prof2000

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December 16, 2018
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WD - Blue 1TB PC Internal Hard Drive for Desktops

With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.

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5.0

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I have used WD drives for over 40 years, both internal and external, and they have never failed me. I got this drive as a second disk for my new computer. I plan to install Linux on it, and configure the machine to dual boot. I chose this particular drive for its speed - 7200rpm. I know it will work in the configuration I plan, as I have done it before. I got it at a very good price during the Black Friday sale.

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Logitech - MK850 Performance Full-size Wireless Membrane Keyboard and Mouse Combo for PC and Mac - Black

Experience next-level comfort and productivity with the MK850 Performance. Hyper-fast scrolling and a full-size keyboard help you get more done at your desk ~ and a cushioned palm rest, curved keyframe and contoured mouse let you power through in comfort. Type and switch seamlessly between your computer, tablet, and phone. And pair your mouse with up to 3 devices. The combo has been optimized for use with all your operating systems ~ including Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.

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I use this system at work, and wanted to use it at home with my new computer. The Black Friday sale provided the push I needed to make the purchase - and am I glad I did. This makes working at home even more enjoyable.

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APC - Back-UPS Pro 1100VA 10-Outlet/2-USB Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector - Black

Keep electronics working and offer surge protection when the power goes out with this APC UPS device. Its USB port lets you monitor its operation via included software.

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5.0

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I have wanted this unit for some time, and was finally able to get it at an excellent price during the Black Friday sale. It provides excellent backup for my new PC and new monitor, and their external drives. My equipment has relatively low power draw, and I get almost an hour of run time when losing power, which is more than sufficient to backup crucial files, and power everything down safely.

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Samsung - UE590 Series 28" LED 4K UHD Monitor - Black

Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.

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This monitor is my first 4K monitor, and it gives me absolutely stunning images. I am using it with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop elements., and it is well paired with them. I thought I might be overwhelmed by the size of the screen, coming from a 15" screen on a laptop - but I very quickly got accustomed to it, and find myself doing all my editing using my new monitor.

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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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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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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX - 16GB DDR5 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

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.

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When installing or removing an ssd drive or ram does the battery have to be disconnected from the motherboard?

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Does this laptop have two (2) thunderbolt 4 ports?

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Is the aspect ratio of the display 16:10?

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Is the supplied RAM two 8GB sticks, or one 16GB stick?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G16. Featuring a FHD+ 165Hz display, it delivers smooth visuals. Powered by an Intel Core i5 13450HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 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 the RAM come in one 16GB stick, or in two 8GB sticks?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Is it possible to turn off the dedicated graphics and use the integrated graphics in the i5 processor? If so, would the extend the battery life substantially?

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Lenovo - LOQ 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5-13450HX 2023 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 512GB SSD - Luna Grey

Step into true gaming with Lenovo LOQ, built for first-time gamers ready to experience what they~ve been missing. Powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, it delivers stunning visuals with ray tracing and AI-enhanced DLSS, making every game and app run like a dream. The Lenovo AI Engine+ optimizes performance in real time based on what you~re doing. Stay cool and quiet with Hyperchamber Cooling Technology, and enjoy ultra-responsive gameplay on this gaming keyboard with softlanding switches in either 24 Zone RGB or a clean white backlight. This true gaming display brings your games and favorite streams to life with high resolution and refresh rates on a 15.6" screen. Mil-Spec tested for rugged reliability, and with Legion Space to manage settings and devices, the Lenovo LOQ is your gateway to gaming with friends.

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Is it possible to turn off the dedicated graphics and use the integrated graphics in the i5 processor? If so, would the extend the battery life substantially?

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ASUS - ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - 1TB SSD - Eclipse Gray

Which ports are on the right-hand side of the laptop?

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Does the display have a 16:10 aspect ratio?

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Does this laptop have a second NVMe M.2 that permits a second stick of storage?

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.

I must transfer short clips from CDs to cassette tape. Can I connect jacks from my amp directly to the tape recorder, and fade-in fade-out?

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With the appropriate cable or cable adapter you can plug the output from your amp directly to the AUX Input on the side of the boombox. You can then record to the cassette recorder. There are no controls on the boombox to provide fade-in fade-out, however.

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

Will wireless headphones work with this boombox?

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The short answer is no. This boombox does not have the bluetooth out feature. It does, however, have an excellent headphone out to use with wired headphones or ear phones. I have used it with good quality headphones (Sennheiser 570) and the sound is excellent.

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

How many hours of airplay does the battery charge last? Does it come with AC/DC adaptor for standard wall plugs? Thank you

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The boombox comes with an ac cord to plug it into a wall socket. You use it to charge the built-in internal rechargeable battery. The hours of airplay you get on a full charge will depend on how it is being used: the loudness setting for the speakers, whether you are using bluetooth, whether you are playing or recording with the cassette player/recorder. With the speakers set to moderate volume for a small room and playing the radio I have run the radio for 10 hours with no problem.

5 years, 8 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

Can you record on cassette tapes when playing from Bluetooth.

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Yes you can. You can stream in from a bluetooth connected device, such as a smart phone or a tablet, and record to a cassette in the boombox (or a usb stick, or a micro sd card in the boombox). As noted in a previous answer, you need to adjust the volume of the external device to get a good recording.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

will the bluetooth allow you to use auxiliary / external bluetooth speakers?

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No. Bluetooth on this device is only for input. You can however use the Headphone port on the boombox to wire it to an external speaker. Please note that the AUX port on this boombox is only for input.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

will the bluetooth allow you to use auxiliary / external bluetooth speakers?

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The bluetooth mode on this device allows you to stream IN only. You can not use it to stream OUT to bluetooth headphones or bluetooth speakers. However, you can use the headphone out jack on the device to connect to wired headphones or wired speakers.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

what format is the cassette-to-digital recording—mp3, wav, or what? 128kbps? 192kbps?

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I have made many recordings of cassette to USB. All are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

Can this record from cassette to digital? I've got a lot of great old cassettes I'd like to make digital copies of. Thanks!

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I have made many recordings from cassette to USB. All of them are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

When recording from cassette to USB, is the resulting MP3 stereo and what is the bitrate?

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I have made many recordings from cassette to USB. All of them are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.

5 years, 9 months ago

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ION Audio - Retro Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Silver

When this hits the end of the tape (play or ff/rw), does it continue to put tension on the tape or do the motors stop?

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When in Play mode, the motors do automatically stop at the end of the tape. However, when in FF or RW modes the motors do NOT stop - and will continue to put tension on the tape.

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