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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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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
Can you adjust for speaker impedance? How finely can this be done?
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
Can you use headphones and speakers at the same time?
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Crank up your favorite tunes with this Sharp micro shelf system. It's compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, WMA and MP3 formats, and its Bluetooth capability lets you stream music from your Apple or Android device. This five-disk Sharp micro shelf system comes with a remote to make toggling through tracks simple.
Is the FM connector in the back of the main unit a standard F-type connector?
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Insignia™ - 6' 3.5mm Stereo Audio RCA Cable - Black
Equip your home entertainment system with this Insignia 6' 3.5mm to RCA audio cable. The 6' 3.5mm TRS connector supports stereo sound for an immersive listening experience, while the RCA output connectors plug into speakers, sound bars and TVs. This Insignia 6' 3.5mm to RCA audio cable has color-coded outputs for easy identification.
Is this a pair of cables? The picture shows two, but no where in the descriptions does it say there are two.
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Bring healthy natural lighting everywhere you go! The OttLite Travel Rechargeable LED Desk Lamp features OttLite’s exclusive ClearSun LED technology – developed to reduce eyestrain by up to 51%. Great for airplanes, the coffee shop or your coffee table, easily charge with your laptop via the included USB charging cable. Stay on track with the backlit digital display that shows time, date, month, day of the week and temperature. The compact design folds down to fit in your laptop bag or bookbag, but then opens up so you can adjust height from 10.75 to 15 inches. Control the ClearSun natural daylight LEDs with a touch of a finger and choose from three brightness settings.
How long does it take to charge this lamp? I have it hooked into a charger for a long time (6 hrs), and the red light as yet has not gone off! Isn't that light supposed to go off when it is fully charged?
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
Is the "Output 4" for all the Inputs (1-4, and phono)? In other words, if I connect a CD recorder to it, can I copy music from any of the inputs?
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Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Does the radio have split tones for repeaters?
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Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Can the included antenna be tuned? If so, how is it done?
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Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Can this radio transmit and receive on the FRS channels (8-14)?
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Garmin - eTrex 22x 2.2" GPS - Black
Explore with confidence with eTrex 22x, a rugged GPS handheld with a 2.2” sunlight-readable color display. It comes preloaded with TopoActive mapping featuring routable roads and trails to explore when cycling and hiking. Add even more maps via the microSD card slot and 8 GB of internal memory. With dual-satellite support (GPS and GLONASS), it tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
What is the largest capacity micro sd card that can be used by this eTrex 22x?
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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.
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" 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" 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.
Connection is very easy with this laptop.
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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.
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" 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" 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" 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
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" 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" 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" 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.