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- Review count261
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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewMay 1, 2024
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- Average rating4.4
- Review comment count4
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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The Magnifi Mini home theater sound bar system delivers big room-filling audio and surround sound experience you’d expect from a full-size sound bar—all in an ultra-compact design that fits any space. Polk’s exclusive Voice Adjust technology dramatically increases vocal clarity and volume level for crystal clear dialogue no matter what you’re watching. Plus, our patented surround technology and Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding creates incredible room-filling surround sound all from a sound bar that is less than 15” long. Compatible with nearly all TVs, the universal sound bar works with your TV, cable box or satellite IR remote control and features simple setup in minutes with the included HDMI cable. The powerful wireless subwoofer delivers deep impactful bass to your favorite movies, TV, games, sports and music too. And if volume’s too loud during late night viewing, Night Mode lets you easily watch your favorite programs at night without waking the neighbors or other family members in your home. What’s more, bring the concert into your room with wireless music streaming via WiFi, Google Cast and Bluetooth. Whatever you do, just don’t let the MagniFi Mini’s small size fool you—this is that big Polk sound you love from a little bar.
Customer Rating
5
Small Space, Amazing Sound!
on May 31, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Elma, WA 98541, USA
The Polk Audio 2.0-Channel Soundbar System with 6-1/2" Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier was exactly what I was looking for to replace my traditional long soundbar set up since I had recently change my entertainment center. This comparatively tiny replace fit perfectly under the bezel of my screen and wasn't a distraction with lights or shape while watching the movie. The subwoofer was about the same size as the one I was replacing, but has a slimmer, sleeker look about it.
This sound bar packs a sound punch for both the highs and lows. It was great for voice heavy shows like Big Bang Theory where the comedy lines come quickly and clarity is important. It was awesome for the movies where the dramatic and thematic was perfectly assisted by the subwoofer via bluetooth connectivity but with zero delays!
I was impressed with the Chromecast feature as well since this was an unexpected feature.
PROS
- Small footprint
- Lots of sound (highs and lows)
- Clarity
- Connectivity (Optical, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio Cable)
- Chromecast
- Sleek, Design
- Remote is well designed and easy to use
- Small footprint
- Lots of sound (highs and lows)
- Clarity
- Connectivity (Optical, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio Cable)
- Chromecast
- Sleek, Design
- Remote is well designed and easy to use
CONS
- Subwoofer does not have a flat top like other brands - cannot place other objects on it such as Xbox One Controller Charger, etc.
- Subwoofer does not have a flat top like other brands - cannot place other objects on it such as Xbox One Controller Charger, etc.
I haven't really found anything negative about this product other than the personal preference about the Subwoofer. I would highly recommend this product at this time!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your beard groomed with this Panasonic hair trimmer. It has sharp blades positioned at 45 degrees for optimal cutting with minimum discomfort, and it has 19 trim settings to get your hair to the precise desired length. The rubberized grip on this Panasonic hair trimmer lets you maintain control to eliminate accidents.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Design, Great Trim, Lacking Options
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Elma, WA 98541, USA
The Panasonic Wet/Dry Beard and Hair Trimmer is basically an all-in-one option for those looking for an easy beard or hair trim without the fuss of changing attachments all the time. Just dial in your preferred number setting and go. Quick and easy.
PROS
- Quick and easy use
- Multiple trim settings for any style
- Easy rubberized grip
- All-In-One functionality eliminates the need for multiple parts
- Quick and easy use
- Multiple trim settings for any style
- Easy rubberized grip
- All-In-One functionality eliminates the need for multiple parts
CONS
- Limited to trimmer settings only, no multiple trimmer options such as nose or ear
- Limited to trimmer settings only, no multiple trimmer options such as nose or ear
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Panasonic Nanoe Hair Dryer: Achieve your perfect style with this versatile blow dryer's 2 speeds, 3 heat settings and 3 included nozzles. Nanoe technology adds volume and infuses moisture for dry hair that won't dry out.
Customer Rating
5
Technology make this hairdryer better!
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Elma, WA 98541, USA
I really wasn't sure what to expect with this one as hairdryer technology hasn't changed much in years and most over dry and damage hair in their efforts to get the wet out.
Whatever Panasonic has done works! This hairdryer doesn't just dry your hair with a hot blast of air, it works to gently dry your hair without the typical damage associated with blow drying.
PROS
- Simply to use design
- Nice balance in your hand, not too heavy or bulky
- New technology helps dry without damaging your hair
- Great for a beginner or professional use
- Simply to use design
- Nice balance in your hand, not too heavy or bulky
- New technology helps dry without damaging your hair
- Great for a beginner or professional use
CONS
- Costs more than one would expect to pay for a hair dryer
- Costs more than one would expect to pay for a hair dryer
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ALLY is a Whole Home Wi-Fi System that delivers smart, safe, secure Wi-Fi controlled from your phone. The ALLY mobile app is equipped with advanced parental controls, including an online activity log, and alerts that can be sent when someone attempts to access a blocked site. ALLY also comes with built-in AVG security to protect your network devices from malware and harmful websites
Customer Rating
4
Simple Setup, Great Features, Questionable Speeds
on May 3, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
from Elma, WA 98541, USA
As someone who is fairly familiar with wireless networks and mesh networking, I was excited to try this new system due to the claims made regarding features and coverage.
After 3 days of uses, I am overall please with the performance. I have found the set up to be a breeze and anyone can do it if they have 10 minutes or less and a smartphone. Simple step by step set up! The iPhone app was hard to find as it was not under ALLY as depicted in the pamphlet, but under Amped Wireless ALLY instead.
The features were quick to learn and easy to use. Setting up Network side AVG Anti-virus was easy, just a tap of a setting, although I am not sure how secure this truly is at this point. The Parent Controls are FAR SUPERIOR to that of similar product such as Linksys were you must configure each website to be blocked individually. Amped allows you to set curfews times, block genres of websites, and even pause internet access for connected devices if needed. A big plus for parents wishing to help control their child's internet usage or times.
The speed of download is questionable for my experience. I am used to running between 75 - 95 Mbs D/L and about 18-24 Mbs U/L on Xfinity services. However, since installing Amped, I have experienced 11-14 Mbs D/L and 20-24 Mbs U/L when testing my speeds using Speedtest.net. This is confusing to me as nothing else has changed other than installing the Amped system. However, in Amped's defense, I have no buffering issues with streaming systems except a hiccup or two with my iPhone not connect to a game a few times.
PROS
- Simple out of the box Setup
- Minimal technical skills necessary to setup, used, and configure
- Parental Features are top notch!!
- Easy to use smartphone app for access and reporting of wifi network access and usage
- Up 15000 sq ft coverage
- Simple out of the box Setup
- Minimal technical skills necessary to setup, used, and configure
- Parental Features are top notch!!
- Easy to use smartphone app for access and reporting of wifi network access and usage
- Up 15000 sq ft coverage
CONS
- Larger footprint than other mesh network setups
- Speeds are questionable based on my personal experience and testing
- Larger footprint than other mesh network setups
- Speeds are questionable based on my personal experience and testing
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your SoundLink Revolve or Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker charged and ready to go, with the SoundLink Revolve charging dock. It’s a convenient home base for your speaker, and you can play your music while it charges. Just plug the wall charger included with your speaker into the cradle. Available in Black.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Must-Have Bose Revolve Companion
on April 5, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
This charging base is a must-have companion for any owner of the Bose Revolve Bluetooth Speaker system. Simple to use, easy to setup. Ready when you and your speaker are!
Charger and cable are not included with the charging base... they are the ones that come with your speaker! Just plug it in and go.
PROS
- Simple setup
- Easy to use
- SOLID!! Metal construction not plastic!
- Nearly Error-proof operation, just spin speaker until you see the charging light
- Simple setup
- Easy to use
- SOLID!! Metal construction not plastic!
- Nearly Error-proof operation, just spin speaker until you see the charging light
CONS
- None at this point and review.
- None at this point and review.
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Deep. Loud. And immersive, too. The SoundLink Revolve Portable Bluetooth speaker delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room to give everyone the same experience. Or set it near a wall so sound radiates and reflects. This wireless speaker is durable, water-resistant and easy to grab and go - with a rechargeable battery that plays up to 12 hours.
Customer Rating
4
Tons of sound, but lacking in the bottom end!
on April 5, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The mystery is finally revealed - The Bose Revolve Bluetooth Speaker is here and it is ready to wow owners with whole room or home sound! Easy to use, easy to setup, the newest speaker from Bose has tons of sound from across the sound spectrum, but can be lacking a bit in the bottom end if you are not using HD sound recordings.
PROS
- Enough sound to fill a room or a home!
- Amazing quality of sound across the spectrum, you can hear every note and sound well
- Minimal footprint
- Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Easy Setup, Easy Connect
- Solid, Well built
- The must-have companion Charging Dock make for easy, no-nonsense charging
- Quick charge, 1 hour to full charge
- Enough sound to fill a room or a home!
- Amazing quality of sound across the spectrum, you can hear every note and sound well
- Minimal footprint
- Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Easy Setup, Easy Connect
- Solid, Well built
- The must-have companion Charging Dock make for easy, no-nonsense charging
- Quick charge, 1 hour to full charge
CONS
- Low end sounds can suffer with poor quality recordings
- Only HD/Digital Recordings are recommended on this unit
- Low end sounds can suffer with poor quality recordings
- Only HD/Digital Recordings are recommended on this unit
Battery Life still uncertain. Appears to be approximately 8-10 hours on complete charge with constant use, but this is only a guess based on 1 hour of use and 90% battery remaining.
The only reason for 4 out of 5 star rating is the cost to low end frequency sound. I am concerned that not everyone will have access to HD quality sound recordings. Older non-digital recordings didn't have the same crisp sound quality on this speaker and lost the quality mostly in the lows... it got swampy and muddy. Yes, this was a result of the quality of recording, not the equipment, but when you pay for premium equipment you expect some correction for this as well, thus my rating.
On everything recorded digitally, it was amazing!
Enjoy!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Head from hardwood to carpet for quick-and-easy full-house cleanups with this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum in hand. The direct-drive cleaner head dives deep into your rugs, getting up dirt from even hard-to-reach spaces. Disconnect the handle of this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum, and you've got a cordless handheld vac for simple sweep-ups of spills.
Customer Rating
4
Small Package, Powerful Punch!
on March 21, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Dyson V7 Motorhead was a bit of a surprise for me as I wasn't quite sure what to expect from it. I have seen similar products that are designed very similarly and fail miserably, so that was my reference point with the V7.
Out of the box, the V7 was light, solid, and easy to use. Setup was a breeze. Despite being made of plastic for the housing of the motorhead and beater bar, the tubing was aluminum and solid.
PROS
- Light weight
- Easy setup
- Quick Charge
- Long Battery Life per charge
- Easy to use attachment, and useful
- Decent vacuum replacement for small jobs
- Excellent option for stairs!!
- Light weight
- Easy setup
- Quick Charge
- Long Battery Life per charge
- Easy to use attachment, and useful
- Decent vacuum replacement for small jobs
- Excellent option for stairs!!
CONS
- Not a whole home vacuum replacement
- Small overall capacity
- A bit messy with the dust when emptying the canister
- Not a whole home vacuum replacement
- Small overall capacity
- A bit messy with the dust when emptying the canister
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whip up more smoothies and more with this Nutri Ninja blender. Its powerful 1200W motor base blends frozen fruits and desserts in seconds, and the Pro Extractor Blades extract nutrients from fruits and vegetables. With a 4-cup bowl, this Nutri Ninja blender lets you create enough nutritious treats for your entire family.
Customer Rating
5
All That Raw Power, and then some!
on January 23, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Nutri Ninja - Nutri Bowl Duo Auto-iq Boost Blender is a powerhouse!
It is more than just a smoothie maker, it is nearly a total replacement for your blender and stand mixer. It obliterates your ice and fruit for smoothies in seconds and knows exactly how long to run for the perfect blend.
It made chocolate chip cookie mix like a breeze and they came out delicious. The Ninja Bowl is our favorite aspect of this unit. It has nearly permanently replaced our stand mixer for baking!
This is a must-have for anyone who want to simplify your kitchen gadgets or for those who have limited space on their counters.
3 smoothie makers in 2 different sizes, lids for easy drinking, blender top and 2 different blades, one for crushing/chopping, one for mixing.
3 smoothie makers in 2 different sizes, lids for easy drinking, blender top and 2 different blades, one for crushing/chopping, one for mixing.
PROS
- Raw power (1600w)
- Multiple attachments
- Strong Suction Cups hold the base firmly while in use
- Easy to clear, nearly all is dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Can replace multiple kitchen appliances in one compact unit
- Not just for smoothies and energy drinks
- Recipe book is helpful for using the maximum features
- Intuitive technology
- Raw power (1600w)
- Multiple attachments
- Strong Suction Cups hold the base firmly while in use
- Easy to clear, nearly all is dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Can replace multiple kitchen appliances in one compact unit
- Not just for smoothies and energy drinks
- Recipe book is helpful for using the maximum features
- Intuitive technology
CONS
- Loud due to the power
- Technology can be a little overwhelming for those used to the old button push versions of blenders
- Can be pricey, but if you can afford this unit, it is worth it!
- Loud due to the power
- Technology can be a little overwhelming for those used to the old button push versions of blenders
- Can be pricey, but if you can afford this unit, it is worth it!
Get one!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
4
Challenging Setup, Visual and Wifi Perfection
on January 12, 2017
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
I had high hopes for this new whole home wifi system from Linksys. And, once it was finally up and running correctly, it has been amazing. The biggest struggle I had was in the setup itself. What should have been a plug and play experience ended with an hour call to Linksys tech support to help correct the errors I was getting.
The difficulty was in the iPhone app, as there is no option to use a computer to setup the mess network. I continuously received errors related to the distance between the nodes, however they were only 20 feet apart in my initial setup, they registered as too far away and the app would freeze. After the tech support phone call, a complete hard reset of the entire system, and a little patience, it now works with amazing speed and zero gaps in coverage inside and about 200 ft from my home outside - great for the summer bbq and outdoors season ahead.
I am sure that my experience was unique and this would not be the norm for set up for others, but it is fair to let others know just in case. Would have rated at 5 stars if not for the personal hassles I experienced.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds (fastest yet for any router I have used) I have Xfinity Internet for reference.
- Seamless coverage for home up to 6000 sq ft
- Small footprint
- Visually appealing
- Easy setup process when it works (if you do not get the errors I listed above)
- Rivals similar products from other makers
- Touts that the Velop system is learning and will continue to grow for you individual home needs
- Offers Linksys dashboard in app with important features such as Parental Controls and Guest Access setups
- Blazing fast speeds (fastest yet for any router I have used) I have Xfinity Internet for reference.
- Seamless coverage for home up to 6000 sq ft
- Small footprint
- Visually appealing
- Easy setup process when it works (if you do not get the errors I listed above)
- Rivals similar products from other makers
- Touts that the Velop system is learning and will continue to grow for you individual home needs
- Offers Linksys dashboard in app with important features such as Parental Controls and Guest Access setups
Cons
- Setup errors, as described above, can be frustrating and time consuming to correct
- Nodes are taller than competitors' whole home wifi systems - some people might find this unhelpful depending upon their individual setup needs and node locations
- Linksys app is a little clunky which may had added to my setup issues
- Linksys Velop requires Android or iPhone to set up. No computer setup option could be found
- While visually appealing, green-conscious consumers may find the size of the packaging to be too much, although it all appears to be biodegradable
- Setup errors, as described above, can be frustrating and time consuming to correct
- Nodes are taller than competitors' whole home wifi systems - some people might find this unhelpful depending upon their individual setup needs and node locations
- Linksys app is a little clunky which may had added to my setup issues
- Linksys Velop requires Android or iPhone to set up. No computer setup option could be found
- While visually appealing, green-conscious consumers may find the size of the packaging to be too much, although it all appears to be biodegradable
If you have a large area which you need to setup wifi, the Linksys Velop may be a perfect solution for you!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whip up healthy drinks with the Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender. Its Total Crushing blade technology and 1600W of power grind vegetables and frozen fruits, letting you create luscious smoothies, purees and fresh juices. The Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender comes with two interchangeable pitchers, letting you mix up to 88 oz. of ingredients or extract nutritious vitamins.
Customer Rating
5
All That Raw Power, and then some!
on December 20, 2016
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Nutri Ninja Blendmax Duo Auto-iq Boost is a powerhouse!
It is more than just a smoothie maker, it is nearly a total replacement for your blender and stand mixer. It obliterates your ice and fruit for smoothies in seconds and knows exactly how long to run for the perfect blend.
It is more than just a smoothie maker, it is nearly a total replacement for your blender and stand mixer. It obliterates your ice and fruit for smoothies in seconds and knows exactly how long to run for the perfect blend.
It made chocolate chip cookie mix like a breeze and they came out delicious.
This is a must-have for anyone who want to simplify your kitchen gadgets or for those who have limited space on their counters.
3 smoothie makers in 2 different sizes, lids for easy drinking, blender top and 2 different blades, one for crushing/chopping, one for mixing.
PROS
- Raw power (1600w)
- Multiple attachments
- Strong Suction Cups hold the base firmly while in use
- Easy to clear, nearly all is dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Can replace multiple kitchen appliances in one compact unit
- Not just for smoothies and energy drinks
- Recipe book is helpful for using the maximum features
- Intuitive technology
- Raw power (1600w)
- Multiple attachments
- Strong Suction Cups hold the base firmly while in use
- Easy to clear, nearly all is dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Can replace multiple kitchen appliances in one compact unit
- Not just for smoothies and energy drinks
- Recipe book is helpful for using the maximum features
- Intuitive technology
CONS
- Loud due to the power
- Technology can be a little overwhelming for those used to the old button push versions of blenders
- Can be pricy, but if you can afford this unit, it is worth it!
- Loud due to the power
- Technology can be a little overwhelming for those used to the old button push versions of blenders
- Can be pricy, but if you can afford this unit, it is worth it!
Get one!
My Best Buy number: 2850058477
I would 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 ›
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5NOT what the hype makes it out to be!
By DrHedrick
from Western Washington
So far, after about 5 days, I am somewhat disappointed with the Galaxy S6. The battery life sucks compared to the Note 2 I am switching from. It is very laggy and definitely not "snappy" as per the many claims. Sometimes it must be restarted to be able to use it as the fingerprint unlock and alternate keyboard unlock do not work and the phone blacks out after 3 seconds. Only 32GB available onboard and I have the over half-way filled at this point and no way to expand it with a sealed phone. The fingerprint scanner is fair, but useless while driving. Hard to navigate or find previously easy to use settings. Notifications are frustrating since they all are OFF out of the box.
As a somewhat power user, I wish I had opted for the Note 4/Edge instead of settling for the S6.
The few Pros I can offer are the following...
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
There are better options available if you can afford them... ie- Galaxy Note series!
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Follow up... Can't believe I forgot this issue!
June 17, 2015
The reception is spotty at best. I get a full bar or two less than my former Note 2 and my wife's former S3. Not good!
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5A Great Idea crippled by horrible App
By OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a great idea. Three routers with a backhaul over Mu-MIMO. In theory could get good coverage for a house and for the people who get this to work I'm sure it is a great product. I have wasted over 3 hours over two days trying to get this router to work. I can only get one Node configured. The other two nodes won't connect event when I place the nodes right next to each other, I still get errors like out of range.
My experience has been very poor. Please note to setup and administrator this router IT REQUIRES and IOS or ANDROID DEVICE. This app is not in the Amazon store. I have a few of the cheaper Amazon tablets and figured while I wait for my new Android phone I could use that or worse case like EVERY OTHER ROUTER ON THE MARKET I could hardwire or connect to default wireless network and setup the routers via a web page. No. If you try Linksys Mocks you and tells you must use an app. I had to borrow an android phone to setup this up to test. I should have stopped there. I don’t mind apps and it would be fine if the app was useful. But it isn't. It was written under the assumption you would not have a problem, but the number of times I've tried to add Nodes to this and got told, hey you'll need a plug etc. It takes like 5 clicks to start the add a node process. Not ideal, esp. if you notice someone keeps trying stop making me over click. Seeing it say Uh-Oh press the red reset button and have it not really fix the issue just induces rage, or when it says it is setting up and just hangs, no good.
Also, when the nodes don't connect there is no useful information. The Linksys Range extender I have gave me more information via the web page then this app on if they are two far or close.
Additionally, I've tried resetting the system, via the reset button, but I have no idea if that is working since I can't connect to the router except via the app and it doesn't tell me if it is back to default connection. Additionally, this app connects to your Velop via an Internet cloud connection. It is faster when your connected via wireless to the node, but still have that little cloud connection, and I'm not a fan of having to connect to a Cloud service that I can't two factor protect and won't use the full keyboard of symbols forcing me to use an extra-long password to protect my router.
This setup experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth and crippled what could be a good idea. The single router when it was working I checked my phone, and I know it is using both 5Gz and 2.4Gz still have me a strong signal throughout my house and only needs one. But I was looking forward to using this to extend some LAN ports to a few places and saving me a few 50ft. cords I have in the house. With the backhaul it would have been able to cover the data my switches have.
Other cons no USB ports so if you have a printer or USB HDD on your current router, you'll need to consider other options if you go with this.
I really wanted to like it, but not providing a customer with additional tools or an easy way via the app to reset or control the router is frustrating. I know my next step is to try this weekend to contact customer service open a case and see if they can fix it. But even if they get it working, the fact that I must use an Android App, and can’t use a desktop to manage it, makes me worry what will happen if it goes wrong or worse since it is app only what will happen when someone finds a vulnerability in the cloud service Linksys uses to connect back to the routers and start messing with them. I wish they would at least have some form of two factor and allow for more complex passwords, or at the very least once the initial setup is done disable the external web connection cloud service and only allow the app to work when I’m locally connected.
For everyone who got this to work I’m sure this will be the product, just hope you don’t have an issue that requires troubleshooting.
On the one working node I did test the speed and it seemed over wireless my EA9500 was more consistent and a bit faster from the same source and destination for a large file copy, but the Velop was close enough that most people wouldn’t notice anything. I also tested the single working node with some online gaming, both in the other Ethernet slot and wireless and I didn’t notice any performance impact. Since I can’t get all the nodes I have tested true load to report, but I’m sure others who have it working will, and I’m sure once I work with Linksys support I can get this system working it will be fine and provide me with spotless coverage. Just the whole having to use an app, and what I feel a limited and poorly designed app, and have it forced down on us with no backup connection has left a sour feeling and makes me worry about what will happen in the future if these devices go wonky, I won’t be able to troubleshoot, reset/fix as quickly as I could in the past and to be fair to Linksys this is a new product just out and they may fix the app and hopefully add other versions or allow access to the web service locally to manage them. Just know that if you are looking for a mesh like network this isn’t a bad router, but it seems to be crippled by an over simplified app, that is limited to two platforms and requires Internet connectivity to full function.
My experience has been very poor. Please note to setup and administrator this router IT REQUIRES and IOS or ANDROID DEVICE. This app is not in the Amazon store. I have a few of the cheaper Amazon tablets and figured while I wait for my new Android phone I could use that or worse case like EVERY OTHER ROUTER ON THE MARKET I could hardwire or connect to default wireless network and setup the routers via a web page. No. If you try Linksys Mocks you and tells you must use an app. I had to borrow an android phone to setup this up to test. I should have stopped there. I don’t mind apps and it would be fine if the app was useful. But it isn't. It was written under the assumption you would not have a problem, but the number of times I've tried to add Nodes to this and got told, hey you'll need a plug etc. It takes like 5 clicks to start the add a node process. Not ideal, esp. if you notice someone keeps trying stop making me over click. Seeing it say Uh-Oh press the red reset button and have it not really fix the issue just induces rage, or when it says it is setting up and just hangs, no good.
Also, when the nodes don't connect there is no useful information. The Linksys Range extender I have gave me more information via the web page then this app on if they are two far or close.
Additionally, I've tried resetting the system, via the reset button, but I have no idea if that is working since I can't connect to the router except via the app and it doesn't tell me if it is back to default connection. Additionally, this app connects to your Velop via an Internet cloud connection. It is faster when your connected via wireless to the node, but still have that little cloud connection, and I'm not a fan of having to connect to a Cloud service that I can't two factor protect and won't use the full keyboard of symbols forcing me to use an extra-long password to protect my router.
This setup experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth and crippled what could be a good idea. The single router when it was working I checked my phone, and I know it is using both 5Gz and 2.4Gz still have me a strong signal throughout my house and only needs one. But I was looking forward to using this to extend some LAN ports to a few places and saving me a few 50ft. cords I have in the house. With the backhaul it would have been able to cover the data my switches have.
Other cons no USB ports so if you have a printer or USB HDD on your current router, you'll need to consider other options if you go with this.
I really wanted to like it, but not providing a customer with additional tools or an easy way via the app to reset or control the router is frustrating. I know my next step is to try this weekend to contact customer service open a case and see if they can fix it. But even if they get it working, the fact that I must use an Android App, and can’t use a desktop to manage it, makes me worry what will happen if it goes wrong or worse since it is app only what will happen when someone finds a vulnerability in the cloud service Linksys uses to connect back to the routers and start messing with them. I wish they would at least have some form of two factor and allow for more complex passwords, or at the very least once the initial setup is done disable the external web connection cloud service and only allow the app to work when I’m locally connected.
For everyone who got this to work I’m sure this will be the product, just hope you don’t have an issue that requires troubleshooting.
On the one working node I did test the speed and it seemed over wireless my EA9500 was more consistent and a bit faster from the same source and destination for a large file copy, but the Velop was close enough that most people wouldn’t notice anything. I also tested the single working node with some online gaming, both in the other Ethernet slot and wireless and I didn’t notice any performance impact. Since I can’t get all the nodes I have tested true load to report, but I’m sure others who have it working will, and I’m sure once I work with Linksys support I can get this system working it will be fine and provide me with spotless coverage. Just the whole having to use an app, and what I feel a limited and poorly designed app, and have it forced down on us with no backup connection has left a sour feeling and makes me worry about what will happen in the future if these devices go wonky, I won’t be able to troubleshoot, reset/fix as quickly as I could in the past and to be fair to Linksys this is a new product just out and they may fix the app and hopefully add other versions or allow access to the web service locally to manage them. Just know that if you are looking for a mesh like network this isn’t a bad router, but it seems to be crippled by an over simplified app, that is limited to two platforms and requires Internet connectivity to full function.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Completely Agree!
January 13, 2017
I found the product to be amazing, but the setup and App-only setup to be cumbersome and frustrating.
+2points
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Is it compatible with AT&T U-verse modem?
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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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How do I determine if I need one two or three satelites?
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