Review ASUS AC66R wireless router

Review ASUS AC66R wireless router

  I picked up a refurbished ASUS ACC66R wireless router in June 2013 for 119.99 from newegg. The only difference between the AC66R and AC66U is that the R version is sold in brick and mortar retail stores and the U version is sold thru online channels.

  It had been running great until I moved it in Feb 2014 and then it did not like to stream 5GHz thru 3 walls (2 outside ones). However, upgrading the firmware to the latest and upping the 5Ghz transmit power to 110 mW stabilized the connection.



Pros:

• Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4 and 5GHz)
• Gigabit LAN
• Supports draft AC
• Has guest networks that are isolated from your network
• 2.4GHz range is much better than my old E2000
• Stable, has needed very little rebooting (I think twice in 6 months)
• Sleek looking
• 3 adjustable external antennae (recommend 45, 90, 45 degree oreintation)
• Supports IPv6

Cons:

• Not final AC

Other thoughts:

• Have not tested AC streaming as I don't have any clients

Review Canon Powershot s110

 Canon Powershot s110

  I was looking for a higher end point and shoot that works better in lowlight than our older models. I had a couple choices that I narrowed it down to:

• Canon Powershot s110
• Nikon Coolpix P7700
• Sony DSC-RX100

  However Amazon and Bestbuy put the s110 on sale for $219.99 including a 32GB and a carrying case. This was enough to seal the deal.

Pros:

• Flash is bright, but does not give our dogs zombie eyes
• Camera starts up quickly
• Touch screen works well
• Zoom is quick

Cons:

• Flash pops-up right where you want to put your left hand.
• Lots of controls, made finding the timer shot difficult

Other thoughts:

• WiFi requires an app installed on the phone
• I used this website to help pick: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canon-powershot-s110/