Samsung 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV

Samsung 4K Ultra HD HU8550 Series
The future of television has arrived with this expansive Samsung 4K Ultra HD screen. Display 4K content at 4x the resolution of Full HD, plus upscale all of your current TV shows and movies in amazing detail.


Product Features
    Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Native); Clear Motion Rate 1200 (Effective)
    Backlight: LED (Edge-Lit)
    Smart Functionality: Yes - Motion and Voice Control with Camera Accessory (sold separately)
    Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand : 53.6'' x 30.9'' x 1.4'', TV with stand : 53.6'' x 32.5'' x 11.6''
    Inputs: 4 HDMI 2.0, 3 USB, 1 Component, 2 Composite
    Accessories Included: Smart Remote Control, 4 Pairs of 3D Active Glasses (SSG-5150GB)

Technical Details
    Brand Name: Samsung
    Display Technology: LED
    Display Size: 60 inches
    Image Aspect Ratio: 16:09
    Image Contrast Ratio: N/A
    Resolution: 4K Ultra HD
    Refresh Rate: 120 Hz



UHD Upscaling
Upconverts SD, HD, or full HD content to UHD-level picture quality.
   
Auto Depth Enhancer
Analyzes regions of each image and automatically adjusts the contrast. As a result, everything you watch has incredible detail and appears more natural.
   
Deeper Color Quality
Wide Color Enhancer Plus delivers a broader spectrum of colors.
   
Clear Motion Rate 1200
Clear Motion Rate 1200 lets you enjoy fast-moving movies, sports and video games with minimal motion blur.


Smart Hub
The Smart Hub organizes your entertainment into 5 panels, to help you seamlessly navigate your favorite content.
   
S Recommendation
Receive personalized TV & movie recommendations based on your preferences and what's popular.
   
Voice and Motion Ready
Quickly command your Smart TV with voice commands and gestures (camera accessory sold separately).
   
Quad Screen
Transforms your TV into four screens that can access live TV, video clips and the Web all at once. Multitask with ease with the Samsung's remarkably powerful Quad Core Plus processor.


Screen Mirroring
Wirelessly beam your photos, videos, presentations, or video games to the big screen.
   
Smart Remote Control
Select TV functions by talking into the built-in microphone, use the touchpad to navigate quickly, or use the remote like a mouse.
   
Smart View 2.0 - 2nd Screen
Allows you to stream content from your TV to your mobile device. You can also view the screen of your smartphone or other compatible mobile device on your TV.
   
UHD 4K Standard Future Proof
The One Connect Box (sold separately) will update your TV with the newest software and features, making your TV ready for any future 4K format.

Customer Reviews
By Professor H
This is the best picture quality of any TV I have had. It is a 4K TV and even though there isn't any 4K content yet without getting movie on a hard drive and paying out the nose. This Samsung upscales the content up and it looks pretty darn great. Noticeably sharper then others that I looked at. The sound is also very good. There are plenty of smart features and internet hookup without having any external devices like Roku, Apple TV. Upconverts any source inputted. Samsungs latest backlighting technology.

I bought the TV for the picture quality not really for the 3D. Most of the smart features are just extra pluses.
It does a decent job of upscaling the HD content, but remember it is trying to upscale from HD to near 4K and the information is just not there for it to do real 4K. It, for the lack of better terms, makes a guess on what 4K should be. That withstanding it does guess well, and will offer a better picture than standard HD, just not UHD so expect that. Samsung isn't talking about what the specs are for the up scaling at the time of this review.

Pros:
1. Excellent color and sharpness. Also controls to can easily adjust the picture to any way you wish (moe color saturation, less saturation, sharpness, brightness, etc) Lots of smart features I am still learning.

2. Excellent sound upgrade from standard HD Samsungs. For the price it should have good sound huh.

3. Watching Lord Of The Rings On This Will Make You Cry

4. 3D works great and comes with four sets of glasses.

Cons:
1. Dialog box pops up telling you that you can use voice controls. This is very distracting and I don't need the a dialog box on the TV to pop up to tell me this. Its in the instructions booklet. It doesn't happen very often- but it is annoying. You can disable this but it takes some time to dig through the screens until you are there.

2. Heavier than standard HD versions of Samsungs, like the 8000. Good info for those mounting on wall.

3. No Content to justify early adopter purchase price.

4. Friends watching Lord Of The Rings (Also crying picture is so good) begain plotting to take "Precious" from us.

There is just nothing to watch right now and the prices of these 4K sets are going to drop at least another 500 just like when the HD sets came on the scene. Plus the 4k technology will most likely get better when they decide just how the content is going to be implemented. On the upside Samsung uses what they call a Hub or One Connect box so if content inputs get better you can just replace the hub box instead of kicking yourself that you have to get a new set.

I tried the Netflix 4K streaming and it's a mixed bag at this stage. Some of the nature documentaries look like 4K and some look more like 1080P.

The UHD dvd players are coming so if you have this Samsung you will be ready from day one. I think even the xbox is going to offer 4k content when connected. Does have a superior picture than non UHD tv's. Its just gonna cost ya a little more brother. I had to have it. I couldnt wait. My current tv died on me and I had to do something. The only thing I could rationalize, being addicted to great new technology, was to go into debt to feed my habit. I am so ashamed at my weakness.

In all seriousness:
My suggestion is if you must have the latest 4k tech then here it is. Much better than Sony especially with their no customer service. The LG's do look good, just not this good.

UPDATE 4-25-2014

Ok there has been a big controversy on whether this model comes with a one connect box or not. You get a different story everywhere. Found a Samsung training representative who spent two hours educating me on every 4k tv on earth and what was what. One Connect; 2013 version of this model had the external One Connect box. 2014 version of this model has internal One Connect with no external box. When One Connect technology is updated you can get the external box and it overrides the internal to keep everything cutting edge. He said samsung is supporting One Connect for a guaranteed four years to guard against your tv becoming obsolete. I asked him about the 1080p to 4k upscaling. He said yes it does a good job at kicking up standard HD better than Sony or LG, but if you want to see something great, get a 4K bluray player, then he drug me around to show what it could do. It was very impressive. He shared a story about the 9000 which requires an external One Connect box to opperate as all the technology is in the box and the tv is basically a monitor, said stores all over the place are misplacing the boxes when they move a tv and have all these dead big screens everywhere.This TV is a keeper.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Glossy screen, black bezel and cabinet, silver T-Shape stand

The Tuner receives over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (Seperate HDTV antenna required)

QAM cable TV tuner

RVU-compatible (for DIRECTV) -- DIRECTV subscribers with the Genie Whole-Home HD DVR can watch live broadcast and stored content on this TV without an additional receiver

Ultra High Definition TV with 4K screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels)

HEVC for compatibility with streamed 4K content from sources like Netflix®

TV Displays 3D images when you wear Samsung's active 3D glasses (4 pairs of glasses are included)

2D-to-3D conversion adds 3D-like depth to non-3D video sources

LED edge backlight with Precision Black hardware-based local dimming and UHD Dimming software-based dimming for superb contrast and black levels

Clear Motion Rate 1200 blur reduction 240Hz refresh rate plus backlight scanning

UHD video upscaling seamlessly upconverts SD and HD content

Internet-ready Smart TV

Supports up to 5.1-channel audio with streaming movie services like Netflix and Vudu(tm) (audio quality depends on your connection speed)

Built-in Wi-Fi to link to a wireless network

Quad-core processor for seamless web browsing and app multitasking

Quad Screen splits the TV screen into four quadrants so you can watch live TV, video clips, and the web all at once

AllShare video and music streaming from a DLNA-compatible Windows PC

MHL-compatible HDMI input for viewing photos/videos from a compatible smartphone on the TV's screen

2-way screen mirroring -- send content wirelessly from device-to-TV or TV-to-device with compatible smartphones and tablets

Built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2 plus 20 watts for woofers)

Comes with two remotes: a touchpad remote with built-in microphone for voice control, plus a standard illuminated button-based IR remote

Acer C720 Chromebook

Chromebooks are designed to be connected to the Internet. You can create documents and spreadsheets or edit photos on a Chromebook using Google apps designed for these purposes. The Chrome operating system will not load and run traditional PC software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. However, files created in these applications can be viewed and edited using Google apps on your Chromebook or cloud-based applications like Microsoft's Office web apps.

You store your files in the Cloud, not on the machine.
To help make them thin and light, Chromebooks are built without large-capacity drives. So instead of storing your documents, videos, and photos on your computer, you save them to Google Drive (Google's Cloud-based storage service). Your files are password-protected and secure, and you can access them anywhere there's an Internet connection. If you know you'll want access to a file or photo offline, however, you can easily save it to the built-in solid-state drive.

Acer introduces its new Chromebook, the C720 - the best performance 11.6" Chromebook with speed, simplicity and security all built in. Continually updated, always new, the Acer C7 Chromebook keeps getting better and better. It starts in seconds, is powered by the new Intel® CeleronTM 2955U Haswell micro-architecture processor and has up to 8.5 hours of battery life giving you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents from anywhere.



Key Features
    11.6" Anti-Glare HD Widescreen LED-backlit Display
    Intel® Celeron® Processor 2955U (1.4GHz, 2MB L3 cache)
    Haswell micro-architecture
    Google Chrome Operating System
    16GB SSD Drive
    2048MB DDR3L SDRAM Memory
    Intel® HD Graphics with 128MB of dedicated system memory
    Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11a/b/g/n (MIMO Dual-Band 2.4Ghz & 5GHz) Wireless LAN
    Bluetooth 4.0
    Built-in HD Webcam
    Two built-in stereo speakers
    1- USB 3.0 Port
    1- USB 2.0 Port
    1- HDMI™ Port
    Full-size Acer FineTip Keyboard
    Multi-Gesture Touchpad
    3-Cell Li-Polymer Battery Up to 8.5-hours Battery Life
    2.76 lbs.| 1.25 kg (system unit only)

The Acer C720 Chromebook, boots in less than 7 seconds, and automatically stays up-to-date (and virus free) without interrupting you. Powered by an Intel Celeron processor, it delivers a great experience on the web. It can load content-rich webpages quickly and easily, provide crisp video playback, and enable you to multitask effortlessly by allowing multiple pages to run at the same time.

This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. Your Chromebook slips easily into a bag or purse, weighs just over 2 pounds and has up to 8.5 hours of battery life. It's equally comfortable at home or keeping up with everything you do everyday, even when you're offline.

The 11.6" HD anti-glare display enables students and families to enjoy the Chromebook outside in sunlight for classwork, reading, playing games and more. Crisp resolution brings family closer during video chats, and the HD webcam presents you at your best, too. Want bigger? Extend your view to your big screen via the HDMI® port.

Buy now: Acer C720 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, 2GB)

Lenovo C260 19.5-Inch All-in-One Desktop

The Lenovo C260 All-in-One is ideal for the whole family. Sleek, responsive, and affordable, it's great for email, staying in touch with friends and family socially, home entertainment, school work and most everyday computer tasks. And during those rare times when no one is using it, the 19.5" unit tucks away neatly.

Features
At A Glance:
    19.5” HD+ display (1600 x 900)
    Space-saving all-in-one design
    Front-facing stereo speakers
    Integrated DVD RW
    USB AccuType keyboard
    720p HD webcam
    Windows 8.1 with Bing
    Lenovo Rescue System - a simple and quick way to backup and restore your data
    Lenovo Assistant



Technical Details

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Summary

Screen Size	19.5 inches
Screen Resolution	1600 x 900
Max Screen Resolution	1600x900 pixels
Processor	2.4 GHz Intel Celeron
RAM	4 GB DDR3
Memory Speed	1600 MHz
Hard Drive	500 GB
Wireless Type	802.11bgn
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	3
Number of USB 3.0 Ports	1

Other Technical Details

Brand Name	Lenovo
Series	Lenovo
Item model number	57327436
Hardware Platform	PC
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Item Weight	7.7 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	19.12 x 1.89 x 13.45 inches
Color	Black
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	1
Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Optical Drive Type	DVDRW
Audio-out Ports (#)	1

Space-saving Design
The 19.5" display takes surprisingly little space on your desk, counter, or entertainment center. The unit itself is less than 2” deep, with clutter-free cable management. Everything tucks away neatly when nobody's using the C260, even though those times will probably be rare.

Full Multimedia Experience
Integrated graphics support, an integrated DVD reader/writer, stereo speakers, and HDMI output offer crisp visuals and immersive sound for a fuller, more satisfying home entertainment experience.

AccuType USB Keyboard
Featuring a modern look and feel, the acclaimed AccuType keyboard has island-style, ergonomic keys that allow a more fluid, spacious, comfortable, and accurate typing experience than standard keyboard designs.

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
Up to 10 times faster than previous USB technologies, the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed enables you to move data quickly between your PC and other devices.

Ample Storage and Memory
With 500GB of HDD storage, you won't have to worry about where to put all your data, videos, music, or photos.

Customer Reviews
By Craig
I purchased this as a back up computer simply to access cloud based applications on the web in a business situation. For the price it is a pleasant surprise. It is able to access net applications without issue and it does so quickly. It is a bit slower to install software than my more robust computers, but outside of this, it does what I need it to do. I plan to purchase another one.

By bint William
Be aware that the photo seems to show a bundle that includes Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, while this computer is not capable of supporting Bluetooth accessories. Even the photo on the box shows a keyboard and mouse that are wireless. Next, you will have to have either WiFi or broadband Ethernet internet access in place before you plug it in, or you won't get very far. If this is your first use of Windows 8 give yourself plenty of time to get used to how completely different it is. There is an option in the appearance settings to use a Windows 7-like visual format, but the inner workings are not the same as in the past. I like the look of the computer, the speakers give very full sound, very clear even at lower volume. The keyboard, wire notwithstanding, is very pleasant to use. The keys are a nice size, and very smooth. I would like a larger mouse, but this one works well. This is a good deal for a desk computer, just be sure to allow yourself time for set-up and acclimation.

Buy now:  Lenovo C260 19.5-Inch All-in-One Desktop (57327436) Black

Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer

Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer

Small size without compromise.
Print, copy, scan and more — get all the performance you need from the sleek, quiet, easy-to-use Expression Home XP-410. This versatile printer delivers the complete wireless solution. Print from anywhere in your home with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED or you can even print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone. The XP-410 features the latest in wireless standards, plus Wi-Fi Direct. And, it supports Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. Built-in card slots, a 2.5" LCD and convenient touch panel make it easy to print borderless, customized photos in various layouts, PC-free. When you’re in a rush, you can grab your prints and go, thanks to DURABrite Ultra instant-dry ink. The Expression Home XP-410 even offers individual ink cartridges so you can replace only the color that you need.


The international ISO print speed standard
Print speed is critically important when buying a printer or all-in-one. But how do you compare print speeds when different manufacturers measure it in different ways? Now you can. Much like the “MPG” ratings on new cars, there’s now an industry standard for measuring print speed, which allows for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between different printer models and brands. The International Organization for Standardization (widely known as ISO) developed this industry-approved and internationally accepted standard, specifically for inkjet printers and all-in-ones. It measures “out of the box” (default) print speeds using “real world” printing scenarios, so you can be sure you’re getting a product that performs at the speed you need.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
By Matthew Coenen
Please be aware that this is a budget-level inkjet printer. It's nothing fancy. And it only has the most basic of features. If you want a powerful printer (which, apparently, some mistakenly think this is), please look elsewhere and be prepared to spend quite a bit more money. It's frustrating to read the complaints of other reviewers who, for some reason, don't research an item prior to purchase OR read the product details.

Now that that's cleared up...

I absolutely love this printer. After owning a few Canons previously, I made the decision to switch back to Epson. I'm glad I did. I also knew exactly what I wanted: An inexpensive printer for light household/personal use that was wireless, and could also copy/scan. I rarely print photos on my printer, so photo quality was not a deciding factor.

PROS:
(1) This printer is extremely lightweight. Wow. Around 9 pounds.
(2) Four ink cartridges (your typical black, cyan, magenta, yellow). While many list ink pricing as a CON, I do NOT. Why? As often as I print, the price of ink means little to me. OEM cartridges run about $13 for black and $8 for each of the colors. Capacity for the T200 ink is about 140-50 pages. For T200X, you spend a little more on ink, but cost per page ends up a tad less. Regardless, ink price was not a turn off for me (and I research this before buying a printer).
(3) Extremely easy to set up. Providing you READ THE DIRECTIONS. There's a quick-start sheet that's insanely easy to follow. Follow it. Don't think you know more than Epson.
(4) Print quality for text is amazing. No issues there. Basic graphics are fine, too. I haven't printed any photos yet, but I'm not a huge fan of inkjet-printed photos anyway. That's what Walgreens is for.
(5) You can set up without a USB cable -- providing you have a wireless network. And most, do. Again, please make sure you follow the directions! I was a tad irritated by the process, but only because I typed my password incorrectly. Silly me!
(6) Epson has some of the best (at least in my opinion) wireless printing options available. All of their newer printers -- even the budget ones (which is rare, apparently) -- are assigned an "email" address. Using their Epson Connect service (it's free), software, and apps (for Android, iPhone, and most tablets), I can send items I want to print to my printer's "email." Next time I turn my printer on, the items will automatically print. If you're out of town, items are held for 72 hours (3 days). I can even print from cloud storage services like Dropbox. I absolutely love this feature! Especially in a printer that costs under $100.
(7) Intuitive 2.5" color panel that lets you adjust settings, set up wi-fi, and scan/print/copy.
(8) SD card reader. Again, many label this a CON, as it only does SD cards, but who doesn't have an SD adaptor for micro cards, etc? (Okay. I don't. But I used to. And they're cheap).
(9) Multiple paper-types accepted (though know the width is 8.5" max), including "iron-on". I frequently print on cardstock, so this is a good thing.

CONS (Well, maybe for some...):
(1) No USB reader/input. Not a huge deal for ME, but may be for others.
(2) Rear feed tray only. Again, I can work with this, but others may like the "tray" option.
(3) Goes through ink quickly (tanks are small). Again, I use my printer infrequently, so not a huge deal. And I think tank prices are okay (see above).
(4) No "document" feeder for multiple page copying or scanning; however, remember what I said above about this being a budget printer? If you want the fancy add-ons, you need to spend more. And get an "office quality" printer. Let's be honest with ourselves, eh? :)

Overall opinion? I'm quickly becoming an Epson fan again. I only required the most basic features, and the XP-410 delivers. And then some, honestly. I did not know about the Epson Connect features when I purchased the printer, so that was a VERY pleasant "bonus" that Epson, honestly, did not need to include with a budget-level printer. But I'm glad they did.

So...

For the average HOME USE who requires the basic abilities to print, copy, and scan, this printer fits the bill. If you want to print high-quality photos, 200-page books in under 10 minutes, or frame-worthy photos, you may want to look elsewhere.
 
Buy now:  Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer (C11CC87201)

Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer

Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer

Product Description
The PIXMA MX870 Wireless Home Office All-In-One lets you print from any room in your home and boasts incredible 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi with tiny 1pl ink droplets and a 5 individual ink tank system. A built-in, fully integrated 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder means fast copying or scanning of your originals so you can tend to other tasks while the printer is at work. Its built-in Auto Duplex Printing prints 2-sided documents without having to manually flip the pages and can reduce your paper consumption by 50%. Combine both of those and you can automatically copy two sided documents without having to flip any paper manually at all. Additionally, various security features like password protected PDF’s let you feel safe about creating and distributing your most confidential files.



From the Manufacturer
Bring the ultimate wireless printing solution to you home or small office. The PIXMA MX870 Wireless1 Home Office All-In-One lets you print from any room in your home and boasts incredible 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi2 with tiny 1pl ink droplets and a 5 individual ink tank system. A built-in, fully integrated 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder means fast copying or scanning of your originals so you can tend to other tasks while the printer is at work. Its built-in Auto Duplex Printing prints 2-sided documents without having to manually flip the pages and can reduce your paper consumption by 50%.   Combine both of those and you can automatically copy two sided documents without having to flip any paper manually at all. Additionally, various security features like password protected PDF’s let you feel safe about creating and distributing your most confidential files. 

Super G3 High-speed Fax and networkable Ethernet ensure efficient communication and thanks to Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology, your copies will maintain the integrity of the original while you produce remarkable scans at 4800 dpi. This versatile Wireless Office All-In-One also prints photo lab quality pictures. So, utilize 2 Paper Paths to easily select printing documents on plain and pictures photo paper without having to load one paper at a time. Speaking of photos, take full advantage of Canon’s fantastic Wi-Fi printing technology and print your photos wirelessly from compatible iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod touch devices with the new Easy-PhotoPrint for iPhone App, available for free on the app store11. Enjoy additional computer-less printing capabilities via compatible memory cards3, PictBridge and optional Bluetooth4 while images are easy viewed on a 2.5” LCD.


Whether you’re running your business on a PC or Mac, the PIXMA MX870 meets all of your printing needs in one machine and can fit virtually anywhere!

Speed & Quality
Extraordinary Resolution: Realize the power of 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi firing with 1pl. Benefit? Incredible quality and detail in both your business documents and photos.
High Performance Individual Ink System: This 5-color ink system consists of four dye-based inks plus a pigment-based black ink, producing exceptional photos and crisp, laser-quality text. Only replace the color ink tank that runs out. So, you save money on ink

Ease of Use
Fully-Integrated Duplex Auto Document Feeder: The built-in 35-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) makes it easy to copy, scan or fax multiple documents without having to load them one at a time. Its full integration into the lid makes it easier to fit into tight spots and once it’s loaded it lets you do well, whatever you want.

Built-In Auto Duplex Printing: Keep it green and automatically print and copy on both sides of the page without the hassle of turning it over manually. This saves you time, money and paper – plus you’re helping the environment!

Easy Scroll Wheel: Easily and quickly access and select the various features available for faster operation.

2.5” LCD Screen: Easily view, select and edit your images for simple computer-free printing. No downloading needed, just pick your pic and print!

Dual Color Gamut Technology: Copy with confidence as this built-in technology automatically optimizes your originals so copies stay true to it time after time, copy after copy.

Auto Scan Mode:5 Automatically recognizes the type of original, then scans and saves the suitable settings.

Quick Start: Powering up your printer is now faster than ever. After pressing the power button you can begin inputting commands in mere seconds. So, full operation is possible in a much shorter time.

Auto Photo Fix II: This built-in technology automatically categorizes your images into one of five types − Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Snapshot with Scenery, and Snapshot with Night Scenery − then applies optimal image and multi-zone exposure correction. So, unexposed areas of the photo will be optimized, area by area and faces that are backlit and under-exposed will automatically be brightened with correct color cast to help ensure more accurate skin tones for gorgeous images.

2 Way Paper Feeding: To add to your options this feature lets you load paper from the front cassette or rear tray so whether your office or photo lab is open, you’re ready to print!

Connectivity
Built-In Wireless: Print or scan wirelessly from any Wi-Fi enabled computer around the house.

Built-in Ethernet: This wired LAN interface lets you connect to a home or office network, with connected computers sharing the power of this versatile machine, each being able to display the printer’s status at any moment.

Super G3 Fax: The business fax standard for color and PC facsimiles on plain paper meets the home office workhorse with 100 coded speed dials and up to 250 incoming pages6 to meet your every communication need.

iPhone Printing: Take full advantage of Canon’s fantastic Wi-Fi printing technology to unlock, print and share your stored images right on the spot. Print your photos wirelessly from compatible iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod touch models.

Memory Cards / USB / PictBridge & Optional Bluetooth: Don’t feel like using a computer? No problem. Just insert a compatible memory card into the built in card slot, select images on the LCD display, and print! Thanks to a PictBridge connection you can also print photos directly from your digital camera, DV camcorder or camera phone. Plus, you can print from the optional BU-30 wireless Bluetooth unit.

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: Plug the cable into your PC for a super-fast connection for your data transfers.

Customer Reviews:  Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer
By Roger Peter Marec
If you are looking at these reviews for the MX870, you are probably wondering what I was wondering... "What is the difference between the MX870 and MX860 and possibly also how does it compare to the Epson Artisan 810?" They are all top rated by Amazon customers for inkjet all-in-one printers.

They are all awesome! The Epson has more color cartriges, but I am not sure if that matters. I give the nod to the Epson on photo quality, but it might just be a subliminal issue of 'more is better'. My last Epson printer was the Epson 785EPX and it printed amazing photos and graphics, and it also used 6 colors.

Both the Canon and Epson have beautiful quick drying inks. The Canon has a special black ink that is a pigment instead of a dye, which you might like since pigments don't run when wet, so theirs is good for flyers and such. And, by the way, if you've discovered that you really benefit from pigment ink, look into the Epson Workforce 610. It is fast, and all its different colored inks are pigments. Graphics and text are outstanding, but photos a little lacking.

The Canon is a little slower to start printing, but once it gets going it is pretty fast. Both Epson and Canon models have an optional duplexer mode (prints on both sides to save paper - this feature significantly slows down print time if that is important to you) and an automatic paper feed. The paper feed on the Canon is fully integrated and two-sided, so it can copy/scan both sides of a document automatically as well. There are a few hiccups with the 860 on this that the 870 solves.

It's a small pain to reload the reglar A4 8 1/2 by 11 paper in both machines in their lower tray. The Epson has an additional slot on its lower tray for photo paper that some may like. The Canon has an extra paper feed at the back of the unit that is great for printing envelopes, prints, or other types of paper, so you don't have to change your main tray. The rear feeder should accommodate heavier papers and have a less likelihood of jamming because the paper comes straight through the machine with little bending. The projecting tray on the Epson looks and feels flimsy and most people seem worried about that, but remarkably I have never heard of anyone breaking it. The Canon has a cool feature... when you send it a wireless command to print, it automatically lowers its front door for the paper to be collected on, so you can keep the unit all closed up when not in use.

If you use OCR, and I love OCR (optical character recognition that allows you to turn your document scans into text files), you will prefer the Epson because it is integrated into their software package. Canons used to have OCR software, but have stopped in the recent year. Note: If you have Microsoft Office Student and Home version, its program 'OneNote' has OCR for you to use. Most people are totally unaware of it being there. By the way, OneNote is the best program on Microsoft Office. It is what keeps me from just using the free open source office software that is so amazing.

Price-wise, the Epson is about 100 more than the Canon. Amazon has some of the best prices. The newer Canon MX870 isn't even available in most stores yet and probably will run about 50 dollars more than the MX860 for the next six months. Apple users will like the smoother integrated software application of the MX870 that was a small problem on the MX860.

Space-wise the Canon is bigger. Look-wise, the Epson is sharper with its shiny black finish, like a piece of fancy stereo equipment. The Canon has a neutral light beige look. Very officey with clean lines.

They both fax if you ever need that every now and then instead of having to run to your local print shop.

The user interface of the Canon and Epson are both easy to use in different ways. I sort of wish the Canon buttons weren't so flush with the unit, but its not really a big deal. You will need to use the interface to copy and scan, but most print jobs you will want to do from your computer.

The Epson has some fun graphics software extra on it. Again, mostly 'fun' stuff. It also prints on printable CDs and DVDs. This could be important to you. It is the best of any printer at this. I don't need it because I print on CDs using LightScribe on my HP. I like that look better if I am going to customize the CD face.

The Canon has some very useful proprietary software that you will love if you surf the Web and want to copy and print out multiple bits and pieces of articles with ease... even on the same sheet of paper. You can do this anyway with Windows, but Canon's program is easier and faster.

Both Canon and Epson have ink cartridges that are separate from the print head, so it is easier to find third-party ink and save money. Third party ink is better than what it used to be, but the OEM (original equipment manufacture) cartridges are truer and faster drying for important projects and to bring out the full glory of these machines.

I chose the Canon MX870, but all the printers I mentioned here are rated tops at their price-point. I hope I covered a few of the more notable differences to help you narrow in on your search.


By Catherine Delfino
(note: I copied this review (my review) from when i reviewed it on canon's actual site. No point in making a new review, just don't want someone to think i'm a marketer or canon employee if they see this elsewhere)

This is my first and only All in one photo ink jet printer so its hard for me to compare to anything else. However, regardless whether or not I have something to compare it to, I can say that I am more than happy with my product.

I've had it for only a few days now, but i've already put it through you know what trying to test out numerous features and settings as well as using different products (trying different photo papers, etc.). So far, I can not find even one complaint. It prints brilliant photos ( I have noticed, photo paper brand makes a very noticeable difference as well), performs excellent scans and copying / faxing functions as well as it could.

I love the design of the mx870. When your not using it, everything closes up making a nice neat little package, unlike some other models where trays are popping out left and right. I also LOVE the "gun metal" color. It looks very sleek.

The wireless connectivity is just awesome and setting up the wireless connection was EXTREMELY SIMPLE. Took less than 5 minutes.

Another important note is that so far, the ink really seems to last. I've already printed NUMEROUS photos, all at max quality (most ink used), including many 8.5 x 11" photos (which use a lot of ink due to sheer size), and the ink levels still say they are full!!!! Maybe too good to be true, hope its not a faulty ink level indicator lol (I doubt it).

Quality seems great. They made it very functional. When you open the printer to access the print head and ink etc, a handy little kickstand pops out and keeps it open for you to free up your hands. There are handy little red lights that light up when you install ink correctly. I guess I do have one complaint in this area though (if I HAD to nitpick); when your done placing something to scan and you go to close the bed, at first glance there seem to be some nifty "gas shocks"(?) that gently let the bed fall back down. This is a great and convenient idea, HOWEVER, not implemented entirely well because they work great right up until the last inch or so of closing at which point they "give out" and the bed slams shut. It's possible mine could just be defective. Either way, its really a small complaint because I just gently assist the closing with my hands anyway, no big deal.

The on screen display is well suited, and easy to use. As gimmicky as it sounds, I even like the blue light up WIFI logo when you're wirelessly connected, just sort of looks cool.

Finally, the included software is really good considering its simplicity. I have photoshop CS4 extended which will obviously blow any other photo tools out of the water. HOWEVER, i still constantly find myself using the included software instead! This is because it has really SIMPLE/QUICK but at the same time EFFECTIVE tools such as face smoothing. Just click a button, and the program automatically finds faces and helps smooth out wrinkles, or other imperfections. It's quite a noticeable improvement, sort of how Nancy Pelosi was airbrushed for that magazine cover and she looked 20 years younger. It may sound cheesy, but once you use it and see how simple it is, I can't imagine printing photos without it.

Now this isn't a complaint, just something I can hope for in the future. Having a wireless printer is handy, but it would be even more AMAZING if Canon could come up with a way to make the fax wireless. I don't see how this could be hard. Maybe wirelessly send the fax to the computer and have the computer dial out using the internet? Another option would be, considering most people have digital phone service nowadays through their modem, the printer could again wirelessly send the fax to the router which is already connected to the modem containing the phone line for digital phone service. With today's technology, having the fax be wireless as well should be AN EASY problem to solve. This would make their printer TRULY WIRELESS and would be a class leader (though, I must say I would buy a whole new printer just to have such a feature, which is bad for my bank account).

Sorry for the wall of text, just trying to be as descriptive as possible and cover all angles for any people considering this printer.

One final note. Before I settled on this printer, I must have researched and compared other all in ones for 3 days or more. In the end all that research pointed to this printer, and now that I have received it and tested it, I can confirm it. Other potential printers included "somethingpro 8500" (not allowed to say actual name, but you get the idea). That thing is more than 2.5 times more expensive and lacks many of the mx870's features. Point is, not only is this printer great, its VERY WELL PRICED. I would have paid twice as much as or more after testing this thing out. Can't believe I picked this thing up for only (not allowed to say here, but i assure you its a really great price when compared to similar products) with free shipping (shop around and you'll find it, substantially lower than MSRP).

If you need an all in one, BUY THIS CANON. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. YOU WILL WONDER HOW YOU EVER GOT BY WITHOUT THIS THING, AND WITH ALL THE MONEY YOU SAVE OVER ITS COMPETITION YOU CAN BUY ENOUGH INK TO LAST YOU THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!

(as overly positive as this review seems, I PROMISE YOU I am NOT working for canon. I normally don't even review items, but when I'm this pleased I want to spread the word. ENJOY!)

PROTIP: From my experience so far, get the printworks gloss photo paper over HP's 5 star version. Its cheaper, and identical images come out noticeably better on printworks. Can't speak for other finishes i.e. matte or semi-gloss, but the gloss is much better. I also have not tried canons line of products, but intend to next.

Buy now: Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer (4206B002)

Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW

Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW

Product Description
Upgrading your PC with a Samsung SSD is the most economical way to breathe new life into an aging PC. The 840 EVO reads, writes and multi-tasks at incredible speeds, enhancing boot-up speed, application loading and multi-tasking performance. It's more than an upgrade, it's a complete transformation of your PC.

From the Manufacturer
With upgrades to NAND, a new controller and firmware, the 840 EVO features the latest technology, while providing class leading responsiveness under everyday workloads, enhancing boot-up, application loading, and multi-tasking performance. Its 97K IOPS powers performance that is up to 10X faster than a regular HDD. And, Samsung's TurboWrite technology delivers dramatically faster sequential write performance. This 840 EVO has a storage capacity of 250 GB and comes with software for easy installation.


TurboWrite for Faster Performance
Samsung TurboWrite technology uses an innovative write acceleration algorithm and a high-performance write buffer to dramatically boost the sequential write speeds for overall improved performance.

RAPID Mode for Efficient Data Caching
The 840 EVO includes Samsung Magician software with RAPID mode--an innovative DRAM caching enhancement which boosts PC performance by using idle DRAM as an ultra-fast buffer that improves system performance over time as the drive optimizes to your tasks.

Encryption Technology to Secure Your Data
The 840 EVO features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology to encrypt your data and help keep your personal files secure. Because the technology is hardware-based, it eliminates performance degradation that can occur in software-based encryption.

Sleek, Sophisticated Design
At only 7 millimeters thick and weighing just 2 ounces, the 840 EVO Series SSD features a sleek, lightweight design. The stunning brushed aluminum design emphasizes luxury and refinement, but is durable enough to protect your data from loss due to shock, dust and corrosion.

All of the components of the 840 EVO are designed and manufactured by Samsung to ensure optimal quality, performance, and lifespan.

Included Software for Smooth Installation
This 840 EVO includes Samsung Data Migration software, which makes it simple to migrate your data, applications, and operating system from your hard disk drive to the SSD. In addition, Samsung Magician gives you all the tools to monitor, manage, and maintain your new SSD.

Easier-Than-Ever Upgrade Tools
Samsung's One-stop Installation Navigator provides a comprehensive guide for software installation, data migration, and hardware setup. The simple Samsung Data Migration software supports a powerful and unique "Custom Cloning" feature that simplifies the transition to your new SSD.

Customer Reviews: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW
By Tom Servo
Makes a noticeable speed difference from traditional hard drives
If you need some more speed from your existing PC (especially laptops) this might be what you are looking for. Let's face it, most decent computers have enough RAM (4GB or more) and a fast enough CPU for "general purpose" use. But if you find your computer is still sluggish overall performance is probably held back by the hard drive. Traditional hard drives are mechanical and are limited by the time it takes for the platters to revolve and the mechanical components to position/seek before data can be read/written. An SSD is an "electronic" hard drive with no moving parts - which means significant speedups since there is no waiting on mechanical parts. In addition SSDs are more resistant to vibration/mechanical shock than hard drives.

Replacing the stock hard drive on a laptop (Win7, 64-bit) my Primary Disk interface score went from 5.8 to 7.6 (note the highest score is 7.9) and the laptop feels much snappier - boots in half the time too. I used the included Samsung Disk Migration software to perform the disk clone (using the SSD in an external USB SATA adapter). When it was finished I simply swapped the hard drive installed in the laptop with the SSD and Windows booted as usual. Note that you need to have a functional Windows installation for the Disk Migration tool to work - you install the tool under Windows like any other app (the tool is NOT a bootable CD with its own OS).

It's too early to determine reliability, which is the one concern I have with SSDs in general. SSDs use Flash memory and some SSDs use MultiLevelCell Flash (stores more than 1 bit per cell) - this allows pricing to be lower for a given capacity. Samsung uses 3 bit per cell memory in the 840 EVO (they call it TLC) using a smaller process technology which could be somewhat detrimental for potential reliability. However the drive's spare area (for the 250GB model) is 9% allowing for remapping in case of bad/worn out blocks. I feel that Samsung is being conservative with design/flash lifetime and that's a good thing - you don't want your fast drive to drop dead or risk a data loss.

THE GOOD:
+ Reasonably priced SSD. I bought the 250GB model to replace a 500GB hard drive, still had 50GB free space with the SSD (even though it was smaller in capacity).
+ Has Disk Migration tool on CD - this will do the cloning operation from your hard drive to the SSD.
+ Hardware supports AES-256 encryption.
+ Samsung makes all of the components, from the Flash memory chips to the MEX controller. I would expect better integration and more realistic endurance ratings as a result.

THE BAD:
- I didn't realize it at the time but Samsung sells this SSD packaged 3 different ways:
1. the bare drive (with software). This is what I bought. This DOES NOT INCLUDE A USB to SATA adapter.
2. the drive/software & accessories for laptop installation (including a USB to SATA adapter)
3. the drive/software & accessories for desktop installation (including a USB to SATA adapter)
NOTE: If you buy the bare drive and you are using a laptop YOU WILL NEED A USB TO SATA ADAPTER! I used Uspeed USB 3.0 & eSATA to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [UASP and 4TB Support] and it worked fine.

OVERALL it has made a speed improvement for me and I find using my laptop (which is a couple of years old) more enjoyable.
I hope you have found this review helpful!

By Sean
Massive Upgrade to MacBook
I have a late 2009 MacBook (the white polycarbonate one). It was performing unbearably slowly-- app switching and launching, booting, and even shutting down frequently took minutes. Scrolling in any app that accesses a lot of data (Evernote, even 1Password) was often very laggy. This was true even when I had large amounts of free/inactive memory. It was very frustrating, and I was almost ready to buy a new computer. However, I could see very high disk activity in the Activity Monitor during the slow periods and figured the bottleneck was probably my hard drive... so I went ahead and bought the Samsung 840 Evo and upgraded my RAM to 8 GB (Crucial 8 GB Kit (4 GB x 2) DDR3 1066 MT/s (PC3-8500) CL7 SODIMM 204-Pin for Mac (CT2C4G3S1067M )). Best computer decision of my life; the performance problems evaporated when I put in the Evo and the new RAM. Apps launch in seconds, no laggy scrolling, and I haven't hit the limit in terms of the numbers of things I can have open at once. Highly recommended.

P.S. Make sure you have an appropriate screwdriver (Wiha 96100 Phillips Screwdriver with Precision Handle, 00 x 40mm) and either a USB to SATA cable or a 2.5" hard drive enclosure. The screwdriver is needed to remove the bottom of the MacBook and to release the hard drive; the cable or enclosure is needed to connect the drive to your computer so you can clone your current drive before making the switch. Other screwdrivers might also work. Some articles I read suggested that a "T6" screwdriver was needed, but it wasn't for my MacBook model; can't speak about others.

Buy now: Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW

Samsung Electronics 64GB EVO Micro SDXC

Samsung Electronics 64GB EVO Micro SDXC

Get the most out of your smartphone or tablet PC with Samsung's EVO 64 GB microSD Memory Card. This high-performance memory card features read speeds of up to 48 MB/s for transferring music, photos, and videos and is UHS-1 enabled to capture Full HD video. Waterproof, temperature proof, magnet proof, and X-ray proof, this reliable memory card ensures your files remain safe during life's little mishaps. An included SD adapter lets you use the card with your digital camera, laptop, or desktop computer.

Designed for the Latest Smartphones and Tablets

This high-speed memory card is ideal for your smartphone or tablet. Its fast read speeds keep up with the demands of mobile apps and save you time when downloading or moving memory-intensive files like Full HD video or high-res photo libraries.
Shoot Seamless Full HD Video

Capture special moments as vividly as you experience them. This memory card is Class 10 and UHS Speed Class 1 rated, which means it records smooth Full HD video.
Fast Read and Write Speeds for Better Performance


Fast read speeds of up to 48 MB/s make transferring photos, videos, music, and other media files to your smartphone or tablet extremely quick. The memory card's write speeds let you capture shots twice as fast as conventional microSD cards, making the card ideal for fast-action photography. When shooting in continuous burst mode, you can capture up to 360 photos (8 MB) per minute.
Huge Storage Capacity for Thousands of Photos and MP3s

The card's generous 64 GB capacity holds more than 37,000 photos (8-megapixel), 1,110 minutes of HD video, or almost 15,000 songs. This means you can download and store more media files and apps on your smartphone or tablet.
Built to Withstand Extreme Conditions

This waterproof and temperature-proof card can withstand up to 24 hours in seawater and in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees F. It also protects your data from damage caused by airport X-ray machines and resists up to 13 times the magnetic force of home theater speakers.
Includes SD Adapter for Use with PCs and Digital Cameras

The Samsung EVO 64 GB microSD Memory Card includes an adapter so you can use your card with SD-enabled devices such as digital cameras, laptops, and printers. This lets you easily transfer photos, music, and video content from your mobile device to your computer or any other device with an SD slot.

Customer Reviews Samsung Electronics 64GB EVO Micro SDXC

By Jenny Ramshaw
Most Helpful Customer Great fast card. very good for phones and tablets due to high 4kb speeds
This is a very fast card, particularly suited to not only transferring files quickly but also running as a phone or tablet card for applications as well.

In phones and tablets one of the most important things is not just the transfer speed but also the IOPs that the card can deliver. Many class 10 cards have great transfer speeds but terrible and I mean terrible IOPs, often a 5 year old card easily out performs them in IOPs.

This card delivers in both areas, fast class 10 transfer speeds 23mb read, 15mb write but also 482 write IOPs and 1668 read IOPs.

That's IOP speeds that are slower than an SSD but way faster than a hard disk. Bare in mind that some class 10 cards give 4 write IOPs and you can see why I'm impressed. The only card I have seen outperform it in IOPs it the SanDisk Extreme Pro and they are seriously expensive and not available in 64gb. Testing against the third SanDisk I have, a 32gb ultra, is almost funny as the ultra only gives 15 write IOPs under the same conditions, making this card 30 times faster.

What does this mean for normal use, well it translates into an excellent general purpose card, that even if it doesn't have the official fastest transfer speeds will actually perform much better in the real world. Which is why its getting such rave reviews on here for speed (so long as you get a genuine one!)

This was tested in my Dell Venue 8 tablet using the built in card reader. For the techies (if you've got this far then I assume you are)I am actually using it to run Server 2012 virtual machines in VMWare workstation and the performance is surprisingly good, I would even call it snappy!

Full Crystalmark disk scores below.

Sequential read 23.66mbs write 16.03 mbps
512kb random read 23.25mbs write 15.67 mbps
4k random read 6.40mbps write 1.850 mbps
4k random qd32 6.65mbs write 1.92 mbps

Parameters 5 iterations 1000mb sample size.

Tested on the 64gb Samsung Evo microsdhc.

By Save you from lots of wasted time looking for a working sd card for your devices!
READ THIS BEFORE BUYING ANY MEMORY CARD OVER 32GB!!!
Newer sd/micro sd memory cards that are bigger than 32gb DO NOT run on the traditional memory system of FAT32 which many devices (like windows and blackberry) mostly used until the year 2012.
Rather these bigger sized cards run on an upgraded system called exFAT which many devices do not recognize yet.

So if you buy a micro sd card for your bb/iphone/galaxy/etc. Make sure that if the memory card is over 32gb, that your device can handle it (see following link). Otherwise just stick with 32gb card or lower. For use on a computer (windows/Mac), you can upgrade the computer software to run exfat and then use the card on your computer.

All explained simply and in short over here of how to tell what works with which memory cards:

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Click here for a link to update your windows 7/vista/xp or Mac software to recognize exFat:
[...]

You can also just convert the card from exFat to Fat32 using the "SmartDisk Fat32 format utility" could help.

This info could/will save you lots of trouble.
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Have a wonderful day :)

By Y. R. Wu TOP 100 REVIEWER
Test results show this to be comparable to Sandisk class 10
Summary - performs very well compared to Sandisk, which tend to consider the gold standard for microsd card performance and stability.

I tested with 64bit CrystalDiskMark and it's very close in performance. The Samsung writes a little faster but reads a bit slower. As a rough metric I combine the read/write speeds, since you usally need to do both to transfer data - the Samsung is 40 while the Sandisk is 44 about 10% faster overall. If you're using this for a video camera, then the write speed is more important and the Samsung outperforms the Sandisk.

As far as long term stability of the card, I've had a lot of off-brand cards and even after several years I've yet to have a failure, so I'd imagine the Samsung is every bit as good as the "no-name" cards.

>>>Samsung EVO Class 10
Sequential Read : 23.568 MB/s
Sequential Write : 16.343 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 23.056 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 21.477 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 6.702 MB/s [ 1636.2 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.609 MB/s [ 392.8 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 7.376 MB/s [ 1800.8 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.389 MB/s [ 339.2 IOPS]

>>>Sandisk Ultra Class 10
Sequential Read : 31.053 MB/s
Sequential Write : 13.109 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 27.086 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 0.574 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 3.217 MB/s [ 785.5 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.390 MB/s [ 339.3 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 3.073 MB/s [ 750.1 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.419 MB/s [ 346.5 IOPS]

Buy now:  Samsung Electronics 64GB EVO Micro SDXC with Adapter Up to 48MB/s Class 10 Memory Card (MB-MP64DA/AM)

ARRIS / Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

ARRIS / Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Product Description
A new and improved version of the world's most widely deployed DOCSIS cable modems. For the residential cable subscriber who wants a powerful modem capable of delivering a high-speed data service at blazing fast speeds.10 / 100 / 1000 Base-T Ethernet Port (RJ-45) and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Additional information:

• Requires CABLE Internet Service, if not sure your provider is CABLE call them to confirm
• Compatible with ALL Major CABLE providers like Comcast, Cox, Charter, Time Warner, Mediacom, Bright House
From the Manufacturer

Building upon the success of the SB6120, Motorola's SURFboard SB6121 delivers your complete personal media experience, at lightning-fast broadband speed. It harnesses the power of DOCSIS 3.0 technology to bond up to four downstream channels and four upstream channels--providing you advanced multimedia services with data rates of more than 100 Mbps in each direction. That makes gaming, shopping, downloading, working, high-quality voice and video conferencing, and peer-to-peer networking applications far more realistic, faster, and efficient than ever before.

ARRIS / Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Key Features
Easy to Set Up and Use

    Plug and play installation
    Front panel LEDs indicate status and simplify troubleshooting
    Multi-language user guides
    Supports standard internet software
    User-friendly online diagnostics

Efficient

    Stylish and space-saving enclosure
    Offers innovative, high-bandwidth data and multimedia services to customers
    Backward-compatible to DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 1.x and 2.0

   
Advanced Services Ready

    DOCSIS 3.0-certified (EuroDOCSIS 3.0-based)
    Channel bonding of up to 4 downstream and 4 upstream channels
    1 GHz capable tuners
    Supports IPv4 and IPv6 to expand network addressing capabilities

Versatile and Convenient

    Compatible with Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX computers.
    Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) data port enable flexible, high-speed connectivity with Auto Negotiate and Auto MDIX

Reliable and Secure

    Enhanced security: supports Advanced Encryption Services (AES) traffic encryption
    Remotely configurable and monitorable using SNMP and TFTP

As part of Motorola's DOCSIS 3.0 Ultra-Broadband family of products, the SB6121 includes an enhanced tuner that supports up to a 1 GHz downstream input, which allows operators to increase the frequency spectrum for deployment of new high-value services--such as bandwidth on-demand, commercial services, interactive gaming, and IPTV. The SB6121 features a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) port, as well as intuitive, easy-to-read front-panel operational status LEDs.
What's in the Box

Motorola SURFboard SB6121, Ethernet cable, installation sheet
System Requirements
The SB6121 is compatible with the following operating systems:

    Windows 7
    Windows Vista, Service Pack 1 or later
    Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or later
    Mac 10.4 or later (Ethernet connection only)
    UNIX (Ethernet connection only)
    Linux (Ethernet connection only)

    Fast broadband connectivity
What Is DOCSIS 3.0?

With the DOCSIS 3.0 specification, cable Internet providers can take advantage of the extra capacity provided by channel-bonding technology in order to offer ultra-fast broadband services. Channel bonding allows parallel data pipes to act as a single broadband conduit. With each channel capable of providing around 40 Mbps of data, the Motorola SURFboard SB6121's four downstream channels can provide a theoretical maximum of 160 Mbps of throughput.

Currently, cable providers max out at around 50 Mbps of downstream data throughput, but DOCSIS 3.0 will enable cable Internet providers to continue to improve the speed of their networks.

Buy now: ARRIS / Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging