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Netgear HDX101
6.9 out of 10

Netgear HDX101

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Overall 3
3.0

"Easy set-up but terrible throughput speeds."

fortsports, CNET
19 January 2010
  • Pros: Easiest set-up of any computer product I have ever dealt with.
  • Cons: Throughput is terrible, less than 10% of my normal download speeds. For example, I usually get at least 5.5 to 6 mbps download speeds. With Netgear I am getting betwee...
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Overall 1
1.0

"Easy to hook up. Bad results"

amoos--2008, CNET
18 December 2009
  • Pros: Easy to hook up.
  • Cons: The concept didn't work as my speed was non existent. Not sure why. The Netgear site was no help in debugging the problem.
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Overall 10
10

"Easy to use and no hassle"

Sky_line123, CNET
31 August 2009
  • Pros: I'm not one to read an instruction manual so this was a perfect product for me. A true plug and play product that got me connected to the internet quickly and easily.
  • Cons: There really isn't anything to not like about this product.
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Overall 8
8.0

Great product, 200Mbps is a fantasy.

jcacosta, J&R
23 May 2009
  • Summary: I use the product to stream view HD content on my PS3 from my PC. The two units are about 20ft apart (bird's eye view) and I achieve throughput of 30-40mbps.
  • Pros: Easy To Setup, Reliable connection
  • Cons: Throughput limitations
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Overall 10
10

"This is the answer!"

tonyg71, CNET
7 March 2009
  • Pros: Couldn't be any easier to set up. Stable connection for XBox Live.
  • Cons: Does it really need to be this expensive? I think not, but the demand seems to be out there.
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Overall 8
8.0

"Great, But Everything Has It's Limitations"

eddieringle, CNET
22 February 2009
  • Pros: Quick and simple setup (just plug in and you're good!). Fast throughput.
  • Cons: Throughput decreases as distance increases (to be expected). Don't expect reliability when you have two at opposite ends of the house.
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Overall 10
10

"This is Awesome!"

john_h_4, CNET
31 January 2009
  • Pros: Works just like you think it should Very fast to setup Zero reading needed Comes with everything you need (incl 2 cables)
  • Cons: Price ($134 @ BB)
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Overall 9
9.0

"Perfect solution and so far no issues"

scrannel, CNET
25 September 2008
  • Pros: So simple even Sarah P. could use it.
  • Cons: Honestly don't have any...
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Overall 10
10

Have not had any problems yet

netsearcher, J&R
14 August 2008
  • Summary: I did not want to go with the wireless because of the security risk and the slower bandwith on the range. Used for personal and business.
  • Pros: Easy To Setup, Fast Connection Speed, Reliable connection, Secure Connection
  • Cons: Sometimes slow connection
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 4
4.0
Features 8
8.0
Performance 10
10
Installation 10
10

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Overstock
5 February 2008
  • Summary: I had no idea that I had to buy 2 of these items in order for them to work. I would not have bought any if I had known.
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