I saw Dave Zatz post this link on Twitter:
http://www.multichannel.com/article/476897-NCTA_CableLabs_Want_Set_Tops_To_Suck_Less_Power.php
First of all, it is about $#@!%&*&$ time! Second, I thought that this quote was telling:
The Energy Star 3.0 specification will yield HD DVRs that consume less than half of the energy of previous-generation models -- some of which draw 40 watts or more -- while they also will provide more processing power and home-networking capabilities. NCTA also noted... Read more →

[This appeared in the gdgt weekly newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter here: http://gdgt.com/newsletter/ ] I have to admit that I was taken off-guard by the news that Cisco was unceremoniously shutting down its Flip line of video cameras. I mean, I knew that Cisco CEO John Chambers sent out an internal email a few weeks ago indicating that some big changes were in the works in response to the company's drift over the past few years, but even so it's still relatively uncommon for a... Read more →

I gave up a perfectly functional Netgear G router with extended range and spent $200 for a Valet Plus (M20) and a Valet Connector to provide internet to a new game computer for 11 yr old son. My #1 concern was internet filtering - so I bought the Valet since it parental controls are a big selling point. My #2 concern was Wireless Range - so I bought the more expensive M20 version. The Parental Controls are a joke. You can set it to Child or Teen - thats it. It will block out all WEBSITES that... Read more →

April 29, 2009: 12.4.15T9 (c850-advsecurityk9-mz.123-8.YI2.bin)

I work for a small company (around 50 employees) and we have major issues with our router. We need a router that is going to support the 25+ devices that will be connecting without seeing a major drop off in download speeds. There are times throughout the day currently, where almost no one can connect to the internet.

since the cisco stopped the production of this camera and also what would you prefer to get under $150 video cam? any suggestions?

My current router is failing big time. Overheating, dropping connections and lots of other not good things. Even going out on my porch I get a huge drop in signal, and the router is just on the other side of the window. Looking for something with external antennae as I am not fond of my current one with internal. Luckily it is deemed a work security thing so I can buy and get reimbursed for a new router from work for up to $100. Everything in my place is gigabit/cat6 that needs to be wired. For...

I equate the Flip camera to the netbook: It served a portion of the market, but due to limitations it just didn't have a long-term demand. My question is what could Cisco have done to keep Flip cameras relevant? Back when these Flip cameras were coming out, I thought they were pretty amazing. It provided solid HD video in your pocket during the time where video on your phone was less than stellar. Once our smartphones started getting HD video recording capabilities, there wasn't a need... Read more →

Brand doesn't matter, just need a router that will be reliable and able to handle the load. Cost isn't a huge deal, but obviously the cheaper the better.

replugged] to actually have the wireless work again. Does anyone have suggestions for a good replacement router to upgrade from this one to?