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- First reviewOctober 23, 2018
- Last reviewMay 9, 2025
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The IdeaPad 1 gives value a whole new meaning with the all-new ultra-efficient AMD Ryzen 5 Processor that makes multitasking a breeze in its thin and compact 17.9mm chassis. Get the most out of your 15.6" device with 87% Active Area Ratio for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with up to 12 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 1MP camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
This Lenovo Ideapad suits my needs nicely.
So far it has performed all the tasks I have required of it admirably and seems to be of excellent quality.
The keys on the keyboard are well spaced and respond quickly without much pressure.
The touchpad is responsive and reasonably precise.
The touchscreen is a convenient feature and seems more sensitive than the touchscreens on other laptops I have owned.
The battery life is a little short compared to other laptops I have used but it does recharge quickly.
Windows 11 has some unique idiosyncrasies that make the operating system a bit frustrating to work with at times (It had to update itself for four hours before it would boot the first time and it assumed it was being hacked after I checked some settings in the BIOS).
This laptop is a good model and does its job well for me, I am pleased with its aesthetic and performance.
So far it has performed all the tasks I have required of it admirably and seems to be of excellent quality.
The keys on the keyboard are well spaced and respond quickly without much pressure.
The touchpad is responsive and reasonably precise.
The touchscreen is a convenient feature and seems more sensitive than the touchscreens on other laptops I have owned.
The battery life is a little short compared to other laptops I have used but it does recharge quickly.
Windows 11 has some unique idiosyncrasies that make the operating system a bit frustrating to work with at times (It had to update itself for four hours before it would boot the first time and it assumed it was being hacked after I checked some settings in the BIOS).
This laptop is a good model and does its job well for me, I am pleased with its aesthetic and performance.
Length of ownership: 7
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
4
Speed
5
Display
5
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Glass Elite tempered glass screen protection has got you covered with ultra-strong aluminosilicate glass, tested up to 5x stronger than traditional glass screen protection.
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The screen protector fit my phone very nicely and did not interfere with my phone case. The included centering guide was most helpful in aligning the screen protector with my phone.
However, the ZAGG brand screen protectors are a bit expensive.
However, the ZAGG brand screen protectors are a bit expensive.
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Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Spin your favorite classic LPs with this Audio Technica automatic turntable. The DC servo belt drive keeps the motor running at a constant speed for optimal performance, while a fully automatic mechanism lets you play vinyl records with the touch of a button. This Audio Technica automatic turntable has an RCA output for wired connectivity to powered speakers, computer or stereo.
Customer Rating
4
Good Component Turntable
on August 23, 2020
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pros:
Good sound, easy to set up.
Playback is excellent on both 33s and 45s
Sturdy casing and plexiglass record cover.
Great addition to any sound system.
Good sound, easy to set up.
Playback is excellent on both 33s and 45s
Sturdy casing and plexiglass record cover.
Great addition to any sound system.
Cons:
Does not play 78s
There is no "on/off switch and the start and stop controls are slow to respond.
When first plugged in the turntable has a tendency to start up on it's own and move the needle into the playing position. I recommend having a record in place when plugging in this turntable, either that or be ready to catch the needle arm.
Does not play 78s
There is no "on/off switch and the start and stop controls are slow to respond.
When first plugged in the turntable has a tendency to start up on it's own and move the needle into the playing position. I recommend having a record in place when plugging in this turntable, either that or be ready to catch the needle arm.
Takes a little patience to operate but does it's job expertly.
Length of ownership: 302
Mobile Submission: false
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Ease of Use
3
Quality
5
Value
5
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Plug headphones into distant audio sources with this Insignia 6-foot extension cable. The 3.5mm connectivity and standard TRS stereo design offer broad compatibility, and the durable construction ensures accurate audio transmission. This Insignia 6-foot extension cable lets you plug into stereos and TVs from across the room and move around without unplugging.
Customer Rating
5
Great Extension Cable
on August 17, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great, no popping or fuzz, compact and easy to use.
Length of ownership: 213
Mobile Submission: false
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Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Enjoy full amplified sound in a small footprint with this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier. Perfect for parties, this little amp is completely portable and features left and right push buttons for balanced control of your sound. The 2 x 40 max wattage output of this Pyle Pro PTA2 power amplifier ensures you hear every beat.
Customer Rating
5
Great For Small Stereo Setups
on August 17, 2020
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
Powers two 30W speakers easily.
Works with component turntables and tape decks.
With a 3.5mm to RCA adapter you can also plug your Ipod Into one of the AUX inputs.
If you're looking for a stereo amplifier on a budget, get one of these!
Works with component turntables and tape decks.
With a 3.5mm to RCA adapter you can also plug your Ipod Into one of the AUX inputs.
If you're looking for a stereo amplifier on a budget, get one of these!
Length of ownership: 326
Mobile Submission: false
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Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
4
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Preferred by DVD drive manufacturers, Verbatim DVD media continues to set the standard for high-speed disc performance, reliability, and compatibility. DVD+R Double Layer nearly doubles the storage capacity with two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc. Certified and supported by the industry high speed Double Layer writers, Verbatim discs are approved for high speed burning up to 6x speeds. Store up to 8.5GBs of video in approximately 16 minutes or less while maintaining compatibility with most DVD video players or DVD-ROM drives. All backed by Verbatim's limited lifetime warranty.
Customer Rating
5
Great as video discs
on September 21, 2019
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
They're great as video discs, at 8.5 GB one will easly hold a two and a half hour video or movie. I have yet to try them for data storage, but if they perform just as well for data as they do for video, this would be my go to set of double layer DVDs
Length of ownership: 151
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Only @ Best BuyEasily connect two 3.5mm stereo audio devices with this 6' Insignia NS-HZ303 cable that is compatible with most devices with a 3.5mm stereo audio connector, including most portable audio devices, phones and tablets, to suit your needs.
Customer Rating
5
Best 3.5mm cable I've got
on September 21, 2019
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this one as a replacement for my old 3.5mm audio cable, because I got fed up with incessant popping and static.
The Insignia 6' 3.5mm audio cable way out performs my old cable, it's the best 3.5mm audio cable I've bought yet.
The Insignia 6' 3.5mm audio cable way out performs my old cable, it's the best 3.5mm audio cable I've bought yet.
Length of ownership: 151
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Carry your CDs in style. This Case Logic carrying case has an attractive Koskin cover that looks and feels like leather. It helps protect 88 CDs (44 CDs with liner notes).
Customer Rating
5
A CD Wallet I Would Buy Again
on September 21, 2019
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
Does exactly what I bought it for. The zipper glides smoothly, the CD pockets holds my discs snuggly and the faux leather outer cover gives it a nice look.
Length of ownership: 151
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Bring your camera and other equipment on the go with this Lowepro Format 110 camera bag that features a detachable shoulder strap to provide carrying comfort. The polyester and nylon materials ensure lasting use.
Customer Rating
4
Needs a bigger accessory pocket
on January 19, 2019
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
Camera compartment is quite roomy, excellent padding for the camera.
But the accessory pocket is a bit tight. It lacks the room I prefer for extra memmory cards and spare batteries.
Still, a good carry bag overall.
But the accessory pocket is a bit tight. It lacks the room I prefer for extra memmory cards and spare batteries.
Still, a good carry bag overall.
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Get where you're going without fuss when using this Garmin DriveSmart 51 GPS. It has a 5-inch edge-do-edge display so that you can see plenty of data, and easy-to-use indicators show how fast you're traveling and what time you should arrive. This Garmin DriveSmart 51 GPS has maps for the United States and Canada for easy cross-country journeys.
Customer Rating
4
Beats carrying paper maps
on November 11, 2018
Posted by: TheGreatArchitect
Verified Purchase:Yes
The interface is strait forward enough and the directions it gives are easy to understand. One of the better features of this model is the one that will give you multiple routes to your destination to choose from (if another route is available).
I highly suggest checking the settings, the factory default settings can sometimes be troublesome (Like if you need to take a toll road to get to your destination and the default settings tell the GPS to avoid toll roads, the GPS will take you to Timbuktu and back to avoid the toll road).
I highly suggest checking the settings, the factory default settings can sometimes be troublesome (Like if you need to take a toll road to get to your destination and the default settings tell the GPS to avoid toll roads, the GPS will take you to Timbuktu and back to avoid the toll road).
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Bring your camera and other equipment on the go with this Lowepro Format 110 camera bag that features a detachable shoulder strap to provide carrying comfort. The polyester and nylon materials ensure lasting use.
With a 32GB capacity, this PNY Attach~ 4 P-FD32GATT4-GE USB 2.0 flash drive provides plenty of storage space, so you can easily take important files on the go. The integrated loop allows you to attach the flash drive to a key chain.
Can I backup my entire hard drive to this?
If your hard drive is less than 25 GB than the answer is yes(Use the NTFS file system. If you don't know how to do that I've included images below)
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Enjoy fast file transfers via USB 3.0 with this compact Insignia memory card reader. It accommodates SD and microSD cards, and it fits into any standard USB port. This Insignia memory card reader has a durable case to safeguard against damage, and a convenient built-in tether lets you attach it to your keychain to keep it close at hand.
Is the Insignia 3.0 USB Card Reader compatible with SDXC memory cards?
With 360~ sound, this Logitech Z323 980-000354 speaker system delivers crisp, rich audio evenly in all directions to ensure a high-quality listening experience. The included subwoofer provides deep, thunderous lows.