prof2000
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- First ReviewDecember 16, 2018
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
Excellent travel storage
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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This drive is excellent for travel storage. It is very small -
only a few times larger than a jump drive. It is very
rugged, and well protected from the elements - making
it great for the outdoors. I have the 1TB model, which
comes already formatted as exFAT and ready for use
for both Android and Windows. I am using it to store
a lot of movies in mp4 ranging in size from 3GB to 30GB.
I uploaded them through a USB 3.0 port on my tower.
The speed is good, as can be seen in the test results
below. The drive did get warm while putting almost
900GB onto the drive, but never exceeded 45deg C.
It did this big job without a hitch!
only a few times larger than a jump drive. It is very
rugged, and well protected from the elements - making
it great for the outdoors. I have the 1TB model, which
comes already formatted as exFAT and ready for use
for both Android and Windows. I am using it to store
a lot of movies in mp4 ranging in size from 3GB to 30GB.
I uploaded them through a USB 3.0 port on my tower.
The speed is good, as can be seen in the test results
below. The drive did get warm while putting almost
900GB onto the drive, but never exceeded 45deg C.
It did this big job without a hitch!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 49
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Energizer 2032 Lithium Coin Batteries provide reliable, long lasting power for your important devices. These lithium 2032 batteries perform in extreme temperatures ranging from -22 F to 140 F for dependable power, even in the toughest conditions. Reach for these Energizer batteries when you need key fob batteries, batteries for remotes, or glucose monitors and heart monitors. Energizer coin batteries are also an ideal power source for your keyless entry system, toys and games. Lasting up to 10 years in storage, these lithium batteries provide reliable power whenever you need them. Energizer packages its lithium coin batteries in child-resistant packaging, designed to help keep kids safe from ingesting them.
A great buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
These 2032 batteries from Best Buy are new stock, and delivered quickly. They are good value, and reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 55
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The Insignia USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect standard USB products to your Mac, iPad and other USB-C enabled products. It supports up to 5 Gbps of high-speed data transfer between devices, saving you time. The attached, short, braided cable is durable with a compact design.
Excellent adapter
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
This is an excellent adapter for a hard-wired USB A cable of a portable blu-ray drive that I need to use with a new laptop. Both connections are solid and secure. It is good value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 19
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H&R Block - Tax Software Deluxe + State 2023 - Windows, Mac OS
H&R Block Deluxe Tax Software helps tax filers maximize deductions on homes and other investments. It also gives them everything they need to easily file federal and state taxes and get their maximum refund-guaranteed. It includes step-by-step guidance on more than 350 credits and deductions, a help center with over 13,000 searchable articles, and in-person representation in the unlikely event of an audit.
Great value
Customer Rating
5.0
I switched to this software after years of using TurboTax, and am glad I did. This software was easy to install and use, and easily made use of my previous years TurboTax returns. The icing on the cake is that I got a fantastic deal on the package!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 49
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The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung~s pioneering technology.
870 EVO 2TB SSD SATA
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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This 2TB SATA SSD provides reliable and fast storage for my photographs and small video files. The 5yr manufacturer's warranty is excellent. Its temperature rarely exceeds 30deg C in my tower. I ran some speed tests on it, and the results are in excellent agreement with what is advertised. It is a great value buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 30
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Three Thousand Years of Longing [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [2022]
An enchanting film!
Customer Rating
5.0
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This film is enchanting from start to finish! The story is a new, and fascinating take on the granting of wishes by a genie (or djinn). The acting is excellent, as is the cinematography and the musical score. You are sure to be deeply engrossed in the film from start to finish!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 9
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![Horror Classics Collection: 50 Movie Pack [12 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/da4d0076-b870-4ea7-a663-1b986dac0e29.jpg)
Horror Classics Collection: 50 Movie Pack [12 Discs] [DVD]
This 12-disc set contains 50 classic horror films including White Zombie with Bela Lugosi, The Phantom of the Opera with Lon Chaney Sr., Bluebeard with John Carradine, Nosferatu, The Little Shop of Horrors with Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola's Dementia 13, The Brain That Wouldn't Die, and many more. The technical quality of the discs are underwhelming, but this set is certainly a case of quantity over quality.
A good buy - with some issues
Customer Rating
3.0
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I really do like this collection of classic horror and
mystery movies and consider it a good value. I
recommend its purchase if you like this content.
However, the collection does have a few issues.
mystery movies and consider it a good value. I
recommend its purchase if you like this content.
However, the collection does have a few issues.
First of all, the picture of the box on the product
description web page shows the "Anniversary
Edition", with that label on the bottom of the box.
I did not receive that edition, as can be seen in the
attached photo of my box. To be fair, careful
examination of the printed description of the
product never says "Anniversary Edition". I
deducted half a star for this error.
description web page shows the "Anniversary
Edition", with that label on the bottom of the box.
I did not receive that edition, as can be seen in the
attached photo of my box. To be fair, careful
examination of the printed description of the
product never says "Anniversary Edition". I
deducted half a star for this error.
Second, there is no document in the box that
catalogs the contents of each of the 12
double-sided dvds. The listing on the back of
the box does not provide that information.
The purchaser of the collection has to carefully
examine the printing on the narrow band around
the hole of each dvd to see what is on that side
of the dvd. The marketer of this collection could have
easily and cheaply provided that information on a
single sheet of paper! For this omission I deducted
another half star.
catalogs the contents of each of the 12
double-sided dvds. The listing on the back of
the box does not provide that information.
The purchaser of the collection has to carefully
examine the printing on the narrow band around
the hole of each dvd to see what is on that side
of the dvd. The marketer of this collection could have
easily and cheaply provided that information on a
single sheet of paper! For this omission I deducted
another half star.
I deducted a full star for the poor packaging of the
disks themselves. There are 12 double-sided dvds
in the set. They are placed into 6 stiff cardboard
holders, with a disk on each side. Half of each disk
is exposed in these holders, and when placed in the
box is in physical contact with a disk in the adjacent
holder. As a result, the disks are in danger of getting
scratched. I think it would have been cheaper and
safer to have a proper dvd envelope for each disk.
disks themselves. There are 12 double-sided dvds
in the set. They are placed into 6 stiff cardboard
holders, with a disk on each side. Half of each disk
is exposed in these holders, and when placed in the
box is in physical contact with a disk in the adjacent
holder. As a result, the disks are in danger of getting
scratched. I think it would have been cheaper and
safer to have a proper dvd envelope for each disk.
Some other observations are worthy of note.
The printing on the narrow band around the
hole of the dvd is clear and looks long lasting.
The dvds have a simple but functional menu
system. They typically have only a few (typically
4) chapters set up for each film. There are
typically 2 films on each side of the dvds.
The printing on the narrow band around the
hole of the dvd is clear and looks long lasting.
The dvds have a simple but functional menu
system. They typically have only a few (typically
4) chapters set up for each film. There are
typically 2 films on each side of the dvds.
Even with the issues detailed here I would
recommend the purchase of this collection.
It is hard to find physical media for these films,
and they may become hard to find on-line
to stream in the future.
recommend the purchase of this collection.
It is hard to find physical media for these films,
and they may become hard to find on-line
to stream in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 35
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The Insignia Slim Stylus for Smartphones, Tablets and More (3-Pack), easily type and draw on your touch screen devices wherever you are. Compatible with your iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone, tablets and any devices equipped with capacitive touch screens, create impressive digital drawings or use it to play games. A sensitive silicone tip glides across your screen without causing any scratches and omitting fingerprint smudges. They also come in a pack of three, giving three of your most used electronics its own stylus. Made of aluminum, this stylus works just like a pencil, making it easy to carry and use whenever you need it.
Classy styli for phones and tablets!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
These styli are excellent for simple use on a phone, tablet, or computers with touch screens. In addition they look classy, and yet are a good value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 78
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Insignia - Mouse Pad - Marble
Ensure smooth gliding and less friction with this Insignia mouse pad. The marble decoration keeps it looking pretty, but it prevents your optical or laser mouse from getting clogged up with dust or dirt to ensure smooth operation. A low-friction surface on this Insignia mouse pad reduces tugging when you're using your mouse.
A beautiful mouse pad!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
This mouse pad is simply beautiful, and functional at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 78
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![Death on the Nile [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2022]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e1031c97-bcbb-426b-b741-3c8945970c37.jpg)
Death on the Nile [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2022]
Excellent movie!
Customer Rating
5.0
This movie is truly excellent. The actors are fantastic, and the scenery is incredible. A bonus is the digital copy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 34
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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 2TB Internal SSD SATA
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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WD - Blue SN580 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
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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WD - Blue SN580 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
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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The APC Back-UPS Pro BN1050M mini-tower model is designed to power your critical electronics during blackouts and protect them from the dangers of surges, spikes, lightning, and power outages. By powering your critical electronics during blackouts, you ensure personal and professional connectivity when it matters most. Improvements in size and surge protection come at an affordable price, making the Back-UPS ProBN1050M mini-tower model a perfect solution for your power protection needs.
Does this provide true sine wave output?
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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!
can this be plug in to 220-240 volts power outlet?
The power brick can be plugged into such an outlet, but you will need to get the appropriate adapter for your country.
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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!
Does this have an ips display or TN?
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!
Does this come loaded with solitaire and other games?
Simple and free games can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
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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!
Does this laptop have a thunderbolt port?
Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.
Does this computer have a numeric keypad onpa the touchd?
The laptop does not come with a numeric pad embedded in the touchpad.
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Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.
Is the supplied RAM two 8GB sticks, or one 16GB stick?
Using HWiNFO64 I verified that the RAM is supplied as two 8GB sticks.
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Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.
Is the aspect ratio of the display 16:10?
Using the Windows 11 app Settings, I verified the display resolution is 2560X1600 which gives an aspect ratio of 16:10. By the way, the display is excellent.
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Guard your laptop against bumps when traveling with this Solo New York Oswald 15.6-inch laptop sleeve. The Checkpoint friendly design makes it easy to view the contents and offers quick access through airport security checks, while the padded interior maximizes protection for your computer. This Solo Oswald 15.6-inch laptop sleeve features a scratch-resistant lining to reduce signs of wear and tear.
Is this for a HP laptop?
It works well for my HP Omnibook 2-in-1 16inch laptop.
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Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.
Does it actually have an rtx 5060
Yes it does! I checked using HWiNFO64.
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The future has arrived with HP OmniBook X Flip 16 Next Gen AI PC. Whether you want to be entertained or finish creative work, this AI-powered PC has the processor speed and performance to make it happen. Engineered with a dazzling 16" display and the ability to view it flat, folded, or flipped, you can enjoy vibrant, high-contrast colors in any angle that suits your mood. Made from sleek, recycled metal and designed with a backlit keyboard with large keycaps, your future PC is bright.
Is the ram upgradable?
I consulted the maintenance manual for this laptop. There is nothing in it about the ram, indicating that it is not upgradeable.
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