prof2000
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- First ReviewDecember 16, 2018
- Last ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
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- Last Review CommentDecember 10, 2025
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- First QuestionNovember 24, 2018
- Last QuestionFebruary 4, 2026
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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
Excellent for system backups!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I use this external drive to make image backups of
my laptop drive while traveling. It is a very compact and
solid little drive. It is also very fast. It is a quality item at
a budget price!
my laptop drive while traveling. It is a very compact and
solid little drive. It is also very fast. It is a quality item at
a budget price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 245
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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.
"Activate" the power station before using!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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Before talking about this great power station, let me alert
you to instructions you need to follow to the letter. At the
bottom of page 2 of the manual you are instructed to
charge the power station to 100% before using. Mine
arrived at about 80%, so I ignored the instructions and then spent a half hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't
deliver any power. I finally noticed a hard to read sticker
on the back of the unit that said to "Activate" the unit you
first had to recharge it (completely). After doing this the
power station worked perfectly.
you to instructions you need to follow to the letter. At the
bottom of page 2 of the manual you are instructed to
charge the power station to 100% before using. Mine
arrived at about 80%, so I ignored the instructions and then spent a half hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't
deliver any power. I finally noticed a hard to read sticker
on the back of the unit that said to "Activate" the unit you
first had to recharge it (completely). After doing this the
power station worked perfectly.
This power station is well suited for home power outages,
travel, and camping. It has a good collection of outlets
to serve most needs. I particularly like the included
"night light". It draws only 3W, and provides adequate
lighting for a small area - see my photos of it in a dark kitchen on and off. It can provide about 62 hours of light
if nothing else draws power. This can be very helpful
during an evening power outage.
travel, and camping. It has a good collection of outlets
to serve most needs. I particularly like the included
"night light". It draws only 3W, and provides adequate
lighting for a small area - see my photos of it in a dark kitchen on and off. It can provide about 62 hours of light
if nothing else draws power. This can be very helpful
during an evening power outage.
The unit is relatively small and lightweight, making it
useful on long car trips for small items needing power
the car can't provide.
useful on long car trips for small items needing power
the car can't provide.
Finally, it is clear that this power station can be an
essential item on camping trips!
essential item on camping trips!
I find this power station to be a very good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 42
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Mohu - Arc Indoor Curved HDTV Antenna 40-Mile Range - White
Improve your viewing of local TV channels with this indoor Mohu Arc TV antenna. Its multidirectional range captures clear broadcast signals within its 40-mile radius, and its plug-and-play operation provides a convenient enhanced TV setup next to your TV or hang on the wall. This Mohu Arc TV antenna is compatible with HDTV units, letting you enjoy the full quality of Full HD and Ultra HD over-the-air programs.
Great way to cut the cord
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I was very fortunate to get this on Clearance just before
they sold out! Set up was easy, and I am able to get the
local tv stations that are not available on the internet.
It is an excellent value.
they sold out! Set up was easy, and I am able to get the
local tv stations that are not available on the internet.
It is an excellent value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 40
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Crucial - P5 Plus 1TB Internal SSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4
Are you ready for next-gen performance? The Crucial P5 Plus SSD delivers remarkable speed and data protection with sequential reads up to 6600MB/s1 for transformative computing. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P5 Plus includes advanced features like full hardware-based encryption, dynamic write acceleration, and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability. Designed specifically for intensive workloads, high-quality creative content, and hardcore gaming, the P5 Plus is also backward compatible with most Gen3 systems for ultimate flexibility. The Crucial P5 Plus meets the performance and form factor requirements for Sony PS5 when used with a heat sink; heat sink sold separately.
Great system drive upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I used this to upgrade the system drive of my laptop
computer. Installation proceeded without a hitch. The
drive has since been working very well. A good buy.
computer. Installation proceeded without a hitch. The
drive has since been working very well. A good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 245
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Crucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
The Crucial~ X8 Portable SSD stores up to 1TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s ~ that~s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.~ It also works with numerous devices ~ from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.~
Great for movies!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I got this to store movies on. I played them back on my
laptop when I travel. The copying goes quickly, and
playback proceeds with no problems. This is a very
good buy.
laptop when I travel. The copying goes quickly, and
playback proceeds with no problems. This is a very
good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 242
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Crucial - P3 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
Basic bootup speeds won~t cut it ~ not at work, on the go, or in the game. But the Crucial P3 SSD is anything but basic. With NVMe performance that~s more than 6x faster than SATA2 and storage capacities up to 4TB3, the P3 leaves older storage technology in the dust. Get faster bootups, downloads and file transfers, and store all your files, photos, videos, apps, and games with room to spare with the quality and dependability you expect from Crucial.
Excellent for system drive!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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I got this to provide a backup clone to my system drive.
Making the clone was easily done using Acronis, and proceeded without any problems. It is a good value
SSD drive.
Making the clone was easily done using Acronis, and proceeded without any problems. It is a good value
SSD drive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 90
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Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
Upgrade your computer for high-end gaming or video editing with this Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. The 2TB capacity lets you store large-size media files and programs, and the Smart Magician software monitors drive health. This Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD features sequential read speeds up to 3500MB/sec. for exceptional performance and prompt boot times.
Excellent upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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I got this to upgrade the system drive for my desktop
tower computer. I first cloned the previous drive to this, and then enabled the full capacity of this new drive. It has given
new life to my computer!
tower computer. I first cloned the previous drive to this, and then enabled the full capacity of this new drive. It has given
new life to my computer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 105
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Achieve crisp, vibrant prints by using this 500-sheet pack of 8.5" x 11" Epson S041586 bright white paper with your ink jet printer. The 96 brightness makes text and images pop, and the acid-free design ensures lasting prints.
My favorite printing paper
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This is my favorite paper for use with my laser printer.
The paper is of exceptional quality and is excellent for
both black-white prints and color prints. The paper is
both robust and long lasting.
The paper is of exceptional quality and is excellent for
both black-white prints and color prints. The paper is
both robust and long lasting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 259
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Crucial - X6 SE 1TB External USB-C/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
How much content can you hold with your fingertips? With the Crucial X6 Portable SSD, the answer is: A lot! Whether you~re downloading videos for off-line travel, organizing family photos, collaborating with classmates, or heading off on a great adventure, the Crucial X6 features up to 1TB of portable storage capacity and is ready to go wherever you do.
Great for storing movies!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I use this to store movies for playing while traveling. It
is very fast and reliable. It is also extremely compact
and solidly built. I got it for a great price during the
Black Friday sales. It is a great value.
is very fast and reliable. It is also extremely compact
and solidly built. I got it for a great price during the
Black Friday sales. It is a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 210
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Crucial - X8 2TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
The Crucial~ X8 Portable SSD stores up to 2TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s ~ that~s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.~ It also works with numerous devices ~ from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.~
Excellent for backups
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I use this portable SSD to do image backups of my laptop
while traveling. It is very fast and reliable. I got it during
Black Friday at a very good price. It is a very good buy.
while traveling. It is very fast and reliable. I got it during
Black Friday at a very good price. It is a very good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 224
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
Does the led light on the front of the external drive housing indicate disk activity?
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
How long is the usb cable for this external drive?
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
How long is the power cord for this external drive?
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
What hard disk drive is inside the enclosure?
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore desktop hard drive. The 18TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.
What temperatures do you get with this drive when writing large files to it? Does it throttle when the temperature gets high?
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 8TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.
Does this external hard drive have a fan to aid in cooling?
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy ~ just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac ~ no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
Does this external hard drive have a fan to aid in cooling?
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Versatile and dependable, the fierce Seagate BarraCuda 3.5-inch drives are the latest generation of a super-reliable product family spanning 20 years. Count on BarraCuda drives for all your PC needs: working, playing, and storing your movies and music. With capacities up to 8TB for desktops, BarraCuda leads the market with the widest range of storage options available. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST8000DM004, ST8000DMZ04.
What is the manufacturer's warranty for this 8TB hard disk drive?
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy ~ just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac ~ no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
What is the manufacturer's warranty for this external drive?
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Seagate - FireCuda 4TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Expand your potential and build your dream rig with FireCuda HDD. Ideal for serious gamers and creative pros alike, this HDD dominates~delivering massive capacity, 7200-RPM speeds, ultra-large 256MB cache, and time-tested endurance that withstands the rigors of modern gaming and the trials of photo/video editing. With a 300TB/year workload rate for sustained abuse, you can create your ultimate storage vault without sacrifice.
How do you attach this 4tb internal drive inside a desktop computer? I don't see any screw holes on the sides of the drive, or on its top or bottom.
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Logitech Desk Mat lets you find your glide and define your style, all while keeping your desk protected. Click some color into your workspace with your choice of aesthetics. The soft cloth mat delivers style and comfort. Pair it with Logitech POP Keys, POP Mouse, and more.
Would this mat be appropriate for setting my laptop on, on top of a mahogany desk? The features mention it holding a keyboard, mouse etc but I.d like to know if it would also be fine to set a laptop on it. Thank you!
I use it with my gaming laptop and gaming mouse. It works well. It would be fine on your mahogany desk.
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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Does the refurbished t7 work as good as a new t7?
I purchased two of these refurbished drives. After properly initializing and formatting one of them, it appears to work as well as a new drive. This was not true for the second drive - I struggled to get it to work, and then found that 7% of the sectors of the drive were bad. It now appears to be working, but I less confidence in it.
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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Does the external SSD come with a USB-C cable? I’m not sure if I have one.
It should come with two cables. One a usb c to c, and the second a usb c to a. Mine came in a little box "hidden" behind the drive. However, you need to test them with a drive known to be good. I found 3 of the 4 cables I received with two of these drives to be defective.
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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
I just purchased this external ssd and tried to use it for the first time. It will not show up on my computer anywhere, except on the "eject" tray. Why can't my new laptop see or open it the file location?
I suspect that it needs to be initialized and then formatted - operations you can do from disk management. However, it could also be a bad cable. I had a similar experience with this refurbished drive.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
Can I add storage?
Yes you can. However to do so requires cloning the existing drive to one that is larger, and then removing the existing drive and replacing it with the larger drive.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
What operating system is installed ?
My version of this laptop came loaded with Windows 11 Home. I see that there is another version of this laptop that comes loaded with Windows 11 S, that imposes some restrictions making it more secure.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
Is the 8GB RAM memory expandable?
Yes it is. The 8GB of RAM it come with is soldered in, but there is an empty SO-DIMM slot where you can add additional RAM.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
Does it have Windows 11?
Yes, it comes with Windows 11 installed.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
Touchscreen?
No, it does not have a touch screen.
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Turn everyday tasks into something special with Vivobook 14, your essential tool for getting things done easier, anywhere. It~s completely user-friendly too, with its 180~ lay-flat hinge and physical webcam shield. Make all your days more enjoyable with Vivobook 14!
Can this charge using USB-C?
No. You have to use the supplied charger brick.
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