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If you’re in the market for a new canned Wi-Fi 6 system, here are some to keep in mind this year. TP-Link unveiled at CES 2020, not one but a family of three new Deco Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems, including the Deco X90, Deco X60, and Deco X20. Three tiers …
The year 2020 will be big for Wi-Fi 6. At least that’s what D-Link believes. The networking vendors unveiled a slew new Wi-Fi 6 devices CES 2020. Specifically, there are four standalone routers, including the DIR-X1560, DIR-X1870, DIR-X2460, and DIR-X5460; one DAP-X1870 extender and one mesh system, the COVR-X1872. By …
Ubiquiti‘s latest Wi-Fi router, announced today, has a name that’s so out of this world: AmpliFi Alien. But before you start thinking of predator, or a mean joke to spook your DACA friends, let me break it to you: This router is not a total stranger. Update: The in-depth review …
If you’re looking for a super-fast portable drive, there’s now a new and possibly excellent option. Crucial, the memory and storage brand of Micron, announced today its first mobile storage device, the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. Update: The full review of the Crucial X8 is available here. Crucial X8: A …
Western Digital today unveiled the AS-specific WD Red SA500 solid-state drive (SSD) as the answer to the Seagate IronWolf 110 that came out earlier this year. And that’s excellent news for network-attached storage (NAS) enthusiasts. Update: The full review of the WD Red SA500 is now available here. WD Red …
If you’ve been eyeing a set of NETGEAR Orbi Wi-Fi systems but can’t stomach the price, here’s some good news. The networking company today announced a new variant, the Orbi RBK13, that has the lowest costs within the ecosystem, just $230 for a set of three hardware units. Update: The …
Wi-Fi 6 doesn’t have to be expensive is the message TP-Link wanted to deliver today. The company introduced two new dual-band AX routers, the Archer AX3000 and Archer AX1500, which has the suggested price of $130 and $70, respectively. Update: The review of the Archer AX3000 is available here. These …
