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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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Get work done or play games on this 24-inch Dell monitor. Its 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers a crisp display for images and text, and its wide viewing angle provides a clear picture whether sitting or standing. This Dell monitor has HDMI connectivity for use with gaming consoles or PCs.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Monitor, but lacking basics
on October 31, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Dell - S2419NX 24" IPS LED FHD Monitor - Black/Silver is the newest iteration of the Dell monitor line. It provides a large viewing surface while offering minimal bezel. Quality color and definition while providing a good user experience for basic usage.
While there are many decent features for the basic user, this monitor lacks some of the basic industry standards and is not great for a "gamer." Vesa mounting is basically the industry standard for monitors any more, but this monitor surprising lacks this feature. The lack of any flair such as a real metal stand or LED lighting in the monitor seems unusual for this price-point.
PROS
- Dell Quality
- Very thin Bezel
- Good visual display (Color and Definition)
- Large viewable surface area
- Easy controls and adjustments
- User Inputs are sufficient for most users
- Dell Quality
- Very thin Bezel
- Good visual display (Color and Definition)
- Large viewable surface area
- Easy controls and adjustments
- User Inputs are sufficient for most users
CONS
- Very plastic look and feel
- No Vesa Mount availability
- High gloss = Fingerprints and Dust
- Low refresh rate of 60hz
- Very plastic look and feel
- No Vesa Mount availability
- High gloss = Fingerprints and Dust
- Low refresh rate of 60hz
Overall it is a decent monitor for basic users seeking a large display and good visuals with minimal bezel; I would recommend it for this type of user. Not recommended for a power user or gamer seeking high performance.
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Bitdefender Total Security 2020 is a complete next-generation solution to cover cybersecurity for your Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices with no compromise on performance and battery life.
Customer Rating
5
Quality Security, Finds what others missed!
on October 4, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY 2019 5 DEVICE/1 YR (PC or MAC) was a nice upgrade to my current Internet Security software. As Bitdefender is not in the top 3, I was skeptical, but I am pleasantly pleased by the performance and user interface.
After removing my previous software, Bitdefender cleaned up many PC issues I thought was monitored by the other software. It found fixes and updates that the other missed as well. All of this while reducing the size of the software file and load on the CPU.
PROS
- Effective PC Secuity
- Finds errors others missed
- Lightweight software doesn't bog down your computer!
- Easy to use
- Effective PC Secuity
- Finds errors others missed
- Lightweight software doesn't bog down your computer!
- Easy to use
CONS
- Unsure of the long-term effectivness, but willing to give this software a year to see who I will use in the future!
- Unsure of the long-term effectivness, but willing to give this software a year to see who I will use in the future!
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Save paper records in digital formats with this wireless Brother desktop scanner. It has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder and card slot to accommodate a variety of media sources, and the touch screen display lets you customize shortcuts for repetitive tasks. The Brother ADS 1700w document scanner has a lightweight, compact design that makes it an efficient, space-saving office essential.
Customer Rating
5
Excellence in home business scanning
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Brother - ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - Black/White is a perfect complement to any small or home office setting! It is powerful enough to replace all scanners types while reducing the footprint on your desk.
Technically advanced, this wifi enabled scanner provides easy access from all your connected devices. Scan documents of all shapes and sized into full color and conveniently store them in your digital files.
PROS
- Easy setup
- Minimal footprint/Spacesaver
- WiFi connectivity
- Full Color or BW scanning
- Convenient storage to digital files
- Easy setup
- Minimal footprint/Spacesaver
- WiFi connectivity
- Full Color or BW scanning
- Convenient storage to digital files
CONS
- None at this time
- None at this time
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Keep the music going at your next party or backyard barbecue with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker, which features a six-hour battery life. The compact size fits neatly on a desk or table, while the splash-proof design makes this speaker perfect beach adventures. Use the on-speaker buttons to start your tunes or turn up the volume. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker comes with EXTRA BASS sound to bring out the best in your playlists.
Customer Rating
5
Tiny package, Huge sound!
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Eagle Pass, TX
The Sony - SRS-XB01 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black is a surprise in portable sound! It is tiny compared to many other Bluetooth speaker options, yet provides major sound beyond its size.
Set up was easy and quick. Sound was loud and quality.
PRO
- Small Size
- Big Sound
- Sound quality and range
- Long battery life
- Easy setup
- Sony Quality
- Small Size
- Big Sound
- Sound quality and range
- Long battery life
- Easy setup
- Sony Quality
CONS
- None that I have found yet
- None that I have found yet
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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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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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VIZIO P-Series P602UI-B3 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: This VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV utilizes VIZIO Internet Apps Plus to bring you movies, shows, music and social media through Netflix, Pandora, Facebook, Hulu Plus and Twitter. The Spatial Scaling Engine upgrades your viewing experience to 2160p, and Clear Action 960 delivers sharp sports action and gaming sequences.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5beautiful tv, no content.
By Neal
I bought this tv to future proof against 4k, its a great tv, and is good for viewing regular old 1080 stuff. but sometimes the smooth motion... isnt so smooth. its really bad when you notice it, but when it works, it looks great. still, the lack of content is disappointing.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
The right HDMI Port - Makes the Difference
January 22, 2015
Make sure you have the signal inputted into the high def HDMI port. We made this mistake at first and everything was choppy - especially fast motion. Switched to port 5 I think it is and the image is PERFECT even with fast motion!
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VIZIO P-Series P552UI-B2 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience sports, movies and games in lifelike detail with this VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV, which displays images in 2160p resolution and features Clear Action 960 with a 240Hz refresh rate. VIZIO Internet Apps Plus provides access to a wide range of instant Web content.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5cheap 4k tv
By bella
from oak park il
Had tv 2 days and called for a return No web browser you cannot stream from labtop to tv and picture is not all that good in 4k Better to save and buy sony or samsung like they say you get what you pay for
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Inexperienced User!
January 22, 2015
You did not use the Smart Features then, since it does have a browser and allows for split-screen usage to watch TV and browse simultaneously! You returned a Gem due to your inexperience. Hope you enjoy the extra $500-$1000 you will spend to find anything close to this one!
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›
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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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.
Need to connect Ethernet multi-port Hub to Google Home WiFi. This to allow me to connect SmartThings & Philips hubs which communicate with their smart devices. I also need a 2nd port to connect to the router. So are there 2 ports the Google WiFi home?
Here is a picture of the bottom of one of the pods.
Hopefully this will answer your question.
Hopefully this will answer your question.
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It is fast and can handle just about anything you can throw at it in the means of download and upload speeds.
Remember, there is a big difference between wifi speed and internet bandwidth. These wifi access points will facilitate effective connection, but if your grand daughter is eating up all your data and bandwidth, you will need to contact your provider to increase this.
It is fast and can handle just about anything you can throw at it in the means of download and upload speeds.
Remember, there is a big difference between wifi speed and internet bandwidth. These wifi access points will facilitate effective connection, but if your grand daughter is eating up all your data and bandwidth, you will need to contact your provider to increase this.
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can you repair a laptop that was not purchased at best buy?
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SMART hard disk error
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Hard disk 1 (301)
No bootable device - insert boot disk and press any key
The problem is whatever key i press in diagnostics, it says failure. We also do not have a boot disk. Is this something you can help us with please?
Many thanks
SMART hard disk error
The smart hard disk check has detected an imminent failure. To ensure not data loss, please back up the content immediately and runthe hard disk test in system diagnostics.
Hard disk 1 (301)
No bootable device - insert boot disk and press any key
The problem is whatever key i press in diagnostics, it says failure. We also do not have a boot disk. Is this something you can help us with please?
Many thanks
Geek Squad can fix many repair issues with a multitude of electronic items.
It will cost you without an active warranty policy with them however.
Bring it by your local store or go to GeekSquad.com to initiate a repair ticket.
It will cost you without an active warranty policy with them however.
Bring it by your local store or go to GeekSquad.com to initiate a repair ticket.
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IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
How much will it cost to get my PS2 fixed?
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It is late in coming, but time to get a new system.
The PS2 is now greatly outdated and the costs to repair are too high. You can buy a used PS2 for next to nothing at your local Goodwill or resale gaming store.
Best Buy offers may deals on the PS4, Xbox One, and other systems - and offer an optional warranty.
Best of Luck!
The PS2 is now greatly outdated and the costs to repair are too high. You can buy a used PS2 for next to nothing at your local Goodwill or resale gaming store.
Best Buy offers may deals on the PS4, Xbox One, and other systems - and offer an optional warranty.
Best of Luck!
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IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area