prof2000
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
Great drive - but needs a fan
Customer Rating
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Ease of Use
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Quality
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Value
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This is a great drive - a huge amount of storage and fast!
However, if you are writing large amounts to it, you may
need to get a fan. Let me relate to you my experience.
However, if you are writing large amounts to it, you may
need to get a fan. Let me relate to you my experience.
When I first got the drive, I set it up to do a full scan of
the drive. I did a CrystalDiskInfo before I started (see
the picture), and the disk temperature was 31deg C.
The scan took 5 hours. At the end of the scan the disk
temperature had risen to 50deg C (see the picture). After
completing the scan I watched to see how the temperature dropped. After 3 hours it had fallen to
45deg C. The passive cooling acts very slowly, despite
the large number of slots in the bottom, top, and back
of the drive housing.
the drive. I did a CrystalDiskInfo before I started (see
the picture), and the disk temperature was 31deg C.
The scan took 5 hours. At the end of the scan the disk
temperature had risen to 50deg C (see the picture). After
completing the scan I watched to see how the temperature dropped. After 3 hours it had fallen to
45deg C. The passive cooling acts very slowly, despite
the large number of slots in the bottom, top, and back
of the drive housing.
Next I obtained a dual fan, and set one at the back to
push cool air into the drive. I put the second on top of
the drive to pull hot air out of the drive. I then wrote files to the drive for 3 hours. The starting temperature of the
drive was 30deg C. The temperature at the end of the
3 hours of copying files was just 33 deg (see picture)! I think this shows the effectiveness of having external fans.
push cool air into the drive. I put the second on top of
the drive to pull hot air out of the drive. I then wrote files to the drive for 3 hours. The starting temperature of the
drive was 30deg C. The temperature at the end of the
3 hours of copying files was just 33 deg (see picture)! I think this shows the effectiveness of having external fans.
I also did a speed test of the drive using CrystalDiskMark
(see picture). This hard disk drive is fast!
(see picture). This hard disk drive is fast!
I use this drive to archive material on my desktop computer at regular intervals. Large amounts are written
to the drive, and I need the fans to maintain the health
of the drive. I suspect that others using this drive will
be doing something similar, and would benefit by adding
fans.
to the drive, and I need the fans to maintain the health
of the drive. I suspect that others using this drive will
be doing something similar, and would benefit by adding
fans.
Despite this, I think this is a good drive and am happy
with its purchase.
with its purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 116
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Caribou Coffee - Caribou Blend K-Cup Pods (44-Pack)
A signature blend so good, we put our name on it. There~s nothing quite like the classic taste of Caribou Blend, a crowd-pleasing and approachable medium roast coffee. Woodsy spice notes from Indonesian beans stand out against a backdrop of caramelized sugar flavor from Central American varieties. The result is a sweet and well-rounded way to start your day. With its balanced acidity, milky body, and caramel-flavored sweetness, Caribou Blend is our most popular blend ~ from our caf~s right to your cup. A thoughtfully crafted, expertly roasted expression that Caribou Coffee exists for those who believe life is not only what you make of it, but how you live it. In everything we say and do, we look for ways to delight consumers with an experience that goes beyond the expected. Each Caribou Coffee Caribou Blend K-Cup pod is filled with freshly ground, sustainably sourced coffee beans and is compatible with all Keurig single serve coffee makers. Simple. Delicious. And recyclable.* Enjoy the same great-tasting coffee you know and love, and when you~re done, just peel, empty, and recycle.*Check locally, not recycled in many communities.
My favorite coffee!
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Value
5.0
This is my favorite coffee! I order it when it is on sale, which happens often. It is delivered free of charge, in just a
few days.
few days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Energizer AAAA Batteries provide dependable power to your important electronics. These mini batteries make long-lasting flashlight batteries, and they're compatible with a variety of devices, including wireless mice and TV remotes. Trust these AAAA alkaline batteries to reliably power your key fob and Connected Home security system. Miniature alkaline quadruple A batteries contain zero mercury to reduce environmental impact. Count on Energizer, the #1 brand of specialty batteries, to deliver dependable, long lasting power to your devices.
Needed for my miniature flashlight!
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5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I got these for my miniature flashlight. They were delivered
in just a few days, with free shipping! They are a unique
item that Best Buy seems to have always in stock. They
are a good purchase.
in just a few days, with free shipping! They are a unique
item that Best Buy seems to have always in stock. They
are a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 252
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Crucial - P3 Plus 1TB 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.
Fast and reliable internal SSD!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I got this to make a clone of the system drive in my
computer, something I do every six months as part
of my backup procedures. This drive is fast and reliable.
It is economical, and yet a quality component. It is a good
buy.
computer, something I do every six months as part
of my backup procedures. This drive is fast and reliable.
It is economical, and yet a quality component. It is a good
buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 228
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
Excellent for fast and reliable backups!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I use this 2TB external SSD to do image backups of my
laptop while traveling. I need a drive that has an IP65
water resistant rating, and that is rugged and tough.
I got a great deal during a Black Friday sale.
laptop while traveling. I need a drive that has an IP65
water resistant rating, and that is rugged and tough.
I got a great deal during a Black Friday sale.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 239
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Upgrade your computing station with this pack of WD SanDisk SDCZ48-032G-GAM46T Ultra drives. The 32GB of storage capacity offer ample room for important documents and files, while transfer speeds of up to 130MB/sec. let you easily move large files. These WD SanDisk Ultra drives feature a compact design, ensuring seamless portability in your pocket or backpack, and SanDisk SecureAccess software prevents unauthorized access to your data.
Great for bootable external drives!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
These make great external bootable drives. I use them
to do diagnostics, maintenance, and backups on my
different computers. The are very reliable, stable, and
solid. They are a good buy.
to do diagnostics, maintenance, and backups on my
different computers. The are very reliable, stable, and
solid. They are a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 253
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Upgrade to smarter scrolling, better comfort, and more productivity with the Signature M650 L. The versatile mouse features an adaptive scroll SmartWheel that delivers line-by-line precision, and auto-switches to super-fast free spin mode with the flick of a finger. A choice of sizes for smaller, larger and left hands means there's a perfect fit for anyone. Seamless wireless connectivity, customizable side buttons, and a comfort shape keep you comfortably and productive hour after hour. Logitech~s SilentTouch technology delivers silent clicks to keep you focused ~ while the up to 24-month battery life and universal operating system compatibility ensure hassle-free performance.
A great bluetooth mouse!
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
This is a great bluetooth mouse. It works very well
with my larger hands. It has all the controls I want
and pairs perfectly with my laptop. It is a good buy.
with my larger hands. It has all the controls I want
and pairs perfectly with my laptop. It is a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 204
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Insignia - 35W Dual Port USB-C Foldable Compact Wall Charger for MacBook Air and Most USB-C Laptops, Smartphone, and Tablet - Black
Don~t let your battery die as you work throughout the day. The Insignia NS-PW335C2B23 35W Dual Port USB-C Compact Wall Charger for MacBook Air and Most USB-C Laptops has a 35-watt output to quickly charge your MacBook, iPad, iPhone or other device. It has two USB-C ports, so you can charge two devices simultaneously. Its compact and durable body with a foldable plug easily fits into a purse or pocket, ready for when you need it. A classic black design pairs well with your other accessories. Keep your devices working as hard as you do with this dual port, easy-to-carry charger.
Excellent travel charger
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This makes an excellent charger for my Samsung
smartphone and Lenovo large tablet. It is a good buy.
smartphone and Lenovo large tablet. It is a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 232
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The Insignia 25W Foldable Compact USB-C Wall Charger for iPhones, Samsung smartphones, tablets and more. It has a high, 25-watt output and is compact and durable with a foldable plug to easily fit into a purse or pocket, ready for when you need it.
Excellent travel charger
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This works very well with my Samsung smartphone
and with my large Lenovo tablet. It is a good buy.
and with my large Lenovo tablet. It is a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store your media and important documents with this two-pack of SanDisk SDCZ48-064G-GAM462 Ultra USB 3.0 flash drives. The 64GB capacity offers ample storage space for large files, while speeds of up to 130MB/sec. support quick file transfers. These SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 flash drives boast a sleek, minimalist design for simple portability, and the included SanDisk SecureAccess software lets you create password-protected private folders.
Excellent as bootable external drives!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I use these to make bootable external drives that
I need to do maintenance and do backups on my
drives in my desktop and my laptop. The are very fast
and very reliable.
I need to do maintenance and do backups on my
drives in my desktop and my laptop. The are very fast
and very reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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iBUYPOWER - Y40 Series Gaming Desktop Intel Core i7-13700F 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 1TB NVMe - Black
Upgrade your current gaming rig with this iBUYPOWER Desktop. Its 32GB of 5200Mhz DDR5 RAM and Intel i7-13700F processor lets you run multiple programs at once, and its NVIDIA RTX 3070 graphics card renders fast-paced action smoothly without screen tearing. This iBUYPOWER desktop also has a 1TB NVMe solid state drive for a faster start up and data acesss.
How many available sata connections are there? How many available holders are there for 2.5inch ssd ?
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Insignia - 24" Class F20 Series LED Full HD Smart Fire TV
Access live over-the-air channels and streaming with this 24-inch TV~and control it all with your voice. Ask Alexa to launch apps, search for titles and more. A Full HD experience in 1080p provides crystal clear images. You won~t miss a second with the Insignia NS-24F202NA23 24" Class F20 Series LED Full HD Smart Fire TV.
Is the screen matte or is it glossy?
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The WD_Black D10 Game Drive will take your console or PC to the next level and help you keep the competitive edge you need to win. Add up to 8TB of extra storage to your device to build up your game library up to 200 games, or relive your best in-action moments by saving your favorite gameplay recordings. Rated at 7200 RPM with active cooling technology, WD_Black D10 Game Drive has speeds up to 250MB/s to kick your game into high-performance mode so you can play without limits and drive your game the way you choose.
At what temperature of the drive does the fan turn on? Can the user change this set point?
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The WD_Black D10 Game Drive will take your console or PC to the next level and help you keep the competitive edge you need to win. Add up to 8TB of extra storage to your device to build up your game library up to 200 games, or relive your best in-action moments by saving your favorite gameplay recordings. Rated at 7200 RPM with active cooling technology, WD_Black D10 Game Drive has speeds up to 250MB/s to kick your game into high-performance mode so you can play without limits and drive your game the way you choose.
Does the fan pull air into the enclosure, or does it push air out of the enclosure?
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The WD_Black D10 Game Drive will take your console or PC to the next level and help you keep the competitive edge you need to win. Add up to 8TB of extra storage to your device to build up your game library up to 200 games, or relive your best in-action moments by saving your favorite gameplay recordings. Rated at 7200 RPM with active cooling technology, WD_Black D10 Game Drive has speeds up to 250MB/s to kick your game into high-performance mode so you can play without limits and drive your game the way you choose.
How well does the fan cool the drive when making large (1TB or more) backups or copies?
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy ~ just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac ~ no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Does this external drive have a built in fan for improved cooling?
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Crucial - P3 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
Basic bootup speeds won~t cut it ~ not at work, on the go, or in the game. But the Crucial P3 SSD is anything but basic. With NVMe performance that~s more than 6x faster than SATA2 and storage capacities up to 4TB3, the P3 leaves older storage technology in the dust. Get faster bootups, downloads and file transfers, and store all your files, photos, videos, apps, and games with room to spare with the quality and dependability you expect from Crucial.
Is this a single-sided module?
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WD - BLACK 4TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive
Offer your customers the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives to give them the capacity they need and the performance they want. With up to 256 MiB of DRAM cache and storage capacities of up to 10TB, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive maximizes drive and system performance, allowing your customers to spend more time playing the games they love most. Combine the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive gives your customer performance, capacity, and an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
There are two different models listed for this drive: WD4005FZBX and WDBSLA0040HNC-NRSN . The specs are very different for the two models. The specs listed are for the WDBSLA0040HNC-NRSN model, but the model pictured is WD4005FZBX. Which is it?
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Crucial - P3 Plus 1TB 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.
Does this storage drive have a built in mechanism to moderate high temperatures that would occur in some circumstances?
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Tab P12 with Lenovo Tab Pen Plus - ZACH0165US - Storm Grey
The key to superior entertainment, the Tab P12 allows you to substitute deadlines and obligations for some much-deserved downtime. Delve into the vibrant visuals of 3K streaming with ambient color, game like a boss on 8GB RAM with fast-paced, uninterrupted Wi-Fi 6 connection, or finish that page-turner in immersive reader mode featuring intrinsic background music.
Can you connect an external ssd drive to the usb-c port on the tablet, and watch videos stored on the ssd?
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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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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.
Does this cassette player take mini cassettes?
No. It only accepts standard cassettes.
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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.
Does this boombox have any audio output options? Like, could I connect it to a home speaker set up and use it as a just a cassette player?
It has a headphone out that works well for connecting to other audio devices, such as speakers. It also has an Aux In connection that allows you to input to it signals from other audio devices.
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MEE audio - X10 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Blue
Listen to music wherever you are with these MEE audio X10 Truly Wireless in-ear headphones. Built-in Bluetooth allows wireless streaming of music from compatible devices, while the 5mm drivers deliver precise audio. These MEE audio X10 Truly Wireless in-ear headphones have a charging case that provides up to 23 hours of additional battery life.
Can these earbuds be used individually? One at a time while the other is in the case or off?
You can use the right earbud by itself, while the other is in the case or off. However, the left earbud can NOT be used by itself with the right earbud off or in the case.
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Sony - MDRXB50 Wired Earbud Headphones - Blue
Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/L earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.
Are these compatible for listening to movies provided by airlines?
Yes. They simply plug into the audio jack on the seat. Because they have an L-shaped plug, they are easier to deal with for those seats where the audio jack is pressed against your side.
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Sony - MDRXB50 Wired Earbud Headphones - Blue
Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/L earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.
How long is the battery life
These earbuds do not have a battery. They are wired and simply plug into the phone jack.
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Sony - MDRXB50 Wired Earbud Headphones - Blue
Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/L earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.
are these hedphones compatible with galaxy (android) phones
Yes. I use them with a Galaxy S7 Edge. The microphone works fine for calls. The multi-function button provides all the operations I need with my phone.
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