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00:00:00 – 00:10:55
The video reviews the Eero Max 7, the first Wi-Fi 7 router evaluated by the presenter, detailing its significant speed improvements and dual-band support, including the six gigahertz band to reduce interference. Despite the promising speeds, current practical applications and external services do not yet support such high speeds, making this overkill for most consumers. The review covers the device’s technical specifications, including USB-C power, dual 10-gig, and 2.5-gig ports, which ensure no bottlenecks in network speed.
The presenter also touches on the limitations imposed by CPU constraints on raw downloads and the complexities of ISP-provided fiber ONT boxes. The video critiques the dust accumulation on a newly unboxed white device, humorously blaming Apple, and introduces Power Color's Red Devil RX 7900 series GPUs for optimal 4K gaming performance.
There's a critical discussion about subscription-based services, particularly Eero Plus, noting the high cost ($130 annually) and the unexpected necessity to pay for basic features like internet backup and failover. The presenter shares frustrations about the user experience during subscription and setup processes. Additionally, they discuss configuration issues of different Wi-Fi networks and practical connectivity challenges.
Finally, the presenter conducts a speed test for Wi-Fi 7, finding it to perform impressively, albeit not reaching the advertised peak speeds. They contrast this with an older Wi-Fi 5 device and express enthusiasm for Wi-Fi 7's future potential while acknowledging current limitations in both hardware capability and service support. The video concludes with recommendations and encouragement for viewers to follow the content.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the Eero Max 7, the first Wi-Fi 7 router they have reviewed. Wi-Fi 7 promises significant speed improvements, theoretically up to 4.8 times faster than Wi-Fi 6E, though practical use will see much lower speeds. Most current devices lack Wi-Fi 7 capability but future adoption is expected. Wi-Fi 7 supports the six gigahertz band, reducing interference—a benefit in densely populated areas. The package includes USB-C power bricks and a braided Cat 5E cable. Concerns include high power consumption and large access point sizes. The router features dual 10-gig and 2.5-gig ports, offering flexibility and ensuring no bottlenecks in network speed. However, the presenter argues most consumers won’t need speeds above gigabit or 2.5 gigabit for a long time, as external services won’t support such high speeds.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses two main points: the limitations of raw downloads due to CPU constraints before even reaching the capacity of a 2.5-gig internet connection, and a surprising feature from Amazon regarding account setup and deletion. The video also dives into some technical jargon related to fiber ONT boxes from ISPs, criticizing the unnecessary complexity.
The speaker then shifts focus to a product review, expressing disappointment at the dust accumulation on a newly unboxed white device, which they humorously blame on Apple. They introduce a sponsor, Power Color, highlighting their Red Devil RX 7900 series GPUs with customizable swappable backplates designed for optimal 4K gaming performance.
Finally, the discussion touches upon the convenience of 2.5-gig and 10-gig ports for internet and device connections, expressing appreciation for built-in features like ZigBee, Matter, and Thread from Amazon. The segment concludes with a critical view on the subscription-based models for enterprise networking services, with specific mention of Eero Plus and its partnership with Guardian for VPN services, noting that some ongoing costs are justifiable while others are less clear.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker is discussing features and frustrations with the Eero Plus subscription service. They question why basic features like internet backup and failover aren’t included without additional cost and express disbelief at the $130 annual fee. The speaker shows confusion over recurring prompts during the subscription process and mentions the ability to block specific apps for children, which they feel should not be subscription-based. They also touch on dynamic DNS and VIP support as part of the subscription. Additionally, the speaker discusses the configuration of different Wi-Fi networks (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) and the practical issues with connectivity ranges. They mention their own experience to explain why separating them might not be ideal. The segment ends with the speaker trying to enable ad blocking and other settings but running into issues, expressing their frustration with the process.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses their frustration with not being able to subscribe to a specific service that offers ad blocking and content filtering, despite multiple attempts. They then focus on testing the speed of a Wi-Fi 7 connection on an actual device, noting it doesn’t meet the advertised 46 gigabit per second but still performs impressively. The presenter contrasts this with the performance of a legacy Wi-Fi 5 device, which is significantly slower. They express excitement for Wi-Fi 7’s potential, recommending viewers to watch and subscribe to their content, and sign off by noting a three gigabit per second upload speed.