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The HP G2 Tower Desktop PC is a reliable and versatile desktop computer PC designed for everyday users, home offices, and business professionals. Powered by a 6th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, combined with DDR4 RAM and SSD storage, this computer desktop delivers smooth performance and responsive multitasking for daily computing needs. Its ultra-compact desktop PC design helps save valuable desk space, making it ideal for small offices and workstations. Built with dependable internal components and multiple connectivity options, this desktop PC ensures efficient workflow and easy connection to all essential peripherals.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A little hotrod at a decent price
on March 25, 2026
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a nice PC. It must have been a real screamer in its time. It's not slow now. Everything about it says that it was one of the best. It's capable of comfortably running Win 11, but I wanted it for a Linux machine, which is what it's running now. It hasn't disappointed me in any way. For the price I paid, I don't believe I could have done better,
Length of ownership: 30
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Listen to your favorite music or enjoy streaming video with this set of Insignia computer speakers. An integrated headphone jack lets you enjoy stereo sound without disturbing others, and the universal design works with desktops and laptops. With simple power and volume controls, these Insignia computer speakers offer effortless operation.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Adequate speakers for casual listening
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
The speakers are exactly what I expected for the cost. I can listen to videos or a bit of music while I'm working, which was all I wanted. If you need more, expect to pay more.
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
5 out of 5
5
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Stay productive with this refurbished Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro desktop. It runs on an Intel Core i5 processor and includes 16GB of RAM for efficient multitasking. A 512GB SSD provides fast storage performance in a space-saving design.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A nice PC at an affordable price
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
It’s a very nice little computer. I’d buy it again without hesitation. It was well packaged and arrived on time. I did the fastest and easiest install of Windows 11 Pro that I’ve ever done. The PC is fast. It’s so fast that it makes Window’s 11 look like a lightweight OS, which it isn’t.
On the downside, the computer is not correctly displayed and described. It’s not a skinny tower and it’s not 11.42 inches high. It’s 3.65 inches high and 11.42 inches wide. I say that because the PC’s feet are not shown in the first picture, but if you look at the picture that shows the back of the PC, the tiny feet are visible on the right side of the picture. Yes, I know that putting it on its feet would make the Dell insignia sideways. Dell will have to explain that one. I don’t know. What I do know is that setting it up to be a tower would make very unstable. I don’t think I could even turn it on without knocking it down.

My guess is that the refurbisher wasn’t trying to be deceptive. The person who created the ad was probably tricked by the Dell insignia, which is why I’m going to give it a 5 star rating.
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
5 out of 5
5
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Track your fitness progress with the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Scale. With precision sensing technology and a backlit LCD display, the scale is easy to use. And thanks to the included tape measure and pre-installed batteries, you can start your fitness journey right away. Made with durable, high-quality tempered glass and equipped with anti-skid padding, this scale offers stability to ensure accurate readings that help you monitor your achievements. Increase your exercise goals with 2 bonus resistance bands valued at over $10.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Perfect weight at a low price
on July 11, 2023
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
My new scale arrived only a few hours before a scheduled appointment with my doctor. That was perfect because it gave me a chance to compare the weight shown by my scale to the weight from my doctor's scale. The numbers were identical. Since then, my scale has given me consistent results. I don't know how I could ask for more. Not at the low price I paid.
Length of ownership: 25
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
5 out of 5
5
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The Dell27~ FHD monitor is beautifully designed to sit easily into any space ready for your everyday lifestyle. Built-in dual HDMI ports keep your devices always plugged in. The three-sided ultrathin bezel design lets you enjoy superb screen clarity in 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution. Smooth, tear-free experience with AMD FreeSync~ technology, featuring up to 75Hz refresh rate. This T~V-certified monitor has a flicker-free screen with ComfortView, a feature that reduces harmful blue light emissions.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice monitor with a possible gotcha
on December 12, 2020
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this monitor to replace a Dell 24" monitor that fell apart. The polarizing screen became unstuck and fell off. Thinking that this is a newer, bigger and more expensive monitor, I thought the design problem might have been fixed. I thought wrong. The design is the same. All I can hope is that Dell used a better grade of glue to attach the polarizing screen. Other than that, it's a decent monitor and the price is OK.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Easily control your computer or laptop with this Insignia wired keyboard. It includes a full-size number pad so that you can quickly input data, and a row of flexible function keys ensures easy operation of your device. The USB connection that comes with this Insignia wired keyboard makes it simple to install.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A good, solid keyboard.
on May 16, 2020
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
It works fine and and doesn't feel like cheap and fragile plastic. It's still plastic, but at least it's heavy duty plastic that will probably last the life of my PC. It does what it was intended to do - it's a good wired keyboard that's easy to use. I've had keyboards that drove me nuts because the keys were so close to each other that I couldn't type without fat-fingering the keys. This keyboard has plenty of working room.
Length of ownership: 212
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Inspired by the Microsoft Intellimouse, the Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has made modern improvements to a fan favorite. It is still wired, customizable, and has that classic look and feel, but now tracking is more precise, buttons feel more reliable, and the tail light is a distinctive, modern white.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A perfect Classic mouse.
on May 16, 2020
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
The mouse is well-built and feels solid. If your hands are big, you'll probably enjoy the feel of this large mouse. It won't get lost in your hand. It also works perfectly.
Length of ownership: 212
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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ASUS USB-AC53 Nano USB Wi-Fi Adapter delivers an instant Plug and Play providing 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard for desktops and laptops. The dual-band wireless AC1200 USB adapter features 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity coupled with MU-MIMO technology.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Good adapter with a bad driver.
on May 16, 2020
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
The adapter is plug and play. Windows 10 found it and set it up with no problems. I should have left it at that. Instead, I installed the driver and it caused my PC to crash. I didn't realize that it was the driver until after my PC recovered from the first crash and I installed the driver for the second time. Once again, the result was instantaneous: my PC crashed. The cause was obvious this time. The PC crashed with a BSOD and created an error report. Then it rebooted and tried to connect to the Internet so it could send the error report to Microsoft. As soon as it tried to connect, it crashed again and the process was repeated. It finally gave up and gave me a chance to restore my PC. I did the restore for the second time and this time, I didn't download the driver from ASUS. I used the Windows driver. That eliminated the crashes. ASUS has a nasty problem with their driver software. My PV is an ordinary Lenovo with an Intel I3. It has no fancy hardware. There's no good excuse for a driver to crash my PC.
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
1 out of 5
1
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
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Easily connect your computer's DisplayPort interface to an HDMI type-A input with this 6' Dynex~ DX-PD06502 cable, which supports up to 1920 x 1200 resolution to create a sharp, vibrant picture.
 
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5 out of 5
5
The perfect cable for the job
on May 16, 2020
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use the cable to connect my PC with a DisplayPort to a small receiver with HDMI input. The conversion was easy and works perfectly.
Length of ownership: 21
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
5 out of 5
5
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Answer calls or enjoy your favorite music and movies with this Logitech H540 headset that features a plug-and-play design for easy USB connectivity. The noise-canceling microphone reduces unwanted background sound for clear conversations.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great Headset for the price
on July 26, 2019
Posted by: Dave
Verified Purchase:Yes
The sound is clear and the mic is very understandable. I was able to teach my pc the sound of my voice in minutes. It was taking forever with my laptop's built-in mic. installation in Windows 10 is easy. Just plug it in. Windows already has the drivers. Nothing more is needed.
Length of ownership: 22
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
5 out of 5
5
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Get ready for an all-new Windows experience with Microsoft Windows 10. This new operating system combines the best features of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to appeal to and please both touch and mouse users. Stay productive and quickly access your favorite apps, settings, files and more in a few keystrokes, clicks or taps, as the Start Menu is back with sizeable tiles and new capabilities. Search your computer and the Web, get the latest news and weather and more with the help of Cortana, Windows 10's personal digital assistant. Enjoy an all-new Internet experience with Microsoft Edge, the new Web browser that's fast, compatible and constructed for today's modern Internet. Shield your PC from harm with the integrated Windows Defender and Windows Firewall. With all this and more, isn't it time for a new Windows experience?
 

Is this a retail version OS or OEM?

Retail, of course. You don't get OEM from Best Buy unless it's pre-installed on a device.
7 years, 5 months ago
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Only at Best BuyHelp preserve your memories when you're on the go with the easystore External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with plug-and-play USB connectivity and WD Backup software. The backup software allows scheduling of regular automatic file transfers, and WD Discovery software makes it convenient to manage drive settings, including formatting and LED control. USB 3.0 connectivity, offers fast transfer speeds.
 

I need to create my system image and store it in a safe place after I am done so I would like to know if Win 10 will recognize this as an appropriate destination drive to save my system image on?

Yes. Windows 10 prefers this drive over my DVD burner as a backup destination.
7 years, 8 months ago
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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.
 

How do tou get the plastic cover off?????

You don't take it off - unless your drive isn't the same as mine. You grasp the cover with one hand and push the body of the drive out of the cover. In other words, the cover slides down the body to expose the connector. When you're finished, just pull on the two pieces and the cover will slide back into place over the connector.
7 years, 9 months ago
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