Looking to get AC router, noticed Archer C7 and RT-AC56U are $80 @ NewEgg

[fxer]

Researching a new AC router and noticed today both the TP-LINK Archer C7 v2 & ASUS RT-AC56U are $80 @ NewEgg.

I know the ASUS is an AC1200 class and the C7 is AC1750 class, and I've got assorted devices a couple of which are AC:

rMBP
iphone 6
iphone 4s
fire tv
android nexus 4

All currently run off a POS router as I've been holding out as long as I could for AC equipment to mature. Any thoughts on if either of these two routers are the ones I should be looking at?:

 

[Hawk]

If budget is flexible I suggest looking into other routers such as netgear R7000

I won't recommend TP-LINK Archer C7 V2 AC1750 since it's firmware has quite few security issue according to amazon users.

I have RT-AC68U and so far happy with it and yes it support ac standard.

 

[ChristineBCW]

It's a great deal, no doubt. It runs thru Sep 22nd, although I wouldn't wait until that date for any last minute acquiescence.

If a person wants to get into the 450-2.4 range, or wants to experiment with 5gz abilities in their environment, this is a deal, true.

Just don't forget adapters. Or else, snag two of these and use the second as a bridge and see what 5gz speed and range can be like. Hey - it's only money!!

 

[microchip]

If you go for the C7, make sure it's v2. The v1 has major compatibility issues with Apple devices. I personally have the v1 but no Apple devices and it's been stable and performing for my needs thus far

 

[psiclone]

Did this just have a price jump or is it me? $108

 

[ChristineBCW]

It's just you. It's only personal.

NewEgg USA - Archer C7 v2 $99 with $20 off with special code at checkout.

 

[psiclone]

I saw the archer c7. I was referring to the ac56u. I can't find it for less than 100 anywhere.

 

[ChristineBCW]

Here's a NewEgg page of Refurb/Open Box with a couple of $70-90 entries, as of Monday, Sep 22 afternoon. These notoriously come and go, though.

 

[fxer]

I saw the archer c7. I was referring to the ac56u. I can't find it for less than 100 anywhere.

the ac56u had a discount code listed on the page that expired 9/18 I believe psiclone

 

[ChristineBCW]

"Wait 3 weeks... these come back around." Confucius said this, about shopping at NewEgg.

Well... that's what I heard.