exactly what we have been looking for!
PROS
- Small design, but results
- Indoor(attic)/outdoor design
- Total kit (all mounting equipment included)
- Easy to setup
- Small design, but results
- Indoor(attic)/outdoor design
- Total kit (all mounting equipment included)
- Easy to setup
CONS
- Not a perfect, universal fix for everyone - will depend on many factors including, but not limited to the distance from towers, obstructions, interference, etc.
- Not a perfect, universal fix for everyone - will depend on many factors including, but not limited to the distance from towers, obstructions, interference, etc.
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
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Match your look to the occasion with this 2-in-1 Philips Norelco shaver. Its ComfortCut blade system lets you achieve a smooth, clean shave, and its click-on plastic guard provides a casual three-day stubble look. The multidirectional flex heads of this Philips Norelco shaver ensure consistent trimming on every contour of your face and neck.
Customer Rating
5
Affordability - Electric Shaving + Features
on April 14, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Olympia, WA
The Philips Norelco - Series 3000 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver has blended affordability with convenience all while not forgetting to add the features that we all like! This shaver has been able to tackle it all from 5 o'clock shadow to 3 days growth - no problem!
This shaver features wet or dry flexibility, flexing heads to contour any face shape, has the detail trimmer as expected, and offers a stubble guard to allow you to stay clean while still rocking your 3-days stubble look!
PROS
- Great Shaving Experience
- Trusted Name
- Quaily Design
- Flexibility for any style or face
- Cordless/Rechargeable
- Long run time
- Wet or Dry use
- Great Shaving Experience
- Trusted Name
- Quaily Design
- Flexibility for any style or face
- Cordless/Rechargeable
- Long run time
- Wet or Dry use
CONS
- No carry case
- No carry case
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
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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 ›
Overall3 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.
So if you get 15 people or more connected to wifi playing PS4 tablets cellphones and smartvs. It won't slow the internet speed or disconnect?
Fran,
The Velop system can manage multiple users and keep the speeds consistent, however, like with any other wifi system and internet data stream, it will all depend on the bandwidth of your service. If you only have 20 Mbps, using the Velop system can only use this bandwidth among the 15 people. The Tri-mode system of the Velop helps ensure that maximum speed is available for the bandwidth you send it.
In short... all systems will eventually slowdown as the demand increases. This system attempts to maximize what it is given.
The Velop system can manage multiple users and keep the speeds consistent, however, like with any other wifi system and internet data stream, it will all depend on the bandwidth of your service. If you only have 20 Mbps, using the Velop system can only use this bandwidth among the 15 people. The Tri-mode system of the Velop helps ensure that maximum speed is available for the bandwidth you send it.
In short... all systems will eventually slowdown as the demand increases. This system attempts to maximize what it is given.
7 years, 8 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.
Do I still l need to pay a service provider each month (like Comcast or Verizon)?
Jean,
Yes! The Velop system is not an internet provider. It is a whole home wireless mess network to carry your internet connection seamlessly throughout your home or business. You must still have access to the internet via a service provider and modem.
Yes! The Velop system is not an internet provider. It is a whole home wireless mess network to carry your internet connection seamlessly throughout your home or business. You must still have access to the internet via a service provider and modem.
7 years, 8 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.
Are these wireless? Or do these need a LAN connection from my service provider like a typical wireless extender?
Kdchs,
This system is wireless, however, your "parent" node must be physically connected to your modem via Ethernet cable or wireless to a modem/router combo. The additional node operate wirelessly and do not need Ethernet cables.
This system is wireless, however, your "parent" node must be physically connected to your modem via Ethernet cable or wireless to a modem/router combo. The additional node operate wirelessly and do not need Ethernet cables.
7 years, 8 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.
Is this system comparable to using a single router and two or three remote access points at different locations within the home?
Tincup,
Your question is accurate. It is similar to this, however, remember that the Velop system is a mess network and therefore offers seamless transition between nodes and much faster speeds than the setup you are referring to. If you need wider range or better speeds, you need the Velop system!
Your question is accurate. It is similar to this, however, remember that the Velop system is a mess network and therefore offers seamless transition between nodes and much faster speeds than the setup you are referring to. If you need wider range or better speeds, you need the Velop system!
7 years, 8 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.
Can I connect my printer (Cannon iP8700) to this via wifi?
Palimow,
Since the Cannon iP8700 printer appears to be wifi compatible, there would be no issues adding it to your Velop Mess network. The Velop system make for a seamless whole home/office wifi network with strong signals and fast speeds.
Since the Cannon iP8700 printer appears to be wifi compatible, there would be no issues adding it to your Velop Mess network. The Velop system make for a seamless whole home/office wifi network with strong signals and fast speeds.
7 years, 8 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 you be offering the 2 pack? The 3 pack is unnecessary unless your house is over 5,000 sq ft.
The Velop system will be available in 1, 2, and 3 packs.
Plan for about 2000 sq ft per Velop Node and you can determine how many you will need.
Plan for about 2000 sq ft per Velop Node and you can determine how many you will need.
7 years, 8 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.
how can everyone give 5 stars for a product that is not out for purchasing? None of them are verified purchaser. This product must suck so bad it needs fake review.
It came out at the end of December for some people and full release in early January.
I have personally had mine since Tuesday. While I like it a lot, Linksys' App is why I gave it a 4-star not the 5-star I had hoped to give it.
These reviews are legit - not fake reviews.
I have personally had mine since Tuesday. While I like it a lot, Linksys' App is why I gave it a 4-star not the 5-star I had hoped to give it.
These reviews are legit - not fake reviews.
7 years, 8 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
Whip up healthy drinks with the Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender. Its Total Crushing blade technology and 1600W of power grind vegetables and frozen fruits, letting you create luscious smoothies, purees and fresh juices. The Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender comes with two interchangeable pitchers, letting you mix up to 88 oz. of ingredients or extract nutritious vitamins.
What is the HP on the Ninja- Nutri Blendmax Auto -iq Boost 88 oz blender? I know the 1500 watt has a 2HP
Based on your question, the calculation from Watts (1600) to Mechanical Horsepower for this unit would be 2.145635 HP.
This would be only slightly more than that of the 1500 watt unit which is technically 2.011533 HP in these terms.
1 Watt = The amount of power equal to one joule of energy per second. Watt is the SI unit for power. 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 N*M/s = 1 kg*m2/s3
This would be only slightly more than that of the 1500 watt unit which is technically 2.011533 HP in these terms.
1 Watt = The amount of power equal to one joule of energy per second. Watt is the SI unit for power. 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 N*M/s = 1 kg*m2/s3
7 years, 9 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Will these work on a regular Verizon broadband? They don't offer the fios out where I liv yet
Sure, if you have an available Ethernet out from your Verizon modem, these should work fine.
7 years, 9 months ago
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IronHorseGPS
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
What type of range does each unit have?
Each seems to cover about 800-1000 sq ft. or so.
I have a home that is 1926 sq feet, split level and it covers everything fine and we get signal in the garage as well (nearly 900 sq ft).
The signal is a little weaker upstairs using just one pod.
Using all three from this pack made the whole house light up and we can access the internet out in the yard about 50 ft from the house in all directions.
I have a home that is 1926 sq feet, split level and it covers everything fine and we get signal in the garage as well (nearly 900 sq ft).
The signal is a little weaker upstairs using just one pod.
Using all three from this pack made the whole house light up and we can access the internet out in the yard about 50 ft from the house in all directions.
7 years, 9 months ago
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IronHorseGPS