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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5.0
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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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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you’re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

Can wired earbuds act as the antenna for this radio?

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you’re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

Is this radio reasonably stable when sitting on a table on its bottom edge?

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Midland - Desktop Weather Alert Radio - Black
Midland - Desktop Weather Alert Radio - Black
Keep informed about dangerous weather conditions with this Midland deluxe NOAA weather radio. SAME technology lets you connect to your county's emergency alert system, while access to 25 different counties and provinces makes it easy to stay on top of severe conditions in nearby areas. An integrated USB port charges portable devices, and a battery backup ensures continuous operation. With color-coded alert indicators, this Midland deluxe NOAA weather radio provides essential safety information.
 

Does the display tilt out? If so, how much does it tilt out?

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you’re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

When turned off, does the display go dark? I would like to be able to conserve battery life.

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you’re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

How long is the antenna when fully extended?

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 Eton - Elite Field Radio - Gray
Eton - Elite Field Radio - Gray
Ready and tested, the Eton Elite Field BT Radio receives most every radio wavelength—AM (MW), FM and Shortwave (SW)—at home or abroad. It's easy to set the station spacing and frequency so your stations come in loud and clear wherever you are. And with the radio's Bluetooth capability, you can stream your own music or favorite podcast. If Digital Radio is more your style, tune into HD Radio in North America or DAB+ internationally. With high sensitivity, strong anti-interference, low background noise and even lower distortion, listening on the Elite Field BT is a real pleasure. Plus, its wide/narrow bandwidth selection improves audio fidelity and minimizes noise. The Elite Field Bluetooth Radio features RDS for FM. RDS stands for Radio Data System and it enables FM broadcasters to deliver more than just an analog audio signal, but also to transmit digital data, like the station’s call letters, style of music, song title, artist and more. With local and world time settings, radio and buzzer alarm clock settings, sleep timer and snooze light, the Elite Field BT keeps you in time, in any time zone. And if you want to prevent the radio or alarm from turning on all together, just hit Lock. When it comes to tuning in to your favorite frequency, you can take it fast…or slow. The dial-in-dial tuning knob lets you select your speed—fast, slow or stop to keep it in a locked position. The Elite Field BT radio includes a built-in hand strap for carrying your radio with ease and can operate on AC with the included adapter or 4 D batteries, sold separately.
 

Can you use bluetooth headphones with this radio?

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
Eton - Elite Mini Portable AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with Carrying Pouch - Gray
So small, so global and so useful when you’re traveling to foreign lands, the compact Elite Mini AM/FM/Shortwave Radio from Eton lets you tune in to your favorite local stations or listen to news and music from across the globe with an internal AM antenna and a telescoping FM/SW antenna. The Elite Mini radio digitally displays the time in bright orange and let's you wake up to the alarm clock or drift off to sleep while listening to music with the included sleep timer. To keep the radio from accidentally turning on, just hit the Lock button and rest easy.
 

Can you listen to FM Stereo with headphones?

3 years, 3 months ago
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 Philips Sonicare - Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - White/Blue
Philips Sonicare - Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush - White/Blue
Philips Sonicare 2 Series plaque control rechargeable electric toothbrush, HX6211
 

Does this include a charging stand?

3 years, 4 months ago
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 Samsung - Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Book Cover - Dark Gray
Samsung - Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Book Cover - Dark Gray
Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Book Cover offers your tablet worry-free protection from the occasional ding or fumble by accident-prone family members.
 

Does this cover have some feature to keep it closed?

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 mophie - Powerstation Go Rugged Flashlight with Built-in Battery Charger &amp; Car Jump Starter - Black
mophie - Powerstation Go Rugged Flashlight with Built-in Battery Charger & Car Jump Starter - Black
Powerful and bright, this mophie Powerstation Go Rugged Flashlight can light the way and power up your smartphone. The USB-A port allows you to easily charge your smartphone or tablet, while the flashlight includes a bright work light that’s ideal for changing a tire in the dark or just searching your trunk. Plus, this portable battery can even jump start your car. Whether you’re stuck with a dead phone battery or a dead car battery, the mophie Powerstation Go Rugged Flashlight lets you stay powerful in just about any situation.
 

What gauge are the jumper cables?

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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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