prof2000
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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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from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Exceptional Value
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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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5.0
Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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Posted by: prof2000
from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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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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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Upgrade today with the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive for the capacity you need and the performance you want. Available with up to 512 MB of DRAM cache on higher-capacity models, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives are optimized for performance so you can spend more time playing the games you love most. Combine 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, upgrading your older or slower hard drive to the latest generation of WD_BLACK HDDs gives you speedy performance, high capacities, and industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
Are these WD Black 6TB drives in a retail box, or in an anti-static bag, or?
My drive, from Best Buy, arrived in a retail box.
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Protect your PC and other electronic devices from power abnormalities with this CyberPower UPS. It features 12 standard outlets and two USB charging ports to provide full-time surge protection for a variety of equipment. This CyberPower UPS has an output of 950 VA/510 W so it can handle powerful devices for up to two minutes at full load.
Does this have sine wave output?
This unit does not have pure sine wave output, but rather a simple approximation of it. It works fine for my pc and monitor.
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Take charge of your music with Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones. These noise cancelling headphones come equipped with Quiet and Aware Modes that let you toggle between full noise cancelling or full awareness of your surroundings. Or create a custom mode on these Bluetooth headphones to adjust noise cancellation and add Wind Block to tune out breezy environments. Just press play on these over ear headphones for high-fidelity sound that~s also customizable with adjustable EQ. Use the Bose app to crank the bass, tweak the treble, and personalize your experience. Plus, these headphones with built in microphone are crafted with all-day wear and multi-taskers in mind. Available in striking colors, the premium materials and bold, iconic design combine comfort and style. On-ear toggles make switching from music to calls easy and the powerful battery means it~s ready for the long haul. Enjoy up to 24 hours of play time on a single charge with the Bose QC wireless headphones and up to 2.5 hours of play time with a quick 15-minute boost.
can I connect it to a computer?
If your computer has bluetooth, yes you can connect with your computer with these headphones.
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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 SSD expandable?
The SSD can be removed and replaced with one of larger size. However, there is no additional nvme m.2 slot for a second SSD drive.
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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 RAM upgradable for this model?
I consulted the maintenance manual for this laptop. There was nothing in it about the RAM, indicating that it can't be modified.
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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.
Can RAM be added to this laptop ( HP - OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 - Copilot+ PC - 16" 2K Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 5 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Gray )? If so, what is the maximum RAM supported?
I consulted the maintenance manual for this laptop. There is nothing in it about the RAM, indicating that can't be changed.
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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.
does the USB-C port send video?
I know that one of the C ports can send video.
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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.
Keyboard sizing - Is this Keyboard actually comfortable to type on or is it cramped? I am debating between the 14" omnibook and this one. Folks with the 14 claim the keyboard is small. Just curious if the keyboard is actually larger on this model?
I find the keyboard on this 16" model to be very comfortable to type on. It is in no way cramped. I don't know how it compares to the keyboard on the 14" model.
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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.
DO I STILL NEEDED TO GET NORTON INSURANCE
You should get some kind of virus and internet security for this, or any computer. As a baseline you can use the Microsoft software that comes with Windows free of charge.
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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.
Does this laptop have the capability to work and view in tablet mode?
Since this laptop has a touch screen it works and views in tablet mode.
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