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    November 10, 2019
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Protect the delicate components of your computer setup with this CyberPower Systems standby UPS system. This uninterruptible power supply adds a layer of defense against surges, spikes and sags, keeping circuits from overloading and electronics from burning out. Offering eight standard outlets and battery backup, this CyberPower Systems standby UPS system provides space for connecting your PC, printer, scanners and other devices to a reliable power supply.
 
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Great Product!
on December 22, 2021
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
Because of lightning storms that have wiped out other surge protectors and computer equipment connected to them, this product with 650VA Battery Back-Up is essential and of great quality
Length of ownership: 493
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Browse the web, stream your shows, get some work done, and save space on your desk with HP V21 FHD Monitor that adjusts to your comfort needs and delivers stunning picture quality in highly affordable style.
 
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Great Prduct!
on December 22, 2021
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
works great and fits on top of my DVD player/recorder ... which is vital because of my limited computer desk's counter space
Length of ownership: 361
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NOW IS WIRELESS. With Logitech M170 Wireless Mouse, choose the reliability of a cord with the convenience of wireless ~ and a 33-foot range ~ thanks to Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology. This affordable mouse works for up to 12 months on a single AA battery. Set up is simple ~ just plug the tiny wireless receiver into a USB slot. There's no hassle with pairing or software installation, and M170 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Chrome.
 
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Great Product!
on December 22, 2021
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have been using Logitech USB mice for many years on my desktop and notebook computers, they are excellent products.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cut corded contact with this Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter. This adapter lets users connect up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices to a Bluetooth-compatible computer. It works with laptops and desktops running Microsoft Windows 10. This Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter maintains connections with devices up to 20 feet away.,
 
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great product!
on December 22, 2021
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
tested it on my old HP Notebook and it worked once I got it installed in one of few usb ports by itself instead of with an Insten 7port usb hub.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 
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Excellent Machine!
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was having problems with getting some of my software and external hardware systems to work properly ... and with trial and error persistence I identified the problem was caused by the McAfee anti-virus software that came with the computer. I use Avira and Malwarebytes ... and the McAfee anti-virus software was consuming RAM and preventing some of my software systems from working. After un-installing McAfee anti-virus software and keeping my Avira and Malwarebytes anti-virus software operational ... all of my problems disappeared. Removing the McAfee software freed up RAM and all software systems are now functioning normally.
Length of ownership: 22
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your important files by saving them on this Seagate Expansion STEA4000400 external hard drive, which can hold up to 4TB of data and features a compact design for simple carrying during travel. Plug-and-play installation ensures quick and easy use.
 
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works well
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: Mike
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Its USB cable is a little short and must be plugged into one of the computer's USB ports as it will not work with a USB Hub, but it is working well.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CyberPower Standby CP550SLG 550 VA Desktop UPS safeguards home/office computers and other electronics (monitors, scanners, speakers, CD/DVD players, MP3 players and phones) from surges, spikes, sags, brownouts and other power abnormalities. Its composite integrated circuitry offers advanced lightning protection. More from the Manufacturer
 
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on November 10, 2019
Posted by: Mike
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I have already experienced some brown-outs that this product got me through with no damage to equipment or data. I have a Sabrent external hard drive/memory device that had an old 1TB hard drive from an old HP desktop that died, and this old hard drive finally died from power black-outs/brown outs when my old CyberPower - Standby 450 VA desktop was fatally damaged from a near-by lightning strike that also took out an old TV. I am using the Sabrent for an old memory card that I had around and the CyberPower 550 is protecting both the Sabrent device and the memory storage card.
Length of ownership: 47
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring wireless connectivity to your device with this ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth 4.0 technology allows cable-free data transfer and streaming, and the compact design offers portability. This ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter has a USB port for use with a variety of computers, printers and smartphones, and full backward compatibility supports connection to older electronics.
 

I bought a HP Notebook in 2015 and Microsoft did update its 8.1 operating system to Windows 10. I need to send pictures to my desktop pcs using blue tooth and need help purchasing one for this old notebook

4 years, 6 months ago
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Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

I bought a Lenovo desktop PC on 05/17/17, there is a tag on the box with my name, this 2017 date, and the number 00424-297516918. The shipment box had a SN:R30364AL. Does this machine have ports for an internal disk drive?

6 years, 1 month ago
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Mike
 
Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

Does this pc have motherboard ports that allow additional hard drives and/or memory cards to be plugged into the motherboard?

6 years, 1 month ago
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Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

Where was this computer manufactured?

In the far East ... where almost all high tech devices are manufactured and shipped to other countries.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Mike
 
Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

Does the 310s have an internal microphone or speaker? Thanks

No, but it has ports to plug speakers, microphones, and headsets into.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Mike
 
Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

Is it possible to add a 256 SSD drive to this system?

I purchased a Sabrent docking station, which allows a 2.5" SSD to be connected via a USB connection. The Sabrent docking station also will support a 3.5" internal drive to be plugged in via USB connection ... I've done both ... and with 2 Sabrent docking stations, both SSD drives and 3.5" internal hard drives can be plugged into USB ports (or USB Hubs) simultaneously.

My 13 year old Dell Inspiron 531 desktop PC died recently due to a nearby lightning strike late last year. With 2 Sabrent docking stations ... I was able to install the 222 GB drive C: boot drive in one of the Sabrents, and the 1 TB internal hard drive (data drive) that was installed also in the old Dell 531 into the second Sabrent docking station ... which gave me 100% file access to these old disk drives.

I purchased a 7 port "Octopus" USB Hub that allows simultaneous access to flash drives, external (portable) USB drives, my 2 Ssbrent docking stations, and with a 6' USB cable, I was able to plug my old HP 1022 monochrome laser jet printer into this same 7 port USB Hub and print to it as my primary printer when I used to only be able to print to it as shared printer attached to the old Dell 531 Pc.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Mike
 
Upgrade your PC with this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer. Its 4GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive provide a powerful performance, and the AMD A9 processor with integrated Radeon graphics powers through your favorite apps, media and games. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a slim form factor for high space efficiency.
 

Can you connect ( 2 ) computer monitors to this Desktop ?

I'm not sure, it may be possible if you can use the HDMI port on the back of the computer. Smart Tvs can use HDMI ports, which might make it possible to use a Smart TV as a second monitor
6 years, 1 month ago
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Mike
 
Protect the delicate components of your computer setup with this CyberPower Systems standby UPS system. This uninterruptible power supply adds a layer of defense against surges, spikes and sags, keeping circuits from overloading and electronics from burning out. Offering eight standard outlets and battery backup, this CyberPower Systems standby UPS system provides space for connecting your PC, printer, scanners and other devices to a reliable power supply.
 

When the battery drains out during an outage and the unit shuts off, will the unit turn itself back on when the power comes back on?

The purpose of a UPS/Surge Protector is to protect sensitive and expensive equipment from power outages/surges ... which are usually caused by terrible weather ... which often times comes with nearby lightning strikes. About 3 months ago, my 3 UPS/Surge protectors were subjected to exactly that ... a nearby lightning strike causing a massive electromagnetic pulse that ultimately fatally damaged 2 of my my 3 UPS/Surge protectors ... which over the next 6 weeks totally ceased working ... emulating "power outages" as they died while the weather was good. The transmitter/receiver equipment in my overhead fans ... were also destroyed ... requiring an electrician to remove the receiver units in the ceiling fans and putting me back on fan chains again.

The answer to your question is that it will reactivate .... but after exposure to such intensive power pulse surges ... it will gradually die permanently. My solution was to buy more powerful USP/Battery backup surge protectors ... but to plug those into ... SURGE Protectors that were plugged into household electrical outlets. Electromagnetic power surges from nearby lightning strikes will destroy the surge protector outlet strip that your UPS/Surge Protector is plugged into ... which will shut off power to your USP/Surge Protector ... triggering the immediate use of your battery built into your UPS/Surge protectors ... which starts beeping as it/they begins to exhaust its/their electrical storage capability ... giving you time to power down your sensitive electrical equipment safely without damaging computer storage files, CMOS chips on your computers, external hard drives ... etc ... and saving your UPS/Surge protectors from self destructive battery exhaustion.

The wise thing to do ... once all of your sensitive equipment (such as computers, monitors, printers, etc ... are all shut down safely ... is to UNPLUG your UPS/Surge Protectors ... and keep them unplugged until the household power comes back on ... AND ... the stormy weather is GONE.

Keeping one or more Surge Protector power strips ... "on the shelf" ... as they are cheap if destroyed by bad weather/power surges ... is the better part of wisdom as they are sacrificed while your UPS/Surge Protector(s) and sensitive electrical equipment plugged into it ... are saved from electromagnetic pulse ... destruction.
6 years, 4 months ago
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Mike
 
Protect your important files by saving them on this Seagate Expansion STEA4000400 external hard drive, which can hold up to 4TB of data and features a compact design for simple carrying during travel. Plug-and-play installation ensures quick and easy use.
 

Is this a solid state external drive? It does not say in the description.

No, I don't believe many 4 TB solid state (memory card) drives are on the market yet. This drive is a portable 4 TB USB connection disk drive. It woks well
6 years, 5 months ago
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