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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewJune 6, 2024
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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The ROCCAT® Elo 7.1 USB Wired Surround Sound PC Gaming Headset with AIMO RGB Lighting lets you pinpoint enemy locations with ease thanks to 360° visual audio powered by precision-tuned 50mm Neodymium drivers. Exceptional surround sound accuracy is matched by next-level ergonomics with a dynamic fit unique to you. Superior memory foam and a self-adjusting headband mean you can wear it for hours on end and it'll stay as invisible and weightless as when you first put it on. Equipped with a detachable noise-cancelling mic with TruSpeak™ technology, no voice communication is missed while AIMO RGB Intelligent Lighting vividly lights up your setup with 16.8 million colors.
Customer Rating
4
Sound Quality and Comfort!
on November 6, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
ROCCAT Elo 7.1 USB RGB PC Gaming Headset with Surround Sound, 50mm drivers & RGB lighting - Black offers amazing sound and comfort for all day gaming while ensuring the quality and looks that a real gamer needs. Boasting a 7.1 surround sound experience, a unique comfort band, and unparalleled quality, this headset will deliver upon that promise.
I found this headset to be all of what it boasts to be and then some. My favorite aspect is the auto-adjusting headband. Most headsets are manually adjusted and often hurt after a short period of time; not with the ROCCAT Elo! Total comfort for extended periods - no adjustment needed! I loved the optional removable mic for when I am not gaming but want to listen to music while working. The only complaint I have is that the hard-wired cord often catches on my face (stubble) or my collar making scratching noise that is distracting.
PROS
- ROCCAT design and quality
- AMAZING sound experience and depth throughout the range
- Looks and feel are excellent
- LED is just right, not too much, not too little
- All-day comfort with auto-adjusting headband and earpads which are compatible with glasses
- Great for gamers and/or audiophiles alike
- ROCCAT design and quality
- AMAZING sound experience and depth throughout the range
- Looks and feel are excellent
- LED is just right, not too much, not too little
- All-day comfort with auto-adjusting headband and earpads which are compatible with glasses
- Great for gamers and/or audiophiles alike
CONS
- The hard-wire catches and rubs on face and clothing at times
- The hard-wire catches and rubs on face and clothing at times
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The ROCCAT Vulcan TKL is a tenkeyless variant of the award-winning Vulcan family. This smaller form factor means gamers have room for a larger pad and can use a bigger range of a mouse movements, ultimately giving them greater accuracy. The linear Titan Switch Mechanical delivers the industry’s best in speed and responsiveness. The switch adds to a comprehensive feature set that gamers know and love. The low-profile design is engineered for comfort and to reduce fatigue. Impressive durability and build quality thanks to its reinforcing black anodized aluminum top plate, switches rated to 100 million keystrokes, dedicated mixer-style audio controls and per-key AIMO RGB lighting.
Customer Rating
5
Gaming Keyboard that takes you to the Next Level!
on November 4, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The ROCCAT - ROCCAT® Vulcan TKL Compact Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard - Black is the new standard in gaming keyboard. Style, Class, functionality, tactile responsiveness, visually stunning yet simplistic; everything you need to take your game to the next level. Crush your opponents with the advantages you will gain with the ROCCAT Vulcan TKL!
I have tested several keyboards over the past few years and I have to say this one impressed me. Definitely in my top 3 recommended gaming keyboards. I loved the sleek style this keyboard brought to my desktop. The LED backlighting is awesome, yet not too bright to distract from your game. The mechanical keys are different than the tactile keys, but exceptionally responsive, fast, and accurate. I wasn't sure I would like the know-style volume control on the physical keyboard, but found I used it often and it was quick and effective at changing volume when needed or when the sound of the game was too loud or quiet.
I even tested this keyboard with a MacBook Pro for comparison with the PC and PC Laptops. Surprisingly, while specifically designed for Windows OS, it performed flawlessly, except where the "Command" key was necessary such as copy and pasting from the keyboard. I did find that you must used the provided cable or the keyboard will not respond or register with the computer (Tried an Apple Branded USB C to USB C with not luck)
PROS
- ROCCAT Scores big with design, style, and funcationality
- Solid build using real metal giving it sturdiness and reliability for years to come
- Excellent layout
- Mechanical Keys boasting over 50 million keystroke life
- Responsive in both Windows and Mac OS
- Effortless setup, plug and play
- Physical knob for volume was actually useful
- ROCCAT Scores big with design, style, and funcationality
- Solid build using real metal giving it sturdiness and reliability for years to come
- Excellent layout
- Mechanical Keys boasting over 50 million keystroke life
- Responsive in both Windows and Mac OS
- Effortless setup, plug and play
- Physical knob for volume was actually useful
CONS
- Not having a full keyboard with 10-key pad is a bit of a downside if you were to use this keyboard beyond gaming
- Must use the provided braided USB A to USB C cable
- Not having a full keyboard with 10-key pad is a bit of a downside if you were to use this keyboard beyond gaming
- Must use the provided braided USB A to USB C cable
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Bring a new level of productivity to your business with the ultra efficient WorkForce Pro WF-3820 all-in-one printer. Designed for high-volume print environments, the WF-3820 delivers precise, professional-quality prints at fast speeds up to 21 (black)/11 (color) ISO ppm† using vibrant DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. A breakthrough in business printing, the WF-3820 features Epson’s innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology designed for enhanced reliability with minimal downtime. Built with convenience in mind, the WF-3820 offers a variety of user-friendly features to support easy, streamlined printing for small workgroups, including auto 2-sided printing, a large, 250-sheet paper capacity, built-in wireless and a 2.7" color touchscreen for quick navigation and control.
Customer Rating
5
As good as an ink printer gets!
on November 3, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Epson - WorkForce® Pro WF-3820 Wireless All-in-One Printer brings efficiency and technology to an AIO printer platform. Fast B/W printing up to 21 ppm and Color up to 11 ppm any printing project will be completed in a timely manner allow the user to focus on their next document or task. WiFi, WiFi Direct, USB and Ethernet connective ensures fast transfer of data. Accepting numerous paper sizes and finishes, you can complete nearly any project you may need to print.
I found this printer to be easy to set up, the touchscreen and menus are user friendly, and the paper capacity is excellent at up to 250 sheets of standard paper. The scanner function was great and once set up, scan to pdf or email was helpful. Offers 2-sided duplex printing, but at lower ppm speeds.
PROS
- Epson quality and brand recognition
- Easy to find replacement ink
- Clean and crisp ink and print
- Fast speeds ppm
- Technology and connectivity is great
- Numerous Paper sizes and textures can be used
- Epson quality and brand recognition
- Easy to find replacement ink
- Clean and crisp ink and print
- Fast speeds ppm
- Technology and connectivity is great
- Numerous Paper sizes and textures can be used
CONS
- Ink can always be expensive
- Ink is not as long lasting as color laser
- Ink can always be expensive
- Ink is not as long lasting as color laser
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The quality you've come to love from GE Appliances is available right on your countertop thanks to an array of toaster ovens. You'll appreciate the reliable, efficient performance and timeless stainless steel finish that make every GE Appliances toaster oven the perfect complement to your kitchen. Toaster ovens come equipped with handy features including 7 Shade settings for your perfect toast, Bake, Convection, Broil, Bagel, Pizza, Roast and Keep Warm settings so that you never have to worry about your food. Get more done in the kitchen with toaster ovens from a brand you trust.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The GE - Quartz 6-Slice Toaster Oven with Convection Bake - Stainless Steel brings GE Appliances back to the forefront of the competition! This toaster oven surprises you with an awesome UI and easy to use built in settings, while ensuring that the food is cooked well, hot, and evenly throughout!
Honestly, I did not expect much from this Oven as I have used other brands which I am loyal too and did not believe that GE could make a comeback and compete! I was wrong! This oven cooked very well, even better than the one I currently use at home. The convection feature ensures even cook throughout the food. I really liked the UI and the preprogrammed setting, but the option to change them to my wants at any time. I am really impressed with this GE product and highly recommend it to any one who wants a countertop cooking option that actually works well!
The Wire rack did not limit the heat to the bottom of the tray and the tray ensured even cooking top and bottom. The wire handle was sufficient to lift the trays out safely and was sturdy enough for most food and weigh.
PROS
- GE is back!
- Well designed and works as intended
- Looks great and has tons of room for food in a small footprint
- UI is great, intuitive, and effective
- Food is cooked well!
- GE is back!
- Well designed and works as intended
- Looks great and has tons of room for food in a small footprint
- UI is great, intuitive, and effective
- Food is cooked well!
CONS
- Surprisingly, none!
- Surprisingly, none!
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Perfect for busy days, this sleek, stainless steel Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Rapid Brew System brews a delicious cup of coffee very quickly. The Strong Brew Selector makes a bolder cup of coffee when you want one, with the touch of a button. Intuitive Brew Later programming makes it easy to schedule brewing ahead of time, so you can wake up to a fresh cup. This convenient coffee maker also comes with a handy coffee scoop for measuring grounds. Even more helpful features include Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause for a cup mid-brew, an easy-view Water Window to prevent overflow, a coffee Freshness Timer, 2-hour Auto-Shutoff, a Water Filtration System, and a Lift & Clean Filter Basket.
Customer Rating
5
Coffee Maker with perks!
on October 26, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Rapid Brew System - Stainless Steel is a great addition to any home or small office if you are wanting good drip coffee, filtration, and for those impatient and cannot wait till the pot is finished brewing! Bragging of a 2-hour timer, and innovative filtration system, and easy to use digital screen and manual buttons, you can get the perfect cup of coffee 20% faster than traditional brewers.
I found this coffee maker to live up to all it claims. It was faster than most drip coffee makers I have used in the past. It was easy to use, kept the coffee hot and fresh for about 2 hours and the extra filtration feature was nice considering the tap water where we are is not the best! It provided a sense of safety by using this feature! Grabbed a cup about 1/4 of the way through the brew without any drips!
PROS
- Mr Coffee brand and recognition
- Quality design and innovations that live up to the hype!
- Faster brew
- Filtration system built in
- No drip fast cup design even if it is not finished brewing
- Display and UI are well designed
- Lift and clean filter basic ensures quick clean up without the mess
- Mr Coffee brand and recognition
- Quality design and innovations that live up to the hype!
- Faster brew
- Filtration system built in
- No drip fast cup design even if it is not finished brewing
- Display and UI are well designed
- Lift and clean filter basic ensures quick clean up without the mess
CONS
- None at this time!
- None at this time!
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Revolutionize cooking with the Bella Pro Series 6-qt. Digital Air Fryer. The High Performance Circular Heat Technology and powerful 1700-watt heating system deliver fast, crispy, and evenly cooked food every time. Time saving appliance with up to 50% faster preheat than a conventional oven. Large 5-lb. food capacity for your favorite foods, including; fried chicken, roasted salmon, French fries, kale chips, homemade 9” pizza and guilt free donuts. Digital touchscreen control, adjustable temperature from 90°F to 400°F, and integrated 60-minute auto shutoff timer with audible tone. The matte black finish adds style to any kitchen. Easy clean up with a dishwasher-safe, PFOA-free non-stick pan and crisping tray.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Bella Pro Series - 6-qt. Touchscreen Air Fryer - Black Matte brings guilt-free "fried" food to your plate without the fat and without the oil of traditional fried food. Everything from fried, to potato chips, to donuts, and even home made pizza... yes, PIZZA! This air fryer is large enough to handle it all and offers digital controls to ensure the correct temps and perfect foods.
I found the foods cooked well, clean up to be easy and I loved the dishwater safe components as I hate handwashing items in my busy on the run lifestyle. This cooker boasts of 1700 watts and it proves it with fast heat up times and even cooking of foods.
PROS
- Bella Quality and Design
- Large capacity holds up to 5 lbs., 6 quarts, or 9"
- Digital touchscreen and temp control
- Solid Footing for almost any surface
- Bella Quality and Design
- Large capacity holds up to 5 lbs., 6 quarts, or 9"
- Digital touchscreen and temp control
- Solid Footing for almost any surface
CONS
- Loud, but can be expected based on the airflow
- Loud, but can be expected based on the airflow
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The Bella Pro Series 2-Slice Digital Touchscreen Toaster has a powerful 1000-watt toasting system and 7 setting shade control designed for consistent toasting, every time. The extra wide slots can accommodate standard sliced bread, bagels and Texas style toast. High lift lever to easily access smaller breads with anti jam and auto shut off features for extra safety. Durable Stainless Steel exterior with digital touchscreen interface and LED display countdown timer adds style to any kitchen. Removable crumb tray and convenient cord wrap for easy storage.
Customer Rating
5
Finally, toast that is actually toasted!
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Greater Seattle Area
The Bella Pro Series - 2-Slice Digital Touchscreen Toaster - Stainless Steel is a great toaster which helps you finally get toast that is toasted right, the first time! The digital display and manually adjustable setting allows you to dial in on the perfect toasting experience. No more "pushing it down twice" and risking burning the item by over toasting!
I found this toast to be better than my 4 slice toaster which was also digital but with less options. I love not having to push the bread down twice and monitor it so it doesn't burn. The sleek look and design fit perfectly in my kitchen's stainless steel/black appliance setting!
PROS
- Bella Brand and Quality
- Digital display and count-down
- Dial to adjust for a perfect toast the first time
- Sleek look and design adds to your countertop, not a distraction
- Bella Brand and Quality
- Digital display and count-down
- Dial to adjust for a perfect toast the first time
- Sleek look and design adds to your countertop, not a distraction
CONS
- None at this time!
- None at this time!
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Track water use with this Phyn smart water assistant. The included mounting screws and adhesive strip offer easy installation, and the compatible app lets you monitor water consumption and alerts you to leaks. This Phyn smart water assistant automatically learns your plumbing system and is compatible with popular virtual assistants so you can access reports and alerts using voice commands.
Customer Rating
4
Monitory your Water Usage and Leaks...
on October 5, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Phyn - Smart Water Assistant - Matte Black provides an innovative way to monitor water usage and detect leaks throughout your home by learning the sound patterns of your water usage and notifies you if there is a problem, if you leave the water running somewhere, or if a leak is detected.
I found this product to be easy to set up if you have basic DIY plumbing experience. Shut the water off and use a crescent wrench and it is installed in about 15 minutes. I did have issues with getting A/C power to the unit however. While the garbage disposal worked just fine, the PHYN would not work when plugged in. I had to do electrical work to finally get this up an running without dragging an extension cord across the room. This was frustrating as I originally though the unit was bad and spent about 2 hours troubleshooting to fix.
PROS
- Interesting concept and application however more time is needed to see the actual results and effectiveness of this product
- Installation is easy for most people
- When everything works correctly, it is basically plug and play
- Interesting concept and application however more time is needed to see the actual results and effectiveness of this product
- Installation is easy for most people
- When everything works correctly, it is basically plug and play
CONS
- Power situation is still confusing and unclear why it would not work without rewiring the plug in
- Takes time to learn you water system. Not an instant result.
- Power situation is still confusing and unclear why it would not work without rewiring the plug in
- Takes time to learn you water system. Not an instant result.
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Juicing at home means great nutrition and delicious drinks whenever you want them, and saving money, too. Now we've made it easier than ever to turn healthy fruits and vegetables into delicious, colorful, vitamin-packed juices right at home, with faster cleaning and more convenience. With patented auto-clean technology, this Oster Self-Cleaning Juice Extractor rinses and scrubs hard-to-clean pulp and fiber from the filter in just seconds, for hands-free cleanup. This versatile Oster juicer has an extra-large food chute that fits most whole fruits and vegetables—that means less prep work for you. The power-performance, 1000-watt dual-speed motor easily extracts both soft and hard ingredients in seconds. The convenient drip-stopper nozzle prevents dripping after juicing, and the stainless steel locking arm ensures the juicer works only when locked and secure. The parts are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Customer Rating
3
Powerful Juice, lacking in execution.
on September 24, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Oster Self-Cleaning Professional Juice Extractor, Stainless Steel Juicer - Stainless Steel offers serious power to juice anything you throw at it. Fruits and Veggies have no chance under the 1000w power of this juice.
I found this juice to be almost over powered. While it had no issue running through the fruits and vegetables, this was frustrating to figure out the self cleaning aspect of this unit and ended up burning/melting the plastic under the press blade after the first use. This makes me question the long-term durability of this product based on this possible defect.
PROS
- Oster Quality and Recognition
- Powerful
- Look and outward design blends well with other kitchen appliances
- Oster Quality and Recognition
- Powerful
- Look and outward design blends well with other kitchen appliances
CONS
- Confusing self-cleaning feature
- Self-cleaning caused plastic to burn/melt under the press
- Confusing self-cleaning feature
- Self-cleaning caused plastic to burn/melt under the press
Neutral on this product. For the cost, I would not recommend it based on the possible design flaw I discovered.
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Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Cook & Carry Slow Cooker is the perfect programmable slow cooker for those with a busy, on-the-go lifestyle. Its large capacity ensures that everyone gets enough to eat, and its portability makes it a great choice for travel. The secure-fitting lid and locking system create a tight seal between the stoneware and lid.
Customer Rating
5
Easy Cooking and Portable!
on September 24, 2020
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Programmable 6-Quart Slow Cooker, Matte Black - Matte Black brings the convenience of a slow cooker crock pot with the security of completely portability for those group gatherings, family get-togethers, or church potlucks.
I found this crock pot to be simple to use and cooks well. The locking features are very usable and has many practical uses. Perfect size for family or making a week's worth of meals.
PROS
- CROCK POT name and reliability
- Digital functionality and settings
- Non-stick, easy clean-up
- Locking feature makes for secure transport
- CROCK POT name and reliability
- Digital functionality and settings
- Non-stick, easy clean-up
- Locking feature makes for secure transport
CONS
- None to date
- None to date
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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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Hard disk 1 (301)
No bootable device - insert boot disk and press any key
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Many thanks
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Best of Luck!
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