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Netgear WNDR3700 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:600 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Netgear WNDR3700 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 12 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Netgear WNDR3700
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.6

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 56% of routers
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 65%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

9.4

Security

12%

5.8

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

â–¼Worse than 69%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
11 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Netgear WNDR3700

Based on 9 · 1

The guest network and dual Wi-Fi bands win praise, but reviewers find speed, range and USB storage disappointing.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Netgear WNDR3700

Based on 52 owners sharing their experience in online comments

48%positive12%mixed40%negative

Owners praise its speed, range, and reliability, while wireless connection problems and confusing setup make the experience uneven.

What owners dislike

  • Owners find the setup confusing, including missing passphrase options on some units and uncertainty about broadcasting, WPS, and which band to use.6
  • Some owners received units that would not accept settings or connect at all, and had to return or replace them.6
  • Some owners say devices will not connect or show the network, even after entering MAC addresses or choosing a band.5
  • Owners say Netgear phone support could not solve connection problems, and replacement and return handling was frustrating.5
  • Owners report speeds that swing between fast and slow, or well below their internet plan, until a firmware update or reset.5
  • Some owners say wireless signal is weak in a few rooms of the house, even though it is usable.3
  • Some owners say the wireless connection drops after an hour or two of use and needs the router unplugged to recover.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of router Netgear WNDR3700

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

9.4

Security

12%

5.8

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

6.6
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Brand name
Netgear
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This router uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 32.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
600 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 69.6% of routers and equal to 4.3% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 63.7% of routers and the same as 31.2% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP
This router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 54.5% of routers and equal to 1.8% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI, Utility
This router uses Web UI, Utility for management, which is less advanced than 70.5% of routers and equal to 1.7% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 30.2% of routers and equal to 31.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
0.68 GHz
This router runs at 0.68 GHz, which is slower than 69.2% of routers and on par with 0.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 70.5% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 68.4% of routers and the same as 18.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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Netgear WNDR3700 vs the average router

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  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 8 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (8 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    8 vs 0
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 6.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    11 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 2.71x cheaper
    Netgear WNDR3700 is cheaper than the average router (£35 vs £95).
    £35 vs £95
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 6.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    11 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 2.71x cheaper
    Netgear WNDR3700 is cheaper than the average router (£35 vs £95).
    £35 vs £95
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 8 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (8 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    8 vs 0
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 65.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.68 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    0.68 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.007812 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 65.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 62.1% of routers support beamforming.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • 10,904 fewer NAT sessions
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (4,096 vs 15,000). The average router supports 15,000 concurrent NAT sessions.
    4,096 vs 15,000
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface Web UI, Utility, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Web UI, Utility vs Web UI, App
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.68 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    0.68 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.007812 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 75% less RAM
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 10 years older release date
    This router is an older model than the average router (2009 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    September 2009
    2009 vs 2019
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Geekyranjit
✓ explicit
23/08/2011
Hands-on review · features, USB storage and power use
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is a good simultaneous dual-band router with useful guest networks, though its 2.4 GHz performance disappointed.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2011
Lab test · Dual-band N router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is an easy-to-set-up, feature-packed dual-band router with fast throughput, but its bulky design and slow USB drive sharing hold it back.
9.0
smallnetbuilder.com
≈ estimated
15/09/2009
Full review · Dual-band N router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is best for many users at once, with steady throughput and guest networks, but less suited to single-device HD streaming.
7.3
cnet.com
✓ explicit
23/09/2009
Lab test · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is a dual-band router that suits enthusiasts wanting simple network storage, but its USB drive performance is slow.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
17/11/2009
Lab test · Feature check
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 offers guest Wi-Fi and USB storage, but uneven speeds make it hard to recommend over the Linksys WRT610N.
8.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
09/03/2011
Hands-on test · Dual-band router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is a stable, fast dual-band router for media streaming, but its web setup pages are awkward to use.
9.0
thinkbroadband.com
≈ estimated
No Date Provided
Lab test · Gigabit router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 suits fibre and cable connections above 100Mbps, but its far-range Wi-Fi is slow and it ships without a full printed guide.
9.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
26/07/2011
Lab test · Setup and throughput
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is among the fastest routers tested, reaching 121 Mbps, and its Genie setup suits technically minded home users and small businesses.
8.0
digitaltrends.com
✓ explicit
15/06/2023
Benchmark review · Home router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 is a fast dual-band router whose usage meter can cut off Internet access at a set limit, but it can't share a printer.
9.0
myopenrouter.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hands-on review · Feature walkthrough
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 suits heavy media streamers and busy homes, with USB sharing, a bandwidth meter and an easy guest network.
9.0
biztechmagazine.com
≈ estimated
21/07/2011
Hands-on test · Business router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 suits laptop carts and busy sites, with wide range and both bands running at once, but its help links were broken.
4.0
clubic.com
✓ explicit
10/09/2010
Lab test · USB sharing router
Verdict
The Netgear WNDR3700 has a fast processor and many features, but its USB sharing lacks per-user rights and Wi-Fi falls off sharply at 12 metres.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Netgear WNDR3700

  • Excellent simultaneous dual-band performance (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
  • Very high routing and WAN-to-LAN throughput speeds
  • Includes useful networking features like Guest Zones and a Traffic Meter
  • Energy-efficient design with relatively low power consumption
  • Intuitive web interface and simplified setup with the Genie app
  • Gigabit Ethernet ports provide future-proofing for fast fiber connections

What customers don't like about Netgear WNDR3700

  • USB network storage (NAS) performance is consistently reported as very slow
  • 5 GHz signal range is noticeably shorter than expected
  • Early firmware versions were noted to be buggy with connection stability issues
  • Inconsistent wireless transfer speeds at longer distances
  • Traffic Meter and QoS features are not as robust as competing models
  • Setup and configuration can occasionally be confusing for non-technical users

Verdict

The Netgear WNDR3700 is an N600 simultaneous dual-band wireless router featuring a 680 MHz MIPS processor, 64 MB of RAM, and 8 MB of flash memory. It delivers theoretical Wi-Fi speeds of up to 300+300 Mbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, supported by eight internal metamaterial antennas and five total Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 4 LAN). Key pros include its high routing performance, support for up to four guest networks, and a USB 2.0 port for ReadySHARE storage and media streaming. However, notable cons include inconsistent 2.4 GHz performance at distance, a lack of significant range improvement on the 5 GHz band, and relatively slow file transfer speeds through the USB port.

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