prof2000
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Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC~s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial. This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade~no expensive new PC purchase required.
Reliable high capacity storage
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This is a reliable SATA drive providing high capacity storage in a 2.5 inch drive. It provides respectable speeds for a wide range of file types. I am using this to catalog 100 years of family photos that I have been painstakingly digitizing. When you run out of NVMe slots, most computers still have SATA ports you can make use of. This drive is an excellent choice for one of those ports. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Effortlessly expand your laptop's connectivity with the UGREEN 4-in-1 USB-C Hub. This compact adapter transforms a single USB-C port into two 10Gbps USB-C and two 10Gbps USB-A data ports, creating the perfect bridge between your modern and legacy devices. Connect everything from flash drives and external SSDs to peripherals at blazing speeds, transferring a 20GB file in just 16 seconds. Universally compatible and requiring no software, it's the ultimate plug-and-play solution to supercharge your workflow at home, in the office, or on the go.
Important accessory for my laptop
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This is an important accessory for my laptop. It provides four high speed additional ports. It is plug and play. It comes from UGREEN, a company known for reliability - I have many of their cable products. The separation between the ports allows all four of the ports to be accessible. The connection cable is perfect for use with my laptop. The hub is small and easily packed in the pocket of my laptop bag. It was a very good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a new design, the Cloud Stinger 2~s a refined version of the Cloud Stinger. Still weighing in at under 300g, the Cloud Stinger 2 is lightweight, but delivers a hefty audio punch. Get a wide frequency response so you will not miss important audio cues that give your opponents away. It also does not skimp on comfort, with soft memory foam and premium leatherette designed for all-day gaming. Gamers will appreciate HyperX~s passion for its craft, which shows up in quality-of-life features like 90~ rotating earcups that make it easy to take a break, or the swivel-to-mute microphone that makes muting your mic simple and obvious. Its swivel-to-mute mic and volume controls are located on the headset, grouping all your most important audio functions right on your head for easy access. The passively noise-cancelling microphone is flexible, so you can precisely position it to give you clear communication with your team.
Headset for my new gaming laptop
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I got this at an excellent price at Best Buy. I got it for my new gaming laptop. It looks good and has good features. It can be easily stowed in my laptop bag. It was a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Play any game, anywhere. Windows PC, Android, Raspberry Pi, and Nintendo Switch. 8Bitdo controllers are designed to be as versatile as possible with each of your modern devices.
New controller for my gaming pc
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5.0
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I got this at a very good price at Best Buy. Based on my positive experience using the smaller controller from 8BitDo, I decided this would be a good choice for a
full-sized, full-featured controller. I also very much liked the white color. This was a good purchase.
full-sized, full-featured controller. I also very much liked the white color. This was a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Great upgrade for new gaming laptop
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5.0
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I will be upgrading the system drive of my new gaming laptop with this drive. It will double the capacity of the system drive, as well as increase its speed by over 20%. The longevity of this drive is almost twice that of the old drive as well! This was a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is available with up to 8TB of storage, making it perfect for storing files, photos, games, backups and videos. With read speeds up to 2,100MB/s, the X10 is twice as fast as the X9 and comes in a stylish matte blue enclosure. Built to withstand whatever life throws at you, the durable Crucial X10 is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance and is drop resistant up to 9.8 feet (3 meters). It~s compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, and Linux via an included USB-C cable. Engineered by Micron Technology, a leader in the tech industry for 45 years, the Crucial X10 combines high quality with innovative features that let you edit directly from the drive. Store up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games, 2.6 million MP3 music files and 133 4K videos.
High capacity storage in a tiny package
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5.0
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5.0
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This external drive is remarkably tiny for the 2 TB it holds!
It will easily fit into even the smallest pocket of a laptop sleeve (or bag). I reformatted the drive from the exFAT it comes with to NTFS, and then performed some speed tests. I connected it to a fast USB-C port on my computer and obtained a speed of ~1000MB/s, consistent with what most others have found. This is fine for my needs. I use this drive to make backups of my laptop. I highly recommend this drive!
It will easily fit into even the smallest pocket of a laptop sleeve (or bag). I reformatted the drive from the exFAT it comes with to NTFS, and then performed some speed tests. I connected it to a fast USB-C port on my computer and obtained a speed of ~1000MB/s, consistent with what most others have found. This is fine for my needs. I use this drive to make backups of my laptop. I highly recommend this drive!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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G203 LIGHTSYNC is ready to play with an 8,000 DPI sensor and customizable, vibrant LIGHTSYNC RGB. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be customizedwith colorwave effects or patterns across ~16.8 million colors to suit your play style, setup and mood. The gaming-grade sensor responds precisely to your movements and you can customizethe settings to suit the sensitivity you like. The simple 6-button layout and classic gaming shape form a comfortable, time-tested and loved design, with buttons that you can program to simplify tasks. Primary buttons are mechanical and tensioned with durable metal springs for reliability, performance and an excellent feel. Advanced features require Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.
Vibrant blue gaming mouse!
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Ease of Use
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Quality
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The vibrant blue color of this mouse is striking. The mouse feels good in the hand and has good precision of movement. It is a good gaming mouse. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The 15.6~ Classic Slim Briefcase is a thin, lightweight case equipped to store all of your essentials on the go. Ideal for the casual business executive, this functional case features a classic look for the classic professional. The spacious front pocket includes smartly organized compartments to store your smartphone, pens, business cards, adapters, cords, and other accessories. Constructed of durable polyester material, the case includes metal, contoured zipper pulls, and comfortable padded handles and shoulder strap. The large back slip pocket is great for storing files and documents while the included trolley strap makes it easy to stack this case onto rolling luggage.
Good fit to 16 inch laptop
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5.0
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This briefcase is a good fit to my HP 2-in-1 16 inch laptop. The laptop fits comfortably in the main compartment. The outer pocket can hold the charging brick and a mouse. The handles and strap are sturdy and well made. I like its classic look. I got it at a significant discount, and consider it to be very good value. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Targus 15~16~ Octave III Backpack is a functional and lightweight pack with easy access pockets to stylishly carry the day~s essentials. It will protect your tech in its dedicated padded laptop pocket, while organizing your gear in its built-in workstation. Two front pockets make it easy to stash your on-the-go items like your phone, wallet, or charger, and you can keep your water or drinks handy in its two side water bottle pockets.
Impressive capacity for a 16 inch gaming laptop
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
4.0
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My new ASUS Strix G16 16 inch laptop is thick and has a large 280 Watt power brick. This backpack can easily handle both, and has plenty of space to spare! My laptop fits comfortably in the main storage area. There is even space to insert a little extra padding on the bottom and sides when making longer trips. There are three nested pockets on the front. My large 280 Watt power brick fit easily in the smallest pocket. I put its power cord in the second largest pocket, with plenty of room for my gaming mouse and my gaming pad. The largest pocket I use for papers, and a little extra padding. I was able to snatch this up on Cyber Monday for just $10 ! The backpack is well made, with a good and solid handle. I recommend this backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For the first time in a railway simulator, you are the driver and the company manager! Take the controls of your locomotives and run a successful company by negotiating the right contracts and building your network. Drive your passengers or goods across 10 countries and explore the countryside, towns, forests and mountains of Europe from your cab.
Great train simulator!
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Having ridden a lot of trains in Europe some time ago, I look for ways to reproduce that experience. This simulator does not disappoint! So far I have only used the game as a passenger, and it is fun! I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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
What is the write speed?
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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 5i Desktop - Intel Core i5-12400 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Cloud Grey
With an illustrious soft-wave surface that fits beautifully into any decor, the IdeaCentre 5i, with powerful 12th Generation Intel Core processors, is the perfect home computer to help you knock out office tasks, enjoy your favorite movies and tv shows, and share photos seamlessly with the whole family. And with plenty of performance and storage and easy access to ports, you~ll enjoy home computing like never before.
Is there a speaker output jack on the rear of the computer?
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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 5i Desktop - Intel Core i5-12400 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Cloud Grey
With an illustrious soft-wave surface that fits beautifully into any decor, the IdeaCentre 5i, with powerful 12th Generation Intel Core processors, is the perfect home computer to help you knock out office tasks, enjoy your favorite movies and tv shows, and share photos seamlessly with the whole family. And with plenty of performance and storage and easy access to ports, you~ll enjoy home computing like never before.
Is the memory one 8GB chip, or is it two paired 4GB chips?
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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 5i Desktop - Intel Core i5-12400 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Cloud Grey
With an illustrious soft-wave surface that fits beautifully into any decor, the IdeaCentre 5i, with powerful 12th Generation Intel Core processors, is the perfect home computer to help you knock out office tasks, enjoy your favorite movies and tv shows, and share photos seamlessly with the whole family. And with plenty of performance and storage and easy access to ports, you~ll enjoy home computing like never before.
What NVMe m.2 drive is used in this computer? What are its read and write speeds? What is its TBW/endurance?
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Lenovo - IdeaCentre 5i Desktop - Intel Core i5-12400 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Cloud Grey
With an illustrious soft-wave surface that fits beautifully into any decor, the IdeaCentre 5i, with powerful 12th Generation Intel Core processors, is the perfect home computer to help you knock out office tasks, enjoy your favorite movies and tv shows, and share photos seamlessly with the whole family. And with plenty of performance and storage and easy access to ports, you~ll enjoy home computing like never before.
How many SATA connections are there on the motherboard? How many are available to use with additional SSD drives?
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Does this laptop run Windows Home 11 S? I ask because the official product brochure from Lenovo (accessible via a link on the Best Buy site) says it runs Windows Home 10 S.
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
What is the physical length of the NVMe SSD used in this laptop?
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
How many megapixels is the front facing camera?
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
Where can I find the user manual for this 2 in 1 laptop?
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i5-1155G7 with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Abyss Blue
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
How does one access the M2 slot to upgrade the storage? What size NVMe drives will fit?
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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?
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
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.
Will wireless headphones work with this boombox?
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
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.
How many hours of airplay does the battery charge last? Does it come with AC/DC adaptor for standard wall plugs? Thank you
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.
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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.
Can you record on cassette tapes when playing from Bluetooth.
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.
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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.
will the bluetooth allow you to use auxiliary / external bluetooth speakers?
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.
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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.
will the bluetooth allow you to use auxiliary / external bluetooth speakers?
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.
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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.
what format is the cassette-to-digital recording—mp3, wav, or what? 128kbps? 192kbps?
I have made many recordings of cassette to USB. All are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.
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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.
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!
I have made many recordings from cassette to USB. All of them are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.
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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.
When recording from cassette to USB, is the resulting MP3 stereo and what is the bitrate?
I have made many recordings from cassette to USB. All of them are MP3 with a bitrate of 128kbps.
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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.
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?
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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