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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewMay 1, 2024
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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RevAir is designed to dry, stretch, smooth, and lengthen all hair types in less than half the time of traditional blow dryer / flat iron combinations. (Yes, we did say HALF the time.) Our patented technology dries hair in the natural direction of the cuticle (downward) to lock out frizz and seal in shine. And since it uses low heat, it won’t burn up your hair either. Faster, easier, healthier styling? Yes, please!
Customer Rating
3
Beauty Salon for your home, if you have space!
on April 18, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The RevAir - Reverse-Air Hair Dryer - Black brings the beauty salon to your home to bring quality and safe hair drying to without the normal risk of heat damage. The product takes a whole new approach to hair drying by pulling your hair into the unit, while channeling the air flow in such a way that prevents overheating, tangling, and damage.
We found this product to be considerably larger than was expected and find it to be difficult to justify using on a daily basis without needing a separate table or large countertop. The overall effectiveness of the hair drying fell short of their claims to dry faster than traditional hair dryers. Yes, the unit did meet the expectations of drying hair, softer and straighter, and less heat than a traditional unit. Hair could be damaged due to heat if used incorrectly, just like any other hair dryer. Finally, the overall look was a bit concerning for my wife and daughter...
PROS
- Dries hair in an unique and innovative way
- Strong build despites its size
- Effect for not straight hair such as curly, kinky, or wavy hair styles
- Dries hair in an unique and innovative way
- Strong build despites its size
- Effect for not straight hair such as curly, kinky, or wavy hair styles
CONS
- The size!
- Not really more effective than a traditional hair dryer
- The size!
- Not really more effective than a traditional hair dryer
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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AORUS 15 redefines high-end gaming laptops. Combining powerful performance and mobility with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core Processor H-Series and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies. The high refresh gaming panel with a high screen-to-body ratio, enables gamers to be immersed in high-quality visuals similar to a movie theater or top-tier e-sports room.
Customer Rating
2
Epic look, lacking power and execution!
on April 18, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The GIGABYTE - AORUS 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel i5-13500H - 8Gb computer boasts a superior gaming experience specifically with true gamers in mind. The backlighting bring a next-level look to this laptop, while the screen uses the FHD technology to bring you quality graphics for your next match.
I found this laptop to be lacking outside of the aesthetics. Out of the box, the computer was slow, the fans kick into overdrive, and the unit got warm... all before ever getting to a game - this was just for setting up the computer through the normal windows setup process. After the laptop finally arrived to the home screen, it took nearly 2 hours for the laptop to accept a wireless/Bluetooth mouse, basically a standard for the industry. After downloading numbers files and apps, it finally worked, even though the mouse is plug-n-play on every other computer I own, including my work laptop. The lighting effects are good, but the screen and hinges feel weak and I would be concerned of any drop, even in a padded laptop case.
Overall, I was not impressed with this product, despite hoping for the opposite!
PROS
- Quality screen and visuals
- Nice backlighting
- Good for lower-end gaming without needing to double the cost for higher-end
- Quality screen and visuals
- Nice backlighting
- Good for lower-end gaming without needing to double the cost for higher-end
CONS
- Questionable performance
- Concerns over screen and hinges
- Old-skool brick weight - both laptop and charger
- Questionable performance
- Concerns over screen and hinges
- Old-skool brick weight - both laptop and charger
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Display your style while protecting your smartphone with the Insignia NS-23UTNWCHK Hard-Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. This durable case protects your phone from everyday damage and drops up to 6 feet. Raised edges let you set your phone down without risking scratches to your screen or camera lens. But you don’t have to sacrifice style for added protection. A white and tan checkered pattern gives your smartphone a unique touch that shows off your good taste. The case is also compatible with wireless charging, so you’ll never have to take it off. Give your smartphone the protection it needs with this trendy Insignia hard-shell case.
Customer Rating
5
Surprising protection and functionally unexpected!
on March 20, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Insignia™ - Hard-Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers serious securities and protection for your new Samsung flagship topping out over $1k! With this type of cost in your pocket, you need full function without sacrificing safety! Insignia has found the right combination for both your needs in this hard-shell case! Perfect blend of protection where it is needed such as your 5 camera lenses and the front monster profile of your screen, yet makes accessing your S-pen, and sound rocker buttons easy.
I found this case to be a true surprise, despite not caring for the actual checkerboard colors. If it was Black and white, or something other than tan, I would love it. That one issue aside, the protection on this case far surpassed my expectation. I am not bound to the front flap case that Samsung makes to protect my screen as this case has perfectly placed bumpers that do not hinder functionality or usability. The hard case provides drop protection as well while leveling the back to fully protect the cameras without covering them with some other material so your shots come out exactly like they are designed, not filtered.
PROS
- Insignia's design, quality, and price-point compared to other brands
- Perfect fit for the S23 Ultra and all its features
- Rugged, yet functional
- Drop protection matches standards
- Insignia's design, quality, and price-point compared to other brands
- Perfect fit for the S23 Ultra and all its features
- Rugged, yet functional
- Drop protection matches standards
CONS
- Not a fan of the color
- Not a fan of the color
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When you need relief on-the-go, Theragun mini delivers scientifically-proven percussive massage therapy in a compact, lightweight, ultra-portable design that fits right into your purse, gym bag or luggage. From long runs, to plane rides or a day on the golf course, Theragun mini goes wherever you do to relieve aches and pains, reduce stress and tension. Plus, access easy to-use routines in the Therabody app, so you can get the relief you need anytime, anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Targeted muscle therapy, travel-sized convenience!
on March 17, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Therabody - Theragun mini (2nd gen) Bluetooth enable + app is right for home or professional use. Find and work out knots, kinks, and pain areas in muscles tissues with ease. Easy to use and portable for home or travel, or even to use before or after the gym. Professionals such as doctors, chiropractors, or massage therapist can supplement their work with this unit by addressing trouble spots with exacting precision and with various speeds and pressure for individualized treatments.
I found this mini size to be a great addition to our home and for travel. Having the larger/standard sized version, we rarely took it on vacation due to the size and space needed in luggage. The mini solves that problem as it is compact, and the case holds everything needed for a perfect travel size recovery tool. Multiple tips to adjust the therapy to the need is great as it can be used for generalized areas or targeted concerns.
PROS
- Therabody's brand and innovation
- Compact size, but effective like it's larger sibling
- Travel-friendly
- For home or professional use
- Reliability for years of use
- Rechargeable/cord-free usage lasts and lasts
- Bluetooth and app connectability
- Therabody's brand and innovation
- Compact size, but effective like it's larger sibling
- Travel-friendly
- For home or professional use
- Reliability for years of use
- Rechargeable/cord-free usage lasts and lasts
- Bluetooth and app connectability
CONS
- None at this time
- None at this time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quantum Matrix Technology, HDR 2000 and UHD resolution come together for a crystal clear picture. The G-sync compatible monitor has 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time for smooth game play 1000R curved design supports eye-comfort and gaming immersion.
Customer Rating
5
Rocks your eyes while rocking your opponents!
on March 17, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Samsung - Odyssey Neo G7 32" Curved 4K UHD 165Hz 1ms G-Sync brings gaming to the next level with it's thin bezel offering maximum screen occupancy, sleek lines and perfect curve to ensure nothing important is missed while emersed in your experience, and subtle but distinct lighting to offer a level of style to your setup and room. Fast refresh rates, ultra high dev resolution, and anti-glare screen makes this a perfect addition to any gaming system.
I found this screen to be an instant boost to my existing system. The curved screen was a serious upgrade as my setup was based on a corner desk where flatscreens used up a lot of desk real estate and was either too far to be viewed well or too close eating up precious desk top. The quality of the screen both from refresh and definition is awesome. Not lag or streaking in fast graphics and the content is crisp, sharp, and colors are deep and true.
PROS
- Samsung quality and innovations
- Display is true UHD and the curve works on several levels
- Higher than standard refresh rate
- DPI or HDMI connectivity to fit either need
- A gaming must-have
- Samsung quality and innovations
- Display is true UHD and the curve works on several levels
- Higher than standard refresh rate
- DPI or HDMI connectivity to fit either need
- A gaming must-have
CONS
- Price may turn some away, but the value to price is spot on!
- Price may turn some away, but the value to price is spot on!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It’s time to take your trim game to the next level—from the neck up—with The Beard Hedger from MANSCAPED. Its titanium-coated, stainless-steel T-blade will whip your whiskers into shape in a single swipe. Whether you’re growing the perfect stubble, a handlebar ‘stache or a full beard, this trimmer cuts through even the thickest of facial hair. Yep, even those stubborn stubbles. It takes balls to make a beard trimmer this good, which is exactly why The Beard Hedger could only come from MANSCAPED.
Customer Rating
4
Manscaped - for up there, not down there!
on February 13, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Manscaped Beard Hedger brings the Manscaped brand back upstairs to bring you the same quality trim on your beard as they do on your... Whether you are looking for a trim off the ends or short and tight manscaped beard, this trimmer can do it. Bringing a unique blade cover, this trimmer attempts to find the solution to the stubborn hairs that lay flat and are often missed by other trimmers. Their goal is to get an even trim in one pass.
I found this trimmer to be good. It does what other trimmers do and it gets close to accomplishing the goal of a one pass trim, but like others falls short. It may just be my beard, but I had to use several passes to get everything. I did appreciate that a majority of the beard was a one-pass event however. I loved the design of an all-in-one trimmer with easy to use height selections and yet the guard is still removeable for the fine, detailed trims for clean up.
PROS
- Manscaped brand and recognition
- Well designed and easy to use out of the box
- Holds charge for weeks and numerous shaves
- Comes with an awesome travel case!
- Quickly charges for use in just minutes
- Manscaped brand and recognition
- Well designed and easy to use out of the box
- Holds charge for weeks and numerous shaves
- Comes with an awesome travel case!
- Quickly charges for use in just minutes
CONS
- Not truly a one-pass trim, but close
- Not truly a one-pass trim, but close
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Find everyday balance with the CRE-E10, Sony’s self-fitting OTC hearing device that blends comfort and technology to reconnect you to what matters most. With features that adapt to your surroundings, this modern hearing aid is personalized to you and the everyday moments that define your life.
Customer Rating
4
Hearing aids for the 21st century!
on December 27, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Sony ITE Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aid - Black brings 21st century style and wearability to a century+ old technology with these earbud style hearing aid which will easily be mistaken for common earbuds. They look and feel blend into the modern trends of wearables for music but bring the technology and medical benefits of true hearing aids to the user. Offering a smartphone app for both iPhone and Android, the user has significant control over the settings and presets to help ensure the best auditory experience in a variety of settings.
I found this product to be a great alternative to overly expensive over the ears hearing aid, yet the setup for this product was difficult and not user friendly. The Bluetooth setup on the iPhone was cumbersome and overly complex for something as simple as Bluetooth setup. Once it was finally setup and functioning, the earbud hearing aid worked perfectly and the app experience was friendly. These are a solid every replacement for the other hearing aids that have been experienced at a far better price point.
PROS
- Sony name, brand, quality, and innovations
- Quality build and wearable for all-day use
- Nearly complete replacement for the old, outdated styles of behind/over-the-ear hearing aids
- Stylish and disguised as modern earbuds
- Comfortable
- Quality audio sound
- Programmable, customizable settings in the smartphone app
- Sony name, brand, quality, and innovations
- Quality build and wearable for all-day use
- Nearly complete replacement for the old, outdated styles of behind/over-the-ear hearing aids
- Stylish and disguised as modern earbuds
- Comfortable
- Quality audio sound
- Programmable, customizable settings in the smartphone app
CONS
- Bluetooth setup is far to difficult for something this simple
- Bluetooth setup is far to difficult for something this simple
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The best just got better with the new Nextbase 622GW 4K Dash Cam. With an abundance of new features and world’s firsts, the 622GW is the most accurate, powerful and highest image quality Dash Cam in the market today. Ultra-clear 4K recording at 30fps captures those all-important finer details, with recording at 1440p HD at 60fps or 1080p HD at 120fps for super slow motion available. An improved sensor ensures enhanced night vision on even the darkest roads. Image quality is at the forefront of the Dash cam revolution, with Image stabilization reducing vibrations from your vehicle and improving footage clarity. Another first for Nextbase is Extreme Weather Mode, to provide a clearer image in misty conditions using special defogging algorithms, crucial for winter and night-time driving. The 622GW is the world’s first Dash Cam to include what3words. This provides your exact location to a 3m square location without the need for a data connection, crucial for emergency services to precisely locate you. Coupled with Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In, the 622GW shows its further ahead the field with technology advancements. Increased connectivity for transferring footage to your mobile phone is key with new built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Hyper-Sync Wi-Fi 5GHz speeds are up to 10x faster. This ensures syncing times with the MyNextbase Connect app (IoS 12.1 or later and Android 5.1 and up). The 622GW is compatible with any Nextbase Rear View Module, to offer-all around protection, whilst crucially maintaining front 4K image quality, with 1080p full HD rear recordings. The 622GW features all the much loved Nextbase features including Intelligent Parking Mode, high accuracy 10x GPS readings, a 3” HD IPS touch screen and the fully patented Click&Go PRO mount design, for the ultimate Dash Cam user experience. Note- For this product a U3 class Nextbase microSD card is required (Not included). The ability to maintain a high WRITE speed consistently is what Nextbase SD cards are designed to do better than any other SD card. Any drop/fluctuation in WRITE speed within the SD card causes the Dash Cam footage to buffer, and in some cases will stop the recording entirely. Our Nextbase SD card controller and Firmware on the SD card achieves the requirements from our Dash Cam, where other SD cards cannot. Due to the continuous recording and overwriting of the card, the SD card needs to be a high-endurance card, otherwise the card may develop faults after a period of time; if a lower-capability card is used, certain features on the camera will not fully function due to being unable to re-write and record. Nextbase has over 3 million dash cams sold, 115 unique patents, custom designed processors and improved sensors which record fast moving objects in perfect picture clarity for day and night time driving. Auto adjusts contrast and brightness to further improve the footage details in the event of an accident. Save time, money, and ease with Nextbase Dash Cams.
Customer Rating
4
Safety and Protection evidence when you need it!
on December 27, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Nextbase - 622GW 4K Dash Cam - Silver offers a 4k, high definition, front-facing camera to capture footage of your commute without the need for complicated wiring or professional installation. The high quality 3M securing mount clings to your window surface and the magnetic connection ensure it remains where you put it but allows you to remove it for storage or to bring to another vehicle with ease. Expandable to include a rear-facing camera or back window cam, this small, yet powerful device helps ensure your safety and protection by capturing the evidence for you for insurance or law enforcement needs.
I found this dashcam to be a significant upgrade to my previous cam. Offering an easy to use touch screen, 4k recording, and an expandable microSD port, it provides a plug and play style setup where you can install and forget it unless you need it for video footage. I did struggle a bit with the firmware update that was required out of the box. It took several attempts to get it to take, thus the reason for the 4* review. Other than this hiccup, it was worked to exceed my expectations even capturing great quality during our 2 back-to-back blizzards which prevented me from being able to fully review this product before now.
PROS
- High quality build and video.
- 4k resolution for front-facing camera
- Easy-to-use touch screen
- Easy vehicle installation
- Plug-and-play setup after firmware update
- High quality build and video.
- 4k resolution for front-facing camera
- Easy-to-use touch screen
- Easy vehicle installation
- Plug-and-play setup after firmware update
CONS
- Firmware update issues initially out of the box. Works perfectly once the firmware was finally installed.
- Firmware update issues initially out of the box. Works perfectly once the firmware was finally installed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The 4K60 Elite Pro USB4 Hub with MagSafe Kit expands your computer’s connectivity. Seamlessly connect peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, or USB flash drive to this pocket-sized multi-adapter, which has two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports and one USB-C port. Data transfer is quick and easy with the included Gigabit Ethernet port to access a wired network. Transfer files from one media to another with the 10Gbps USB connections. You can use the HDMI port to connect to a 4K UHD HDTV, monitor, or projector. Equipped with a USB4 port it provides 6K60 resolution, 40Gbps data transfer, and charging up to 100W of power for charging your computer when a USB-C power adapter is connected. You can connect your headphones or speakers to the audio/mic combo jack. The MagSafe dongle is a convenient way to store your original MacBook MagSafe charger. For Intel MacBook models, the audio/mic combo jack may be removed.
Customer Rating
5
Serious upgrade for your limited Macbook ports!
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The j5create - 4K60 Elite Pro USB4 Hub with MagSafe Kit - Spacesaver offers an immediate upgrade to your limited Macbook Air or Pro by expanding your 2 USB-C ports to a buffet of necessary ports for everyday users. THis 4k60hz adapter isn't like its competitors that rob you of quality in the effort to get more access. It gives you top quality picture while bringing necessary ports such as direct Ethernet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, HDMI, and audio 3.5mm port all on one add-on for your 2 limited onboard ports. This hub also offers a magsafe style adapter which can be added or removed as needed for your Macbook's power cord to help limit cord clutter. The audio jack is available and integrated but it has a detachable addon that works for those model that have the audio jack positioned next to your USB-Cs.
This was a huge upgrade addon for my Macbook Pro. I have several other hubs, but this one got it right! Everything I need for ports, high quality throughput, and compact for on-the-go business. This is my new go-to fo business travel and presentations. Solid design and construction.
PROS
- j5create innovation and build quality
- 4k quality video
- Every port you actually need!
- Expandable, customizable for your model's needs
- Well constructed
- A must-have Macbook addon!
- j5create innovation and build quality
- 4k quality video
- Every port you actually need!
- Expandable, customizable for your model's needs
- Well constructed
- A must-have Macbook addon!
CONS
- None at this time!
- None at this time!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Heavy-duty protection. Slim design. Think you need a chunky case to protect your iPad (10th gen) from drops, spills, and scratches? Think again. Rugged Folio is a surprisingly slim keyboard case with drop protection for iPad. This light all-in-one case features four use modes, spill-proof keyboard, iPadOS shortcut keys, and more.
Customer Rating
5
Laptop Function with Rugged Protection for iPad!
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Logitech - Rugged Folio Keyboard Case for Apple iPad 10th Generation brings all the necessary functions of a laptop to your iPad while adding rugged external protection from drops, bumps, and scratches. This unit provides a full qwerty keyboard, trackpad mouse features, and firm surrounding grip to secure your iPad so you be sure it is safe in a multitude of conditions. The build in "kickstand" offers multiple angles for viewing to ensure you can access your content in a variety of situations without being stuck with one option.
I found this unit to be a great on-the-go option for business trips where I really do not need a laptop and all the gear for a presentation, but still need the functionality such as the ability to effectively respond or create full emails on the go or to provide a powerpoint presentation for clients. It is super durable for those needing drop protection. The drop protection is industry standard and the iPad feels secure in this folio!
PROS
- Logitech Brand, Quality, and Innovation
- Full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-like functionality
- Trackpad
- Rugged construction and drop protection
- Adjustable kickstand
- Logitech Brand, Quality, and Innovation
- Full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-like functionality
- Trackpad
- Rugged construction and drop protection
- Adjustable kickstand
CONS
- Keyboard is not removable
- Keyboard is not removable
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 ›
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.
Overall2 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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It should work with any provider. Check with your provider if specific settings are needed at the time of setup.
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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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