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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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Enjoy your favorite music and podcasts anywhere with this Sony PG10 portable wireless speaker. It features a splash-proof top with four built-in cup holders, and will be great for parties with outdoor party mode. Bluetooth connectivity allows pairing this speaker with up to three devices simultaneously, while the built-in rechargeable battery lasts for up to 13 playback hours.
Customer Rating
4
Options abound, bass lacking!
on April 17, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Sony PG10 Portable Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker is a great option for outdoor summer and pool party fun where you need your tunes but want to minimize damage from water. Big enough to act as a small table top and drink holder, but small enough to still be portable and convenient. It packs the options into this cube of sound including Bluetooth, audio jacks, Karaoke, FM Radio, and a USB port.
I found this speaker to be cool, innovative, and convenient for my needs. The option to put it on a tripod stand was a great touch for my needs as I plan to use it for training and public speaking as well. I found the biggest lack on this speaker was the bass. While it claims MegaBass, it is far from it. I used Bluetooth to test the bass, but never found the bass to be even sufficient on any song I tried. I was very clear in the mids and highs, which is good for loud pool parties or at the beach.
PROS
- Sony brand and quality
- Portable and convenient
- Option-loaded
- Connects up to 3 devices via Bluetooth
- Great sound in the mids and highs
- Karaoke feature is fun for parties
- Convertible top creates a small table top with places for 4 drinks to be held.
- Water/Splash resistant.
- Sony brand and quality
- Portable and convenient
- Option-loaded
- Connects up to 3 devices via Bluetooth
- Great sound in the mids and highs
- Karaoke feature is fun for parties
- Convertible top creates a small table top with places for 4 drinks to be held.
- Water/Splash resistant.
CONS
- Bass is lacking
- Can be large for some applications and locations
- Bass is lacking
- Can be large for some applications and locations
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Open a world of ocean exploration with this PowerRay Wizard underwater camera. The detachable PowerSeeker fishfinder can be used by itself to map landscapes, and the 4K Ultra HD camera with wide-angle lens captures photos or videos in lakes or seas. Real-time streaming at 1080p from this PowerRay Wizard underwater camera lets you share your adventures via social networks.
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The PowerVision - PowerRay Wizard Underwater ROV Kit - White is a drone experience for the water enthusiast. From Fishing to Fish-finding, under water videos to underwater mapping, to playing Captain Nemo, this ROV let's you do it all and much more.
One of the most impressive features of this kit is the hard-shell suitcase for carrying your PowerRay and all the accessories. Easy for travel and on-the-go water enthusiasts. The long battery life (up to 3 hours of underwater usage for me) was impressive. The photos and videos in 4k rock. It was challenging at first to learn the controls but I quickly got past the intimidation factor and began enjoying the underwater experience without getting my feet wet.
The Fishfinder and attracter were interesting addons which will take more time to explore their use and functionality.
PROS
- Opens the underwater world to the drone flying experience
- Long battery life
- Tons of accessories
- Form-fitted carrying case ensures equipment stays safe and secure
- Opens the underwater world to the drone flying experience
- Long battery life
- Tons of accessories
- Form-fitted carrying case ensures equipment stays safe and secure
CONS
- Challenging to learn initially
- The amount of accessories and gagets are a bit overwhelming at first
- Challenging to learn initially
- The amount of accessories and gagets are a bit overwhelming at first
This would be perfect of a sportsman or for entry level underwater photography/videography.
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Expand device connectivity with this Belkin DuraTek Plus Lightning to USB-A cable. A rugged design with fiber-reinforced conductors ensures lasting durability, while the included strap and snap button improve portability and prevent tangles. Measuring 6 feet long, this Belkin DuraTek Plus Lightning to USB-A cable makes it easy to access hard-to-reach outlets.
Customer Rating
5
The only OEM replacement!
on March 26, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Belkin 6' Black Duratek Plus Lightning Cable is the only go-to replacement for the OEM charging cables and the way the OEMs should be. This cable is, out of the box, far superior in every way to the OEM and most other aftermarket cables.
The rugged design is apparent the minute you pick it up. The braided/fiber cable screams "try and brake me!" The ends are reinforced by extended covers which help prevent pinching, bending, and breaking at the connectors like so often happens to the OEMs. The leather/button feature is an awesome touch as it helps keep your cord tidy and from flopping around. 6-foot is perfect length and the cable allows for high-speed charging!
PROS
- Belkin quality and features
- Strong, reinforced, rugged!
- Leather/button strap is perfect for this cable and not too bulky or obtrusive.
- Solid build ensures years of use without damage and worry-free usage.
- 6 foot is perfect for nearly any use, strap off the length you don't need if it is to long!
- Belkin quality and features
- Strong, reinforced, rugged!
- Leather/button strap is perfect for this cable and not too bulky or obtrusive.
- Solid build ensures years of use without damage and worry-free usage.
- 6 foot is perfect for nearly any use, strap off the length you don't need if it is to long!
CONS
- NONE!
- NONE!
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Logitech G432 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset is enhanced with advanced soundscape technology. Hear more of the game with huge 50 mm drivers that deliver a big sound. For maximum immersion, DTS Headphone:X 2.0 surround sound creates precise in-game positional awareness. Hear enemies sneaking up behind you, sense air attacks or special-ability cues, and enjoy the full cinematic experience of your favorite games. Its slim and lightweight, with rotating sports-performance ear cups, a large 6 mm, flip-to-mute mic, and convenient multi-platform compatibility.
Customer Rating
5
Gaming Sound and Communication - Next Level
on March 26, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Logitech G432 7.1 Surround Sound Wired Gaming Headset (Leatherette) brings gaming sound and communication to the next level. This high quality gaming headset combines quality sound and communication with long-lasting wearability and comfort!
Logitech has taken gaming headsets to the next level with this rendering. I loved the lightweight feel and comfortable wear it has, even over hours of use and play.
PROS
- Logitech quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Quality sound and communication
- Stylish and tech-smart features
- Universal compatibility with PC, Mac, and Xbox
- Logitech quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Quality sound and communication
- Stylish and tech-smart features
- Universal compatibility with PC, Mac, and Xbox
CONS
- Wish it was cordless is all
- Wish it was cordless is all
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Make sure your wireless connection reaches every room in your home with this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router. Speeds of up to 11000 Mbps deliver interruption-free connectivity throughout intense games and binge-watching sessions. Built-in network security defends against potential breaches, and the 4X capacity makes this ASUS ROG Rapture gaming router ideal for households running multiple devices.
Customer Rating
4
The Beast of Wireless Routers
on February 18, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The ASUS - ROG Rapture AX11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router is by far the beast of all wireless routers and worth the cash drop for the most serious of gamers and streamers alike... IF you are willing to spend the time getting everything set up and if you have a broadband signal that warrants this beast.
When we finally go this router running, it was amazing... Fast, powerful, far-reaching signal that made my mesh-network look weak. Biggest issue I faced is that it took over an hour to finally get the internet signal to fire up. All the Wi-Fi signals and ethernet signals we on and live in less than 30-second, but the internet signal remained red continuously. It took much effort and tech support calls to finally get it running, but when it did it was awesome!
PROS
- RAW Wireless Power!
- Zero signal lose or blind spots
- Massive range - over 1/4 mile for us... Seriously!
- Quick start up and signal broadcast
- Gaming boost
- RAW Wireless Power!
- Zero signal lose or blind spots
- Massive range - over 1/4 mile for us... Seriously!
- Quick start up and signal broadcast
- Gaming boost
CONS
- Huge footpring compared to other routers
- Difficult set up for us (See above), may be easier for other
- Huge footpring compared to other routers
- Difficult set up for us (See above), may be easier for other
Rating is only for the set up process (3-star). Once it was finally set up it was a 5-star!
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The MR8300 Max Stream™ AC2200 is a high-performance Tri-Band router. Perfect for households that thrive on entertainment, it delivers up to 2.2 Gbps of superior speed throughout your entire home. The Tri-Band and MU-MIMO technology make it ideal for simultaneous streaming of HD movies, online gaming, video calling and supporting all of your smart home devices. MR8300 also grows as your needs do. With its built-in mesh Wi-Fi, instead of investing in a new router, you can expand coverage by simply adding Linksys Velop™ Mesh Wi-Fi nodes for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere.The MR8300 serves as the master router and must connect directly to your modem to create your network. Sets up in minutes with the Linksys app.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Addition to any home network!
on February 4, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Linksys - MR8300 Max Stream™ AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router - Black brings power and adaptability to any home wireless network by implementing Linksys' proven MESH Network with strong signals and great bandwidth throughput.
This tri-band router was a quick and easy setup with my existing Linksys MESH network. It also worked great independently from the network as well providing solid whole-home coverage, even though I place it in a downstairs/understairs closet. Zero gaps in coverage, powerful and responsive for our family's high usage needs!
PROS
- Linksys quality and performance
- Strong signal
- Large coverage area
- Able to work even through many walls and floors
- Easy setup and integrations both independently or with existing network
- 4 blade antennas to aid is strong transmission and reception
- 1 input, 4 output for ethernet cable make this a great base for multiple addons and functionality
- AC2200 include legacy bands for all your electronic and wifi compatability needs.
- Linksys quality and performance
- Strong signal
- Large coverage area
- Able to work even through many walls and floors
- Easy setup and integrations both independently or with existing network
- 4 blade antennas to aid is strong transmission and reception
- 1 input, 4 output for ethernet cable make this a great base for multiple addons and functionality
- AC2200 include legacy bands for all your electronic and wifi compatability needs.
CONS
- None at this time.
- None at this time.
Excellent product!
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Stay in contact on the job by using this 2-pack of Cobra Pro Business radios. They have 22 preset privacy channels to minimize external interference and a 20-floor/250,000 sq. ft. signal range to keep you connected. These Cobra Pro Business radios are voice-activated to free up your hands for other tasks.
Customer Rating
5
Communication for Miles!
on January 18, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Cobra - MicroTALK 23-Mile, 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radios (Pair) - Black is a powerful new version of the classic 2-way radio/walkie-talkie. Boasting a 23 mile range, these small, portable, and functional units carry communication for miles!
I found the set up to be quick and easy. Although, the y-cord makes little sense as you only need one connection to power the charging station. Since it is a micro-usb, I assume it is for charging an android style phone. Pointless if you have an iPhone and somewhat cluttersome (if that is a word). The sound quality and range were strong and easy to hear. Volume is loud. Controls are easy to use. Setting the correct frequency and channel can be a bit confusing if you are unfamiliar with this.
PROS
- Cobra brand and quality
- Lightweight, Compact and portable with the clip
- Charging station is nice as you can charge both units together and do not need to remove the belt clip
- Multi-channel/frequencies to provide privacy for your communications
- Long battery life makes these idea for many purposes including on the job, camping, hiking, etc.
- Cobra brand and quality
- Lightweight, Compact and portable with the clip
- Charging station is nice as you can charge both units together and do not need to remove the belt clip
- Multi-channel/frequencies to provide privacy for your communications
- Long battery life makes these idea for many purposes including on the job, camping, hiking, etc.
CONS
- I am not convinced of the 23-mile range, but it does go 10-miles for my tests.
- I am not convinced of the 23-mile range, but it does go 10-miles for my tests.
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Embellish your device with a functional attachment by using this black Speck GrabTab phone accessory. It’s compatible with most brands and cases, and the card-sized, flat design slips smoothly into your pocket. Use the hanging loop on this Speck GrabTab phone accessory as a grip for a secure hold or as a kickstand for hands-free viewing.
Customer Rating
3
Good, but not great alternative for phones!
on January 2, 2019
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Speck - GrabTab Finger Grip/Kickstand for Mobile Phones - Black offers an alternative to the button poppers all the teenaged girls are using today. Comparatively thin and sleek, the GrabTab firmly sticks to your phone or case and offers a finger hold and/or kickstand for your viewing needs.
I found it to be a nice alternative to the bulky button, but it has limitations. First, I regularly charge my phone via a wireless pad, this product eliminates this possibility, but so does the button options. Secondly, I found the slider to be a bit challenging to use as you must push in just the right spot up or down to move it. The finger loop has the potential to be sharp on the edge, and while I don't see anyone cutting themselves by just sticking your finger in, it might if you drop your phone or set it down with your finger still in place - just my observation. Finally, while it adds only a minimal amount of depth, it was just enough to make the vent holder less secure while driving. Risked popping out.
PROS
- SPECK quality
- Slim, minimal profile
- Alternative to the bulky and gaudy pop-up buttons
- Strong adhesive securely attaches to your phone or case
- SPECK quality
- Slim, minimal profile
- Alternative to the bulky and gaudy pop-up buttons
- Strong adhesive securely attaches to your phone or case
CONS
- Cannot wirelessly charge your phone with this in place
- May affect your car mount (impossible with magnetic mount, questionable with vent mounts)
- Cannot wirelessly charge your phone with this in place
- May affect your car mount (impossible with magnetic mount, questionable with vent mounts)
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Treat fatigued muscles to fast therapy with this Vyper 2 fitness roller. Three vibration speeds let you find a mode that addresses your soreness level or warms your muscles up for a workout, and the alternating grooved and smooth exterior increases the massaging action. Rechargeable batteries in this Vyper 2 fitness roller provide two hours of use between charges.
Customer Rating
5
A must-have for warm-up or recovery!
on December 24, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The HyperIce - Vyper 2.0 Vibrating Fitness Roller - Black takes exercise rollers to the next level. German engineered, this pre workout/post workout roller provides blood flow to your muscles to help prevent damage or speed recovery when working out.
I found this roller to be intense. Out of the box it was fully charged, and level one vibrating setting was significant. Having a sore muscle in my leg, I found that it indeed aided in loosening the muscle and the vibration brought increased blood flow as my leg remained warm for over 30 minutes after use. I did find that the second and third speed settings were almost too intense for practical usage.
PROS
- High-quality materials and construction.
- 3-speed vibration settings
- Charges quickly (about 2 hours)
- Holds charge for a very long time
- Over 2 hours of use per charge
- Excellent for sore muscles and workout recovery
- High-quality materials and construction.
- 3-speed vibration settings
- Charges quickly (about 2 hours)
- Holds charge for a very long time
- Over 2 hours of use per charge
- Excellent for sore muscles and workout recovery
CONS
- It does not seem practical for general use other than those who are serious about working out and recovery.
- It does not seem practical for general use other than those who are serious about working out and recovery.
Strongly recommended for those who work out, but not for those who are just looking for a muscle massager as there are other products which would meet this need for far less price.
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Complete your financial reports with this Epson WorkForce Accounting Edition scanner. The included Nuance OCR software lets you create searchable, editable versions of hard-copy documents, and USB connectivity eliminates the need for batteries or external power. This Epson WorkForce Accounting Edition scanner extracts receipt and invoice data for further analysis with Excel or QuickBooks Online.
Customer Rating
5
Extreme portability, Excellent clarity
on December 24, 2018
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Pacific Beach, WA
The Epson WorkForce ES-55R Portable Sheet-fed Document Scanner Receipt Edition for PC and Mac is a must-have for any small or on-the-go office. Scanning documents and receipts no longer need a desktop/flatbed scanner as Epson has perfected the process with one of the smallest scanners available.
I found the scanner unit to be extremely minimal which honestly concerned me, but was very happily surprised to find the speed, quality, and usability rivaled anything I have used or tested on the market today.
PROS
- Tiny footprint make setting up and using this scanner possible nearly anywhere and in any space
- Epson brand and quality
- Lightweight - it is not a paperweight or doorstop - making this unit easy to bring anywhere you need it
- USB connectivity makes it nearly universal
- Software is easy to install and use
- Tiny footprint make setting up and using this scanner possible nearly anywhere and in any space
- Epson brand and quality
- Lightweight - it is not a paperweight or doorstop - making this unit easy to bring anywhere you need it
- USB connectivity makes it nearly universal
- Software is easy to install and use
CONS
- Software must be downloaded to use
- Only usable with PC or MAC - Chromebooks are a no-go
- Software must be downloaded to use
- Only usable with PC or MAC - Chromebooks are a no-go
Overall, this is a must-have for any office or home where scanning documents is a must and space is limited!
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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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Two questions not answered on the web page for this device. 1. Is this product backward compatible for use with g and n Wi-Fi devices? 2. How many wired Ethernet/LAN connections are there in the base unit? Thank you.
You can use this system as it is backward compatible as most systems today are.
Compatibility from Linksys' website...
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11b
Each node is the same. It has 2 ethernet ports on the back. If you use a wired setup such as in an office, then you can use these ports one input and one output. If you are using as a wifi connected setup only, I have found that only the 1st (connected) node works for plugging other things into it.
Compatibility from Linksys' website...
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11b
Each node is the same. It has 2 ethernet ports on the back. If you use a wired setup such as in an office, then you can use these ports one input and one output. If you are using as a wifi connected setup only, I have found that only the 1st (connected) node works for plugging other things into it.
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I literally purchased the Linksys AC3200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router 6 days ago for a 2600 sq. ft. home. Can I buy this system to SUPPLEMENT my new router or do I need to REPLACE my router with this system? GAMING IS IMPORTANT so no compromising please.
You can supplement your router with these, however, you would be adding a new network so-to-speak rather than creating a true mesh network.
You have a few options...
1. Return your AC3200 since you are within your 14 day window with Best Buy and get this system
2. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a separate network
3. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a bridge setting to expand your coverage range
You have a few options...
1. Return your AC3200 since you are within your 14 day window with Best Buy and get this system
2. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a separate network
3. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a bridge setting to expand your coverage range
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