prof2000
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 Crucial - P5 Plus 1TB Internal SSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4
Crucial - P5 Plus 1TB Internal SSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4
Are you ready for next-gen performance? The Crucial P5 Plus SSD delivers remarkable speed and data protection with sequential reads up to 6600MB/s1 for transformative computing. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P5 Plus includes advanced features like full hardware-based encryption, dynamic write acceleration, and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability. Designed specifically for intensive workloads, high-quality creative content, and hardcore gaming, the P5 Plus is also backward compatible with most Gen3 systems for ultimate flexibility. The Crucial P5 Plus meets the performance and form factor requirements for Sony PS5 when used with a heat sink; heat sink sold separately.
 
Great system drive upgrade
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I used this to upgrade the system drive of my laptop
computer. Installation proceeded without a hitch. The
drive has since been working very well. A good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 245
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 Crucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Crucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD stores up to 1TB 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.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²
 
Great for movies!
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I got this to store movies on. I played them back on my
laptop when I travel. The copying goes quickly, and
playback proceeds with no problems. This is a very
good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 242
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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!
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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 90
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 Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
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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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 105
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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.
 
My favorite printing paper
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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 259
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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.
 
Great for storing movies!
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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 210
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 Crucial - X8 2TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
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.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²
 
Excellent for backups
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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 224
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Power your household electronics easily with these Panasonic eneloop BK-3MCCA12SA AA batteries, which come precharged for immediate use and can be recharged up to 2100 times for a long-lasting design. The batteries withstand the cold for versatility.
 
Excellent quality and utility
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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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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.
 
Solid and reliable
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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!
Mobile Submission: False
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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.
 
A good and compact emergency radio
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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!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 40
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 Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Take your music anywhere with this Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker. The built-in speakers deliver surprisingly loud, detailed audio, and the battery offers up to 10 hours of listening per charge. This Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker has a waterproof chassis that lets you listen to music at the pool.
 

How many drivers are in this speaker?

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 Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Enjoy epic outdoor adventure playlists with this Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker. It supports voice commands via Siri or Google Now, and the 100-foot wireless range lets you stream remotely from a distant device. Set alarms and access DJ features with this limited-edition Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker via its companion app.
 

How many drivers are in this speaker?

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 Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Enjoy epic outdoor adventure playlists with this Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker. It supports voice commands via Siri or Google Now, and the 100-foot wireless range lets you stream remotely from a distant device. Set alarms and access DJ features with this limited-edition Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker via its companion app.
 

What are the physical dimensions of this speaker? The info in the specs can't be correct.

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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.
 

How many sata ports are on the motherboard, and are they all accessible? Can a second hard drive be installed?

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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.
 

Can I upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro before or after purchase?

You will have to do it after the purchase, and the system has been set up. It is very easy to do via the Windows Store (for which you must have an account). It will cost about $100.
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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.
 

does the motherboard come with an extra cable it I want to install another SATA compatible Drive or does it have to be purchased separately?

I opened up my computer to look at the cable situation, because I want to add an additional hard drive to the system. I found that the power cable to the DVD drive has a connector on it that will allow you to supply power to such a drive. I also saw that there is an open socket for one data sata cable to connect to this drive, but there is no cable provided to do this. You will have to buy the cable yourself (less than $10). Finally there is a single open bay available, and it will hold a 3.5" drive, and it is just below the dvd drive. So adding one additional SATA drive appears doable, and relatively straight forward.
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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.
 

Why is there no slot for a GPU? In the specifications for this product, in the expansion section, it states there is 1 PCI-E X1 slot, and a PCI-E x16 slot. What is in these slots, if I can't put a GPU in there? Is the description wrong?

I opened up my Lenovo, and see that both of these slots are open and available. However, be aware that the power supply for this machine is modest, and supplies a maximum of only 180 Watts. You need to carefully tally up the power already being used, and see if there is enough for the video card of your choice. Even a low end video card is going to use over 30 W. I think you are best advised to stick with the built in graphics.
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