prof2000
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- First ReviewDecember 16, 2018
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Lenovo - Smart Clock Essential 4" Smart Display with Google Assistant - Soft Touch Gray
The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is the ultimate smart clock for any room. With a big & bold display you can check out the time from across the room, whether in the kitchen, in the living room or on a shelf. Talk to Google for hands-free help. From checking the time and weather, setting timers for cooking, adding items to your shopping list or making hands-free calls, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is here to help you be more productive and take back time. It’s also a great night-time companion with its built-in nightlight that provides a small source of light without waking up the whole family. No more stumbling around in the dark when searching for things. Listen to music, news, podcasts, and more with the clock’s quality speakers. Control over 40,000 compatible smart devices from over 5,000 brands. Ask Google to set the temperature, dim the lights, and more. Just say “Hey Google.”
Great clock for entertainment center
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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This smart clock is perfect in my entertainment center. It fits nicely into the second shelf below my tv, and yet is easily readable from 10 feet away. The temperature is also easily readable. It is a bargain for this application. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 89
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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.
Much improved over the older version!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I have had the older version of this adapter for some time, and when I saw this new, updated model, decided to get it.
It was a very good decision - the new model is more powerful and has better wifi reception than the older model. I can now stream with it much, much better! I recommend it highly!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 123
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Best Buy essentials™ - 10' USB-A 3.0 Male to Female Extension Cable - Black
The Best Buy Essentials 10' USB-A 3.0 Male to Female Extension Cable attaches to the end of your existing USB cable to add 10 ft. of length. It gives you a fast, reliable connection up to 5 Gbps. Made with flexible PVC and fully shielded connectors, this cable is built to last. And it’s backed by Best Buy, so you can make connections without stressing about device placement.
Very reliable connection for game controller!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I bought this to have a way to extend the cable for my game controller. It has worked with no problem for even the most demanding of games. It is also well constructed and sturdy, and looks like it will provide years of reliable service.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 120
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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
Finally I can stream over my wifi!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I have a high end Sony smart tv, but have long been unhappy with its ability to stream over my Wi-Fi. This Roku Streaming Stick 4k (2021) has eliminated that problem! It has a superior antenna for Wi-Fi reception and transmission, and a much better processor for Wi-Fi that allows me now to stream with no drops and no buffering.
Also, I am very impressed with the simplicity of the menu system of the Roku, and the fact that they are not cluttered with distracting ads.
I highly recommend this device!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 35
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Transfer data across your USB Type-C and Type-A devices with this SanDisk SDDDC3-128G-A46 Ultra Dual USB flash drive. The 128GB storage provides ample space for your media files, while the 400MB/sec. delivers high performance and fast data transfer. This two-in-one SanDisk Ultra Dual USB flash drive features a dual-purpose swivel design that protects the connectors and a keyring hole for easy portability.
Excellent for file transfer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 22, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I purchased this flash drive to facilitate file transfer between my desktop PC and my new Samsung Tab S6 Lite tablet. It has worked very well, and has not shown any sign of problems. It is extremely compact, small, and well built. It has no problems with tightly packed connections.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 41
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Samsung - PRO Plus 256GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card With Adapter
Your new go-to card + adapter combo, the Micro SD PRO Plus + Adapter makes capturing seamless 4K video on compatible phones or drones a breeze. Plus, the expanded storage provides you the freedom to play more high-performance and intensive games on your tablet or gaming device. It’s all the extra space you need from a brand you can count on.
Great for storage in the Samsung Tab S6 Lite!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 22, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I got this to expand the storage of my new Samsung Tab S6 Lite. So far I have downloaded 15 movies to it. They play back smoothly and with absolutely no problems. I also use it for music storage, and get excellent playback for that as well. I am very happy with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 42
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - 10.4" - 128GB
Write, sketch or surf the Internet from anywhere with this 128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet. This Oxford gray 128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet comes with a powerful 7040 mAh battery, which lasts for up to 15 hours of video playback.
Excellent Midrange Tablet
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 22, 2022
Battery Life
5.0
Display
5.0
Durability
5.0
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The Tab S6 Lite is an excellent midrange tablet. It has a very good screen, and very good speakers. It is well suited for watching movies, videos, Youtube, and other media. It is well suited for listening to music, and even has a headphone jack when privacy and battery economy are desired. It comes with Android 11 and Samsung One UI 3.1 --> and as a result has Samsung Dex installed. With this and the addition of a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you have almost laptop capability for productivity.
In one of the attached photos you see my home screen with a few widgets, illustrating the clarity of the screen. In another photo you see the pulldown menu, showing the button to enable Dex. In another you see the home screen for VUDU, a good source for movies without a subscription. And in a fourth photo you see the home screen for albums of the included app Samsung Music -- which is able to play WMA files, as well as many others.
Accessories I would recommend with purchase include a case (I got a Ztotop case for this laptop), a microSDXC memory card (to expand storage), and a OTG (On The Go) flash drive (to facilitate transfer of files). To enable productivity, pick up a bluetooth keyboard, a bluetooth mouse, and a tablet stand.
This tablet serves all my needs for the forseeable future, and I recommend it highly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 41
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Insignia™ - Slim Stylus - Maroon
Write and play on your touch screen with this Insignia Slim NS-MSSTL2U stylus, which features stainless steel material for strength and durability. The ergonomic grip is comfortable for extended use.
Keeps my tablet nice and clean
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 12, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I got this to use with my new Samsung Tab A7 Lite - and it has worked out very well. This slim stylus fits my hand well, and is used for playing games, reading, negotiating web sites, and other things that need one to touch the screen. It also fits snugly in the storage loop on the folio case for my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 25
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Dark Gray
Meet the device your whole family will love: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, the tablet that's made to be shared. With its compact 8.7" screen, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is perfectly sized for entertainment on the go. Its sturdy metal frame is built to be brought along from the living room to your beach vacation, or wherever you want to take it. Galaxy Tab A7 Lite comes with access to hours of ad-free YouTube Premium and Samsung TV at no extra charge so you can keep the family happy without annoying interruptions. Plus, with a powerful processor for fast streaming and plenty of storage for your favorite files, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite simplifies entertainment needs for everyone under your roof.
Good choice for an ereader
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 7, 2022
Battery Life
5.0
Display
5.0
Durability
5.0
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The Tab A7 Lite is a good choice for an ereader. Its size and proportions are close to those of a paperback novel. One can hold it in one hand and read comfortably for lengthy periods of time. It is priced close to or lower than many e-ink readers, yet provides far more utility than they are capable of. It is far more responsive and powerful than an e-ink reader of comparable cost. The attached photos show it compared to a paperback novel, when mounted in a protective folio cover from Ztotop. If you are looking for a candidate as an ereader, this is a good choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 22
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Digipower - The Achiever - Video Call Pro kit with 60 LED Light, Stand & Smartphone Holder - Black
Add that professional touch to your video calls with this set which features a 60 LED light that illuminates your videos and helps you shine on social media. True to its name, the achiever is perfect for experienced or aspiring social media bloggers, travel, working professionals and journalists.
A very sturdy piece of kit!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on December 6, 2021
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I got this device to facilitate Skype calls made using my cell phone while traveling. The stand is exceptionally stable and well built. The light provides plenty of illumination. It is a very well designed piece of equipment!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 46
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Ambir Technology Inc - AMBIR Photo Scanner with PictureStudio Software - Black
Introducing the ultimate solution for effortlessly preserving and revitalizing your cherished memories. Say hello to our cutting-edge photo scanner and PictureStudio photo editing software, designed to breathe new life into your old, faded photos with just a single touch. Gone are the days of sifting through endless photo albums in search of that one special moment. With our seamless search feature, navigating through your digitized photo collection has never been easier. Simply enter a keyword or filter by tag, and watch as your memories come to life before your eyes. Whether it's restoring colors to faded photographs, organizing your entire photo collection in one convenient location, or effortlessly sharing and backing up your memories, AMBIR has you covered.
How many photos can be loaded into the feeder?
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![Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2024 & Premiere Elements 2024 Student Teacher Edition - Mac OS [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6554/6554551_sd.jpg)
Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2024 & Premiere Elements 2024 Student Teacher Edition - Mac OS [Digital]
Whether you’re capturing a fun experience with friends or expressing a brilliant idea in a class project, you want your photos and videos to look amazing. Elements empowers you to bring your creativity and unique POV to every pic and clip so you can make an impact. With Adobe Sensei AI technology*, automated edits, and step-by-step guidance in your corner, it’s quick and easy to create next-level content for social posts, group presentations, intramural sports flyers, and more.
Can a retired faculty member from a state college purchase and install this software? What information must be provided?
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Logitech G Yeti Orb is a premium RGB gaming microphone with LIGHTSYNC that delivers best-in-class audio performance and ease of use. With LIGHTSYNC RGB and a condenser capsule optimized for game streaming, plus Blue VO!CE presets, Yeti Orb is the easiest way to game with clear, focused audio. Just plug in via USB and you’re ready to join the voice chat, stream, and create video content with a massive jump in your vocal quality – instantly. Control your whole setup at once with G HUB. It’s that easy.
What is the length of the usb cable? Is it a braided cable?
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PNY CS900 is the ideal solution for a mainstream solid state drive (SSD) upgrade from a hard disk drive (HDD). The CS900 delivers all the most sought after features at an excellent value, and is designed for an easy and cost-effective HDD replacement in the PC system to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches and better overall system performance. With no moving parts, PNY CS900 is highly durable, less likely to fail, and supports up to 3 years of warranty.
What is the TBW for this 2TB drive?
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Spark Your Imagination with the WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 4.0 for creators and professionals. Boost productivity or design creatives effortlessly by upgrading to PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs with up to 4,150 MB/s read speeds.
Does the 2TB drive come with cloning software?
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Crucial - P3 Plus 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Valuable Gen4 performance is here. Introducing the Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 NVMe SSD, delivering impressive speed with sequential reads/writes up to 5000/4200MB/s1 while providing data protection for optimal security. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P3 Plus comes in generous capacities2 and offers flexible backward compatibility for most Gen3 systems.
What is the TBW for this drive?
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Use the MG300 Bluetooth Speaker for both music and game sound modes. While on music mode, the artist's voice is amplified, giving you a joyful listening experience. While on the game mode, you'll hear every detail that will help you conquer and maintain your reigning position. Additionally, the MG300 includes a hidden microphone that is covered with a silicone top which isolates external vibrations and ensures crystal clear voice calls.
Does this speaker have an aux in ?
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Use the MG300 Bluetooth Speaker for both music and game sound modes. While on music mode, the artist's voice is amplified, giving you a joyful listening experience. While on the game mode, you'll hear every detail that will help you conquer and maintain your reigning position. Additionally, the MG300 includes a hidden microphone that is covered with a silicone top which isolates external vibrations and ensures crystal clear voice calls.
How is this speaker powered?
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Spark Your Imagination with the WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 4.0 for creators and professionals. Boost productivity or design creatives effortlessly by upgrading to PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs with up to 4,150 MB/s read speeds.
What is the TBW for this drive?
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High Performance Computer and Electronics UPS for Premium Power ProtectionThe Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high performance computer systems, routers/modems, external storage devices, game consoles and other electronics in your home or business. These UPSs supply electronics with abundant battery backup during outages and stabilize unsafe voltage levels. They also provide power protection from damaging surges and spikes, and allow the use of management software so you get the most out of your UPS. Premium features of this family may include Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), an LCD display, Smart Outlets, energy saving functions that reduce electricity use, network manageability, Watchdog, or configurable outlets. Together with the rest of the Back-UPS Pro's standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep your system available.
Does this provide true sine wave output?
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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
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?
Yes it does. It is one of only a few external drives with this feature.
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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.
Is this chargeable and able to be powered on without being plugged in ?
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
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?
Yes, this drive spins at 7200 rpm. It is one of the reasons I purchased it.
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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.
How big is the power supply in this unit? Can I add a Nvidia 1050 GPU without upgrading the Factory power supply?
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
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 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 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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