prof2000
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 Lenovo - IdeaCentre 510A Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
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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from Mankato, MN
on December 16, 2018
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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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Keep in touch with others up to 16 miles away by using this three-pack of Cobra walkie-talkies. Each radio has 10 weather presets to quickly check storm conditions and uses 22 FRS/GMRS channels to avoid interference from other units. These Cobra walkie-talkies use NiMH batteries, which recharge with a microUSB cable.
 

Are nine (9) rechargeable batteries included with this kit of three radios? The pictures show only 6 batteries in the kit, when each radio uses 3.

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Keep in touch with others up to 16 miles away by using this three-pack of Cobra walkie-talkies. Each radio has 10 weather presets to quickly check storm conditions and uses 22 FRS/GMRS channels to avoid interference from other units. These Cobra walkie-talkies use NiMH batteries, which recharge with a microUSB cable.
 

Do these transmit only on the FRS channels, and only allow listening to the (license required) GMRS channels?

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The BlueParrott B450-XT Bluetooth trucker headset delivers crystal-clear calls in noisy environments while you're on the road. With 96% noise cancellation, this mono headset is designed for truckers and delivery drivers, offering 24 hours of talk time on a single charge, perfect for long shifts. The B450-XT boasts an impressive wireless range of 300 feet (100 meters), allowing you to leave your phone in the vehicle while dropping off orders or taking a break—ideal for long-haul truckers, food delivery drivers, regional drivers, ride-share drivers, farmers, landscapers, RV drivers, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone on the move. Built to last, our hands-free call headset is IP54-rated for dust and water resistance, making it a durable companion for life on the road. The wide headband ensures comfort, and VoiceControl enables hands-free operation for safety. Mute calls, speed-dial your favorite contact, or Push-to-Talk with a colleague, family member, or friend—all with the customizable BlueParrott Button. Program it for your most-used function and access it instantly without taking your eyes off the road. The B450-XT connects to 2 devices simultaneously and offers 500 hours of standby time.
 

Can this headset do PTT (Push To Talk) with the Cobra 75 All Road cb radio using the BlueParrott button on the headset?

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The BlueParrott B350-XT Bluetooth trucker headset provides incredibly clear calls in high-noise environments and lightweight comfort when you're on the road. Featuring 96% noise cancellation, our mono headset for truckers and other delivery drivers provides 24 hours of talk time on a single charge for those who work long shifts. Our driver's phone headset features an impressive wireless range of 300 feet (100 meters) so you can leave the cell in your vehicle as you're dropping off orders or stopping for a break, making it ideal for long-haul truckers, food delivery drivers, regional drivers, ride-share drivers, farmers, landscapers, RV drivers, or anyone on the go. Our hands-free call headset for transportation workers provides IP54-rated protection against dust and water, making it a rugged accessory for your life on the road. With its wide headband for comfort and VoiceControl for hands-free safety, our noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset lets you mute calls, speed-dial your favorite contact, or Push-to-Talk with a colleague, family, or friend - all through the customizable BlueParrott Button. Simply program it with your most-used function for instant access without taking your eyes off the road. Our trucker Bluetooth headset connects with 2 devices simultaneously and provides 500 hours of standby time.
 

Can this headset do PTT (Push To Talk) with the Cobra 75 All Road cb radio using the BlueParrott button on the headset?

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The Cobra 75 All Road wireless CB radio propels CB communication into the 21st century with advanced technology and user-friendly features. With Dual-Mode AM/FM, Bluetooth connectivity, digital noise cancellation, and waterproof IP66 rating, the All Road is the only CB you'll ever need for road trips, rock hopping, or overlanding.
 

Does this unit display the output transmission power in watts?

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 Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet &amp; Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet & Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
 

Does the light have a few different levels of brightness? How much power does the light draw at maximum brightness?

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 Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet &amp; Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet & Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
 

Does the display show the power output and the power input?

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The Cobra 75 All Road wireless CB radio propels CB communication into the 21st century with advanced technology and user-friendly features. With Dual-Mode AM/FM, Bluetooth connectivity, digital noise cancellation, and waterproof IP66 rating, the All Road is the only CB you'll ever need for road trips, rock hopping, or overlanding.
 

How much power does the transceiver black box draw when receiving, and how much when transmitting? How many amps does it draw when receiving, and how many amps does it draw when transmitting?

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 Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet &amp; Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Anker - SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station Quiet & Eco-friendly Battery Powered Generator (299 Wh Capacity) - Black
Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
 

Is the ac output in the form of a pure sine wave? If not, what is it?

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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 power cord detachable from this tv, or is it permanently attached to the tv?

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 HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
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.
 

Can I expand its RAM to 16Gb? If yes, which Best Buy item should I by?

The RAM for this laptop cannot be expanded or modified.
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 HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
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.
 

Can the RAM be expanded to 12 or 16GB?

The RAM for this laptop can not be expanded or modified.
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 HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
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.
 

Can i use a mouse with this

You certainly can! I would recommend a blue-tooth mouse, so you can keep your usb ports available.
Connection is very easy with this laptop.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

Do I need a technician to set this laptop up. I'm not super technical but my previous laptop was a Lenovo. And I just do the basics. No games or stuff like that. Just email and favorite websites.

My sister has little tech skills, and she had no difficulty setting this laptop up. You should be fine. Just be sure to have your wifi id and password ready, as well as your Microsoft account id and password.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

How long does battery stay charged

It will depend on how the laptop is being used, and on the power settings used. If you run it with the display screen at max brightness, you will run the battery out faster than if the screen is run at half brightness. If you are streaming movies you will use up the battery faster than if you are just reading emails or working on a simple document. The number given by the manufacturer is probably what is obtained under optimal conditions.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

Is it windows 11 ?

This laptop runs a special version of Windows 11. It is Windows 11 in S mode. You can find much about it on the internet.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

Can I add an external hard drive for more storage????

There are two very fast ports on this laptop that you can attach an external drive to. One option that is very convenient is to add a tiny button drive, often called a FIT drive. These extend only a tiny amount from the laptop, and can remain attached even in a sleeve or a case. Here is a link to such a drive that is very economical:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-256gb-elite-x-fit-usb-3-1-flash-drive-200mb-s-black/6347230.p?skuId=6347230
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

Is this good for gaming?

This laptop can really only handle very simple games, that do not demand much processing power or much in the ways of graphics.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

Can you charge this with the USB-C port? Does the USB-C port support display-out?

The usb-c port on this laptop does not support display-out. But you can use the included hdmi port to do that.
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 Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
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.
 

can this be upgraded to include a back lit keyboard?

No, it can't.
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