prof2000
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- First ReviewDecember 16, 2018
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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
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
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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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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.
Exceptional Value
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5.0
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from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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
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.
Exceptional Value
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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" 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.
Exceptional Value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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 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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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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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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.
How many megapixels is the front facing camera?
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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.
Where can I find the user manual for this 2 in 1 laptop?
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i5-1155G7 with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Abyss Blue
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i5 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.
How does one access the M2 slot to upgrade the storage? What size NVMe drives will fit?
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i5-1155G7 with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Abyss Blue
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i5 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.
How do you access the slot for RAM memory? Where can I find instructions?
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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.
What is the speed of each of the usb ports? The listed specifications say that each is just a slow level 2.0 port. But there is a picture that says all 3 ports are "Super-Speed". Please clarify!
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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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Panasonic - KX-TGD863A Link2Cell DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - White/Navy Blue
Panasonic Cordless Phone KX-TGD863A with digital answering system features Link2Cell so you can make or receive mobile calls through handset units for call clarity even in cell dead zones. The KX-TGD863A also includes Bilingual Talking Caller ID and smart call block features that make it easier than ever to block and avoid nuisance callers.
Can a handset be used in speakerphone mode while it sits in its charging base?
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Panasonic - KX-TGD863A Link2Cell DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - White/Navy Blue
Panasonic Cordless Phone KX-TGD863A with digital answering system features Link2Cell so you can make or receive mobile calls through handset units for call clarity even in cell dead zones. The KX-TGD863A also includes Bilingual Talking Caller ID and smart call block features that make it easier than ever to block and avoid nuisance callers.
Is there some kind of silencing mode I can activate on the handset in my bedroom without affecting the other handsets in the house?
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Panasonic - KX-TGD862G Link2Cell DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - White/Rose Gold
Panasonic Cordless Phone KX-TGD862G with digital answering system features Link2Cell so you can make or receive mobile calls through handset units for call clarity even in cell dead zones. The KX-TGD862G also includes Bilingual Talking Caller ID and smart call block features that make it easier than ever to block and avoid nuisance callers.
How many entries (with both name and number) can be put in the phonebook?
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Panasonic - KX-TGD863A Link2Cell DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System - White/Navy Blue
Panasonic Cordless Phone KX-TGD863A with digital answering system features Link2Cell so you can make or receive mobile calls through handset units for call clarity even in cell dead zones. The KX-TGD863A also includes Bilingual Talking Caller ID and smart call block features that make it easier than ever to block and avoid nuisance callers.
How many characters are available for names entered in the phonebook of this phone?
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Does this model have bluetooth?
It has bluetooth for input sources - so you can stream music from your phone to it. However, it does not have bluetooth output - so you can not use bluetooth headphones or ear plugs with it directly.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
i think this is cool but all my cassette tapes are gone . Where can i find cassette tapes by artist
Often your local Goodwill store, and other charity shops, can be a place to find used cassette tapes - generally at very attractive prices.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Does this play cds?
The short answer is no - this boombox does not have a built in cd player. However, as noted in the previous answer you can plug a cd player into the AUX Input and play cds.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Can you listen to tapes in the stereo?
I have played stereo cassette tapes in this boombox, and can verify that you get true stereo sound out of the boombox from them. The same is true when tuned in to fm stereo stations, and when playing stereo mp3 files from a usb stick. An added note - the mp3 files obtained from copying stereo cassette tapes using this boombox are also true stereo.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Does this play via bluetooth too?
Yes it does. And it does a very good job. Also, pairing with my smart phone is easy and fast .
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
I must transfer short clips from CDs to cassette tape. Can I connect jacks from my amp directly to the tape recorder, and fade-in fade-out?
With the appropriate cable or cable adapter you can plug the output from your amp directly to the AUX Input on the side of the boombox. You can then record to the cassette recorder. There are no controls on the boombox to provide fade-in fade-out, however.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Will wireless headphones work with this boombox?
The short answer is no. This boombox does not have the bluetooth out feature. It does, however, have an excellent headphone out to use with wired headphones or ear phones. I have used it with good quality headphones (Sennheiser 570) and the sound is excellent.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
How many hours of airplay does the battery charge last? Does it come with AC/DC adaptor for standard wall plugs? Thank you
The boombox comes with an ac cord to plug it into a wall socket. You use it to charge the built-in internal rechargeable battery. The hours of airplay you get on a full charge will depend on how it is being used: the loudness setting for the speakers, whether you are using bluetooth, whether you are playing or recording with the cassette player/recorder. With the speakers set to moderate volume for a small room and playing the radio I have run the radio for 10 hours with no problem.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Can you record on cassette tapes when playing from Bluetooth.
Yes you can. You can stream in from a bluetooth connected device, such as a smart phone or a tablet, and record to a cassette in the boombox (or a usb stick, or a micro sd card in the boombox). As noted in a previous answer, you need to adjust the volume of the external device to get a good recording.
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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver
Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
will the bluetooth allow you to use auxiliary / external bluetooth speakers?
No. Bluetooth on this device is only for input. You can however use the Headphone port on the boombox to wire it to an external speaker. Please note that the AUX port on this boombox is only for input.
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