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TP Link TL SG1005D 5 Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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/10
Total Reviews
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Review Analysis - 959 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ports
 207
ports, port, switch, plug, ethernet cable
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Plug and play, set it and forget it, done and done.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly what I needed to run ethernet cable to several locations.  ...  "
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" ...  I have five things plugged in (an Xbox One S, PS4, PS3, my TV, and a PC) and I can connect on to all devices at once if need be.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one Ethernet from the router to my bedroom and i use the TP Link Switch to connect the Ethernet (Internet) to my TV rthernet and then my PS4 Ethernet. ... It doesn’t lose connection or switch between ports. ... All ports work simultaneously.  ...  "
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" ...  I just plugged it in to my router and outlet and immediately got 3 additional ports.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm using this to split the Ethernet connection in our lab.  ...  "
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" ...  With this device and Cat7 cables speeds are awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it in and it worked. ... Speed test with Roku Ultra in net port was the same.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 91
connect, switch, ps4, works great, wifi
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I have five things plugged in (an Xbox One S, PS4, PS3, my TV, and a PC) and I can connect on to all devices at once if need be.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one Ethernet from the router to my bedroom and i use the TP Link Switch to connect the Ethernet (Internet) to my TV rthernet and then my PS4 Ethernet.  ...  "
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" ...  No issues at all.used it to connect 3 devices to my router.  ...  "
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" ...  This works great and I have it attached to my ps4 pro, pc and xbox one x  ...  "
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" ...  It auto switches when you change devices. ... I turn the power off when I shut down my PC to block any net connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this between two computers and have not had any problems.  ...  "
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" ...  solved my problem of connecting multiple wifi devices  ...  "
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" ...  Using this on my new cable internet service and connecting all my devices.  ...  "
Setup
 87
setup, simple, plug and play, set, plug
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Works as expected with my Pioneer DJ setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Order and shipping process was flawless.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light, easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  With easy set up  ...  "
Ease of Use
 84
simple, easy to use, set, setup, small
+100%
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" ...  Easy to use and works like a charm.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple, easy to use portable switch.  ...  "
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" ...  Very light, easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty brainless to operate.  ...  "
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" ...  With easy set up  ...  "
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" ...  It's small and easy to hide.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, Good looking, small in size and functioned as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to travel with  ...  "
Product Reliability
 84
working, months, issues, year, switch
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It is working  ...  "
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" ...  Working perfectly so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Nothing wrong with it yet.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to work fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it in and it worked.  ...  "
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" ...  No issues so far in 8 months or so.  ...  "
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" ...  Had it for a couple of months and no problems!  ...  "
Price
 78
money, switch, value, worth, waste
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Love these switches, they are small and works horse great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely worth a purchase!  ...  "
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" ...  Can't beat the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Cost just as much to return as the pice.  ...  "
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" ...  And at $15 its the right price  ...  "
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" ...  It's only 10/100 Ethernet, but I don't have Internet that's fast enough, nor enough devices to warrant spending extra money to get a gigabit switch.  ...  "
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" ...  Does what it needs to do at a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little switch for the money !  ...  "
Wifi
 66
wifi, router, switch, ethernet, wired
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Doesn't slow down internet connection at all and it still works after a year of college.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one Ethernet from the router to my bedroom and i use the TP Link Switch to connect the Ethernet (Internet) to my TV rthernet and then my PS4 Ethernet.  ...  "
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" ...  Great switch it's cheap and does the job greatly without compromising network speeds.  ...  "
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" ...  No issues at all.used it to connect 3 devices to my router.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to buy this when I replaced my router with a Google WiFi mesh router setup.  ...  "
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" ...  works great with google Wifi  ...  "
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" ...  Greatly enhances our hardwired network expansion!  ...  "
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" ...  Or it's just the router.  ...  "
Network
 63
router, signal, wifi, speeds, mbps
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Great for keeping my PS4 and Smart TV connected to LAN at all times since the wireless router is in the other room.  ...  "
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" ...  Great switch it's cheap and does the job greatly without compromising network speeds.  ...  "
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" ...  We are using this in a home office, connecting two computers to the router in another room.  ...  "
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" ...  Or it's just the router.  ...  "
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" ...  solved my problem of connecting multiple wifi devices  ...  "
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" ...  Very good for the price and no loss of signal  ...  "
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" ...  Now I can plug a ton of stuff in my office network.  ...  "
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" ...  Extended by hardwired network throughout the house.  ...  "
Marketplace
 60
works as expected, works, works as described, pictured, received
+87%
-13%
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" ...  It works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I see they updated the picture to reflect the current "model".  ...  "
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" ...  Great item from a good seller !  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Shipped and works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  the package was delivered perfectly thank-you.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheaper than local store.  ...  "
ISP
 57
internet, modem, mbps, gigabit, connections
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  No issues and able to take advantage of the 100mbps we are getting on our internet connection with direct connection and not wireless, giving me a solid VPN connection back to my office network.  ...  "
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" ...  I have the gigabit plan from comcast and I get 800+ download and 50+ up  ...  "
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" ...  No issues at all.used it to connect 3 devices to my router.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as it should.  ...  "
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" ...  Speed test before and after both at 73 mbs.  ...  "
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" ...  Or it's just the router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this on my new cable internet service and connecting all my devices.  ...  "
Overall performance
 51
speed, speeds, done, slow, works very well
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Does the job well! ... This did the trick!  ...  "
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" ...  Works like a champ.  ...  "
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" ...  It does it's job very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well  ...  "
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" ...  Speed test before and after both at 73 mbs.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this between two computers and have not had any problems. ... Plenty of speed between the two.  ...  "
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" ...  great little device, does it's job effectively.  ...  "
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" ...  it does the job  ...  "
Product As Described
 46
works as expected, works, works as described, pictured, item
+93%
-7%
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" ...  It works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I see they updated the picture to reflect the current "model".  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Shipped and works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  No problems, works as described  ...  "
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" ...  It works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Not much to say but that it worked as expected.  ...  "
Cables
 39
cable, plug, ethernet, ethernet cable, switch
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Exactly what I needed to run ethernet cable to several locations.  ...  "
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" ...  I mounted this thing to the side of my desk with poster tape to properly manage cables, keep my desk organized - the device is super light and super fast and works great with my Google Wifi router.  ...  "
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" ...  Use it to hard wire my Xbox One and my PC and speeds are 100%.  ...  "
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" ...  With this device and Cat7 cables speeds are awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't be mush easier to "install", plugin the power cord, plug in the cat cables and done.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this on my new cable internet service and connecting all my devices. ... Plug in CAT5 and connect.  ...  "
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" ...  No trouble at all, I just plugged in the cables and all was well!  ...  "
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" ...  Plug in the power adapter (more on that), connect your CAT5 cables and you're up and running.  ...  "
Delivery
 30
works great, fast, received, promised, described
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Works as expected and very fast shipping!  ...  "
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" ...  Order and shipping process was flawless.  ...  "
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" ...  as described and fast delivery  ...  "
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" ...  Well packed & Arrived Fast!  ...  "
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" ...  Shipped and works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  the package was delivered perfectly thank-you. ... if you can delivered package the same that would be good.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived quickly and works great  ...  "
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" ...  Delivered as expected.  ...  "
Size
 30
compact, light, switch, small and compact, size
+100%
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" ...  Small and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  Good size for use on a desktop.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight and small.  ...  "
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" ...  Small and compact yet powerful.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and small.  ...  "
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" ...  nice little gadget.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, Good looking, small in size and functioned as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Small and light. ... Easy to travel with  ...  "
Capacity
 28
house, router, living room, computers, wifi
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Great for keeping my PS4 and Smart TV connected to LAN at all times since the wireless router is in the other room.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for personal use/home office. ... We are using this in a home office, connecting two computers to the router in another room.  ...  "
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" ...  All the computers, game systems tvs in our home, we needed something like this so everyone could get a good signal in their bedrooms.  ...  "
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" ...  We have 4 computers and room for a spare!  ...  "
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" ...  This runs my home office flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  I have these all over my house  ...  "
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" ...  Now we have perfect steaming and a dependable WiFi signal all over the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it to hardware my PS4 and PC to my router that’s in the living room.  ...  "
USB
 19
literally
+100%
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" ...  Just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  All plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Powered up, essentially plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously, plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Plug and play no problems.  ...  "
Returns
 16
amazon, said, return period, returns, returning
+13%
-88%
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" ...  We found out too late unfortunately and can't return it.  ...  "
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" ...  I am returning it also, and have decided to simply purchase another brand with the required display to get out of this loop.  ...  "
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" ...  It lasted until about one week past the final return date and then quit working.  ...  "
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" ...  And I can't return it?  ...  "
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" ...  That isn't what I wanted so I'm returning the product.  ...  "
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" ...  Horrible product and horrible returns policy on this product .  ...  "
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" ...  Not worth the hassle of trying to manufacturer RMA after the 30 day Amazon return period.  ...  "
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" ...  This product despite the reviews (why I bought it) didn't work and I am unable to return.  ...  "
Build Quality
 15
screw, plastic, holes, surprisingly, mount
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I was surprised to see there were screw holes readily available for me to surface mount it.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheap and works well!  ...  "
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" ...  They are built well.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to connect and build quality is surprisingly good considering the very good price for it.  ...  "
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" ...  Could be improved with a strip of double-stick tape for attaching to wall, or screw holes, or something.  ...  "
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" ...  Going on a year strong.  ...  "
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" ...  It's surprisingly light (made from plastic) and does as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Other than the finish though it is a quality piece of hardware.  ...  "
Design
 12
looks, though, thin, switch, looking
+100%
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" ...  Looks good in a home entertainment system.  ...  "
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" ...  It is indeed beautifully made and does work nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  The size of the box is convenient and sleek looking in a gloss white and grey.  ...  "
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" ...  Did exactly what i needed it to do, Matches the Apple decor  ...  "
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" ...  The switch itself is stylish so it not an eyesore if you need to leave it visible.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup and thin design.  ...  "
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" ...  Not a bad looking switch.  ...  "
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" ...  Other than the finish though it is a quality piece of hardware.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 10
outlet, unit, powered, switch, supply
+70%
-30%
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" ...  Now about that power adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  It does require power, so you will need to place it near an electrical outlet.  ...  "
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" ...  Just plug in power .  ...  "
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" ...  Just plug in your wires and power.  ...  "
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" ...  The power usage for this device is very low, in fact, its energy efficient!  ...  "
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" ...  Note that it's an AC powered switch.  ...  "
Lagging
 10
slow, lag, buffering, work, issues
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Will update if I find it is not the switch causing the speed downgrade.  ...  "
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" ...  I am constantly resetting it  ...  "
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" ...  A bit slow.  ...  "
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" ...  It's slow.  ...  "
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" ...  which can be notoriously slow!  ...  "

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