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Google Wifi AC1200 (1st Gen) Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (Refurb) 3-Pack $179, 1-Pack $69 + Free S/H for Prime Members

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Was posted a while back for $5 less, but this is what is available now. I picked one up and figured I'd share:

https://computers.woot.com/offers...-1st-gen-3

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Google Wifi AC1200 (1st Gen) Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (Refurb) 3-Pack $179, 1-Pack $69 + Free S/H for Prime Members
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rYang02
08-24-2020 at 10:31 AM.
08-24-2020 at 10:31 AM.
These are great, i still have them going on 1.5 years and they work like a charm!
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PuppyWhisperer
08-24-2020 at 11:12 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:12 AM.
what about Google WiFi makes it so popular when tri band systems like the deco m9 sell for about roughly the same price as the gen 1 refurbished Google WiFi pack? Is it because of the Google ecosystem? I only have good things to say about the m9's but with how popular Google is, im always intrigued.
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PeteyTheStriker
08-24-2020 at 11:20 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:20 AM.
Quote from PuppyWhisperer :
what about Google WiFi makes it so popular when tri band systems like the deco m9 sell for about roughly the same price as the gen 1 refurbished Google WiFi pack? Is it because of the Google ecosystem? I only have good things to say about the m9's but with how popular Google is in always intrigued.
Just name brand, these from a performance standpoint are not even in a top 5 or top 10 anymore. I would not pay over $100 for a set new, let alone $180 for a refurbished set, lol.
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ConFu
08-24-2020 at 11:21 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:21 AM.
Quote from PuppyWhisperer :
what about Google WiFi makes it so popular when tri band systems like the deco m9 sell for about roughly the same price as the gen 1 refurbished Google WiFi pack? Is it because of the Google ecosystem? I only have good things to say about the m9's but with how popular Google is, im always intrigued.
Personally I just prefer to avoid Chinese companies.
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Ultralisks
08-24-2020 at 11:32 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:32 AM.
$70 bucks for a refurbished version 1 of this router is not a deal. $40 would be.
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signalsoldier
08-24-2020 at 11:34 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:34 AM.
I currently have Deco mesh from the a deal a couple months ago. I waiting on a Google deal forever. Should I switch? The only reason I would consider is the ecosystem. Thoughts?
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Calcio22
08-24-2020 at 11:39 AM.
08-24-2020 at 11:39 AM.
Quote from PuppyWhisperer :
what about Google WiFi makes it so popular when tri band systems like the deco m9 sell for about roughly the same price as the gen 1 refurbished Google WiFi pack? Is it because of the Google ecosystem? I only have good things to say about the m9's but with how popular Google is, im always intrigued.
These are certainly an older model but for someone looking for reliability, they fit the bill. I just picked up a pack of M9's from Costco and I could not return them fast enough. Coming from a TP-Link 6000 router, coupled with an old G router acting as an access point I expected the M9's to be an upgrade, but I found them lacking in both range and performance (dl/ul speeds) compared to my hodgepodge setup. I've replaced them with the Google Nest WiFi (newer version of these).
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FioreB2420
08-24-2020 at 12:17 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:17 PM.
Quote from signalsoldier :
I currently have Deco mesh from the a deal a couple months ago. I waiting on a Google deal forever. Should I switch? The only reason I would consider is the ecosystem. Thoughts?

Love my Deco M5... Stability has been awesome
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gimlithepirate
08-24-2020 at 12:36 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:36 PM.
The main advantage of the Google WiFi system is maintainability. There are better mesh systems out there, to be sure, but few are as easy to setup or check on as theirs. Very good for people that need a router in a less tech savvy house.
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ssi
08-24-2020 at 12:47 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:47 PM.
what makes the 1st gen better is every unit is both a router/access point. second gen has 1 router, and you add access points.
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cuoreesitante
08-24-2020 at 12:52 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:52 PM.
I set these up for my parents house and it's been perfect for the last 2 years. No disconnects, no reboots needed. The range is not the best, but the added bonus of expandable via cheap OnHub units is great , I added a couple of them to resolve the range issue. In total we have 3 Google units and 2 Onhub units, spent less than $300, and covers their big 4500 sq/ft house with big backyard perfectly.
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rancid84
08-24-2020 at 12:58 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:58 PM.
Wasn't 100 bucks for a 3-pack not too long ago?
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brokenarcher
08-24-2020 at 12:59 PM.
08-24-2020 at 12:59 PM.
Got one last time it was on sale on Woot. It shipped in a white box (not original) with cables and an instruction sheet (which is fairly detailed even including some tips on updating the firmware). It's worked perfectly fine so far.
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sikrysako
08-24-2020 at 01:05 PM.
08-24-2020 at 01:05 PM.
Quote from PuppyWhisperer :
what about Google WiFi makes it so popular when tri band systems like the deco m9 sell for about roughly the same price as the gen 1 refurbished Google WiFi pack? Is it because of the Google ecosystem? I only have good things to say about the m9's but with how popular Google is, im always intrigued.

I have 5 of these and they work great. I haven't upgraded as the new systems for a similar price seem to lack Ethernet ports. The nice thing with these is you can plug in two Ethernet cables or a switch and have 'wired' connections for devices like TVs and NAS devices that don't have built-in WiFi, or want to run some devices without adding to all the radio signals in your house. You will get ~200 mbps this way on the devices hooked up to an access point on a wire.
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