prof2000

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December 16, 2018
Last Review
December 14, 2025
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June 21, 2020
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December 10, 2025
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Crucial - P3 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe

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.

Excellent for system drive!

Customer Rating

5.0

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on July 9, 2024

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Ease of Use

5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

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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.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 90

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Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe

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.

Excellent upgrade

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5.0

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on July 9, 2024

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Ease of Use

5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

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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!

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 105

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Epson - Paper - Bright White

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.

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My favorite printing paper

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5.0

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on July 9, 2024

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Quality

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Value

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

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.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 259

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Crucial - X6 SE 1TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black

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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Great for storing movies!

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5.0

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Ease of Use

5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

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.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 210

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Crucial - X8 2TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black

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.~

Excellent for backups

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5.0

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Ease of Use

5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

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.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 224

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Panasonic - eneloop AA 12 Pk Rechargeable Batteries

eneloop AA and AAA NiMH ready to use rechargeable batteries utilize Panasonic advanced rechargeable battery technology, allowing them to be recharged up to 2100 times2. eneloop AA and AAA rechargeable batteries deliver consistent power performance, maintain 70% of their charge for up to 10 years1, come pre-charged by solar power3 (at the factory) and are ready to use out of the package. These eneloop batteries also feature extreme temperature performance down to -4 deg F. Pair eneloop and eneloop pro AA and AAA batteries with Panasonic advanced, quick advanced, or super quick advance eneloop chargers to maximize your rechargeable battery experience.

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Excellent quality and utility

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5.0

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Value

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

These Panasonic rechargeable NiM-H batteries are probably
the best you can buy, and an excellent value. They are high
capacity and hold their charge exceptionally well. And if
you watch for deals, they go on sale a few times a year!

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Midland - E+READY Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio - Black/Red

Be ready in the event of severe weather or other catastrophes with this Midland emergency crank radio. The radio features crank, rechargeable and solar energy options, keeping you connected if the power goes out. This Midland emergency crank radio charges devices so you can make calls and includes an SOS flashlight beacon to bring assistance.

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Solid and reliable

Customer Rating

5.0

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Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

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I have had this radio for about 5.5 years now, and I have
found it to be solid and reliable. I live in a region that has
a number of tornado alerts each year, as well as other
weather related alerts. This radio does a very good job
of providing warnings, and monitoring the situations as
they are in progress. I am impressed by how long the
battery holds its charge (when not in use). I top it up
about every 6 months. This is a very good choice as
an emergency weather alert radio.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Midland - Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio - Red/Black

Midland ER40 Emergency Radio includes a 2600 mAh Rechargeable Battery, Micro USB Charging Cable, Wrist Lanyard, and Owner~s Manual. The ER40 features NOAA Weather Information and Alerts, AM/FM Radio with Clock, and Multiple Power Sources. Power sources include a Solar Panel, Hand Crank, and Lithium Rechargeable Battery. The Hand Crank is perfect for short charge during a power outage. Also features a flashlight with SOS Strobe and a large, backlit LCD Display.

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A good and compact emergency radio

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5.0

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on July 8, 2024

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Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

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This is a good and compact emergency radio. It has
a large rechargeable battery (2600 mAh). It picks up
all the NOAA weather stations in your area. It can
monitor those stations and issue a loud alert when
these stations warn of approaching dangerous weather.
It can also receive AM and FM radio stations in your area.
The battery can be charged 3 ways: via USB, via a
hand crank, or via a small solar panel. It is a good value.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 40

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HP - 201A Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan

Tackle a variety of projects with your HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 or MFP M277 series printer with this HP 201AXL cf401a toner cartridge, which delivers vibrant cyan hues and produces up to 1,400 pages. JetIntelligence yields professional results.

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An excellent toner cartridge

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5.0

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5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

I have been purchasing this toner cartridge from
Best Buy for a number of years. It always arrives
in just a few days. It is always nicely packed inside
a good box. It is always in excellent condition.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 12

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HP - 201A Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black

Equip your HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 or MFP M277 series printer with this HP 201A cf400a cartridge, which features black ColorSphere 3 toner for rich, dark text and lets you create up to 1,500 prints.

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Excellent toner cartridge

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5.0

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5.0

Quality

5.0

Value

5.0

I have been purchasing this toner cartridge from
Best Buy for a number of years. It always arrives in
just a few days, in a nicely packed box. It is always
in excellent condition.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Length of ownership: 12

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX - 16GB DDR5 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.

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When installing or removing an ssd drive or ram does the battery have to be disconnected from the motherboard?

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Does this laptop have two (2) thunderbolt 4 ports?

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Is the aspect ratio of the display 16:10?

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

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a FHD+ 165Hz display, it delivers smooth visuals. Powered by an Intel Core i5 13450HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.

Does the RAM come in one 16GB stick, or in two 8GB sticks?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Is it possible to turn off the dedicated graphics and use the integrated graphics in the i5 processor? If so, would the extend the battery life substantially?

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Lenovo - LOQ 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5-13450HX 2023 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 512GB SSD - Luna Grey

Step into true gaming with Lenovo LOQ, built for first-time gamers ready to experience what they~ve been missing. Powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, it delivers stunning visuals with ray tracing and AI-enhanced DLSS, making every game and app run like a dream. The Lenovo AI Engine+ optimizes performance in real time based on what you~re doing. Stay cool and quiet with Hyperchamber Cooling Technology, and enjoy ultra-responsive gameplay on this gaming keyboard with softlanding switches in either 24 Zone RGB or a clean white backlight. This true gaming display brings your games and favorite streams to life with high resolution and refresh rates on a 15.6" screen. Mil-Spec tested for rugged reliability, and with Legion Space to manage settings and devices, the Lenovo LOQ is your gateway to gaming with friends.

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Is it possible to turn off the dedicated graphics and use the integrated graphics in the i5 processor? If so, would the extend the battery life substantially?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Which ports are on the right-hand side of the laptop?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Does the display have a 16:10 aspect ratio?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Does this laptop have a second NVMe M.2 that permits a second stick of storage?

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.

Is it windows 11 ?

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This laptop runs a special version of Windows 11. It is Windows 11 in S mode. You can find much about it on the internet.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Can I add an external hard drive for more storage????

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There are two very fast ports on this laptop that you can attach an external drive to. One option that is very convenient is to add a tiny button drive, often called a FIT drive. These extend only a tiny amount from the laptop, and can remain attached even in a sleeve or a case. Here is a link to such a drive that is very economical:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-256gb-elite-x-fit-usb-3-1-flash-drive-200mb-s-black/6347230.p?skuId=6347230

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Is this good for gaming?

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This laptop can really only handle very simple games, that do not demand much processing power or much in the ways of graphics.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Can you charge this with the USB-C port? Does the USB-C port support display-out?

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The usb-c port on this laptop does not support display-out. But you can use the included hdmi port to do that.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

can this be upgraded to include a back lit keyboard?

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No, it can't.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Just want to be sure, but is this a touchscreen?

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Yes, it is a touchscreen laptop. But it is not a 2 in 1 laptop.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Does this laptop have the 13 gen processor?

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It is an 11th generation processor.

2 years ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Will this Laptop read Sd cards

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Yes it can. It has a full size sd card reader on one side.

2 years, 1 month ago

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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey

Can you play games on this laptop?

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You can play simple games.

2 years, 1 month ago

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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue

Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.

Can the storage be upgraded? If so, what kind of drive is needed and what is the maximum capacity possible?

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You could add an external solid state drive. If you get one of the newer ones that use an NVMe, and connect it to the Super Speed usb-c port, you could get speeds as high as 1000MB/s for both read and write.

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