prof2000
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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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 FLTR - FLTR95 Sealing Face Masks 10-Pack - White
FLTR - FLTR95 Sealing Face Masks 10-Pack - White
FLTR95 Sealing Face Masks use a melt-blown polypropylene filter that is highly effective, offering ≥95% filtration of airborne particulates @ 0.3+ microns. And, unlike cloth or surgical masks, Sealing Face Masks are designed to reduce particles inhaled by the wearer. The tight face-to-mask seal of the FLTR95 reduces leakage and directs inhaled air through the filter membrane to minimize inhaled particles. Secure fitting ear loops pull the mask back snugly against the face, while the folded form factor and adjustable nose piece conforms well to a variety of face shapes and sizes. The multi-layer construction uses materials selected to deliver the functionality required by demanding wearers. An outer layer provides a barrier against large particles and droplets. The filter layer uses a purpose-built melt-blown polypropylene membrane to capture small particles and aerosols. Lastly, dual comfort layers help to wick moisture and heat from exhaled air away from the mouth and face. FLTR95 masks undergo a rigorous and continuous quality control and testing process to ensure a consistent, reliable standard. They are produced at internationally certified facilities, tested on state-of-the-art technical equipment at FLTR’s QC department, and verified by independent 3rd party test labs. Since face masks can accumulate airborne particles and moisture over time, FLTR95 masks are intended for single use only and can easily be disposed of after use. Not for medical use. This personal protective mask cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infectious disease. Intended for single use only – discard after use.
 

How many layers does this mask have? Nowhere in the Overview or in the Specifications does it explicitly give this information.

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 StarTech.com - 0.15' Adapter Cable for 2.5” SATA Drives (USB-C to SATA) - Black
StarTech.com - 0.15' Adapter Cable for 2.5” SATA Drives (USB-C to SATA) - Black
Access valuable information quickly with this StarTech adapter cable. It provides optimal accessibility to any standard 2.5-inch SATA solid-state or hard-disk drive, and it provides simple connectivity for data backups and migrations. This StarTech adapter cable connects through a laptop's USB-C port, and it can copy data at speeds up to 10 Gbps.
 

The Specifications given by Best Buy say the cable is .15' long, which is less than 2 inches. The picture indicates this can not be the case. What is the length of the cable between the end connectors?

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 Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones- Black - Black
Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones- Black - 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?

4 years, 6 months ago
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 Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones- Black - Black
Philips - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones- Black - 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.
 

What audio codecs does this headphones have?

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Play your favorite records with this Audio-Technica wireless turntable. Bluetooth technology lets you pair speakers or headphones for a wireless listening experience, while the RCA cable connects to your home stereo for high-quality sound. This Audio-Technica wireless turntable has a DC servo direct-drive motor and an adjustable anti-skate control to play 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm records smoothly.
 

Can the height of the tone arm be adjusted, so as to accommodate other make cartridges?

4 years, 8 months ago
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Experience the high-fidelity sound of vinyl records with this Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable. The motor’s speed-sensor system ensures consistent speed, and the anti-resonance MDF base reduces unwanted sound feedback and has a stylish walnut veneer. This Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable has a selectable phono preamp and removable dual RCA output for compatibility with different components.
 

What is the turntable mat made of, and how thick is it?

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Experience the high-fidelity sound of vinyl records with this Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable. The motor’s speed-sensor system ensures consistent speed, and the anti-resonance MDF base reduces unwanted sound feedback and has a stylish walnut veneer. This Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable has a selectable phono preamp and removable dual RCA output for compatibility with different components.
 

When will this turntable be back in stock?

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Experience the high-fidelity sound of vinyl records with this Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable. The motor’s speed-sensor system ensures consistent speed, and the anti-resonance MDF base reduces unwanted sound feedback and has a stylish walnut veneer. This Audio-Technica manual belt-drive turntable has a selectable phono preamp and removable dual RCA output for compatibility with different components.
 

Is the dust cover easily removed and easily put back on? (I like to remove it while playing records.)

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Discover a new listening experience with these Sennheiser HD around-ear headphones. They use E.A.R. transducer technology to channel sound directly into your ear for enhanced audio with deep bass tones. These Sennheiser HD around-ear headphones have detachable ear pads and a wide, cushioned headband for comfort during long listening sessions.
 

Are these open back headphones?

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 Crosley - Turntable Bubble Level - Black
Crosley - Turntable Bubble Level - Black
Enjoy great sound quality by balancing your equipment with this Crosley turntable bubble level. The easy-to-read measurement grid lets you make precise horizontal adjustments, and the durable aluminum construction offers lasting use. This 2.4-inch Crosley turntable bubble level has a small design for portability, and the 6.4-oz. weight allows for easy transportation.
 

Can this level be place over the spindle of a turntable? In other words, is space hollowed out on the underside of the level to allow it to be placed over the spindle? If so, how deep is this space?

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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.
 

What filters size is compatible to his camera, or tere is any adapter i can use to mount a ND filter ?

You are not able to mount filters on this camera, and it is not possible to mount an adapter on it to do so.
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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.
 

Complete camera newbie. Does this camera have a feature where I can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone and transfer pictures? Or could I only do that with WiFi?

This camera does not have Bluetooth, however it does have WiFi and is capable of communicating directly with your iPhone using that WiFi.
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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 

What is the RPM ?

It is 5400 rpm.
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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 

Will this WD - Easystore 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive work with Acronis backup software?

Yes, it will. But I would recommend at least a 4 TB drive for backup purposes.
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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 

is this drive 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm? most likely 5400 for the good price but just need to know

This drive is 5400rpm. There are very few external 7200rpm drives. Check out G-Technology and Buffalo, who offer a few.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 

Doea this work with Xbox One?

I used it with my Xbox One X today, and it worked fine. I am using it for external media, and as the place to put my recordings of game action.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
 

Does it come with a usb cord?

Yes it does - but it is rather short.
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 Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
This webcam features high-definition video calling and still image capture with up to 2.0MP resolution to ensure crisp, clear video and picture quality. The 1-click upload capability allows you to easily share pictures and videos online.
 

can you use a tripod? ty

Yes, you can use it with a tripod. It has a standard screw thread on the bottom to attach to a tripod. Please note, however, it does not come with a tripod. You have to provide that yourself.
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 Microsoft - Xbox One X 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition Console Bundle - Black
Microsoft - Xbox One X 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition Console Bundle - Black
Own the Xbox One X Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition bundle and experience the thrill and challenge of becoming a Jedi. Step into the role of a Jedi Padawan who narrowly escaped the purge of Order 66. Engage in innovative lightsaber and Force combat on a galaxy-spanning adventure as you stay one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors. Continue your training, explore the mysteries of the Force and become the Jedi you were meant to be. This bundle includes an Xbox One X, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a full-game download of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, a 1-Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, a 1-Month Xbox Game Pass for Console trial, and 1-Month of EA Access.* Whether you’re playing games, watching 4K movies, or streaming gameplay, there's never been a better time to game with Xbox One.
 

How long does it take to download the game provided with this bundle for a typical household (one with download speed capped at about 10Mbps)?

I did some looking up on the web and found that a speed of 10 Mbps corresponds to 4.5 GB/hr. So a 45GB download takes 45GB / 4.5 GB/hr = 10 hr. This of course assumes that the download speed remains fixed at 10 Mbps.
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 Microsoft - Xbox One X 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition Console Bundle - Black
Microsoft - Xbox One X 1TB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition Console Bundle - Black
Own the Xbox One X Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition bundle and experience the thrill and challenge of becoming a Jedi. Step into the role of a Jedi Padawan who narrowly escaped the purge of Order 66. Engage in innovative lightsaber and Force combat on a galaxy-spanning adventure as you stay one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors. Continue your training, explore the mysteries of the Force and become the Jedi you were meant to be. This bundle includes an Xbox One X, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a full-game download of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, a 1-Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, a 1-Month Xbox Game Pass for Console trial, and 1-Month of EA Access.* Whether you’re playing games, watching 4K movies, or streaming gameplay, there's never been a better time to game with Xbox One.
 

What fraction of a major game is included on a physical disk? Is installation aided significantly by having a physical disk?

I just learned that you can get this information in the "Queue" screen, where it details the size of the content from the Disk, and the size of the content from the Network (what has to be downloaded over the internet). What has to be downloaded over the internet does indeed vary from title to title, but significant gains can be obtained by using physical media for those of us with relatively modest internet speeds. I just installed "The Witcher 3 - Complete Edition", and all the content came from the disk - and the install was completed in less than a half hour! To me this is a compelling reason (and happy news) to use physical disks!
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