prof2000
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 WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with 32GB Easystore USB Flash Drive - Black
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with 32GB Easystore USB Flash Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyCreate secure, reliable copies of important documents with this Western Digital easystore portable storage bundle. The 4TB hard drive accommodates a large volume of videos and pictures, and the WD software ensures automatically updated copies of files via continuous or scheduled backup settings. This Western Digital easystore portable storage bundle includes a 32GB USB flash drive that offers extra space.
 
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from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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I have used WD drives for backup purposes for 30 years, and never had a problem. I find them to be 100% reliable. I am always on the lookout for a sale on these beauties, and snatch some up on a regular basis. This unit had an exceptional price during the Black Friday sale.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 WD - Blue 1TB PC Internal Hard Drive for Desktops
WD - Blue 1TB PC Internal Hard Drive for Desktops
With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.
 
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I have used WD drives for over 40 years, both internal and external, and they have never failed me. I got this drive as a second disk for my new computer. I plan to install Linux on it, and configure the machine to dual boot. I chose this particular drive for its speed - 7200rpm. I know it will work in the configuration I plan, as I have done it before. I got it at a very good price during the Black Friday sale.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience next-level comfort and productivity with the MK850 Performance. Hyper-fast scrolling and a full-size keyboard help you get more done at your desk ~ and a cushioned palm rest, curved keyframe and contoured mouse let you power through in comfort. Type and switch seamlessly between your computer, tablet, and phone. And pair your mouse with up to 3 devices. The combo has been optimized for use with all your operating systems ~ including Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.
 
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I use this system at work, and wanted to use it at home with my new computer. The Black Friday sale provided the push I needed to make the purchase - and am I glad I did. This makes working at home even more enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 APC - Back-UPS Pro 1100VA 10-Outlet/2-USB Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector - Black
APC - Back-UPS Pro 1100VA 10-Outlet/2-USB Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector - Black
Keep electronics working and offer surge protection when the power goes out with this APC UPS device. Its USB port lets you monitor its operation via included software.
 
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I have wanted this unit for some time, and was finally able to get it at an excellent price during the Black Friday sale. It provides excellent backup for my new PC and new monitor, and their external drives. My equipment has relatively low power draw, and I get almost an hour of run time when losing power, which is more than sufficient to backup crucial files, and power everything down safely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Samsung - UE590 Series 28&quot; LED 4K UHD Monitor - Black
Samsung - UE590 Series 28" LED 4K UHD Monitor - Black
Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.
 
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This monitor is my first 4K monitor, and it gives me absolutely stunning images. I am using it with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop elements., and it is well paired with them. I thought I might be overwhelmed by the size of the screen, coming from a 15" screen on a laptop - but I very quickly got accustomed to it, and find myself doing all my editing using my new monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Lenovo 510A-15ICB Desktop: Upgrade your home computer with this Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop PC. The fast Intel Core i5-8400 processor and Intel UHD 630 graphics card easily handle complex software, and you can store your photos and files on the big 1TB hard drive or make use of the seven-in-one card reader to save on other storage media. Connect this Lenovo IdeaCentre computer wirelessly to other devices using the built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
 
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This machine is impressive. It is very well made - with a very pleasing exterior, and a very clean and well laid out interior. It provides more features at this price point than you can find elsewhere. For example - it gives two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and a USB C port on the front! The engineering is well thought out. For example, the memory is two paired 4GB sticks, to optimize throughput. The machine is snappy and does the jobs it was designed for very well. One thing to take note of is that the machine is not designed for high end gaming, and really can't be upgraded to do so - it has a 180W interior power supply and a proprietary motherboard. But it does all the tasks characteristic of a home pc very well, and somewhat beyond. I am doing photo editing using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop Elements, and they work very well. I have paired the PC with a 28" Samsung 4K monitor, and the images are stunning. For the price, you won't find a better machine anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Great binoculars begin with great optics, and Nikon optics are among the best in the world. The PROSTAFF P3 binoculars bring those renowned optics together with performance far beyond their price~waterproof, fogproof, drop-resistant rubber armor, comfortable long eye relief and more, all in a lightweight, easy to use design.
 

Is the interior of this sealed with o-rings?

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 Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Great binoculars begin with great optics, and Nikon optics are among the best in the world. The PROSTAFF P3 binoculars bring those renowned optics together with performance far beyond their price~waterproof, fogproof, drop-resistant rubber armor, comfortable long eye relief and more, all in a lightweight, easy to use design.
 

What is the width when the binoculars are folded up?

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 Nikon - PROSTAFF P7 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Nikon - PROSTAFF P7 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
At the top of the PROSTAFF line, the PROSTAFF P7 binoculars deliver spectacular high-definition views of birds, wildlife, aircraft and more. Nikon~s advanced multilayer coatings increase brightness and clarity, and a wide field of view makes it easier to follow fast-moving subjects. Add high-end features like a locking diopter ring and an oil and water repellent coating for easier cleaning, and you have a lightweight, waterproof binocular to take your viewing to the next level.
 

Is there a diopter adjustment for one of the eyepieces? If so, what is its range of adjustment?

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Enjoy a clear view from afar with these Nikon ACULON A30 binoculars, which feature Eco-Glass multicoated lenses with roof prisms for enhanced brightness and picture clarity. The dual-hinged, foldable design fits in your pocket or bag.
 

Is there a diopter adjustment for one of the eyepieces? If so, what is its range of adjustment?

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 Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Nikon - PROSTAFF P3 10X30 Waterproof Binoculars - Green
Great binoculars begin with great optics, and Nikon optics are among the best in the world. The PROSTAFF P3 binoculars bring those renowned optics together with performance far beyond their price~waterproof, fogproof, drop-resistant rubber armor, comfortable long eye relief and more, all in a lightweight, easy to use design.
 

Is there a diopter adjustment for one of the eyepieces? (If there, it is not visible in any of the photos for the product.)

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the easiest way to give any 4K TV the ultimate upgrade to America~s #1 TV streaming platform*. Start streaming in a snap and enjoy 500+ free TV channels with live news, weather, sports coverage, and more. Watch your favorites in stunning 4K, Dolby Vision, and rich HDR10+ colors packed into this slim Roku player with long-range Wi-Fi. The sleek, portable design won~t block neighboring HDMI ports, so you can switch from streaming to gaming with ease. Plus, it stays hidden behind your TV, keeping wires neatly out of sight. *Based on hours streamed~Hypothesis Group
 

Does this stick have VUDU?

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 Microsoft - 4K Wireless Display Adapter - Black
Microsoft - 4K Wireless Display Adapter - Black
Discover the strong, reliable way to project your content, photos, and videos on the big screen¹ with the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter. Compatible with 4K TVs² and optimized for a quick, seamless connection that’s faster than the current Wireless Display Adapter. Perfect for Surface and Windows 10 PC users who present to customers, work with students, or want a quick conferencing solution in the office or at home.
 

What is the minimum amount of current that must be provided by the usb port for this device to function properly?

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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you~re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

Can wired earbuds act as the antenna for this radio?

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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you~re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

Is this radio reasonably stable when sitting on a table on its bottom edge?

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Keep informed about dangerous weather conditions with this Midland deluxe NOAA weather radio. SAME technology lets you connect to your county's emergency alert system, while access to 25 different counties and provinces makes it easy to stay on top of severe conditions in nearby areas. An integrated USB port charges portable devices, and a battery backup ensures continuous operation. With color-coded alert indicators, this Midland deluxe NOAA weather radio provides essential safety information.
 

Does the display tilt out? If so, how much does it tilt out?

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 Bower - Flexible 24&quot; LED Ring Light - White
Bower - Flexible 24" LED Ring Light - White
Get the perfect lighting for your smartphone videos with this Bower 24-inch flexible LED ring light. Three brightness levels from 36 LEDs let you find the ideal light level for video chats, vlogging or live streaming. This Bower 24-inch flexible LED ring light clips easily to your choice of surfaces and most smartphone models for extra versatility.
 

This shows a 24" size but the pictures seem smaller. could this be centimeters?

The support arm for the light is 20" from the clamp to the bottom of the light. The outer diameter of the light is 4". So there is a total of 24" from the clamp to the top of the light.
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 Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones - Black
Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones - Black
The Philips PH805 headphones give you control over what you hear and what you don~t, no matter what the day brings you. Enjoy your favorite songs in Hi-Res Audio during your morning workout in wireless freedom. Switch to Google assistant to check your flight information with a touch, and then enjoy your flight in silence by activating noise canceling. And enjoy your videos in high quality sound once you get to the hotel. One set of headphones can now cover all of your needs. With the PH805, you control what you hear and what you don~t hear. A tap to the ear-cup will activate noise cancelation, so you can be enveloped in a shroud of silence when you need to concentrate or rest. If you want to turn the volume down on the world but still hear louder sounds like someone speaking to you, simply activate Awareness Mode with another tap. The PH805 comes with Google Assistant, which allows you to manage your life on the move, without taking out your phone. Just touch the headband to activate it. Open your calendar, read notifications from your phone, call or send messages to friends, or check the weather simply by asking Google Assistant. The PH805 is also a quality headphone set that delivers detailed, high resolution sound, which you can use as your go-to headphones for home or on the go entertainment. Hi-Res Audio means that they are capable of playing back lossless audio at a higher sample rate than most headphones and CDs when connected to a high-res source. The benefits of the PH805 last for a full 30 hours, making them an ideal solution for every situation you find yourself in throughout the day (and night). You get up to 30 hours of play time (or talk time) with noise canceling off, or 25 hours of use with it on. If you need an extra 2 to 6 hours of battery life, 5 to 15 minutes of charging will be enough. The Philips PH805 has you covered. And when you are finally through using the Philips PH805s, they fold right up into a compact travel case, making them convenient to take with you wherever you go.
 

How much lag is there when these headphones are used to watch tv? Is it noticeable?

I have been using these headphones for about a month and and find that I can't notice any lag when watching tv. If there is any it is imperceptible to me.
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Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.
 

I've been looking for a media center. Has anyone found one with a 17" deep shelf? Length 42" or less. Would like a unit w/3 shelves to set up the Logitech sw(11" H) with room for storing cds. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Consider putting the player on top of the media center. I have done that with my player, and put my turntable on top of the player. Be aware that this player really needs about 18.5" of space, because the cables stick out the back. Haven't seen any media centers with shelves deep enough to accommodate that.
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Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.
 

Our Onkyo DX-C390 6-disc cd player will not play. When turned on and "loaded" it sounds like it is trying to access the discs but is unable to, and it keeps displaying the message "NO DISC".

Try forcing a reset of the player. Do this by unplugging the power, then letting it sit for a few hours to a day, then plug it back in. You should also remove the discs from the player before doing this.
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Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.
 

When will this be back in Stock NEW

Since Onkyo has pulled out of the US marketplace, I suspect that it will not be back in stock as a new unit. I got mine as an "open box, Excellent" unit - and it was as good as new. You can find it as new on Amazon, but its price there is exorbitant - far above the suggested retail price.
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Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.
 

Can I stack my Yamaha receiver on top of the CD player? The CD player is a bit too wide to use side by side.

I would say it is ok to put your receiver on top of the cd player, but would recommend against putting the receiver under it. Receivers can generate a fair amount of heat, and you generally want to have good airflow on the top and sides of the receiver.
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 Kinsa - QuickCare Thermometer - Blue
Kinsa - QuickCare Thermometer - Blue
Take accurate temperatures with this wireless Kinsa QuickCare digital thermometer. Its free app provides customized health tips and guidance on medications and symptoms, as well as recording data for each family member. This Bluetooth-enabled Kinsa QuickCare digital thermometer works with all Apple and Android devices to help you manage illnesses.
 

Is this thermometer for children and adults? Do I need any more equipment to operate it?

This thermometer works for both children and adults - it can be used orally, under the arm, or rectally. You will need to set it up with a smartphone - either an android model or an iPhone model. It is very easy to use, and an extremely good value.
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 Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Enjoy compact photography at its finest with this Panasonic Lumix digital camera. It features a massive 20-megapixel sensor with powerful zoom, and it includes vibration reduction and tilt correction processing so that you can get the best pictures possible. High-speed autofocus and great low light responsiveness ensure this Panasonic Lumix digital camera gets the shots you want.
 

can this camera shoot in black and white as well as infrared?

This camera has several monochrome modes, but it can not shoot in infrared.
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 Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Enjoy compact photography at its finest with this Panasonic Lumix digital camera. It features a massive 20-megapixel sensor with powerful zoom, and it includes vibration reduction and tilt correction processing so that you can get the best pictures possible. High-speed autofocus and great low light responsiveness ensure this Panasonic Lumix digital camera gets the shots you want.
 

Is this camera windows 10 compatible and can I down load to computer and print pictures from computer??

I use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to download to my Windows 10 computer, organize, and edit my photos. The software application
is free and instructions for its download are in the instruction booklet that comes with the camera. It works very well.
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 Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Panasonic - LUMIX ZS100 1-inch 20.1-Megapixel Sensor Point and Shoot Digital Camera with LEICA DC 10X Lens - DMC-ZS100K - Black
Enjoy compact photography at its finest with this Panasonic Lumix digital camera. It features a massive 20-megapixel sensor with powerful zoom, and it includes vibration reduction and tilt correction processing so that you can get the best pictures possible. High-speed autofocus and great low light responsiveness ensure this Panasonic Lumix digital camera gets the shots you want.
 

On the ZS70 the viewfinder flips up, does the viewfinder on the ZX100 also flip up?

The viewfinder on this camera is fixed in place, it is not possible to flip it up or to angle.
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