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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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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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 Sennheiser - Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Red/Black
Sennheiser - Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Red/Black
Explore digital landscapes and hear every auditory detail with this Sennheiser gaming headset. It delivers high-fidelity sound, supporting better accuracy in first-person shooters and more immersive RPG experiences. This Sennheiser gaming headset includes a noise-canceling mic for clear communication and an adjustable headband for long-term comfort as you play or listen.
 

Will this work well with a smart phone?

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Upgrade audio entertainment with this Insignia multifunction stereo boombox. Bluetooth technology, an AM/FM radio, and cassette and CD compatibility provide multiple playback options, while two stereo speakers ensure immersive sound reproduction. This Insignia multifunction stereo boombox powers up through an AC adapter or six D batteries for versatility and features soft-touch buttons and a backlit display for easy operation.
 

Does the cassette player play stereo cassettes in true stereo? That is, does it have a stereo head, and does it route the music properly to the two speakers?

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 Google - Pixel 3a - 64GB (Unlocked) - Clearly White
Google - Pixel 3a - 64GB (Unlocked) - Clearly White
Enhance your work and entertainment with this Google Pixel 3a smartphone. The high-resolution camera lets you capture detailed photos, while the built-in Google Assistant offers call screening to save valuable time. This Google Pixel 3a smartphone features Titan M security for added protection, and the adaptive battery provides up to seven hours of use on a 15-minute charge.
 

If I buy the unlocked version, can I use it in England with a carrier there? Can I change the sim card when I visit Italy?

5 years, 7 months ago
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Charge 4 AA or 4 AAA batteries easily with this Panasonic eneloop K-KJ17MCA4BA battery charger, which features an LED display with 4 indicator lights to let you monitor the status of each battery. Four included eneloop AA batteries offer immediate use.
 

Can the charger work in England? (220-240V) Is it automatic voltage switching?

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Energizer Power Plus Rechargeable AA Batteries offer a convenient way to power your gadgets while saving money and reducing waste. Made with 15% recycled materials, these AA rechargeable batteries use innovative, industry-leading technology for reliable use. These chargeable batteries are designed to prevent damaging leaks. Use these Energizer rechargeable batteries as long-lasting batteries for cameras, game systems, toys and other battery-powered items, so you always have a convenient power source available. These Energizer AA batteries come pre-charged and can be recharged in an Energizer battery charger hundreds of times. Each AA rechargeable battery can hold its charge for up to 12 months in storage, and the double A batteries have up to a 5 year battery life with normal use. Energizer is the number 1 recharge brand.
 

How many times can these batteries be charged?

5 years, 7 months ago
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Conveniently charges 4 AA or AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries at the same time. 3-5 hour charge time with auto shut off to prevent overcharging and battery damage. Manufactured in China. The charger is equipped with audio and visual alerts. A red light means that charging has started, and you will hear an audible beep when charging begins. A yellow light appears when charging is 50 percent complete and charging is continuing. A green light means charging is complete, and the batteries are 100 percent full. You will hear an audible beep upon completion. If a bad battery is detected, a red X will illuminate, and the charger generates a repetitive audible beep upon detection. Audio and visual alerts:Red light - Charging has started; audible beep when charging begins. Yellow light - Charging is 50% complete and charging. Green light - Charge is complete and batteries are 100% full; audible beep upon completion. Bad Battery Detection Alert - If a bad battery is detected a red ‘x’ will illuminate; repetitive audible beep upon detection.
 

How many times can the included batteries be charged?

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 Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Ultimate Ears - WONDERBOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Take your music anywhere with this Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker. The built-in speakers deliver surprisingly loud, detailed audio, and the battery offers up to 10 hours of listening per charge. This Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker has a waterproof chassis that lets you listen to music at the pool.
 

How many drivers are in this speaker?

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 Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Enjoy epic outdoor adventure playlists with this Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker. It supports voice commands via Siri or Google Now, and the 100-foot wireless range lets you stream remotely from a distant device. Set alarms and access DJ features with this limited-edition Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker via its companion app.
 

How many drivers are in this speaker?

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 Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 LE Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Phantom
Enjoy epic outdoor adventure playlists with this Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker. It supports voice commands via Siri or Google Now, and the 100-foot wireless range lets you stream remotely from a distant device. Set alarms and access DJ features with this limited-edition Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker via its companion app.
 

What are the physical dimensions of this speaker? The info in the specs can't be correct.

5 years, 7 months ago
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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.
 

How many sata ports are on the motherboard, and are they all accessible? Can a second hard drive be installed?

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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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