prof2000
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 Crucial - P3 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
Crucial - P3 1TB 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.
 
Use for system image backup
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I have an older machine that uses one of these for the
system drive. It works so well, and is priced so well, that
I purchased a second one to use for system image backups. I clone my system drive to this each month, to
use as a backup. It is a fairly fast process, and provides
a good way to recover if a problem develops.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 14
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 Crucial - MX500 2TB Internal SSD SATA
Crucial - MX500 2TB Internal SSD SATA
Start your system in seconds, store up to 2TB of your irreplaceable files, and upgrade with a drive you can count on. Improve your system with the Crucial~ MX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, an SSD built on quality, speed, and security that~s all backed by helpful service and support. It~s worth it.
 
Fast and reliable storage
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This drive was purchased to provide fast and reliable
storage for my new gaming computer. The speeds I
obtain are as advertised (see results below). I use this
drive to store large files that I use intermittently. It
does a very good job.
This was a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 67
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The CORSAIR MP600 PRO LPX PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 SSD provides high-performance storage expansion optimized for PS5, boosting your console~s storage by up to 4TB. PCIe Gen4 technology achieves lightning-fast sequential read speeds of up to 7,100MB/sec and sequential write speeds of up to 6,800MB/sec, so large game files load faster than ever. The M.2 2280 form-factor and pre-installed low-profile aluminum heat spreader enable the MP600 PRO LPX to fit directly into your PlayStation 5, while meeting all PS5 M.2 size requirements. Backed by a comprehensive five-year warranty, the MP600 PRO LPX delivers expanded storage and sustained high performance to your PS5 right out of the box.
 
Powerful upgrade for a gaming computer
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I got this drive as an upgrade for my system drive in my
new gaming computer. This drive is as fast as advertised
(see my test results below). At the start of the test it was
at 37deg C. At the end of the test it was at 51deg C, but it
was back to 37deg C in just 4 minutes.
I had no issues cloning my system on to this drive using
Acronis. I have had no issues running my new gaming
computer with this drive in the 2 months I have had this
drive.
This was a good purchase, and has enhanced the
capabilities of my new gaming computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 61
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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.Customize your laptop with this refurbished Samsung EVO Plus SSD. The 3500MB/sec. read speed and 3300MB/sec. write speed ensure swift data access, and the V-NAND technology minimizes power consumption for efficiency. This Samsung EVO Plus SSD has 2TB of storage space, providing fast start-up times, while the nickel-coated controller and heat spreader help prevent overheating.
 
Works well as my new system drive
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I cloned the system drive of my 5 year old computer to this refurbished drive to get double the space, and a huge boost in speed. It is working well. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 26
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Ready, set go! Move between screens and straight through your to-do list with Logitech M720 Triathlon, the athletic mouse built for endurance, versatility, and comfort. With EASY-SWITCH technology you can pair your mouse with up to 3 computers and seamlessly switch between them with a click of a button. Reliable hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through documents and web pages or switch to click-to-click scrolling when you need precision. A true athlete, this portable mouse is designed to endure, with buttons built to withstand up to 10 million clicks. Focus on what really matters thanks to the extended battery life of up to 24 months of power on a single AA battery. Simply connect M720 Triathlon wirelessly via the included Logitech Unifying receiver or via Bluetooth smart technology. Download Logitech Options Software to unlock the full range of personalization for your Logitech mouse.
 
An excellent mouse
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This is an excellent mouse for the money. It is solid and well made, with all the features that I need. It fits my relatively large hand well, and works well on a bare table top. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 11
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For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one PC or Mac for use at home or school.
 
A good deal without a subscription
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on September 2, 2024
This package provides me with familiar software without having to pay a monthly subscription fee. For my work at home it fulfills all my needs. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 36
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 Best Buy essentials - 12 16 AWG Indoor/Outdoor Extension Power Cord - Black
Best Buy essentials - 12 16 AWG Indoor/Outdoor Extension Power Cord - Black
Extend the power cord of your indoor and outdoor electronics for a better reach. The Best Buy essentials 12' AC Extension Power Cord adds 12 ft. of length to your household appliances, outdoor electronics and more. A 16 AWG, three-prong construction works with a wide-range of devices, granting a secure fit for optimal safety and compatibility. Backed by Best Buy, this extension cord holds up to 15 A of power and is grounded, providing safe and secure power. Its black design blends in with the rest of your cords, giving it a clean and discreet look. Lengthen the power cord of your electronics with this secure extension cord that~s backed by Best Buy.
 
A well made, heavy duty extension power cord.
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This is a well made, heavy duty extension power cord. It is solid, and works well. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 45
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Prevent voltage spikes during electronic repairs with this iFixit antistatic wrist strap. The polyester and stainless steel weave offers dependable durability for long-lasting use, while the elastic band with an adjustable buckle provides a customized fit. This 6-foot iFixit antistatic wrist strap has a clip for a secure connection, and the 1-megaohm resistance slows discharges, protecting the user and equipment from shocks.
 
It works well
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This is an essential item for those who need to work with the insides of sensitive electronics, like computers. It works well, and fits my relatively large wrist at its maximum diameter. It works well, and I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 32
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 OttLite - Creative Curves LED Desk Lamp with Four Brightness Settings, Adjustable Height and Clear Sun Technology - Black
OttLite - Creative Curves LED Desk Lamp with Four Brightness Settings, Adjustable Height and Clear Sun Technology - Black
Light up your work desk with this OttLite curved LED desk lamp. ClearSun LEDs help minimize eyestrain during extended periods of use, and the flexible rubberized neck lets you direct light where it's needed most. This OttLite curved LED desk lamp has a touch-sensitive switch for adjusting brightness settings easily.
 
A very good desk lamp
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This is a very good desk lamp. The base has a very good weight to it, and the neck can be easily bent to suit your needs. The maximum brightness is very bright indeed.
I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 18
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 Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2024 &amp; Premiere Elements 2024 - Windows [Digital]
Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2024 & Premiere Elements 2024 - Windows [Digital]
From quick tweaks and trims to total transformations, Adobe Sensei AI* and automated options make editing easy, and you can learn tricks and techniques as you go with 88 step-by-step Guided Edits. Present your best pics and videos in beautiful templates for Photo Reels, video Highlight Reels, collages, slideshows, motion graphics, Quote Graphics, and animated social posts. Effortlessly organize everything. And do more on the go using web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta).
 
A good deal for an Adobe product
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on September 2, 2024
This is a good deal for an Adobe product. It is a one time payment for a lifetime use. It will satisfy most people's needs who are not advanced photographers or videographers. It is relatively straightforward to activate and install. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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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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 Sharp - 5-Disc Micro System - Black
Sharp - 5-Disc Micro System - Black
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
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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 OttLite - Travel Rechargeable LED Task Lamp with 3 Brightness Setting &amp; LCD Display with Time, Date, Month, Day &amp; Temperature - White
OttLite - Travel Rechargeable LED Task Lamp with 3 Brightness Setting & LCD Display with Time, Date, Month, Day & Temperature - White
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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 Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
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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 Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
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?

4 years, 5 months ago
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 Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
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)?

4 years, 8 months ago
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 Garmin - eTrex 22x 2.2&quot; GPS - Black
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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 Panasonic - LUMIX G9 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera (Body Only) - DC-G9KBODY - Black
Panasonic - LUMIX G9 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera (Body Only) - DC-G9KBODY - Black
Capture memories in vivid color with this Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless camera. It has a large 80-megapixel RAW capture for sharp, detailed images, and the large OLED viewfinder improves visibility and lets you frame the shot precisely. This Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless camera has a built-in image stabilizer to eliminate camera shaking..
 

Is this camera body weather sealed?

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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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