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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great for the Xbox One X !
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this drive to provide external storage for my new Xbox One X, for music, videos, etc. Installation was easy - just plugged it in.
The Xbox immediately recognized it. There was no need to do anything else! I have been using WD external drives for over 20 years, and not once have had any kind of problem. For those looking to expand the drive capacity of their Xbox One X (or S),
I strongly recommend this unit.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Maximize your system's storage capacity with this Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive. Quick transfer rates move information three times faster than traditional hard drives. The My Book has universal connections to ensure compatibility with 3.0 and 2.0 USB devices. The drive also offers built-in 256-bit hardware encryption and optional password protection for peace of mind.
 
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5 out of 5
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Great for the Xbox One X !
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my new Xbox One X, to provide space for my rapidly expanding collection of games and apps. Installation was simple - pure plug and play. I had to have the console format the drive for its system, but it took just seconds to do. I have been using WD external drives for over 20 years now, and not once experienced a problem. I recommend this drive to anyone wishing to expand the drive capacity of their Xbox One X (or S).
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Own the Xbox One X Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition bundle and experience the thrill and challenge of becoming a Jedi. Step into the role of a Jedi Padawan who narrowly escaped the purge of Order 66. Engage in innovative lightsaber and Force combat on a galaxy-spanning adventure as you stay one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors. Continue your training, explore the mysteries of the Force and become the Jedi you were meant to be. This bundle includes an Xbox One X, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a full-game download of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, a 1-Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, a 1-Month Xbox Game Pass for Console trial, and 1-Month of EA Access.* Whether you~re playing games, watching 4K movies, or streaming gameplay, there's never been a better time to game with Xbox One.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
The most powerful console on the planet!
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have wanted to do high end gaming for some time, and had come to the realization that it would be impossible to do it on my home computer, and found it also impossible to upgrade it to do so. When I learned about the Xbox One X console I was intrigued, and started to look into it. I was astounded to learn that it had the gaming capability of a high end gaming pc, as well the ability to play 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray movies. On top of that, its cost was a small fraction of what it would cost for a gaming pc with the same features. To top it off, the unit looks good in my living room under my 4K Sony TV. I pulled the trigger and ordered it just two days before it was sold out, and consider myself fortunate to have obtained one of the last units presently available.
I have been playing with it almost a week now, and it simply blows me away. The games in 4K are like interactive movies.
I have found it possible to have already amassed a collection of almost 20 games, by taking advantage of the many sales and discounts at Best Buy. I have already filled the 1TB drive in the machine!
A few add-ons I have added to my system are:
WD My Book 4TB Ext. USB 3.0 Drive (for games and apps)
WD Easystore 2TB Ext. USB 3.0 Drive (for music, videos, etc.)
Logitech C615 Webcam (for Skype)
Sennheiser Game One Headset
For anyone wishing to get into high end gaming at a moderate cost, you can't do better than this machine! I highly recommend it.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
It makes me happy!
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've had this boombox now for over two months, and am still surprised at how happy it makes me. I retired almost a year ago, and it brings back memories of my college days during which a box like this was my sole means of entertainment. I have a large collection of cassette tapes that I wished to digitize before they crumbled to dust, and this has made that task easily doable. But in the process of doing this I discovered that these old tapes sounded incredibly good! I was also surprised at how well preserved these old tapes (many over 40 years old) were. This box has a good stereo cassette player, and also a good radio. The fact that it also incorporates so much useful new technology greatly enhances the pleasure it provides. I strongly recommend this boombox for your purchase - the value it provides far exceeds it's price.
Length of ownership: 76
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
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Live stream with outstanding clarity with the Logitech C922 webcam, designed and built for streamers who take their game seriously. With a choice of 30 fps at 1080p or the hyperfast 60 fps at 720p, you can record or go live with vibrant, true-to-life video on channels like Twitch and YouTube. Broadcast masterfully with reliable no-drop audio, autofocus, and a 78~ diagonal field of view. Two omni-directional microphones accurately capture your voice from multiple angles for greater nuance. Go pro with features for XSplit, or customize your stream with Logitech Capture.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent for Skype!
on May 24, 2020
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have had this webcam for over a year. It was very easy to set up - simply plug and play. I have it plugged in to my desktop. It is mounted to the top of my monitor - the mount was simple to do, and has remained steady and secure since I first mounted it. I have been using it for Skyping with family members regularly for the past year. They all tell me that the video is excellent, as is the audio. I recently bought a high end headset (Sennheiser Game One) with a very good microphone - and I had no difficulty disabling the microphone on this webcam so I could use the microphone on the headset. I have been very happy with this webcam, and recommend it strongly.
Length of ownership: 397
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
5
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Work out comfortably with these MEE X10 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones. Smart wireless technology enables smooth operation, while the water-resistant design prevents sweat and moisture from damaging the earphones. These MEE audio X10 True Wireless earphones have a compact in-ear design and three sizes of silicone buds, which fit into your ears comfortably and block background noises.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great Ear-Buds for Workouts!
on November 24, 2019
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I picked these up on "Deal of the Day" for $39.99 (Half price). But even at full price I find they are a good buy.
I got them to use on my daily workouts. I use them to listen to music while I exercise. I use them with my Galaxy S7 Edge phone. I have never had a problem pairing them with this device.
I have also never had a problem pairing them with the left ear bud, once I learned how to properly insert them in the charging case (more on this shortly).
They are comfortable enough for my use, and I could see wearing them for several hours - but would prefer a good pair of over-the-ear headphones for watching movies.
The quality of the sound with both earbuds in, and properly seated, is very good.
Properly seated the noise isolation is very, very good. It is so good that I have a hard time hearing what people are saying. As a result, I usually just use the right bud while in the fitness room so I can be polite with my neighbors. The sound quality with one earbud is good (but not as good as with both). If I am alone, I use both buds.
Battery life I believe is as stated (4.5hrs). A couple of times I ran them for 4hrs at moderate volume and got no notice of any problem.
I have used them as far as 20 feet from my phone, and they have remained connected. I tried them in another room, with a wall between me and the phone at a distance of 12ft, and they remained connected.
There have been a few reviews reporting pairing issues with the left earbud. It should be noted that both buds have to be properly charged to pair and operate. Unfortunately it is easy to mistake the charge state of the buds in the charging box. The LEDs will be off when fully charged, and the same will be true if they are uncharged. To properly charge them they have to be properly positioned on the charging pins in the box. If the buds can be "wiggled", they are not properly positioned. With a little practice and care one can gain proficiency in properly positioning them for charging.
I have found these earbuds to be a very good choice for workouts, and recommend them even at their full price as a good buy.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
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Take selfies and group photos with this Bower multipod smartphone mount. The six different configurations include a tripod and a selfie stick with conveniently adjustable length. A 360-degree ball joint on this Bower multipod smartphone mount permits any camera angle, and a 2.4GHz Bluetooth remote lets you activate the smartphone's camera shutter easily.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Truly portable
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this when I travel across the Atlantic ocean, because it is truly portable. It works well with my tiny action camera (Yi 4k) and my compact camera (Canon PowerShot S110). It takes up very little space and is very light weight. It can easily fit into my day bag used for touring. It's multi-functionality is another plus.
Length of ownership: 54
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/B earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.
 
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4
Good option for long flights
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have to make a number of long flights each year across the Atlantic ocean, and have gotten weary lugging headphones with me for these trips. These wired earbuds provide a good alternative. They are much, much smaller and lighter. They provide reasonable noise isolation. They provide good audio for music and movies. I find that the microphone does an acceptable job for making phone calls. The multi-function button supplies the few controls I need while traveling. The L-shaped plug is easier to live with when squished into the extremely narrow seats in economy. I can wear these earbuds comfortably for up to 4 hours.
Length of ownership: 3
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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Ease of Use
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The G-DRIVE~ USB-C~ external drive delivers reliable, high-capacity storage in a compact, stylish package. Featuring a versatile USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface to meet the needs of the creative enthusiast, this drive is encased in an all-aluminum enclosure that looks as good on your desk as it does on a shoot. It~s designed for storage-intensive, multimedia files, including HD video, photos, and music. With support for up to 45 watts of USB Power Delivery through the USB-C port, this drive can charge your MacBook or MacBook Pro without having to take a separate MacBook charger out of your bag. The G-DRIVE USB-C external drive is plug and play on Mac and can be easily reformatted for Windows~. Plus, it~s Time Machine ready so you~re able to quickly back up all your files.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent external drive
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this drive to make routine backups of my windows desktop pc, using Acronis True Image. It does so with great speed, and with no issues. I love that it has an on/off switch on its rear, so I can leave it hooked up permanently to my machine and to its power supply. It is clearly extremely well made, and looks like it will last for at least 5 more years.
Length of ownership: 311
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
5 out of 5
5
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Take a journey in Full HD with this Acer gaming monitor. Its FreeSync technology works with your graphics card to eliminate visual artifacts and minimize stuttering for a flicker-free experience. The 75Hz refresh rate of this 24.5-inch Acer gaming monitor delivers smooth scenes that keep you immersed in your adventure.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great work place monitor
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this monitor to act as a second monitor for my desktop computer. It was one of very few monitors that can be rotated into portrait mode, a feature I very much wanted for my workstation. It functions extremely well in that position, and I have it in that orientation permanently. I use it for editing code, and for monitor windows. It is in fact the second such monitor that I have purchased. The screen is perfect for my purposes.
Length of ownership: 176
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great Laptop for School!!!
By SpencerD
Great laptop for school! So far this thing has not let me down at all. I was in need of a new laptop for school and I snagged this one during a flash deal. Holy crap I'm glad I did! I was looking for a laptop with at least 8GB of RAM for school (as I feel that is a must in today's standards) and came across this one. So far it has been able to handle all the basic daily multi-tasking I can think of it with no problem, word processing, music, youtube ect. Another huge plus is the keyboard on this thing. It feels so exteremely nice to type on. This was another thing that I had to make sure felt good as I will be writting a lot of paper on this thing I'm sure. I'm acutally writting this review on it currently. The numberpad on the track pad takes a little while to get used to but use you do it's a nice addition. Especially if you use a mouse with it. (Might I reccomend the Logitech Peble 2, amazing mouse to pair with this laptop). Battery life is about average I will say that. I currently have be using this thing pretty heavily and I'm at 60% battery life with an estimated 2hrs 39mins remaining. So don't plan going the whole day with out the charger as you most likely won't be getting more that 6 hours out of it. On the flip side this thing charges super fast for having just a standard DCIN charger (I do wish it was usb-c but oh well).
Great photos!
October 14, 2025
The photo of the closed laptop and the mouse gives a great sense of the scale of the laptop, and how portable it is.
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Offer your customers the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives to give them the capacity they need and the performance they want. With up to 128 MiB of DRAM cache and storage capacities of up to 10TB, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive maximizes drive and system performance, allowing your customers to spend more time playing the games they love most. Combine the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive gives your customer performance, capacity, and an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 11
By ChrisH
I am giving this a low review only because BestBuy does not show which versions of windows that this is compatible with.. I ordered this on the BestBuy website which states “compatible with windows”. When it arrived to the house is when I see on the box that it is only compatible with older versions of windows. I will not work on windows 11.
It is compatible with Windows 11
November 11, 2025
I have 2 of these drives, both running with no issues on Windows 11.
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The PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is built for speed and convenience, making it the ideal solution for large files and demanding applications. With read speeds of up to 200MB/s, the Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is up to 10x faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives. PNY's Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. Not only does it allow for the fast transfer and storage of files, the Elite-X Fit's micro-sized, low profile design is perfect for long-stay applications; it can be left in a desktop or laptop's USB port for an extended period of time, without interfering with everyday usage. It is compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 equipped PC and Mac desktop and laptop computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, printers, and TV~s, and backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Perfect size for my car
By Squirrel
I selected this flash drive because of the size. I use it for music in my car and I wanted something smaller, so it wouldn't damage the USB port in the car if something hit the flash drive. It works and easily holds all my music.
Effective photos
November 14, 2025
Your photos are very effective. Thanks for the comparison.
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Upgrade today with the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive for the capacity you need and the performance you want. Available with up to 512 MB of DRAM cache on higher-capacity models, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives are optimized for performance so you can spend more time playing the games you love most. Combine WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, upgrading your older or slower hard drive to the latest generation of WD_BLACK HDDs gives you speedy performance, high capacities, and industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great price/capacity/performance ratio
By jpiddle
Every major drive manufacturer dives their drives into categories based on performance, usually colorized. It's partially a marketing gimmick to make it easier for the average consumer to pick a drive based upon their use case, but does give a little guidance. This is considered Western Digital's "top of the line" on the consumer side.
When you need pure capacity, you still have to go with the traditional HDD if you don't want to break the bank. This drive delivers a good price-per-gigabyte ratio when you factor in its performance. It runs at 7200 RPM, so you get faster seek times, which shows in the sequential reads and writes. The random access is pretty dismal when compared to an SSD or NVMe drive, but that's just what happens when you have a physical arm that can only move so fast.
All in all, I'm impressed with the overall performance of the drive. My previous drive that died was a ten year old Seagate drive, and it probably peaked around 130-140 MB/second. This drive is hitting 230 MB/second, which is pretty crazy for a single HDD.
I've had some people comment about the drive's noise level, but perhaps those people are used to silent SSD drives and not the clickety-clack of an old school HDD. I wouldn't say it's much louder than a typical HDD.
With a five year warranty instead of the typical three year, it gives you a little more peace of mind. Even so, always make sure you have backups of your important stuff!
Nice review
November 14, 2025
Thanks for a very informative review.
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The PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is built for speed and convenience, making it the ideal solution for large files and demanding applications. With read speeds of up to 200MB/s, the Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is up to 30x faster than standard PNY USB 2.0 Flash Drives. PNY's Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. Not only does it allow for the fast transfer and storage of files, the Elite-X Fit's micro-sized, low profile design is perfect for long-stay applications; it can be left in a desktop or laptop's USB port for an extended period of time, without interfering with everyday usage. It is compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 equipped PC and Mac desktop and laptop computers, in-car stereos, game consoles, printers, and TV~s, and backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Low profile, reliable, and no heat issues.
By deffensp
These drives have worked great for me. Just bought the 256GB because I needed more space. I have had the 128GB version in use for over a year now. I haven't benchmarked them or anything like that, but they have been fast and reliable and very low profile, and no excessive heat. Mine came formatted as Fat32, which caused issues for me because a particular program's photo database I was backing up exceeded the Fat32 file limits. At first I thought I had a bad drive, but after realizing what was happening and reformatting to extFat everything was fine. With reports of the Sandisk version getting hot enough that the plastic melts, and the older Samsung Fit models also having heat issues, this was my pick and I've been very happy with it. (I also just bought a Samsung Fit Plus 64GB to use for Windows installations--since the installer repartitions the flash drive and I was sick of having to mess around to get my 128GB drive back--so I guess I'll know in another couple of weeks how it compares to the PNY, As of right now, I am sticking with these Elite-X for everything important as they have been rock solid.)
Very helpful photo
November 16, 2025
Thanks for the very helpful photo. It clearly illustrates how compact the drive is.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Great value laptop to send to college or on a trip
By EngineerMom
I have a teen that is headed off to multiple college experience camps this year and we needed to find her a highly portable, rugged, laptop for basic school functions as well as staying connected with friends and family back home. The ASUS Vivobook 14 is checking all of those boxes and more, with its compact and sturdy design and (college relevant) capable processing specs. 
In the box is the laptop and power cable, setup is easy in the fact that it's the normal Windows plug and play workflow. Starting with the build, things to note - the underside has an elevated ridge to provide a slight angle when sitting on a table, this also reduces some of the force on the hinge when the screen is laid open flat. The number pad is built into the mouse pad, controlled through the on/off touch sensor in the mouse pad. The keyboard layout affords a decent amount of space, even for those with larger hands, key press is semi-firm, and average responsiveness. The number of ports is generous for this compact build, included ports are headphones, HMDI port, 2x USB-A 3.2, USB-C 3.2, and a USB-A 2.0 port.  There is a front facing 720p camera with indicator LED for video calls, with a physical cover for privacy.  As far as internals go, this build has an i3 processor (geared for school work and surfing), Intel UHD graphics (can support limited gaming applications), upgradable 8 GB RAM (supports photoshop and basic engineering course applications), 128 GB SSD and 14" FHD LED screen. 
The thing that surprised me the most about this build is the Intel Gen12 i3 processor isn't as cumbersome as I had anticipated. I had predicted that this laptop would only be able to surf and support doc editing. While I did see CPU utilization peg while testing, the i3 hung in there and was able to deliver on excel workbooks, with some light macros. Looking at what most college courses require, I didn't see any software that this i3 couldn't tackle.  However I would absolutely recommend the RAM upgrade if doing more intensive work. On the flip side, this build is somewhat loud, the fan runs the majority of the time, even with light loads. The fans are located in the back, so while the bottom of the laptop stays relatively cool, the back edge blows hot air so I find that it's more comfortable on a desk than in my lap. Speakers are as expected, somewhat flat, but work for streaming and have enough volume to be effective even with background noise. Monitor quality is good, viewable from all angles 90* through laying flat. The camera is better than expected, I don't look washed out against a light colored background, and it manages low light settings decently.
Bottom line - at 3 lbs, this is highly portable and feels sturdy enough to go anywhere. My recommendation is to get this for college, travel, basic tasks, and video conferencing. It's a great value build if you need the basic efficiency functions but want something that can also be used for streaming, surfing, and relaxing. The trade offs are that it's not going to be great at gaming, it won't manage complex tasks such as data analysis software, and you're not going to edit 4k images. If these tasks weren't on your 'to do' list today or unlikely in the next year, then I recommend this build.
Very informative review
November 16, 2025
Thanks for the very informative review. It answered most of my own questions.
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GaN power comes to your docking station with this 6-in-1 solution. This compact dock features a built in 130W GaN power supply providing 96W of power to your host device, 4K 60Hz monitor support, USB-C and USB-A ports, and up to 5Gbps of data transfer speeds. This product is compatible with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro Max and 17 Pro.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Look ma, no brick!
By GMoney
It is small, elegant, and well made. Built-in AC\DC converter. Love it!
Good photo
November 17, 2025
Thanks for your good photo. It effectively shows the size of the dock relative to a laptop.
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The future has arrived with HP OmniBook X Flip 16 Next Gen AI PC. Whether you want to be entertained or finish creative work, this AI-powered PC has the processor speed and performance to make it happen. Engineered with a dazzling 16" display and the ability to view it flat, folded, or flipped, you can enjoy vibrant, high-contrast colors in any angle that suits your mood. Made from sleek, recycled metal and designed with a backlit keyboard with large keycaps, your future PC is bright.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
My New HP laptop
By AmyC
This HP Omni Book X is a user friendly laptop/tablet. There are three things that bug me - 1. Have to hold power button to shut off and on and hard to know until finally light comes on. Seems to take a long time 2. Power cord outlet is only on left side. 3. No memory stick outlet.
Shutdown via windows
November 17, 2025
It is much, much safer to shut down the computer via windows. It will allow the system to properly close the various applications and processes running on the computer.
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The future has arrived with HP OmniBook X Flip 16 Next Gen AI PC. Whether you want to be entertained or finish creative work, this AI-powered PC has the processor speed and performance to make it happen. Engineered with a dazzling 16" display and the ability to view it flat, folded, or flipped, you can enjoy vibrant, high-contrast colors in any angle that suits your mood. Made from sleek, recycled metal and designed with a backlit keyboard with large keycaps, your future PC is bright.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Best nd excellent
By LakhbirM
best nd excellent product i like this item This item is very good, its battery lasts a long time, we use it daily, we like it very much.
Impressive photo of the display!
November 19, 2025
Your photo of the display clearly shows how impressive it is!
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Stay cool when things heat up with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad ~ a smart stand that dynamically controls fan speeds based on your laptop~s temperature. Featuring an airtight pressure chamber, customizable fan curves, and a 3-port USB A hub for maximum connectivity, give your laptop the boost it needs for better performance.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Nice Design Facets - Big Design Flaw
By YourMainDude
I had great anticipation waiting to see & use the Razer - Laptop Cooling Pad with Intelligent Fan Control and Chroma RGB. I've seen the prior laptop stand in action and was eager to see how Razer approached this design vs. many of the competitor products out available for around the same price point.
I'll start by saying that overall aesthetic is very nice and typical Razer. The power brick is beefy, the sleek lines and workmanship is again - typical Razer and at a high level. The RGB strip is just enough in my mind and nicely appointed. This Razer - Laptop Cooling Pad can be used without loading up the Synapse software - if one chooses to do so - as the most critical button controls are located on the right side. When adjusting the speed, I noticed no distinct pure tone (or pitchy frequencies) and that sets it apart from all the other cooling platforms I have used.
Here's the problem: When I went to place & connect my recently purchased Lenovo Legion 7i gaming laptop onto this cooling pad, it simply wouldn't turn on. You can imagine my surprise. Sometimes the Legion wouldn't respond at all to power button pushes and other times the power button would light up, but nothing would happen. I tried this with the Razer - Laptop Cooling Pad's USB cable both connected and not connected.
After fiddling with it and becoming frustrated, I switched to a different non-gaming laptop (that I would never see the need to have such performance-based cooling on...) and that Dell computer worked fine. Now I'm really puzzled.
I switched back to the Legion 7i and confirmed it would power-up and functional normally, just sitting on the deck. Upon attempting to place the already powered-up Legion 7i back onto the Razer cooling, I immediately noticed that all the keyboard backlighting went dark, and the illuminated Legion power button would flicker. Bingo!
I don't have the necessary tools at home to sniff this problem out properly, but my educated guess is either this cooling pad wasn't properly compliance tested for RFI and EMI, or it was and done so haphazardly. I am leaning towards the theory that the magnets inside the rather large motor assembly are not shielded properly - or at all. The reason I am leaning this way is because I further discovered that if I offset the Legion 7i to the left or right of center (on the pad) and/or lift the laptop up off the foam by just a few centimeters - the 7i comes back to life and functions properly.
Summary:
This cool pad has a design flaw and didn't go through rigorous compatibility testing. Hopefully my review will help other customers find a quick answer to similar behavior and avoiding the frustration. There is definitely some sort of RFI/EMI/magnetic field emission problem on this pad and my guess is that Razer's own gaming laptops work fine on this platform.
I will attempt to obtain some Mu-metal shielding material to confirm my findings. Some Mu-ferro shielding foil should do the trick...
Seeing this severe of incompatibility with a popular gaming laptop brand keeps me from being able to recommend the Razer - Laptop Cooling Pad with Intelligent Fan Control and Chroma RGB.
Simple test
November 26, 2025
I find your observations and conclusions very compelling. A simple test would be to simply put a sheet of mu-metal between the laptop and the cooler, and see if
that eliminates the problem. I would be very interested in the result.
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When did this card first come out?

1 week, 2 days ago
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Intel Arc 3 graphics boost your workflows. Enhance your creation and gaming with industry~first AV1 hardware encode and AI~enhanced XeSS upscaling. Take your gaming experience to the next level with Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), Intel~s AI~enhanced upscaling technology, for more performance and fluid gaming on popular titles. Support for DirectX12 Ultimate takes your gaming to a new level of realism with the latest graphics technologies including ray tracing, variable rate shading, mesh shading, and sampler feedback - the fundamentals for next~gen gaming. Enhance your creation, gaming and streaming experiences with Intel Deep Link Technology features by pairing Intel Core processors with Intel Arc graphics.
 

What is the power draw of this card?

1 week, 5 days ago
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prof2000
 
Intelligent performance and trusted tech for your most demanding tasks. The HP OmniDesk Desktop AI PC combines trusted technology with intelligent performance in a sophisticated design that complements any space. Equipped with the latest ports, powerful Intel Core processor with built-in AI technology, plenty of storage, and reliable Wi-Fi technology for fast and stable connections, it effortlessly handles critical daily tasks and powers up your everyday work and play.
 

Can I purchase a matching 16 GB stick of ram from HP that will pair properly with the 16 GB stick it comes with? If so, where do I make the purchase?

2 weeks, 4 days ago
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prof2000
 
Intelligent performance and trusted tech for your most demanding tasks. The HP OmniDesk Desktop AI PC combines trusted technology with intelligent performance in a sophisticated design that complements any space. Equipped with the latest ports, powerful Intel Core processor with built-in AI technology, plenty of storage, and reliable Wi-Fi technology for fast and stable connections, it effortlessly handles critical daily tasks and powers up your everyday work and play.
 

Is this processor an unlocked (K) variant?

2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Intelligent performance and trusted tech for your most demanding tasks. This desktop combines trusted technology with intelligent performance in a sophisticated design that complements any space. Equipped with the latest ports, powerful Intel Core processor with built-in AI technology, plenty of storage, and reliable Wi-Fi technology for fast and stable connections, it effortlessly handles critical daily tasks and powers up your everyday work and play.
 

Is the 16GB of supplied RAM in one stick, or in two 8GB sticks?

3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Does the supplied software work with windows 11 home?

3 weeks, 2 days ago
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WD Blue internal hard drives deliver solid reliability for office and web applications and are perfect for extra storage for desktop PCs and in-office applications.
 

Does this 4tb drive use cmr or smr?

4 weeks ago
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prof2000
 
Boost productivity with a high-performance desktop in a stylish, space-saving design. Featuring built-in AI, powered by Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
 

Does the power supply have a standard (and available) SATA power cable, that can be used to power an internal SSD or hard drive?

1 month ago
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prof2000
 
Boost productivity with a high-performance desktop in a stylish, space-saving design. Featuring built-in AI, powered by Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
 

How many internal SATA ports are there on the motherboard?

1 month ago
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Boost productivity with a high-performance desktop in a stylish, space-saving design. Featuring built-in AI, powered by Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
 

Does the power supply have the necessary cable connector, and sufficient power to support a RTX 3060 video graphics card?

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The future has arrived with HP OmniBook X Flip 16 Next Gen AI PC. Whether you want to be entertained or finish creative work, this AI-powered PC has the processor speed and performance to make it happen. Engineered with a dazzling 16" display and the ability to view it flat, folded, or flipped, you can enjoy vibrant, high-contrast colors in any angle that suits your mood. Made from sleek, recycled metal and designed with a backlit keyboard with large keycaps, your future PC is bright.
 

Does this have a number key pad?

Sorry, it does not have a dedicated number keypad.
6 months ago
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prof2000
 
The future has arrived with HP OmniBook X Flip 16 Next Gen AI PC. Whether you want to be entertained or finish creative work, this AI-powered PC has the processor speed and performance to make it happen. Engineered with a dazzling 16" display and the ability to view it flat, folded, or flipped, you can enjoy vibrant, high-contrast colors in any angle that suits your mood. Made from sleek, recycled metal and designed with a backlit keyboard with large keycaps, your future PC is bright.
 

Which ports for the power adapter ?

The C port closest to the LED indicating the charging status.
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prof2000
 
Clearly view distant subjects and scenes with these Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars, which feature 42mm-diameter ED (extra-low dispersion) glass lenses with fully multicoated optics and 8x magnification.
 

Would this Monarch 5 8x42 function well for stargazing?

They should work well for stargazing.
They have a wide field of view, and very
good light collection. The image has
exceptional clarity.
1 year, 3 months ago
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prof2000
 
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Do the two separate vision tubes bend? Sorry I do not have a more elegant way to say this. I saw a video where it said to get one that will move.

It is possible to pivot them to adjust to
one's eye separation. This is easy to do.
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Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Galaxy S22 is redefining the epic standard ~ both for what a smartphone can do with video and for what you can communicate, create, and experience with it. In other words, if you~ve got something to say, Galaxy S22 makes it possible to say anything you want with video, at any time-even in the darkness of night.
 

Does this phone allow you to mount two physical simms into the phone?

My phone came with a mount for two physical SIMs.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Galaxy S22 is redefining the epic standard ~ both for what a smartphone can do with video and for what you can communicate, create, and experience with it. In other words, if you~ve got something to say, Galaxy S22 makes it possible to say anything you want with video, at any time-even in the darkness of night.
 

Does this phone come with a charging cable, a charging plug, a simm mounting tool ?

My phone came with a charging cable and a charging
plug. But they were each for an apple phone, not an android phone. There was no SIM mounting tool.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Galaxy S22 is redefining the epic standard ~ both for what a smartphone can do with video and for what you can communicate, create, and experience with it. In other words, if you~ve got something to say, Galaxy S22 makes it possible to say anything you want with video, at any time-even in the darkness of night.
 

Is this phone factory unlocked, or is it carrier unlocked?

My phone was factory unlocked.
1 year, 4 months ago
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CP2K16G4DFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB DDR4 Pro desktop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a UDIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 UDIMM layout of 288 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 UDIMM memory.
 

Are these sticks plug and play or will we need to do some set up in the Bios

They will be plug and play, as long as you are not
planning on over-clocking.
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
 
CP2K16G4DFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB DDR4 Pro desktop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a UDIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 UDIMM layout of 288 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 UDIMM memory.
 

Is this compatible with the Lenovo 510A-15ICB? I have attached a photo of the specs of the computer. If so, what would it cost to have it installed and how long would it take?

I have this exact same computer - and this memory kit
worked perfectly with it. It even provided the maximum
possible speed permitted with my CPU! Installing it
yourself is relatively easy and painless. Watch a few
videos, and you could do it in as little as 15 minutes.
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does this include a screen protector

This case does not include a screen protector.
1 year, 5 months ago
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