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Dependable storage for your favorite devices, wherever you go - that's what the Crucial X9 Portable SSD offers. With lots of space for all yoru favorite photos, videos, games and more, the Crucial X9 gives you speedy file transfers and compatibility with PCs, Macs, tablets, gaming consoles and Android phones, making it the perfect plug-and-play storage solution
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5
Excellent for system backups!
on July 10, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this external drive to make image backups of
my laptop drive while traveling. It is a very compact and
solid little drive. It is also very fast. It is a quality item at
a budget price!
my laptop drive while traveling. It is a very compact and
solid little drive. It is also very fast. It is a quality item at
a budget price!
Length of ownership: 245
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
Customer Rating
5
"Activate" the power station before using!
on July 10, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
Before talking about this great power station, let me alert
you to instructions you need to follow to the letter. At the
bottom of page 2 of the manual you are instructed to
charge the power station to 100% before using. Mine
arrived at about 80%, so I ignored the instructions and then spent a half hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't
deliver any power. I finally noticed a hard to read sticker
on the back of the unit that said to "Activate" the unit you
first had to recharge it (completely). After doing this the
power station worked perfectly.
you to instructions you need to follow to the letter. At the
bottom of page 2 of the manual you are instructed to
charge the power station to 100% before using. Mine
arrived at about 80%, so I ignored the instructions and then spent a half hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't
deliver any power. I finally noticed a hard to read sticker
on the back of the unit that said to "Activate" the unit you
first had to recharge it (completely). After doing this the
power station worked perfectly.
This power station is well suited for home power outages,
travel, and camping. It has a good collection of outlets
to serve most needs. I particularly like the included
"night light". It draws only 3W, and provides adequate
lighting for a small area - see my photos of it in a dark kitchen on and off. It can provide about 62 hours of light
if nothing else draws power. This can be very helpful
during an evening power outage.
travel, and camping. It has a good collection of outlets
to serve most needs. I particularly like the included
"night light". It draws only 3W, and provides adequate
lighting for a small area - see my photos of it in a dark kitchen on and off. It can provide about 62 hours of light
if nothing else draws power. This can be very helpful
during an evening power outage.
The unit is relatively small and lightweight, making it
useful on long car trips for small items needing power
the car can't provide.
useful on long car trips for small items needing power
the car can't provide.
Finally, it is clear that this power station can be an
essential item on camping trips!
essential item on camping trips!
I find this power station to be a very good buy.
Length of ownership: 42
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ease of Use
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Improve your viewing of local TV channels with this indoor Mohu Arc TV antenna. Its multidirectional range captures clear broadcast signals within its 40-mile radius, and its plug-and-play operation provides a convenient enhanced TV setup next to your TV or hang on the wall. This Mohu Arc TV antenna is compatible with HDTV units, letting you enjoy the full quality of Full HD and Ultra HD over-the-air programs.
Customer Rating
5
Great way to cut the cord
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was very fortunate to get this on Clearance just before
they sold out! Set up was easy, and I am able to get the
local tv stations that are not available on the internet.
It is an excellent value.
they sold out! Set up was easy, and I am able to get the
local tv stations that are not available on the internet.
It is an excellent value.
Length of ownership: 40
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ease of Use
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Are you ready for next-gen performance? The Crucial P5 Plus SSD delivers remarkable speed and data protection with sequential reads up to 6600MB/s1 for transformative computing. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P5 Plus includes advanced features like full hardware-based encryption, dynamic write acceleration, and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability. Designed specifically for intensive workloads, high-quality creative content, and hardcore gaming, the P5 Plus is also backward compatible with most Gen3 systems for ultimate flexibility. The Crucial P5 Plus meets the performance and form factor requirements for Sony PS5 when used with a heat sink; heat sink sold separately.
Customer Rating
5
Great system drive upgrade
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used this to upgrade the system drive of my laptop
computer. Installation proceeded without a hitch. The
drive has since been working very well. A good buy.
computer. Installation proceeded without a hitch. The
drive has since been working very well. A good buy.
Length of ownership: 245
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quality
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The Crucial~ X8 Portable SSD stores up to 1TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s ~ that~s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.~ It also works with numerous devices ~ from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.~
Customer Rating
5
Great for movies!
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this to store movies on. I played them back on my
laptop when I travel. The copying goes quickly, and
playback proceeds with no problems. This is a very
good buy.
laptop when I travel. The copying goes quickly, and
playback proceeds with no problems. This is a very
good buy.
Length of ownership: 242
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Basic bootup speeds won~t cut it ~ not at work, on the go, or in the game. But the Crucial P3 SSD is anything but basic. With NVMe performance that~s more than 6x faster than SATA2 and storage capacities up to 4TB3, the P3 leaves older storage technology in the dust. Get faster bootups, downloads and file transfers, and store all your files, photos, videos, apps, and games with room to spare with the quality and dependability you expect from Crucial.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for system drive!
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this to provide a backup clone to my system drive.
Making the clone was easily done using Acronis, and proceeded without any problems. It is a good value
SSD drive.
Making the clone was easily done using Acronis, and proceeded without any problems. It is a good value
SSD drive.
Length of ownership: 90
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
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Quality
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Upgrade your computer for high-end gaming or video editing with this Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. The 2TB capacity lets you store large-size media files and programs, and the Smart Magician software monitors drive health. This Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD features sequential read speeds up to 3500MB/sec. for exceptional performance and prompt boot times.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent upgrade
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this to upgrade the system drive for my desktop
tower computer. I first cloned the previous drive to this, and then enabled the full capacity of this new drive. It has given
new life to my computer!
tower computer. I first cloned the previous drive to this, and then enabled the full capacity of this new drive. It has given
new life to my computer!
Length of ownership: 105
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quality
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Achieve crisp, vibrant prints by using this 500-sheet pack of 8.5" x 11" Epson S041586 bright white paper with your ink jet printer. The 96 brightness makes text and images pop, and the acid-free design ensures lasting prints.
Customer Rating
5
My favorite printing paper
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my favorite paper for use with my laser printer.
The paper is of exceptional quality and is excellent for
both black-white prints and color prints. The paper is
both robust and long lasting.
The paper is of exceptional quality and is excellent for
both black-white prints and color prints. The paper is
both robust and long lasting.
Length of ownership: 259
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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How much content can you hold with your fingertips? With the Crucial X6 Portable SSD, the answer is: A lot! Whether you~re downloading videos for off-line travel, organizing family photos, collaborating with classmates, or heading off on a great adventure, the Crucial X6 features up to 1TB of portable storage capacity and is ready to go wherever you do.
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5
Great for storing movies!
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this to store movies for playing while traveling. It
is very fast and reliable. It is also extremely compact
and solidly built. I got it for a great price during the
Black Friday sales. It is a great value.
is very fast and reliable. It is also extremely compact
and solidly built. I got it for a great price during the
Black Friday sales. It is a great value.
Length of ownership: 210
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Crucial~ X8 Portable SSD stores up to 2TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s ~ that~s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.~ It also works with numerous devices ~ from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.~
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for backups
on July 9, 2024
Posted by: prof2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this portable SSD to do image backups of my laptop
while traveling. It is very fast and reliable. I got it during
Black Friday at a very good price. It is a very good buy.
while traveling. It is very fast and reliable. I got it during
Black Friday at a very good price. It is a very good buy.
Length of ownership: 224
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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 5
5 out of 5Great 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).
prof2000
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.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5NOT 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.
prof2000
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 5
5 out of 5Perfect 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.
prof2000
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 5
5 out of 5Great 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!
prof2000
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 5
5 out of 5Low 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.)
prof2000
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!
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great 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.
prof2000
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 5
5 out of 5Look ma, no brick!
By GMoney
It is small, elegant, and well made. Built-in AC\DC converter. Love it!
prof2000
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 5
4 out of 5My 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.
prof2000
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 5
5 out of 5Best 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.
prof2000
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 5
2 out of 5Nice 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.
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.
prof2000
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.
that eliminates the problem. I would be very interested in the result.
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With an immersive display and multidimensional sound, moto g 5G - 2024 takes your movies, shows, and games to the next level. Enjoy smooth gaming and seamless scrolling with a fast, fluid 6.6" 120Hz display.* Hear every detail with the unbelievable clarity of Dolby Atmos on stereo speakers.** Capture sharper low-light photos with a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system.*** And unleash it all with 5G speeds powered by a Snapdragon octa-core processor.**** Plus, with a massive battery and TurboPower charging, the fun never stops.***** You can even experience a little luxury with the vegan leather design. Upgrade your entertainment with moto g 5G - 2024.
Can I set up this phone without a SIM installed? My SIM card may take as many as 5 days to be delivered.
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
With an immersive display and multidimensional sound, moto g 5G - 2024 takes your movies, shows, and games to the next level. Enjoy smooth gaming and seamless scrolling with a fast, fluid 6.6" 120Hz display.* Hear every detail with the unbelievable clarity of Dolby Atmos on stereo speakers.** Capture sharper low-light photos with a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system.*** And unleash it all with 5G speeds powered by a Snapdragon octa-core processor.**** Plus, with a massive battery and TurboPower charging, the fun never stops.***** You can even experience a little luxury with the vegan leather design. Upgrade your entertainment with moto g 5G - 2024.
Does the main camera have OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
With an immersive display and multidimensional sound, moto g 5G - 2024 takes your movies, shows, and games to the next level. Enjoy smooth gaming and seamless scrolling with a fast, fluid 6.6" 120Hz display.* Hear every detail with the unbelievable clarity of Dolby Atmos on stereo speakers.** Capture sharper low-light photos with a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system.*** And unleash it all with 5G speeds powered by a Snapdragon octa-core processor.**** Plus, with a massive battery and TurboPower charging, the fun never stops.***** You can even experience a little luxury with the vegan leather design. Upgrade your entertainment with moto g 5G - 2024.
Does this phone have VoLTE?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
With an immersive display and multidimensional sound, moto g 5G - 2024 takes your movies, shows, and games to the next level. Enjoy smooth gaming and seamless scrolling with a fast, fluid 6.6" 120Hz display.* Hear every detail with the unbelievable clarity of Dolby Atmos on stereo speakers.** Capture sharper low-light photos with a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system.*** And unleash it all with 5G speeds powered by a Snapdragon octa-core processor.**** Plus, with a massive battery and TurboPower charging, the fun never stops.***** You can even experience a little luxury with the vegan leather design. Upgrade your entertainment with moto g 5G - 2024.
Is this phone compatible with tello mobile?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
With an immersive display and multidimensional sound, moto g 5G - 2024 takes your movies, shows, and games to the next level. Enjoy smooth gaming and seamless scrolling with a fast, fluid 6.6" 120Hz display.* Hear every detail with the unbelievable clarity of Dolby Atmos on stereo speakers.** Capture sharper low-light photos with a 50MP Quad Pixel camera system.*** And unleash it all with 5G speeds powered by a Snapdragon octa-core processor.**** Plus, with a massive battery and TurboPower charging, the fun never stops.***** You can even experience a little luxury with the vegan leather design. Upgrade your entertainment with moto g 5G - 2024.
Can I take my tello SIM card out of my old phone and put it into this phone and use it with no difficulty?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
Your new go-to card + reader combo, the Micro SD PRO Plus + Adapter makes capturing seamless 4K video on compatible phones or drones a breeze. Plus, the expanded storage provides you the freedom to play more high-performance and intensive games on your tablet or gaming device. It~s all the extra space you need from a brand you can count on.
What is the speed of the reader? Is it USB 3, 3.1, or 3.2? What generation?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
Step into a new stage of storage with the Samsung PRO Ultimate MicroSD. It supports every ambition from creative pursuits, to professional projects and personal memories with high speed and the compatibility to keep you on top of your game.
What is the speed of the reader? Is it USB 3, USB 3.1, USB 3.2? What generation?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
Our See For Yourself Kit is an easy, worry-free way to try Mint Mobile out before committing to one of our phone plans. Download our free Mint Mobile app to activate and test Mint where you live, work, and play. Try us for 7 days and once you know we're a match, choose the plan that's right for you. Bring your phone number with you from your current carrier or get a new one. The sooner you buy, the sooner you start saving like a fox.
Do I have to provide any information to activate the trial SIM (such as email, name, credit card, ..)? Or do I simply put the trial SIM into the phone I want to test it with?
1 year, 4 months ago
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prof2000
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.
What is the difference between this phone and the Galaxy S22 5G phone?
1 year, 5 months ago
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prof2000
Level up your lighting with this professional studio RGB LED Light, a lightweight portable special effects light to use indoors and outdoors. Ideal for Portraits, still life and all types of videos. Perfect for travel logs, YouTube, tutorials, interviews, and many other content creation activities. It features 21 color options and special effects. The built in 1500mAh rechargeable lithium battery makes it ideal for video recordings.
Can the cold shoe adapter be moved to have the light vertical (as opposed to horizontal)?
1 year, 5 months ago
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prof2000
The bella PRO 4-qt. Touchscreen Space Saving Air Fryer will fit perfectly in your kitchen. Featuring 5 preset settings and an adjustable temperature up to 400~F, you can easily cook your favorites for friends and family (up to 3.3 lbs. of food). The 60-minute auto shut-off timer ensures precise cooking results every time. Made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead, and Cadmium, the EverGood Ceramic Nonstick Coating gives you confidence & peace of mind when using this air fryer, while dishwasher-safe parts simplify the cleanup process and save you valuable time. Powered by high-performance circular heat technology, this air fryer evenly circulates heat for quick, crispy, and perfectly cooked food.
What is the length of the power cord? Any recommendations about placing the air fryer under the kitchen cabinets?
The power cord is 34 inches long. The air fryer needs to be fairly close to the power outlet.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000
The bella PRO 4-qt. Touchscreen Space Saving Air Fryer will fit perfectly in your kitchen. Featuring 5 preset settings and an adjustable temperature up to 400~F, you can easily cook your favorites for friends and family (up to 3.3 lbs. of food). The 60-minute auto shut-off timer ensures precise cooking results every time. Made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead, and Cadmium, the EverGood Ceramic Nonstick Coating gives you confidence & peace of mind when using this air fryer, while dishwasher-safe parts simplify the cleanup process and save you valuable time. Powered by high-performance circular heat technology, this air fryer evenly circulates heat for quick, crispy, and perfectly cooked food.
Can you program a wattage limit? I can’t have an appliances exceed 1000 watts where I live
The wattage used increases with the set temperature, and also with the speed of the fan (which can't be set).
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000
The bella PRO 4-qt. Touchscreen Space Saving Air Fryer will fit perfectly in your kitchen. Featuring 5 preset settings and an adjustable temperature up to 400~F, you can easily cook your favorites for friends and family (up to 3.3 lbs. of food). The 60-minute auto shut-off timer ensures precise cooking results every time. Made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead, and Cadmium, the EverGood Ceramic Nonstick Coating gives you confidence & peace of mind when using this air fryer, while dishwasher-safe parts simplify the cleanup process and save you valuable time. Powered by high-performance circular heat technology, this air fryer evenly circulates heat for quick, crispy, and perfectly cooked food.
Does this item have a 3 prong plug? I need one as i will use it at work and need 3 prong to be compliant
It has a polarized two-prong plug, ie, one prong is larger than the other. It can be plugged in only one way. The outlet on the wall must permit the use of such a plug.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000
Logitech Desk Mat lets you find your glide and define your style, all while keeping your desk protected. Click some color into your workspace with your choice of aesthetics. The soft cloth mat delivers style and comfort. Pair it with Logitech POP Keys, POP Mouse, and more.
Would this mat be appropriate for setting my laptop on, on top of a mahogany desk? The features mention it holding a keyboard, mouse etc but I.d like to know if it would also be fine to set a laptop on it. Thank you!
I use it with my gaming laptop and gaming mouse. It works well. It would be fine on your mahogany desk.
5 months ago
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prof2000
Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Does the refurbished t7 work as good as a new t7?
I purchased two of these refurbished drives. After properly initializing and formatting one of them, it appears to work as well as a new drive. This was not true for the second drive - I struggled to get it to work, and then found that 7% of the sectors of the drive were bad. It now appears to be working, but I less confidence in it.
5 months ago
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prof2000
Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Does the external SSD come with a USB-C cable? I’m not sure if I have one.
It should come with two cables. One a usb c to c, and the second a usb c to a. Mine came in a little box "hidden" behind the drive. However, you need to test them with a drive known to be good. I found 3 of the 4 cables I received with two of these drives to be defective.
5 months ago
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prof2000
Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
I just purchased this external ssd and tried to use it for the first time. It will not show up on my computer anywhere, except on the "eject" tray. Why can't my new laptop see or open it the file location?
I suspect that it needs to be initialized and then formatted - operations you can do from disk management. However, it could also be a bad cable. I had a similar experience with this refurbished drive.
5 months ago
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prof2000
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!
Can I add storage?
Yes you can. However to do so requires cloning the existing drive to one that is larger, and then removing the existing drive and replacing it with the larger drive.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000
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!
What operating system is installed ?
My version of this laptop came loaded with Windows 11 Home. I see that there is another version of this laptop that comes loaded with Windows 11 S, that imposes some restrictions making it more secure.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000
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!
Is the 8GB RAM memory expandable?
Yes it is. The 8GB of RAM it come with is soldered in, but there is an empty SO-DIMM slot where you can add additional RAM.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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prof2000