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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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Posted by: prof2000

from Mankato, MN

on December 16, 2018

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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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HP - 14" 2-in-1 Wide Ultra XGA Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Mineral Silver

The new HP Chromebook x360 14-inch is ready for anything you throw at it, with all the specs for serious productivity. It’s the Chrome OS you know, with an elevated level of power in a thin and light, premium design. It’s not your little brother’s Chromebook.

Can I download my VUDU movies to this chromebook, and play them on this chromebook where this is no wifi?

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HP - 15.6" Full HD Chromebook Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Mineral Silver

Kick start any day with power, speed and security. This mighty Chromebook is responsibly built from recycled materials, and loaded with an Intel processor to easily multi-task. The large, vibrant display boots up instantly, so you can work, watch and game. Packed for prime performance and value.

Can I download my VUDU movies to this chromebook, and play them on this chromebook where this is no wifi?

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Acer - Chromebook 317 Laptop–17.3 FHD IPS Touch Display–Intel Pentium Silver N6000 Processor–8GB LPDDR4X–64GB eMMC– WiFi6 - Gray

Be dialed in—all the time, everywhere and anywhere—with the Acer Chromebook 317. Staying productive has never been easier with the world’s first 17.3" Full HD touch Chromebook. Featuring an anti-glare coating and narrow bezels, the immersive display and two upward facing speakers let you get work done quicker and experience your entertainment in all of its glory. It features an impressive Full HD Webcam, fast wireless connectivity and a long-lasting battery life, so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents—all day long.

Can I download my VUDU movies to this chromebook, and play them on this chromebook where this is no wifi?

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Acer - Chromebook Plus 515 Laptop with Google AI – 15.6" FHD Display - Intel i3-1215U – 8GB LPDDR5X – 128GB UFS – Wi-Fi 6E - Steel Gray

Google AI on Chromebook Plus will help users connect with AI-powered audio and video enhancements, create whatever you can imagine, with the power of generative AI and collaborate with AI to stay organized and be more productive than ever. Empower your productivity with the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 thanks to its 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U Processor and spacious 15.6” Full HD display. An impressive Full HD Facial Auto Exposure Camera, fast wireless connectivity and long-lasting battery life let you transition smoothly between work, home, and personal projects —all day long. And with up to double the speed, memory and storage* – plus popular apps – you have the power to do more. (*When compared to top selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022.)

Can I download my VUDU movies to this chromebook and play them on this chromebook when there is no wifi available?

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HP - 2-in-1 14" Wide Ultra XGA Touch-Screen Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Mineral Silver

It’s not your little brother’s Chromebook. The new HP Chromebook x360 14-inch is ready for anything you throw at it, with all the specs for serious productivity. It’s the Chrome OS you know, with an elevated level of power in a thin and light, premium design.

Can VUDU movies that I own be downloaded onto this chromebook, so that I can watch them in places where I can't get wifi?

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HP - 2-in-1 14" Wide Ultra XGA Touch-Screen Chromebook Plus Laptop with Google AI - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Mineral Silver

Does the microSD card push all the way into the card reader? If not, how much of it sticks out from the reader?

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Tab P12 with Lenovo Tab Pen Plus - ZACH0165US - Storm Grey

The key to superior entertainment, the Tab P12 allows you to substitute deadlines and obligations for some much-deserved downtime. Delve into the vibrant visuals of 3K streaming with ambient color, game like a boss on 8GB RAM with fast-paced, uninterrupted Wi-Fi 6 connection, or finish that page-turner in immersive reader mode featuring intrinsic background music.

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Is the display 16:10 or 16:9 ?

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chrome 14IAU7 Intel Core i3-1215U 8GB 256GB SSD Chrome OS - Refurbished - Storm Grey

Take all your essentials anywhere you go with the versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook powered by the 12th Generation Intel Core processors which distributes performance where you need it most — saving you time and increasing your ability to do the things you want.

What is the warranty on this refurbished chrome notebook?

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Acer - Chromebook Plus 515 Laptop with Google AI – 15.6" FHD Display - Intel i3-1215U – 8GB LPDDR5X – 128GB UFS – Wi-Fi 6E - Steel Gray

Is UFS storage the same as an ssd?

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Acer - Chromebook Plus 515 Laptop with Google AI – 15.6" FHD Display - Intel i3-1215U – 8GB LPDDR5X – 128GB UFS – Wi-Fi 6E - Steel Gray

Does this chromebook plus have a subshell that allows you to run linux and its applications?

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Sony - MDRXB50 Wired Earbud Headphones - Blue

Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/L earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.

are these hedphones compatible with galaxy (android) phones

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Yes. I use them with a Galaxy S7 Edge. The microphone works fine for calls. The multi-function button provides all the operations I need with my phone.

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G-Technology - G-DRIVE USB-C 4TB Desktop Hard Drive - Silver

The G-DRIVE™ USB-C™ external drive delivers reliable, high-capacity storage in a compact, stylish package. Featuring a versatile USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface to meet the needs of the creative enthusiast, this drive is encased in an all-aluminum enclosure that looks as good on your desk as it does on a shoot. It’s designed for storage-intensive, multimedia files, including HD video, photos, and music. With support for up to 45 watts of USB Power Delivery through the USB-C port, this drive can charge your MacBook or MacBook Pro without having to take a separate MacBook charger out of your bag. The G-DRIVE USB-C external drive is plug and play on Mac and can be easily reformatted for Windows®. Plus, it’s Time Machine ready so you’re able to quickly back up all your files.

Does this have 7200 rpm?

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Yes it does. It is one of only a few external drives with this feature.

5 years, 8 months ago

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G-Technology - G-DRIVE USB-C 4TB Desktop Hard Drive - Silver

Is this chargeable and able to be powered on without being plugged in ?

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This drive has a power brick, which must be plugged in and connected to the drive for it to operate. The drive does not have a battery. The drive will not operate without its power supply.

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G-Technology - G-DRIVE USB-C 4TB Desktop Hard Drive - Silver

Does this have 7200 rpm?

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Yes, this drive spins at 7200 rpm. It is one of the reasons I purchased it.

5 years, 8 months ago

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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

How big is the power supply in this unit? Can I add a Nvidia 1050 GPU without upgrading the Factory power supply?

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The unit has an internal 180 Watt power supply. I believe you would have to replace it with a higher power supply to run such a card. I did a little research on upgrading the power supply for this machine. It is not so easy. I would recommend sticking with the built in graphics. The machine was not designed for higher end gaming.

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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

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

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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

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?

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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.

6 years, 6 months ago

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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

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?

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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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