Question: How are have multiple devices trying?

I have the luxury of working from home and I need a fast, reliable wireless router with good wireless coverage. My old D-Link DIR-615 was fast enough but I was never really happy with the wireless coverage. We have a 2 story home and as long as you were on the same floor, you were OK, but the other floor was spotty at best.The other problem I had with the old router was the limited number of concurrent connections it supported. As the number of wireless devices increased in the house (smart phones, iPods, several laptops, an E-reader, the Wii... you get the picture) I started getting complaints about dropped connections and/or the router being frozen.After researching what was available and working well for others, I settled on the Asus RT-N56U. The Asus has all the features I need such as high concurrent connection limits and extended range in the 2.4 GHz band (the band I use with my work laptop).So far, I couldn't be happier. The unit was easy to setup and plugged into my home network (wired and wireless) with zero issues. My work laptop now gets 5 bar - excellent coverage on both floors of my home and we have no issues with dropped connections or router hangs.We have connected the following wireless devices to the Asus with no issues:- iPhone 4s- Motorola Atrix- Blackberry Bold- iPod touch- Epson Workforce635- MacBook Pro (uses the 5 Ghz band)- Dell laptops (Win xp and Win 7)- Nook color- Wii- Samsung Blu-ray- Asus TF300 Tablet- Nokia Lumina 900- iPhone 5- iPad miniThe unit came with an older firmware, but it was painless to upgrade to the latest. I simply downloaded the latest firmware from Asus to a PC and then upgraded the router via the admin web interface.My only complaint is the bandwidth graphs don't show traffic by device. Instead, you can see the traffic by total, wired, 2.4 GHz wireless and 5 GHz wireless.One final note. I use the Cisco VPN client on my laptop to connect to the office  and it has worked flawlessly since day 1. No changes required to the client, work or the router.Update 6/11/12Just a quick update to add a couple of new devices that work flawlessly with the Asus router. We've added an Asus tablet and a Nokia phone to our stable of wireless devices. This router still rocks and delivers consistent performance despite the growing load.Update 6/22/13Another quick update to add/change devices. My wife replaced her Atrix with an iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. She is using it on the 2.4 band. We also added an iPad mini to the mix so the kids will let me use my Asus tablet. Even with these new devices, the Asus router is handling the load without issues! It's just a great little unit for what we use it for.

Answer: As the number of wireless devices increased in the house (smart phones, iPods, several laptops, an E-reader, the Wii... you get the picture) I started getting complaints about dropped connections and/or the router being frozen

I have the luxury of working from home and I need a fast, reliable wireless router with good wireless coverage. My old D-Link DIR-615 was fast enough but I was never really happy with the wireless coverage. We have a 2 story home and as long as you were on the same floor, you were OK, but the other floor was spotty at best. The other problem I had with the old router was the limited number of concurrent connections it supported. <hl> As the number of wireless devices increased in the house (smart phones, iPods, several laptops, an E-reader, the Wii... you get the picture) I started getting complaints about dropped connections and/or the router being frozen .After researching what was available and working well for others, I settled on the Asus RT-N56U. The Asus has all the features I need such as high concurrent connection limits and extended range in the 2.4 GHz band (the band I use with my work laptop).So far, I couldn't be happier. <hl> The unit was easy to setup and plugged into my home network (wired and wireless) with zero issues. My work laptop now gets 5 bar - excellent coverage on both floors of my home and we have no issues with dropped connections or router hangs. We have connected the following wireless devices to the Asus with no issues:- iPhone 4s- Motorola Atrix- Blackberry Bold- iPod touch- Epson Workforce635- MacBook Pro (uses the 5 Ghz band)- Dell laptops (Win xp and Win 7)- Nook color- Wii- Samsung Blu-ray- Asus TF300 Tablet- Nokia Lumina 900- iPhone 5- iPad miniThe unit came with an older firmware, but it was painless to upgrade to the latest. I simply downloaded the latest firmware from Asus to a PC and then upgraded the router via the admin web interface. My only complaint is the bandwidth graphs don't show traffic by device. Instead, you can see the traffic by total, wired, 2.4 GHz wireless and 5 GHz wireless. One final note. I use the Cisco VPN client on my laptop to connect to the office and it has worked flawlessly since day 1. No changes required to the client, work or the router. Update 6/11/12Just a quick update to add a couple of new devices that work flawlessly with the Asus router. We've added an Asus tablet and a Nokia phone to our stable of wireless devices. This router still rocks and delivers consistent performance despite the growing load. Update 6/22/13Another quick update to add/change devices. My wife replaced her Atrix with an iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. She is using it on the 2.4 band. We also added an iPad mini to the mix so the kids will let me use my Asus tablet. Even with these new devices, the Asus router is handling the load without issues! It's just a great little unit for what we use it for.

I have the luxury of working from home and I need a fast, reliable wireless router with good wireless coverage. My old D-Link DIR-615 was fast enough but I was never really happy with the wireless coverage. We have a 2 story home and as long as you were on the same floor, you were OK, but the other floor was spotty at best.The other problem I had with the old router was the limited number of concurrent connections it supported. <hl> As the number of wireless devices increased in the house (smart phones, iPods, several laptops, an E-reader, the Wii... you get the picture) I started getting complaints about dropped connections and/or the router being frozen <hl>.After researching what was available and working well for others, I settled on the Asus RT-N56U. The Asus has all the features I need such as high concurrent connection limits and extended range in the 2.4 GHz band (the band I use with my work laptop).So far, I couldn't be happier. The unit was easy to setup and plugged into my home network (wired and wireless) with zero issues. My work laptop now gets 5 bar - excellent coverage on both floors of my home and we have no issues with dropped connections or router hangs.We have connected the following wireless devices to the Asus with no issues:- iPhone 4s- Motorola Atrix- Blackberry Bold- iPod touch- Epson Workforce635- MacBook Pro (uses the 5 Ghz band)- Dell laptops (Win xp and Win 7)- Nook color- Wii- Samsung Blu-ray- Asus TF300 Tablet- Nokia Lumina 900- iPhone 5- iPad miniThe unit came with an older firmware, but it was painless to upgrade to the latest. I simply downloaded the latest firmware from Asus to a PC and then upgraded the router via the admin web interface.My only complaint is the bandwidth graphs don't show traffic by device. Instead, you can see the traffic by total, wired, 2.4 GHz wireless and 5 GHz wireless.One final note. I use the Cisco VPN client on my laptop to connect to the office and it has worked flawlessly since day 1. No changes required to the client, work or the router.Update 6/11/12Just a quick update to add a couple of new devices that work flawlessly with the Asus router. We've added an Asus tablet and a Nokia phone to our stable of wireless devices. This router still rocks and delivers consistent performance despite the growing load.Update 6/22/13Another quick update to add/change devices. My wife replaced her Atrix with an iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. She is using it on the 2.4 band. We also added an iPad mini to the mix so the kids will let me use my Asus tablet. Even with these new devices, the Asus router is handling the load without issues! It's just a great little unit for what we use it for.

<hl> As the number of wireless devices increased in the house (smart phones, iPods, several laptops, an E-reader, the Wii... you get the picture) I started getting complaints about dropped connections and/or the router being frozen <hl> .After researching what was available and working well for others, I settled on the Asus RT-N56U. The Asus has all the features I need such as high concurrent connection limits and extended range in the 2.4 GHz band (the band I use with my work laptop).So far, I couldn't be happier.


Question: Is quality good?

These caught my eye when shopping for new buds because of the Android control. While the control capabilities is nice (in theory), the sound quality, durability, and actual ability to control playback makes me happy I bought these well below retail price.As far as sound quality, I would place these in the realm of $20-$30 Skullcandy earbuds. They produce absolutely no bass with any music, and podcasts sound extremely tinny. The drivers are so light that I realized out of the box these would not impress. I have used higher priced Klipsch before, and these had none of the full sound previous pairs had. I am currently using Bose IE2 earbuds as well, and moving back and forth from the Bose to these it surprises me how much cleaner the Bose sound.The build quality is also lacking. I would qualify the build as better than cheap Skullcandy earbuds, but I expect these to shred apart in less than 6 months after careful use. The shielding around the wires is thin, and the connection point to the buds feel like they will either loosen too much or the shielding will wear away at the bud contact points. The "remote" portion is not as solidly built as can be, but the one control button has a good click to it. Overall a cheap feel.The actual fit is not bad at all. There are multiple tips, so one is bound to fit properly, and they do a decent job of isolating sound from a tight seal in the ear.The actual control of an Android phone (Droid Incredible 2) is spotty. The app to fully utilize these has a decent amount of setup options for only having one button to use. Sometimes the earbuds control spot on, sometimes I accidentally hang up on a phone call by mistake. There seems to be noticeable lag or non-responsiveness with button presses at times, and was verified to work the in the same spotty nature on a Galaxy Nexus as well. I would have loved a separate set of volume up/down buttons, instead of having to long hold the button to go from lowest volume to loudest without any accuracy. On a positive note, basic interface works on iPods/iPhones as well, with the ability to play/pause as well as start up voice control.Call quality is pretty impressive overall. People on the other end sound fine through the headset, although a bit hollow and distant sounding. I have been told after multiple calls that the quality of my voice through the microphone sounds good, even with me leaving the mic portion hang naturally from the cord without me holding it. The only negative about the mic is that is seems prone to pic up ambient noise as well as wind, but in a quieter indoor environment there were no issues.With a limited supply of controllable earbuds for Android, these may fit your need. They do work, but do not expect anything more than a passable experience and barely passable sound quality. The $99.99 asking price is outrageous. I bought these for $65, and I am questioning my purchase.

Answer: quality is also lacking

The build quality is also lacking .

These caught my eye when shopping for new buds because of the Android control. While the control capabilities is nice (in theory), the sound quality, durability, and actual ability to control playback makes me happy I bought these well below retail price. As far as sound quality, I would place these in the realm of $20-$30 Skullcandy earbuds. They produce absolutely no bass with any music, and podcasts sound extremely tinny. The drivers are so light that I realized out of the box these would not impress. I have used higher priced Klipsch before, and these had none of the full sound previous pairs had. I am currently using Bose IE2 earbuds as well, and moving back and forth from the Bose to these it surprises me how much cleaner the Bose sound. <hl> The build quality is also lacking . <hl> I would qualify the build as better than cheap Skullcandy earbuds, but I expect these to shred apart in less than 6 months after careful use. The shielding around the wires is thin, and the connection point to the buds feel like they will either loosen too much or the shielding will wear away at the bud contact points. The "remote" portion is not as solidly built as can be, but the one control button has a good click to it. Overall a cheap feel. The actual fit is not bad at all. There are multiple tips, so one is bound to fit properly, and they do a decent job of isolating sound from a tight seal in the ear. The actual control of an Android phone (Droid Incredible 2) is spotty. The app to fully utilize these has a decent amount of setup options for only having one button to use. Sometimes the earbuds control spot on, sometimes I accidentally hang up on a phone call by mistake. There seems to be noticeable lag or non-responsiveness with button presses at times, and was verified to work the in the same spotty nature on a Galaxy Nexus as well. I would have loved a separate set of volume up/down buttons, instead of having to long hold the button to go from lowest volume to loudest without any accuracy. On a positive note, basic interface works on iPods/iPhones as well, with the ability to play/pause as well as start up voice control. Call quality is pretty impressive overall. People on the other end sound fine through the headset, although a bit hollow and distant sounding. I have been told after multiple calls that the quality of my voice through the microphone sounds good, even with me leaving the mic portion hang naturally from the cord without me holding it. The only negative about the mic is that is seems prone to pic up ambient noise as well as wind, but in a quieter indoor environment there were no issues. With a limited supply of controllable earbuds for Android, these may fit your need. They do work, but do not expect anything more than a passable experience and barely passable sound quality. The $99.99 asking price is outrageous. I bought these for $65, and I am questioning my purchase.

These caught my eye when shopping for new buds because of the Android control. While the control capabilities is nice (in theory), the sound quality, durability, and actual ability to control playback makes me happy I bought these well below retail price.As far as sound quality, I would place these in the realm of $20-$30 Skullcandy earbuds. They produce absolutely no bass with any music, and podcasts sound extremely tinny. The drivers are so light that I realized out of the box these would not impress. I have used higher priced Klipsch before, and these had none of the full sound previous pairs had. I am currently using Bose IE2 earbuds as well, and moving back and forth from the Bose to these it surprises me how much cleaner the Bose sound.The build <hl> quality is also lacking <hl>. I would qualify the build as better than cheap Skullcandy earbuds, but I expect these to shred apart in less than 6 months after careful use. The shielding around the wires is thin, and the connection point to the buds feel like they will either loosen too much or the shielding will wear away at the bud contact points. The "remote" portion is not as solidly built as can be, but the one control button has a good click to it. Overall a cheap feel.The actual fit is not bad at all. There are multiple tips, so one is bound to fit properly, and they do a decent job of isolating sound from a tight seal in the ear.The actual control of an Android phone (Droid Incredible 2) is spotty. The app to fully utilize these has a decent amount of setup options for only having one button to use. Sometimes the earbuds control spot on, sometimes I accidentally hang up on a phone call by mistake. There seems to be noticeable lag or non-responsiveness with button presses at times, and was verified to work the in the same spotty nature on a Galaxy Nexus as well. I would have loved a separate set of volume up/down buttons, instead of having to long hold the button to go from lowest volume to loudest without any accuracy. On a positive note, basic interface works on iPods/iPhones as well, with the ability to play/pause as well as start up voice control.Call quality is pretty impressive overall. People on the other end sound fine through the headset, although a bit hollow and distant sounding. I have been told after multiple calls that the quality of my voice through the microphone sounds good, even with me leaving the mic portion hang naturally from the cord without me holding it. The only negative about the mic is that is seems prone to pic up ambient noise as well as wind, but in a quieter indoor environment there were no issues.With a limited supply of controllable earbuds for Android, these may fit your need. They do work, but do not expect anything more than a passable experience and barely passable sound quality. The $99.99 asking price is outrageous. I bought these for $65, and I am questioning my purchase.

The build <hl> quality is also lacking <hl> .


Question: How about the specs?

**REVIEW UPDATED ON 7/30/13 - Updated speakers, "other features", battery life, gripes**For anyone on the fence, and especially for those frustrated by the performance slowdown issues with the original Nexus 7 tablet, don't let that scare you off from buying the second generation model.Google made all of the right improvements to the product, and the result is a significantly improved product for a marginally higher cost. Only time will tell if this unit suffers the same performance fate as the original model (for those not familiar, over time, the first generation tablets tended to quickly slow down and struggle to perform even basic tasks like browsing the internet). However, Android 4.3 feels ultra-smooth so far, and I am hoping that Google and Asus learned from their original mistakes.SCREEN: The new screen is absolutely stunning. Some people argue that the resolution of 323 pixels per inch is unnecessary, but you can really see the difference when you use it in person. Text is significantly sharper and a little easier on the eye to read. Using the tablet to watch videos and see pictures produces a stunning result.PROCESSOR: This is the #1 reason I'd recommend this new, upgraded Nexus 7 over the older version. The speed upgrade is unquestionably immense, and to those who have used the older and newest model Nexus 7, you will notice and appreciate this immediately. Apps load instantly; the internet browsing experience is smooth and a very welcome upgrade over past performance. It's strange; a few days ago I was satisfied with the decent albeit declining performance of my 1st Gen Nexus 7. Now that I have this new one, I use them both side by side and the older model feels like a dinosaur. This alone is reason enough to upgrade.SIZE/WEIGHT: The reduced thickness and weight of the tablet is very noticeable. I often times used my old Nexus 7 tablet while sitting in bed, to check email and browse the web prior to going to sleep. Holding the old Nexus in one hand, and the new one in the other, the differences in size and weight are VERY noticeable. No doubt will provide a more comfortable long term usage experience, especially for extended sessions while on flights or the subway.BATTERY LIFE: After a couple days of using this new Nexus 7, I can confidently say that the battery life has been significantly improved over the original model. My previous session of about 2 hours straight of use (screen on, using apps that draw semi-frequent data over wi-fi) drained only 20% of the battery life. If I project this out, it would tell me that I could get 10 hours of constant use on one full charge. I haven't run through an entire charge yet from 100% down to 0% (I've been recharging after each use), but I'll try to get to that sometime this week and report back on my total real-world battery life.CAMERAS: Google added a rear-facing Camera on this new second gen Nexus. While I typically wouldn't use my tablet as a camera, I have tried it out and it takes excellent pictures. Focuses quickly, the images are sharp and the low light performance, while not great, is better than I would have expected. The front-facing camera gets more use for me (I use my tablets to Skype with family). The new front facing camera is noticeably sharper and better in lower light situations than the original Nexus 7 camera was. In low light, the old model was almost unusable. The 2nd gen Nexus 7 low light performance is very acceptable.SPEAKERS: I've now spent some time using this second-gen Nexus 7 side by side with my original Nexus 7. Separately, they both sound very acceptable for speakers from small tablets. Using them side by side, the improvements to the Nexus 7 are very noticeable, and the sound is more clear even at high volumes. I'd say that this new model sounds far less "tinny" than the original Nexus did. Personally, I don't use the built-in speakers often (I'm normally either listening with headphones, or using bluetooth audio to my Logitech Boombox). But for people who do use the built-in speakers to play music or watch movies, you will appreciate the improvement in the speakers.OTHER FEATURES: Last night, I realized that this tablet is compatible with Qi Wireless Charging, a discovery which made me VERY happy. I use a Nexus 4 cell phone, and I keep it on my nightstand on the Google Nexus Charging Orb. I attempted to use the orb with this new Nexus 7 tablet, and it worked perfectly. You have to sit the tablet landscape, with the orb centered on the tablet, and it synced up and began charging instantly.COMPARISONS: I will update this section shortly with my comparison review between this 2nd Gen Nexus 7, the iPad Mini, and the Kindle Fire HD, as soon as I've had more time to test them all side by side.GRIPES AND COMPLAINTS: Here, I'll list any gripes that I have about the tablet. My first major gripe is that I am not a huge fan of the texture/material used on the back of the tablet. It's a slightly rubberized feeling coating, which I assume they did to create additional grip. However, I've been finding that after holding with one hand for a few minutes, I notice the tablet starting to slide a little bit in my hand. I think this is a combination of the new texture plus the fact that it's thinner than it used to be. I'm probably going to be purchasing a case for it shortly, which should alleviate this problem, but it is still worth noting. This is just a personal preference things (if you normally hold it landscape w/ two hands, you'll probably prefer this new texture over the old one).All in all, I am VERY impressed with how much faster this tablet is than my original Nexus 7 tablet. As long as this model doesn't suffer the performance slowdown issue of the original Nexus 7, I don't anticipate moving this away from a 5 star product anytime soon, but only time will tell I guess. I will keep this review updated as I go, and add thoughts on more features once I test them out further (the speakers, longer term battery life tests, performance slowdown, etc). If you have anything else you want me to address, please let me know in the comments section and I will be glad to address it.

Answer: and especially

<hl> **REVIEW UPDATED ON 7/30/13 - Updated speakers, "other features", battery life, gripes**For anyone on the fence, and especially for those frustrated by the performance slowdown issues with the original Nexus 7 tablet, don't let that scare you off from buying the second generation model. <hl> Google made all of the right improvements to the product, and the result is a significantly improved product for a marginally higher cost. Only time will tell if this unit suffers the same performance fate as the original model (for those not familiar, over time, the first generation tablets tended to quickly slow down and struggle to perform even basic tasks like browsing the internet). However, Android 4.3 feels ultra-smooth so far, and I am hoping that Google and Asus learned from their original mistakes. SCREEN: The new screen is absolutely stunning. Some people argue that the resolution of 323 pixels per inch is unnecessary, but you can really see the difference when you use it in person. Text is significantly sharper and a little easier on the eye to read. Using the tablet to watch videos and see pictures produces a stunning result. PROCESSOR: This is the #1 reason I'd recommend this new, upgraded Nexus 7 over the older version. The speed upgrade is unquestionably immense, and to those who have used the older and newest model Nexus 7, you will notice and appreciate this immediately. Apps load instantly; the internet browsing experience is smooth and a very welcome upgrade over past performance. It's strange; a few days ago I was satisfied with the decent albeit declining performance of my 1st Gen Nexus 7. Now that I have this new one, I use them both side by side and the older model feels like a dinosaur. This alone is reason enough to upgrade. SIZE/WEIGHT: The reduced thickness and weight of the tablet is very noticeable. I often times used my old Nexus 7 tablet while sitting in bed, to check email and browse the web prior to going to sleep. Holding the old Nexus in one hand, and the new one in the other, the differences in size and weight are VERY noticeable. No doubt will provide a more comfortable long term usage experience, especially for extended sessions while on flights or the subway. BATTERY LIFE: After a couple days of using this new Nexus 7, I can confidently say that the battery life has been significantly improved over the original model. My previous session of about 2 hours straight of use (screen on, using apps that draw semi-frequent data over wi-fi) drained only 20% of the battery life. If I project this out, it would tell me that I could get 10 hours of constant use on one full charge. I haven't run through an entire charge yet from 100% down to 0% (I've been recharging after each use), but I'll try to get to that sometime this week and report back on my total real-world battery life. CAMERAS: Google added a rear-facing Camera on this new second gen Nexus. While I typically wouldn't use my tablet as a camera, I have tried it out and it takes excellent pictures. Focuses quickly, the images are sharp and the low light performance, while not great, is better than I would have expected. The front-facing camera gets more use for me (I use my tablets to Skype with family). The new front facing camera is noticeably sharper and better in lower light situations than the original Nexus 7 camera was. In low light, the old model was almost unusable. The 2nd gen Nexus 7 low light performance is very acceptable. SPEAKERS: I've now spent some time using this second-gen Nexus 7 side by side with my original Nexus 7. Separately, they both sound very acceptable for speakers from small tablets. Using them side by side, the improvements to the Nexus 7 are very noticeable, and the sound is more clear even at high volumes. I'd say that this new model sounds far less "tinny" than the original Nexus did. Personally, I don't use the built-in speakers often (I'm normally either listening with headphones, or using bluetooth audio to my Logitech Boombox). But for people who do use the built-in speakers to play music or watch movies, you will appreciate the improvement in the speakers. OTHER FEATURES: Last night, I realized that this tablet is compatible with Qi Wireless Charging, a discovery which made me VERY happy. I use a Nexus 4 cell phone, and I keep it on my nightstand on the Google Nexus Charging Orb. I attempted to use the orb with this new Nexus 7 tablet, and it worked perfectly. You have to sit the tablet landscape, with the orb centered on the tablet, and it synced up and began charging instantly. COMPARISONS: I will update this section shortly with my comparison review between this 2nd Gen Nexus 7, the iPad Mini, and the Kindle Fire HD, as soon as I've had more time to test them all side by side. GRIPES AND COMPLAINTS: Here, I'll list any gripes that I have about the tablet. My first major gripe is that I am not a huge fan of the texture/material used on the back of the tablet. It's a slightly rubberized feeling coating, which I assume they did to create additional grip. However, I've been finding that after holding with one hand for a few minutes, I notice the tablet starting to slide a little bit in my hand. I think this is a combination of the new texture plus the fact that it's thinner than it used to be. I'm probably going to be purchasing a case for it shortly, which should alleviate this problem, but it is still worth noting. This is just a personal preference things (if you normally hold it landscape w/ two hands, you'll probably prefer this new texture over the old one).All in all, I am VERY impressed with how much faster this tablet is than my original Nexus 7 tablet. As long as this model doesn't suffer the performance slowdown issue of the original Nexus 7, I don't anticipate moving this away from a 5 star product anytime soon, but only time will tell I guess. I will keep this review updated as I go, and add thoughts on more features once I test them out further (the speakers, longer term battery life tests, performance slowdown, etc). If you have anything else you want me to address, please let me know in the comments section and I will be glad to address it.

**REVIEW UPDATED ON 7/30/13 - Updated speakers, "other features", battery life, gripes**For anyone on the fence, <hl> and especially <hl> for those frustrated by the performance slowdown issues with the original Nexus 7 tablet, don't let that scare you off from buying the second generation model.Google made all of the right improvements to the product, and the result is a significantly improved product for a marginally higher cost. Only time will tell if this unit suffers the same performance fate as the original model (for those not familiar, over time, the first generation tablets tended to quickly slow down and struggle to perform even basic tasks like browsing the internet). However, Android 4.3 feels ultra-smooth so far, and I am hoping that Google and Asus learned from their original mistakes.SCREEN: The new screen is absolutely stunning. Some people argue that the resolution of 323 pixels per inch is unnecessary, but you can really see the difference when you use it in person. Text is significantly sharper and a little easier on the eye to read. Using the tablet to watch videos and see pictures produces a stunning result.PROCESSOR: This is the #1 reason I'd recommend this new, upgraded Nexus 7 over the older version. The speed upgrade is unquestionably immense, and to those who have used the older and newest model Nexus 7, you will notice and appreciate this immediately. Apps load instantly; the internet browsing experience is smooth and a very welcome upgrade over past performance. It's strange; a few days ago I was satisfied with the decent albeit declining performance of my 1st Gen Nexus 7. Now that I have this new one, I use them both side by side and the older model feels like a dinosaur. This alone is reason enough to upgrade.SIZE/WEIGHT: The reduced thickness and weight of the tablet is very noticeable. I often times used my old Nexus 7 tablet while sitting in bed, to check email and browse the web prior to going to sleep. Holding the old Nexus in one hand, and the new one in the other, the differences in size and weight are VERY noticeable. No doubt will provide a more comfortable long term usage experience, especially for extended sessions while on flights or the subway.BATTERY LIFE: After a couple days of using this new Nexus 7, I can confidently say that the battery life has been significantly improved over the original model. My previous session of about 2 hours straight of use (screen on, using apps that draw semi-frequent data over wi-fi) drained only 20% of the battery life. If I project this out, it would tell me that I could get 10 hours of constant use on one full charge. I haven't run through an entire charge yet from 100% down to 0% (I've been recharging after each use), but I'll try to get to that sometime this week and report back on my total real-world battery life.CAMERAS: Google added a rear-facing Camera on this new second gen Nexus. While I typically wouldn't use my tablet as a camera, I have tried it out and it takes excellent pictures. Focuses quickly, the images are sharp and the low light performance, while not great, is better than I would have expected. The front-facing camera gets more use for me (I use my tablets to Skype with family). The new front facing camera is noticeably sharper and better in lower light situations than the original Nexus 7 camera was. In low light, the old model was almost unusable. The 2nd gen Nexus 7 low light performance is very acceptable.SPEAKERS: I've now spent some time using this second-gen Nexus 7 side by side with my original Nexus 7. Separately, they both sound very acceptable for speakers from small tablets. Using them side by side, the improvements to the Nexus 7 are very noticeable, and the sound is more clear even at high volumes. I'd say that this new model sounds far less "tinny" than the original Nexus did. Personally, I don't use the built-in speakers often (I'm normally either listening with headphones, or using bluetooth audio to my Logitech Boombox). But for people who do use the built-in speakers to play music or watch movies, you will appreciate the improvement in the speakers.OTHER FEATURES: Last night, I realized that this tablet is compatible with Qi Wireless Charging, a discovery which made me VERY happy. I use a Nexus 4 cell phone, and I keep it on my nightstand on the Google Nexus Charging Orb. I attempted to use the orb with this new Nexus 7 tablet, and it worked perfectly. You have to sit the tablet landscape, with the orb centered on the tablet, and it synced up and began charging instantly.COMPARISONS: I will update this section shortly with my comparison review between this 2nd Gen Nexus 7, the iPad Mini, and the Kindle Fire HD, as soon as I've had more time to test them all side by side.GRIPES AND COMPLAINTS: Here, I'll list any gripes that I have about the tablet. My first major gripe is that I am not a huge fan of the texture/material used on the back of the tablet. It's a slightly rubberized feeling coating, which I assume they did to create additional grip. However, I've been finding that after holding with one hand for a few minutes, I notice the tablet starting to slide a little bit in my hand. I think this is a combination of the new texture plus the fact that it's thinner than it used to be. I'm probably going to be purchasing a case for it shortly, which should alleviate this problem, but it is still worth noting. This is just a personal preference things (if you normally hold it landscape w/ two hands, you'll probably prefer this new texture over the old one).All in all, I am VERY impressed with how much faster this tablet is than my original Nexus 7 tablet. As long as this model doesn't suffer the performance slowdown issue of the original Nexus 7, I don't anticipate moving this away from a 5 star product anytime soon, but only time will tell I guess. I will keep this review updated as I go, and add thoughts on more features once I test them out further (the speakers, longer term battery life tests, performance slowdown, etc). If you have anything else you want me to address, please let me know in the comments section and I will be glad to address it.


Question: What shipping is more great on amazon?

I am using this cable to view my video footage capptured with a hi definition camcorder (Sony HDR-SR1) on a hi definition LCD TV (Samsung). The picture is just mind blowing. Moreover the price of this cable is just amazing! You can never get deal better than this I guess!

Answer: price of this cable is just amazing

I am using this cable to view my video footage capptured with a hi definition camcorder (Sony HDR-SR1) on a hi definition LCD TV (Samsung). The picture is just mind blowing. <hl> Moreover the price of this cable is just amazing ! <hl> You can never get deal better than this I guess!

I am using this cable to view my video footage capptured with a hi definition camcorder (Sony HDR-SR1) on a hi definition LCD TV (Samsung). The picture is just mind blowing. Moreover the <hl> price of this cable is just amazing <hl>! You can never get deal better than this I guess!

Moreover the <hl> price of this cable is just amazing <hl> !


Question: How is the quality of the interface?

I previously bought a Google TV set before buying this. If I had known about this I would have definitely gotten this first. I absolutely love it. The user interface is so easy a child could use it!

Answer: The user interface is so easy a child could use it

I previously bought a Google TV set before buying this. If I had known about this I would have definitely gotten this first. I absolutely love it. <hl> The user interface is so easy a child could use it ! <hl>

I previously bought a Google TV set before buying this. If I had known about this I would have definitely gotten this first. I absolutely love it. <hl> The user interface is so easy a child could use it <hl>!

<hl> The user interface is so easy a child could use it <hl> !


Question: Why are the pads extremely comfortable?

The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft. They compress a lot so it doesn't look goofy and it feels amazing. The sound quality is great but the cord is pretty short to me compared to some headphones but then again I like longer cords for PC use so it might just be me. At this price, you can't say no.

Answer: The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft

<hl> The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft . <hl> They compress a lot so it doesn't look goofy and it feels amazing. The sound quality is great but the cord is pretty short to me compared to some headphones but then again I like longer cords for PC use so it might just be me. At this price, you can't say no.

<hl> The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft <hl>. They compress a lot so it doesn't look goofy and it feels amazing. The sound quality is great but the cord is pretty short to me compared to some headphones but then again I like longer cords for PC use so it might just be me. At this price, you can't say no.

<hl> The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft <hl> .


Question: How is the drive?

Hands down best bang for your buck SSD i have a 3 year old Toshiba that is fairly fast.. but when i put this ssd in it ws like buying a brand new laptop! i have a intel 520 cherryville in my Desktop PC and this drive is faster! buy it you wont be sorry

Answer: this drive is faster

Hands down best bang for your buck SSD i have a 3 year old Toshiba that is fairly fast.. but when i put this ssd in it ws like buying a brand new laptop! <hl> i have a intel 520 cherryville in my Desktop PC and this drive is faster ! <hl> buy it you wont be sorry

Hands down best bang for your buck SSD i have a 3 year old Toshiba that is fairly fast.. but when i put this ssd in it ws like buying a brand new laptop! i have a intel 520 cherryville in my Desktop PC and <hl> this drive is faster <hl>! buy it you wont be sorry

i have a intel 520 cherryville in my Desktop PC and <hl> this drive is faster <hl> !


Question: Is a helpless camera?

Image quality is bad, view angle is narrow,Access from outside the home is impossible no matter what you.I tried everything, Dynamic DNS, opening ports and forwarding protocols, .. everything.I can see it in the same LAN but once you get out of the house ... just forget about it.USELESS camera, be away.

Answer: the house ... just forget about it.USELESS camera, be away

Image quality is bad, view angle is narrow,Access from outside the home is impossible no matter what you. I tried everything, Dynamic DNS, opening ports and forwarding protocols, .. everything. <hl> I can see it in the same LAN but once you get out of the house ... just forget about it.USELESS camera, be away . <hl>

Image quality is bad, view angle is narrow,Access from outside the home is impossible no matter what you.I tried everything, Dynamic DNS, opening ports and forwarding protocols, .. everything.I can see it in the same LAN but once you get out of <hl> the house ... just forget about it.USELESS camera, be away <hl>.

I can see it in the same LAN but once you get out of <hl> the house ... just forget about it.USELESS camera, be away <hl> .


Question: How is the box?

I saw all d reviews an thought amazin smart device since i have a fast internet connection...wen i got it..perfect packagin..ez instructions....set up..worked...btw..u have to give ur credit cared info...the problem am gettin i know dere channels u will pay for...but...i am not gettin d Basic channels on the Channel Store...no Crackle..no Hulu..No Disney....etc...yet...the ....Channel store shows me these Channels at the bottom to add..an wen i "click on dem"...it returns to Channel Store..without the channels bein added...now if its  a location ting...i think its only fair dat Roku..let it known or Amazon..that alot of the advertised Channels...are bogus..out of the USA...dont get me wrong dere alot of "channels"...but the most popular i saw advertised am not getting as a option to add..an funny enuff..there 3 buttons on the remote..for Crackle..Netflix...Pandora..none work..jus goes bac to the main menu

Answer: i think its only fair dat Roku

I saw all d reviews an thought amazin smart device since i have a fast internet connection...wen i got it..perfect packagin.. ez instructions....set up..worked...btw..u have to give ur credit cared info...the problem am gettin i know dere channels u will pay for...but... i am not gettin d Basic channels on the Channel Store...no Crackle..no Hulu..No Disney....etc...yet...the ....Channel store shows me these Channels at the bottom to add..an wen i "click on dem"...it returns to Channel Store..without the channels bein added...now if its a location ting... <hl> i think its only fair dat Roku ..let it known or Amazon..that alot of the advertised Channels...are bogus..out of the USA...dont get me wrong dere alot of "channels"...but the most popular i saw advertised am not getting as a option to add..an funny enuff..there 3 buttons on the remote..for Crackle..Netflix...Pandora..none work..jus goes bac to the main menu <hl>

I saw all d reviews an thought amazin smart device since i have a fast internet connection...wen i got it..perfect packagin..ez instructions....set up..worked...btw..u have to give ur credit cared info...the problem am gettin i know dere channels u will pay for...but...i am not gettin d Basic channels on the Channel Store...no Crackle..no Hulu..No Disney....etc...yet...the ....Channel store shows me these Channels at the bottom to add..an wen i "click on dem"...it returns to Channel Store..without the channels bein added...now if its a location ting...<hl> i think its only fair dat Roku <hl>..let it known or Amazon..that alot of the advertised Channels...are bogus..out of the USA...dont get me wrong dere alot of "channels"...but the most popular i saw advertised am not getting as a option to add..an funny enuff..there 3 buttons on the remote..for Crackle..Netflix...Pandora..none work..jus goes bac to the main menu

<hl> i think its only fair dat Roku <hl> ..let it known or Amazon..that alot of the advertised Channels...are bogus..out of the USA...dont get me wrong dere alot of "channels"...but the most popular i saw advertised am not getting as a option to add..an funny enuff..there 3 buttons on the remote..for Crackle..Netflix...Pandora..none work..jus goes bac to the main menu


Question: What happens to the ports if you plug it in?

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

Answer: It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. <hl> It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly . <hl> It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. <hl> It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly <hl>. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

<hl> It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly <hl> .


Question: How clear was the sound?

Although the sound is nice and neutral, the bass is practically non-existent. The fit, with the right rubber socks, is fine. It stays in your ears while moving. I suppose you gets what you pays for.

Answer: Although the sound is nice and neutral

<hl> Although the sound is nice and neutral , the bass is practically non-existent. <hl> The fit, with the right rubber socks, is fine. It stays in your ears while moving. I suppose you gets what you pays for.

<hl> Although the sound is nice and neutral <hl>, the bass is practically non-existent. The fit, with the right rubber socks, is fine. It stays in your ears while moving. I suppose you gets what you pays for.

<hl> Although the sound is nice and neutral <hl> , the bass is practically non-existent.


Question: How big is the camera?

Bridge cameras are a quirky lot: they're essentially a point-and-shoot camera with DSLR-like features.  For the HS50EXR, the phrase "DSLR-like" sums it up almost entirely.There are many reviews on Amazon and elsewhere that touch on the HS50's main features, so I won't go into those beyond saying that the manual zoom is great and the image quality (which has been spoken poorly about in some cases) is actually quite good.  This review is intended to hit on features that might not get immediate consideration when you're looking for a bridge camera.I purchased the HS50EXR as a backup to my DSLR, something that would be easy to carry and that my wife (who is not a photographer) could use and get good results.  Also, I needed something with strong video capabilities that would auto-focus well.  This camera delivers in spades.  It's fantastic, full-featured, and easy for my wife to use but with enough control to give experienced photographers plenty to play with.A few points that don't get much press about this camera:Focus Ring: This camera features manual focus via a free-spinning focus ring behind the zoom ring.  The focus control is strictly electronic, but the focus ring has a quick, responsive, and organic feel to it.  Obviously, for video work you'd want to be able to exert a bit more control over focus, but overall it's impressive.  In photo mode, there are focus highlights that appear on whatever the lens is focused on, a useful feature that the Magic Lantern crowd will recognize and appreciate.  Sadly, that same crowd will be sorely disappointed to find out this feature is not present in video mode.  Video mode will allow manual focus, of course, but without the handy focus peak highlights.Bayonet/58mm Lens: This camera includes a bayonet-style tulip lens hood (which was impressive to me), and also accepts 58mm lens accessories.  That was my big gripe about other bridge cameras; there was no way to provide the glass with any protection.  The HS50EXR lets you put a UV filter on the front, which is especially crucial considering you don't have the luxury of replacing a lens if it gets dinged up.Video Quality:  One of the best things about this camera is its video quality.  It is sharp, responsive, quick to focus, maintains focus easily, and there are a number of high-fps options for slow-motion video.  Of course, the faster the shutter goes, the lower your resolution gets, but if you're looking to capture something cool at a high frame rate, this will definitely do it.  One disappointment for video mode is that you are not allocated any control over exposure, so no aperture, shutter speed, etc that you would get on a DSLR.Articulated Screen:  This is great for videographers like myself who need to frame a shot while being in front of the lens.  Very handy.Q Button:  This is a great feature for the camera to have.  In true DSLR fashion, you have a dedicated screen to adjust ISO, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, etc.  Fantastic, easy to use, and handy.Now, there are a few things that I would have changed on this camera that keep it from getting a full 5 stars:Plastic Tripod Socket:  This camera is big and heavy, like a small DSLR.  The tripod socket is a heavy-duty hard plastic, but I would have much rather had something metal.Lack of Control in Video Mode:  I like that you can use manual focus in video mode, but other than that you get what the camera gives you, which is not exactly what I want.  Still, the video mode is great on its own.Sensor Size:  This is the biggest difference between the HS50EXR and a true DSLR.  Even an entry level DSLR will dwarf the 1/2" sensor that this camera sports.  The HS50EXR's sensor is the most tangible throwback to its point-and-shoot roots, but don't write it off immediately.  While you'll never fool anyone into thinking your shots came from a DSLR, you'll be sure to get some excellent looking shots.  Even some camcorders at this price level have smaller sensors than this, so it's not as bad as people say it is.  In fact, I think considering its size, the images look amazing, but I would have liked to see Fuji use a bigger sensor to live up to the DSLR features and aesthetics.If you're looking for a good family camera that's a jack-of-all-trades that yields great results, this is what you're after.  If you're on the fence about this camera and a full-fledged DSLR, go with the DSLR.  I was glad I purchased a DSLR before purchasing this camera because it gave me a much better sense about what the HS50EXR can and can't do.  Once you understand its limitations and capabilities, you can really start making great images with this camera.  I definitely recommend it.

Answer: quite good.

Bridge cameras are a quirky lot: they're essentially a point-and-shoot camera with DSLR-like features. For the HS50EXR, the phrase "DSLR-like" sums it up almost entirely. <hl> There are many reviews on Amazon and elsewhere that touch on the HS50's main features, so I won't go into those beyond saying that the manual zoom is great and the image quality (which has been spoken poorly about in some cases) is actually quite good. This review is intended to hit on features that might not get immediate consideration when you're looking for a bridge camera. <hl> I purchased the HS50EXR as a backup to my DSLR, something that would be easy to carry and that my wife (who is not a photographer) could use and get good results. Also, I needed something with strong video capabilities that would auto-focus well. This camera delivers in spades. It's fantastic, full-featured, and easy for my wife to use but with enough control to give experienced photographers plenty to play with. A few points that don't get much press about this camera:Focus Ring: This camera features manual focus via a free-spinning focus ring behind the zoom ring. The focus control is strictly electronic, but the focus ring has a quick, responsive, and organic feel to it. Obviously, for video work you'd want to be able to exert a bit more control over focus, but overall it's impressive. In photo mode, there are focus highlights that appear on whatever the lens is focused on, a useful feature that the Magic Lantern crowd will recognize and appreciate. Sadly, that same crowd will be sorely disappointed to find out this feature is not present in video mode. Video mode will allow manual focus, of course, but without the handy focus peak highlights. Bayonet/58mm Lens: This camera includes a bayonet-style tulip lens hood (which was impressive to me), and also accepts 58mm lens accessories. That was my big gripe about other bridge cameras; there was no way to provide the glass with any protection. The HS50EXR lets you put a UV filter on the front, which is especially crucial considering you don't have the luxury of replacing a lens if it gets dinged up. Video Quality: One of the best things about this camera is its video quality. It is sharp, responsive, quick to focus, maintains focus easily, and there are a number of high-fps options for slow-motion video. Of course, the faster the shutter goes, the lower your resolution gets, but if you're looking to capture something cool at a high frame rate, this will definitely do it. One disappointment for video mode is that you are not allocated any control over exposure, so no aperture, shutter speed, etc that you would get on a DSLR.Articulated Screen: This is great for videographers like myself who need to frame a shot while being in front of the lens. Very handy. Q Button: This is a great feature for the camera to have. In true DSLR fashion, you have a dedicated screen to adjust ISO, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, etc. Fantastic, easy to use, and handy. Now, there are a few things that I would have changed on this camera that keep it from getting a full 5 stars:Plastic Tripod Socket: This camera is big and heavy, like a small DSLR. The tripod socket is a heavy-duty hard plastic, but I would have much rather had something metal. Lack of Control in Video Mode: I like that you can use manual focus in video mode, but other than that you get what the camera gives you, which is not exactly what I want. Still, the video mode is great on its own. Sensor Size: This is the biggest difference between the HS50EXR and a true DSLR. Even an entry level DSLR will dwarf the 1/2" sensor that this camera sports. The HS50EXR's sensor is the most tangible throwback to its point-and-shoot roots, but don't write it off immediately. While you'll never fool anyone into thinking your shots came from a DSLR, you'll be sure to get some excellent looking shots. Even some camcorders at this price level have smaller sensors than this, so it's not as bad as people say it is. In fact, I think considering its size, the images look amazing, but I would have liked to see Fuji use a bigger sensor to live up to the DSLR features and aesthetics. If you're looking for a good family camera that's a jack-of-all-trades that yields great results, this is what you're after. If you're on the fence about this camera and a full-fledged DSLR, go with the DSLR. I was glad I purchased a DSLR before purchasing this camera because it gave me a much better sense about what the HS50EXR can and can't do. Once you understand its limitations and capabilities, you can really start making great images with this camera. I definitely recommend it.

Bridge cameras are a quirky lot: they're essentially a point-and-shoot camera with DSLR-like features. For the HS50EXR, the phrase "DSLR-like" sums it up almost entirely.There are many reviews on Amazon and elsewhere that touch on the HS50's main features, so I won't go into those beyond saying that the manual zoom is great and the image quality (which has been spoken poorly about in some cases) is actually <hl> quite good. <hl> This review is intended to hit on features that might not get immediate consideration when you're looking for a bridge camera.I purchased the HS50EXR as a backup to my DSLR, something that would be easy to carry and that my wife (who is not a photographer) could use and get good results. Also, I needed something with strong video capabilities that would auto-focus well. This camera delivers in spades. It's fantastic, full-featured, and easy for my wife to use but with enough control to give experienced photographers plenty to play with.A few points that don't get much press about this camera:Focus Ring: This camera features manual focus via a free-spinning focus ring behind the zoom ring. The focus control is strictly electronic, but the focus ring has a quick, responsive, and organic feel to it. Obviously, for video work you'd want to be able to exert a bit more control over focus, but overall it's impressive. In photo mode, there are focus highlights that appear on whatever the lens is focused on, a useful feature that the Magic Lantern crowd will recognize and appreciate. Sadly, that same crowd will be sorely disappointed to find out this feature is not present in video mode. Video mode will allow manual focus, of course, but without the handy focus peak highlights.Bayonet/58mm Lens: This camera includes a bayonet-style tulip lens hood (which was impressive to me), and also accepts 58mm lens accessories. That was my big gripe about other bridge cameras; there was no way to provide the glass with any protection. The HS50EXR lets you put a UV filter on the front, which is especially crucial considering you don't have the luxury of replacing a lens if it gets dinged up.Video Quality: One of the best things about this camera is its video quality. It is sharp, responsive, quick to focus, maintains focus easily, and there are a number of high-fps options for slow-motion video. Of course, the faster the shutter goes, the lower your resolution gets, but if you're looking to capture something cool at a high frame rate, this will definitely do it. One disappointment for video mode is that you are not allocated any control over exposure, so no aperture, shutter speed, etc that you would get on a DSLR.Articulated Screen: This is great for videographers like myself who need to frame a shot while being in front of the lens. Very handy.Q Button: This is a great feature for the camera to have. In true DSLR fashion, you have a dedicated screen to adjust ISO, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, etc. Fantastic, easy to use, and handy.Now, there are a few things that I would have changed on this camera that keep it from getting a full 5 stars:Plastic Tripod Socket: This camera is big and heavy, like a small DSLR. The tripod socket is a heavy-duty hard plastic, but I would have much rather had something metal.Lack of Control in Video Mode: I like that you can use manual focus in video mode, but other than that you get what the camera gives you, which is not exactly what I want. Still, the video mode is great on its own.Sensor Size: This is the biggest difference between the HS50EXR and a true DSLR. Even an entry level DSLR will dwarf the 1/2" sensor that this camera sports. The HS50EXR's sensor is the most tangible throwback to its point-and-shoot roots, but don't write it off immediately. While you'll never fool anyone into thinking your shots came from a DSLR, you'll be sure to get some excellent looking shots. Even some camcorders at this price level have smaller sensors than this, so it's not as bad as people say it is. In fact, I think considering its size, the images look amazing, but I would have liked to see Fuji use a bigger sensor to live up to the DSLR features and aesthetics.If you're looking for a good family camera that's a jack-of-all-trades that yields great results, this is what you're after. If you're on the fence about this camera and a full-fledged DSLR, go with the DSLR. I was glad I purchased a DSLR before purchasing this camera because it gave me a much better sense about what the HS50EXR can and can't do. Once you understand its limitations and capabilities, you can really start making great images with this camera. I definitely recommend it.


Question: How is the image quality like?

If you don't have a smart TV with Amazon videos, netflix, hulu, etc., this is definitely the best possible device you could buy. Super cheap and has a pretty decent wifi capabilities to stream HD content from the existing apps.BUT, if you want this primarily to mirror your browser or entire desktop (yes, you can do that with this device except the audio), this product is in serious beta stage. I tried to cast Hulu (not plus) and the audio was fine but the video was not HD at all. Same with Netflix. I was excited about their Beta feature of casting the entire desktop but realized that in that case the video is pretty decent, but it does not cast the audio to the TV speakers.If Google keeps updating the apps and the hardware, I will definitely give their version 2.0 another chance.

Answer: the video was not HD at all

but the video was not HD at all .

If you don't have a smart TV with Amazon videos, netflix, hulu, etc., this is definitely the best possible device you could buy. Super cheap and has a pretty decent wifi capabilities to stream HD content from the existing apps. BUT, if you want this primarily to mirror your browser or entire desktop (yes, you can do that with this device except the audio), this product is in serious beta stage. I tried to cast Hulu (not plus) and the audio was fine <hl> but the video was not HD at all . <hl> Same with Netflix. I was excited about their Beta feature of casting the entire desktop but realized that in that case the video is pretty decent, but it does not cast the audio to the TV speakers. If Google keeps updating the apps and the hardware, I will definitely give their version 2.0 another chance.

If you don't have a smart TV with Amazon videos, netflix, hulu, etc., this is definitely the best possible device you could buy. Super cheap and has a pretty decent wifi capabilities to stream HD content from the existing apps.BUT, if you want this primarily to mirror your browser or entire desktop (yes, you can do that with this device except the audio), this product is in serious beta stage. I tried to cast Hulu (not plus) and the audio was fine but <hl> the video was not HD at all <hl>. Same with Netflix. I was excited about their Beta feature of casting the entire desktop but realized that in that case the video is pretty decent, but it does not cast the audio to the TV speakers.If Google keeps updating the apps and the hardware, I will definitely give their version 2.0 another chance.

but <hl> the video was not HD at all <hl> .


Question: What do you think about output?

This is a really good product.  I bought this one as it has both optical and rf audio out in addition to HDMI.

Answer: This is a really good product

This is a really good product .

<hl> This is a really good product . <hl> I bought this one as it has both optical and rf audio out in addition to HDMI.

<hl> This is a really good product <hl>. I bought this one as it has both optical and rf audio out in addition to HDMI.

<hl> This is a really good product <hl> .


Question: Is this drive safety?

I can say so far so good!  I bought this hard drive to replace a seagate one which was starting to go completely out on me.  I was just lucky enough to have been able to get all my data transfered before it totally quit.  I heard this WD drive was one of the best and so far it has been running like a champ.  I hope to buy another one of these once the price drops again...right now the price is nearly doubled what I paid for it.  This drive is so quiet and very fast!

Answer: This drive is so quiet and very fast

This drive is so quiet and very fast !

I can say so far so good! I bought this hard drive to replace a seagate one which was starting to go completely out on me. I was just lucky enough to have been able to get all my data transfered before it totally quit. I heard this WD drive was one of the best and so far it has been running like a champ. I hope to buy another one of these once the price drops again...right now the price is nearly doubled what I paid for it. <hl> This drive is so quiet and very fast ! <hl>

I can say so far so good! I bought this hard drive to replace a seagate one which was starting to go completely out on me. I was just lucky enough to have been able to get all my data transfered before it totally quit. I heard this WD drive was one of the best and so far it has been running like a champ. I hope to buy another one of these once the price drops again...right now the price is nearly doubled what I paid for it. <hl> This drive is so quiet and very fast <hl>!

<hl> This drive is so quiet and very fast <hl> !