prof2000
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The Insignia 3.3' USB-C to USB Charge-and-Sync Cable lets you power and transfer files from smartphones, tablets and other devices with a USB-C connection. Sync photos, music, and other data quickly with 10 Gpbs SuperSpeed+ technology. A standard USB connector connects easily to most power adapters.
 
Excellent High Speed Cable
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on February 4, 2025
Ease of Use
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I purchased this cable explicitly for it's high speed,
and it did not disappoint me. I use it when copying
large files to and from my high speed external solid
state drives. I also use it to copy large size photos
and videos from my Galaxy S22 phone, which has a
high speed USB C port. The cable is very well made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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The Insignia 3.3' USB-C to USB-C Charge-and-Sync Cable lets you power and transfer files from smartphones, tablets and other devices with a USB-C connection. Sync photos, music and other data quickly with 10 Gpbs SuperSpeed+ technology.
 
Excellent High Speed Cable
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Posted by: prof2000
on February 4, 2025
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I purchased this cable explicitly for it's high speed,
and it did not disappoint me. I use it when copying
large files to and from my high speed external solid
state drives. I also use it to copy large size photos
and videos from my Galaxy S22 phone, which has a
high speed USB C port. The cable is very well made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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 Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Green
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Green
Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Galaxy S22 is redefining the epic standard ~ both for what a smartphone can do with video and for what you can communicate, create, and experience with it. In other words, if you~ve got something to say, Galaxy S22 makes it possible to say anything you want with video, at any time-even in the darkness of night.
 
Packaging needs improvement
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4.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 18, 2025
Display Quality
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Camera
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Battery Life
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The phone was delivered quickly in just three days after
it was ordered. It was delivered in a small, heavy-duty
cardboard box. When I picked up the box I could hear
something moving inside. Upon opening the box I
immediately saw that the phone was not packed very
well. The phone itself was in a thin plastic bag, and
secured to the bottom of the box by a tight band of thin
plastic. There was no foam cushion on either side of the
phone. Placed on top of the phone was a box containing
a charging cable. This box was free to move about. There
was also a wall charger in a thin plastic bag that was also
free to move about. These items should, at a minimum,
have been isolated from the phone by bubble wrap. I
expected more care for a phone that cost $450. This
careless packing cost me a week of carefully testing the
phone - something most customers would not do.
I first performed a careful visual inspection of the phone.
The screen looked like new - it was free of any
imperfections. The back of the phone had a few minor
blemishes, but nothing else. I found a small scuff mark
on two of the corners of the surrounding aluminum
band, that are invisible with a case.
I ran all the Samsung diagnostics multiple times,
and the phone passed them all. I found an app to
help me find dead pixels and residual images on the screen - none were found. The display screen was
like new. The battery was also like new. I have been
using the phone now for almost four weeks, and can get
almost three days usage out of one full charge - although
my usage is relatively light.
All three cameras work very well, and the lenses look
like new. They experienced no damage from the careless packing - but I was probably lucky. A photo of the
base of my Christmas tree with the main lens is very
sharp and clear. The small blur in the upper left corner
was from my finger! Photos with the other lenses were
also excellent.
I am very happy with this phone. However, I am afraid I
can not recommend it to a friend. The careless way it
was packaged could have damaged the phone. I think it
would have been safer to not include the charging block
and the box with the charging cable, if such flimsy
packing is continued. In any event, the phone should be
cushioned on all sides by foam. It is, after all, a $450
device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 33
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Make sure your mobile devices get the powerful and safe charging support they need with the 25W Power Adapter. Its compact design makes it more travel-friendly, all while delivering Super Fast Charging with a USB Type-C cable. Now you're free to charge ahead wherever your day takes you.
 
High quality super fast charger
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
Quality
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Value
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Ease of Use
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I purchased this high quality black 25W super fast
charger for my new Galaxy S22 phone. I have another
of these in white that really impressed me. It does an
excellent job. It is a very solid unit that promises to
have a long life. The usb c port makes very good
and solid connections. I got it on sale, and it has
provided very good value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 27
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Interested in digital art? Spark your creativity with Painter Essentials 8. Enjoy the fun and uncomplicated painting software for beginners that will inspire you to experiment and fall in love with digital painting. Sketch, draw and paint away on a blank canvas using realistic Natural-Media brushes and unique art tools created by artists. Go beyond the blank canvas and dabble in exclusive image-based AI and cloning to transform images into impressive works of art. Try it today and enjoy powerful performance and seamless creation, on the platform of your choice. You'll quickly build the painting skills and confidence you need to paint something great.
 
Fun program
Customer Rating
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
I purchased this on sale for a great price. The
program installed quite easily, and did not take
up an excessive amount of space on my pc drive.
I use it to develop my drawing and painting skills
using a Wacom pen tablet connected to my pc.
It was a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 170
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Enhance the quality of your pictures with this PaintShop Pro 2023 photo editing software for Windows. AfterShot Lab offers tools for editing RAW files, while Focus Stacking easily blends multiple images to create a stunning composite. Featuring AI-powered tools, this PaintShop Pro 2023 photo editing software lets you add artistic effects or remove artifacts and noise from your shots.
 
Excellent general purpose program
Customer Rating
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
I purchased this as a utility program to use with my
photo editing software. It has a Swiss army knife set of
general tools that are easy to use. I got it on sale, making
it a great value buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 170
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 Sony - UBP-X700/M Streaming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player with HDMI cable - Black
Sony - UBP-X700/M Streaming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player with HDMI cable - Black
Front row, center stage. This 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivers the impeccable clarity of 4K and stunning detail of High Dynamic Range. Get the best seat in the house and lose yourself in incredible picture quality and advanced surround sound. Play almost any media disc, or stream 4K content from your favorite streaming services. HDMI cable included.
 
Excellent Christmas present!
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Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
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I purchased this as a Christmas present for sister.
She was able to set it up herself with ease. She says
she loves it, and the movies I included with it. I got
it on sale and it was an excellent value. As a Sony it is
of excellent quality, and looks it. I wish I had picked
up a second unit for myself!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 45
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Never again get stranded with a dead battery. Powerful and portable, the Scosche PowerUp 2000 will quickly, simply, and safely jump start your engine, as well as charge your phone and light your way. The 2000 peak amps will start gas engines up to 8 liters or V8 and diesel engines up to 7 liters. It features a Power Boost feature to jump start vehicles even when the battery is completely drained. Plus, it is a portable power bank offering a 36W USB-C Power Delivery port to charge phones, tablets, cameras, laptops, and more. The PowerUp 2000 has an advanced 6-point safety system to protect from overheating, overcurrent, overcharge, over discharge, short circuits, and reverse connection. Use on cars, trucks, RVs, buses, and boat engines. The compact design is small enough to fit under a seat, in the trunk, and even in select glove compartments. Includes: PowerUp 2000 Jump Starter with battery cables and clamps, female 12V CLA, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and carrying bag.
 
Excellent portable car jump starter
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
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This replaces my older model, and is almost 3
times more powerful. I have already made use of it
this winter, and it started my car immediately. It is
a necessity for my harsh Minnesota winters. My old model
served me well for three years - this replacement
promises to do even better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 40
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Enjoy fast charging and fast data transmission at the same time. With up to 25W Super Fast Charging 2.0 on compatible smartphones and USB 2.0 data transfer speeds, you don't have to switch cables for optimized performance.
 
High quality cable
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Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
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I was able to purchase this cable on clearance for an
excellent price. The cable and its connecters are
of high quality. I am able to do very fast charging
of my new Galaxy S22 phone with this. It is the
perfect length (6 ft) for my purposes. It was an
excellent buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 34
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CP2K16G4DFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB DDR4 Pro desktop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a UDIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 UDIMM layout of 288 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 UDIMM memory.
 
Excellent choice to upgrade older systems
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Posted by: prof2000
on January 13, 2025
Quality
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Value
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Ease of Use
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My first attempt to upgrade the RAM of my older desktop
computer resulted in it not even posting. After a lot of
detective work I learned that my computer did not
support XMP profiles, only JEDEC profiles. I found
that Crucial memory provides what may be the best
support for JEDEC profiles available. My computer
booted immediately with this memory kit and gave the
maximum possible speed for my Intel Core i5 Gen 8
processor - 2666 MHz ! Using the utility CPU-Z I found
that Crucial provides matching JEDEC profiles for
every XMP profile, and that these cover all possibilities
permitted for 8th through 11th generation Intel CPUs.
This memory kit should be your first choice when
upgrading older computers with such CPUs. I highly
recommend it.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 54
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
 

How many partitions are on the installed SSD? What is the purpose of each partition? How much space is allocated to each partition? Finally, how much space is available on the System (C:) partition for user applications?

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GaN power comes to your docking station with this 6-in-1 solution. This compact dock features a built in 130W GaN power supply providing 96W of power to your host device, 4K 60Hz monitor support, USB-C and USB-A ports, and up to 5Gbps of data transfer speeds. This product is compatible with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro Max and 17 Pro.
 

What comes in the box? Does it include a power cord, and a suitable cable to connect to the host?

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Introducing the Crucial~ P310 Gen4 NVMe~ SSD, delivering read speeds up to 7,100MB/s, making it a gaming storage leader in the Gen4 space. Engineered with the latest Micron~ 3D NAND technology, the Crucial P310 can level up your gaming experience in generous capacities and offers backward compatibility, performing 2x faster than Gen3 SSDs.
 

What cloning or backup software is provided for this drive?

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This ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 Active, Dual-Tip Stylus with Wireless Charging helps you do more with your iPad. Use the fine tip to draw and write, and use the round, capacitive end to swipe. Pro Stylus 2 helps you increase your accuracy, edit photos precisely, and avoid fingerprint smudges on your screen. Tilt recognition and palm rejection technology allow you to create nuanced, pixel-perfect artwork and mark-up documents quickly and efficiently with an Ergonomic Design. Pro Stylus 2 charges wirelessly and has a long-lasting battery. Compatible with all Apple iPads 2018 and newer. The Pro Stylus from ZAGG works with your favorite apps that support Apple Pencil.
 

Does this pen support the MPP 2 protocol?

1 month, 1 week ago
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Annotate and take notes the modern way with this Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus pen for Windows Ink. The sensitive fine tip supports up to 4,096 pressure levels and enables writing precision, while the lightweight cylindrical design, durable aluminum material and long battery life let you focus on note-taking with no distractions. This Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus pen lets you use a soft, medium or firm nib (not included) based on your writing preference.
 

Does this pen support the MPP 2 protocol?

1 month, 1 week ago
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The Lenovo Digital Pen 2 is a testament to innovation and user-centric design. With an enhanced grip, elastomer pen tip for precision, extended battery life, and quick-access buttons, it provides an elevated creative experience. Whether you're a professional artist, a student, or simply someone who values seamless functionality, this pen is designed to transform your digital interactions into natural and fluid expressions. Unleash your creativity, sign documents with finesse, and sketch your imagination into reality with the Lenovo Digital Pen 2.
 

Does this pen support the MPP2 protocol?

1 month, 1 week ago
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Powerful performance and modern design for daily productivity. This desktop combines powerful performance and trusted technology to tackle even the most demanding daily tasks with ease. It features the latest ports, a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, DDR5 memory support for fast loading times and responsive multitasking, and graphics for immersive visuals.
 

How many watts is the power supply rated for?

2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Dependable storage for your favorite devices, wherever you go - that's what the Crucial X9 Portable SSD offers. With lots of space for all yoru favorite photos, videos, games and more, the Crucial X9 gives you speedy file transfers and compatibility with PCs, Macs, tablets, gaming consoles and Android phones, making it the perfect plug-and-play storage solution
 

Is this drive formatted as exFAT ?

4 months, 1 week ago
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 Simple Designs - Floor Lamp with Reading Light - Black
Simple Designs - Floor Lamp with Reading Light - Black
A charming, inexpensive, and practical floor lamp to meet your basic lighting needs. This simple mother/daughter floor lamp with reading light features a painted finish and plastic white shades. Perfect for living room, bedroom, office, kids room, or college dorm.
 

How long is the power cord?

5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 Elegant Designs - 3 Light Floor Lamp with White Scalloped Glass Shades - Restoration Bronze and White
Elegant Designs - 3 Light Floor Lamp with White Scalloped Glass Shades - Restoration Bronze and White
Light up your bedroom, office, foyer or living room with this elegant yet affordable 3 light floor lamp. It features a stunning restoration bronze finish and marbelized white shades with spiraled cut glass to complete the timeless look.
 

How long is the power cord?

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 Sony - MDRXB50 Wired Earbud Headphones - Blue
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
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.
6 years ago
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 G-Technology - G-DRIVE USB-C 4TB Desktop Hard Drive - Silver
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
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 - 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 - 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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