Joined on 11/08/05
Really good IPcam under $150
Pros: Good price on sale @ $150 w/ free shipping Wireless 300n Sdcard Audio Fast, clean, web GUI
Cons: Need more Adjustment for motion capture Pane and tilt need more interval need to improve camera sensor true resolution need to improve fps(this the same for all low budget Hi-res camera) Like all IPCam this don't give more info in each setting, it more trial and error
Overall Review: I have and owned Foscam, Trendnet, Compro, Asante, and now Edimax IP Camera. The best video qualities would go to the Asante, it seem to be closed to the 720p resolution. I use this edimax pointing out to a window, so the night vision is useless for me, but it show decent black and white videos. The Edimax would be more under 720 quality sensor and not the 1080 resolution the company listed. But the GUI surpass all the brands listed in speed and ease of use. The layout is simple and not too complicated. Sdcard works great, but I also use ftp to nas. Ftp was a little tricky to get it working you have to know the name convention to the saved to folder. Wireless work for my Dlink Dir655 N router. From 40 feet away with clear path, it maintain excellent connection signal. I think it worth $150. It seem like all brands IPcam lack one thing or the other. This one is getting closed to all around best ipcam that I have it. Time will tell if it stay running will and more firmware support
Promising Megapixel IP cam, but fall very short
Pros: Good Hi-rise video on local network
Cons: everything else, Wireless connection, software setup, Sdhc recorder, etc
Overall Review: What to upgrade from a commom IP Cmos Cam (Foscam PTZ and Trendnet IP121W) to higher Megapixel IP Cam, but very disappoint from the setup itself to performance after setup. Didn't get this here, but from Gridconnect, best price for Compro IP Cam. Foscam and Trendnet IP Cam software was easy and it works. Compro software have easy directions, but software was buggy and freeze up alot even after firmware update v2.03 and newest iwizard 2.01 software setup. Cam couldn't detect Sdhc card from different size and brand (Sandisk and Kingston). Wireless N adapter have weak signal and drop alot compare to Wireless G from both Foscam and Trendnet (I have a DLink DIR655 router). I really want this to work because the video quality was better then the other two I have. On paper it have great specs: built-in sdhc recording, built in speaker and mic, better wireless N connection then G. Android and iphone app support. All great specs from a cheap megapixel cam, beside PTZ function. Returning it afte
Kangaroo PC /w Windows 10
Pros: Cheaply Price for a $99 Cherry atom PC investment Finger Print scanner worked great on any fingers, but make sure your fingers is clean well before the setup. Work great on my Vizio 4K, pick up the 2160p and scale my TV perfectly without any setting change. One dock is included just to clear thing up. Nice simple, small, aluminum, and quality case. MicroSD card slot up to 128GB Nice multicolor keychain hole like LED indicator Run on battery for those quick access you need when there are no extra power plug outlet. Fast bootup with no BIO screen
Cons: It get warm fast, on for 30 mins and surfing web, play some Youtube and Netflix for severals minutes No VGA or DVI port on dock. It is no use if your working office environment has LCDs screen with VGA or DVI only. Try 4K content on Youtube and Netflix, but the AC Wifi seem to slow down and buffered a lot. Need a dock with 1000Mbps wired network to run it well on 4K content (I have 100Mbps download internet speed) No upgradable memory or eMMC storage, but is expected. No other cable provided. Only AC power adapter. No 3.5mm or optical port for audio. Running only thru HDMI cable (You can use a Bluetooth speaker with it) Load some website with video can be a little slow. (Could be the Wifi fault)
One of the better AC dual band router for now
Pros: Coming from DLink DIR-655 Rev1 with last me for 6 years and counting, it still work, but I needed a more solid and farther WiFi Router thru wall and it delivered. Dual band 2.5GHz and 5GHz ( Better coming from DLink 655 single) Little better range in N, haven't test AC, bc of leak of device yet (note AC is only in 5 GHz band with only WPA2-PSK) Future proofing my WiFi BAND choice too. No drop WiFi signal No Router reboot NetGear GUI is easy and fast response If you EVER work with a Home WiFi Router before this is no different Free Android/iOS app for some quick setting USB port option to add a USB3 hard drive or printer Two screw hole to mount to wall Dual Processor Guest Network Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi signal
Cons: These are some small gripe, don't really bother me, but may for other It black and no white version available to better match the wall Router is is a big in size compare to my DLink at least double the size. Antennae maybe too large( but is necessary) Not cheap, but it the fastest for now Wish had more Wire Network Port
Overall Review: If you what to upgrade from a single band G and N band router and want the best N/AC this is for you. Devices connected to my new router all 4 wires used for desktop PCs, switches, PS4, and Nas box. Wifi used with phones, Tablets, 4 IP Cams(different brands) The ASUS RT-AC66U was my other choose. Local store availability is better with the Nighthawk. At the end of the day better price win me over compare to the Asus. Return the Nighthhwak to ($200) W mart and got the better price $160 (Newegg.com)
Really good android tablet, but not great!
Pros: Size - It a great size Android tablet. 7inch and widesreen Style and finish - Archos make good looking Android tablet (Gen8 here), since there present in the Android tablet business. Not the best materials, but for sub tablet $400 price range it the best for what it have. OS support - with many android OS out there. Archos did a good job in offering 2.2 and maybe future OS updated. (If hardware allowed) Capacity - Huge 250GB hard drive space. Maybe there will be a simple ssd hard drive replacement in the future for faster apps launching and better battery life. HDMI out - HDMI out standard is a plus compare to older archos when you have to buy a dock to display video and audio to a HDTV, but you have to buy a extra mini hdmi cable(which is a real cheap cable to buy or if you just purchase a new PC's video card). Android Market Place mod - Very easy Market Place and Google apps(maps, voice search, etc) installed and support
Cons: Software is not optimized with Android 2.2.1. Not sure if it android related or Archos hardware issue. I get unexpected reboot and do have task and memory manager software installed. Apps load slowly or don't at all. ( I know many apps don't support Archos tablet. It more trial and error on the apps. Need more ram - need 512 instead of 256 ( Account for apps running slow) Battery life - Battery and spinning hard drive don't mixed will in portable device. Even with a full charged, I get a few hours using it. I do moderated to light heavy uses from watching video and internet surfing. Phone tethering - I can not pair my EVO 4G to the Archos 70 using bluetooth pairing. And other have issue with other phone in the forums(archosfans.com). Acrhos need to unlock the ad-hoc wifi. No auto sensing screen - It would help with battery life. HDMI out - can't switch screen or mirroring during this mode. Mssing usb host like the archos 101. They should include with the this 250gb version.
Overall Review: For all the issues it a really good buy, if you like to get your feet wet with Android tablet format. Hope this review help you guys out there.
Wireless N
Pros: Simple set up and it work well. Give me Wireless N for my Wireless G IP Camera and signal doesn't drop like Wireless G.
Cons: Great for the xbox or ps3, but you need a extra power outlet for the adapter.
Overall Review: If you want Wireless N from your Wireless g device this the device to do it.