Rumplestiltskin
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- Review Count47
- Helpfulness Votes13
- First ReviewAugust 17, 2018
- Last ReviewApril 17, 2024
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- Average Rating4.5
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- First Review CommentJuly 11, 2021
- Last Review CommentJanuary 29, 2024
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- First AnswerAugust 29, 2018
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SanDisk - Ultra 512GB Internal SSD SATA
Enhance your computing experience with this SanDisk Ultra 3D solid-state drive. Its nCache 2.0 technology provides enhanced data transfer speeds, and it’s more robust and power-efficient because of its advanced 3D NAND technology. This solid-state drive has a sequential read speed of 560MB/s for faster loading of large applications. You’ll notice that applications load faster and files move quicker—plus you’ll get longer battery life and much cooler, quieter computing.
Excellent quality. Mac use? Read on...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on November 30, 2018
In all MacBook Pros newer than 2010 and iMacs newer than 2009, this should work beautifully. Do check whether your Mac uses the Nvidia chipset for the hard drive controller; such old Macs can;t use modern SSDs like this one. Why? These SSDs are 6G speed and the old Macs only know how to deal with 3G SSDs; if they encounter a 6G SSD, they'll only run at 1.5G speed (and you won't be happy).
But, if your Mac is newer, this SanDisk works like a charm (at 6G speed) and will probably double or triple your Mac's speed. This is an inexpensive upgrade (for PCs, too!).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY - 480GB Internal SSD SATA
Secure your data on this 480GB PNY solid-state drive. With 550MB/sec. read speeds and 500MB/sec. write speeds, it lets you transfer large media files quickly and hassle-free, and its SATA III interface ensures it's compatible with most computers. This PNY solid-state drive has no moving parts, so it reduces noise for a quieter environment.
Solid performer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on September 7, 2018
There are faster SSDs but if you're not using it in a top-tier machine, why bother spending more $$ than necessary? This CS900 is the more economical version of the excellent CS1311. This one works fine in both Macs and PCs. Older Macs with Nvidia 3G HD controller chips are finicky and will, if provided with a 6G HD, only run at 1.5G. The PNYs (both CS1311 and CS900) overcome that issue and work at 3G speed with a 3G controller chip. This is a good product,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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USB Optical Mouse
Easily control your computer with this Insignia™ NS-PNM5013 USB optical mouse, which features PAW3515 sensor technology and up to 1200 dpi resolution to ensure accurate operation. The 4.9' cord makes it easy to find a comfortable position.
Cheap, reliable, compatible.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on August 29, 2018
A USB mouse is a USB mouse. This one has both buttons (left-right) and a functional scroll-wheel for...yes, scrolling. Everything works fine with this mouse on both Macs and PCs (Linux/Windows).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Amazon - Fire HD 8 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB 7th Generation, 2017 Release - Black
Load up this Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet with your favorite games, shows and books, and keep occupied when flying or riding. The 8-inch screen delivers a dazzling high-definition display, and a front-facing VGA camera offers easy video-conferencing with friends. This Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is expandable up to 256GB more storage so you can carry your entire library.
Inexpensive. Decent performance for the price.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on August 29, 2018
If you're into Amazon's eco-system, this Fire works great. The price is usually a real bargain ($40-60) as Amazon is subsidizing its cost in order to reel you into Kindle books and everything else they sell (streaming video, etc.).
Do note, however, that it is quite easy to install four files that expand the capabilities of this device so that it may use all of the items from Google's Play Store including their very nice Play Books app so, with this slight mod, it permits books from all sorts of sources. I'm very happy with mine and travel with it.
Do note, however, that it is quite easy to install four files that expand the capabilities of this device so that it may use all of the items from Google's Play Store including their very nice Play Books app so, with this slight mod, it permits books from all sorts of sources. I'm very happy with mine and travel with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Apple - MagSafe-to-MagSafe 2 Converter - Silver
Easily charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer with this Apple® MD504LL/A converter that is compatible with a variety of Apple devices with a MagSafe connector, including 24" and 27" LED Cinema displays, Thunderbolt displays and more.
New Mac but old MagSafe adapter? Then buy this.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on August 29, 2018
When (if) you buy a newer MacBook (Pro/Air) that has the MagSafe2 power brick, what do you do with the extra MagSafe (older) power brick you bought for your old Mac? Well, buy this little adapter and make the old power brick fit the new Mac perfectly. I epoxy'd mine to a lanyard so I wouldn't lose it. Maybe I'm being a bit paranoid because the magnet that connects this adapter to the power brick is very strong.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CORSAIR - 8GB (2PK x 4GB) 1000 MHz DDR3 SoDIMM Laptop Memory Kit - Green
This 8GB memory kit is designed for Apple® iMac®, MacBook® and MacBook Pro and features up to 1.0GHz operating speed for easy Web browsing and efficient operation.
Buy good quality RAM. No regrets
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on August 17, 2018
The difference is price between cheap RAM and quality RAM is really very little. This is an area where you don't want to "cheap out". Corsair RAM is fine. Just make sure you double-check your machine's requirements so you buy exactly what you need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung - 860 EVO 1TB Internal SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive
Upgrade a compatible computer with this Samsung 860 Evo series solid-state drive. Its 1TB of memory provides plenty of room for game downloads, work archives or media files, and the maximum 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds support quick data transfers. This Samsung 860 Evo series solid-state drive is compatible with SATA 6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s interfaces. Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for a faster file transfer. Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops.
Solid, good-performer. Mac-compatible
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rumplestiltskin
from El Paso, TX
on August 17, 2018
Speedy, reliable SSD. Mac-compatible - though probably not for the older NVidia HD controller chip in Macs from '06-'09 - check if your Mac has that chipset before buying this drive) - but that should not be taken as a complaint; with the correct Mac (most 2010 or newer), this is a great SSD and should now be available at lower prices now that Samsung has started making their 4TB SSDs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY - XLR8 Gaming Single Fan NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Overclocked Edition 6GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Customize your gaming PC with this PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card. The 6GB of GDDR5 RAM deliver fast, responsive performance, while the PCIe 3.0 interface fits a number of motherboards. This PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card has HDMI, DVI-D and DisplayPort outputs that let you connect to multiple monitors for advanced gameplay.
PNY - XLR8 Gaming Single Fan NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Overclocked Edition 6GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Customize your gaming PC with this PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card. The 6GB of GDDR5 RAM deliver fast, responsive performance, while the PCIe 3.0 interface fits a number of motherboards. This PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card has HDMI, DVI-D and DisplayPort outputs that let you connect to multiple monitors for advanced gameplay.
Will this run on my computer if my power supply is 180 Max
PNY - XLR8 Gaming Single Fan NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Overclocked Edition 6GB GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Customize your gaming PC with this PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card. The 6GB of GDDR5 RAM deliver fast, responsive performance, while the PCIe 3.0 interface fits a number of motherboards. This PNY GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER gaming graphics card has HDMI, DVI-D and DisplayPort outputs that let you connect to multiple monitors for advanced gameplay.
The xlr8 pny graphics card has fan.does the fan blow air away from the board or air flow back over the board. Important to know if mounted upside down. Thanks
The fan is a "pusher". It blows the air toward the radiator.
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PNY - 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 SoDIMM Laptop Memory - Green
Give your computer a much-needed upgrade with this PNY 8GB DDR3 RAM. It's designed to fit in a compatible notebook or laptop, and the 1600MHz frequency speed ensures data can quickly be transferred to the stick to reduce or even eliminate delays. This PNY 8GB DDR3 RAM is compatible with 1.35-volt motherboard RAM slots.
Is this compatible with the HP Notebook 15 f100dx? My laptop is on the older side but I can't get rid of it just yet so I'm looking to install more RAM.
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyStore files securely on this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. It comes several pieces of utility software installed for ease of use, and it backs up files automatically so you don't have to. This Western Digital hard drive is USB 3.0 compatible for transfer rates up to three times faster than compatible drives.
Will this work on my MacBook pro 10.8.5? I see it says reformatting required but I'm not sure what that means. Please help.
The drive ships as NTFS which a Mac can read but not write to. Launch Disk Utility, select the drive, and erase it as macOS Extended (Journaled) **not case-sensitive!!** with GUID (not MBR). It will then be a "Mac" disk suitable for data storage or TimeMachine use.
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PNY - 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 SoDIMM Laptop Memory - Green
Give your computer a much-needed upgrade with this PNY 8GB DDR3 RAM. It's designed to fit in a compatible notebook or laptop, and the 1600MHz frequency speed ensures data can quickly be transferred to the stick to reduce or even eliminate delays. This PNY 8GB DDR3 RAM is compatible with 1.35-volt motherboard RAM slots.
Samsung - 860 EVO 500GB SATA 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive
Expand computer storage capacity with this Samsung EVO hard drive. Its solid-state architecture ensures fast startup times, and the 500GB provides plenty of space for photos, documents and music. This Samsung EVO hard drive has a read speed of up to 550MB/sec. and 520MB/sec. write for fast access to files and rapid data transfers. Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for a faster file transfer. Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops.
SanDisk - Ultra 1TB Internal SSD SATA
Enhance your computing experience with this SanDisk Ultra 3D solid-state drive. Its nCache 2.0 technology provides enhanced data transfer speeds, and it’s more robust and power-efficient because of its advanced 3D NAND technology. This solid-state drive has a sequential read speed of 560MB/s for faster loading of large applications. You’ll notice that applications load faster and files move quicker—plus you’ll get longer battery life and much cooler, quieter computing.
SanDisk - Ultra 1TB Internal SSD SATA
Enhance your computing experience with this SanDisk Ultra 3D solid-state drive. Its nCache 2.0 technology provides enhanced data transfer speeds, and it’s more robust and power-efficient because of its advanced 3D NAND technology. This solid-state drive has a sequential read speed of 560MB/s for faster loading of large applications. You’ll notice that applications load faster and files move quicker—plus you’ll get longer battery life and much cooler, quieter computing.
The USB 3.0 7-Port HUB allows up to seven USB 3.0 devices to be connected simultaneously at a transmission speed of 5 Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) and 1.1 (12 Mbps) devices. It works with high-bandwidth SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices, such as an external disk drive, high-resolution webcam, multi-channel audio and more. In addition, it supports fast charging for smartphones, tablets and iPad.
Can I plug in my external hard drive via this adapter and get a clean backup?
Yes. Did a fresh TimeMachine backup with the portable 1TB WD drive connected through this hub. No issues. I would not try seven portable drives at once, however, as the hub needs to provide all the power. I did have two portable drives plugged in with the first doing a TM backup and the second transferring data to the Mac's internal HD. No problems.
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