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Only at Best Buy Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Enjoy the convenience of a tablet or the functionality of a computer with this Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop. The 15-inch touch screen makes viewing the small details on websites simple, and the Intel Core processor keeps the computer running commands quickly. This Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop has a backlit keyboard so you can type in the dark.
 
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2 out of 5
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Pretty dissapointed based on expectations
on January 7, 2017
Posted by: BomTrix
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this for a good price on sell 799 which was 200 off the marker price. I was expecting a much better performance experience than I received.
I have a couple macbook pro I7s that are older 2011-2013 and they run circles around this. I am not sure why the machine was so sluggish and responded continuously hesitantly so multi tasking was nearly impossible. Being a mac user I suppose my review is a little Biased but I would think with the specifications and latest I7 chip it would be blazing fast. Windows bloat and the added touch screen drain I assume are the culprites but perhaps I had a defective laptop...
Side note: Do not install the webroot from best buy its terrible. I had nothing but issues with it once I removed it the system did run a bit better and I like webroot just not sure if its the version they provide which is branded and highly integrated with Best Buy or what.
Overall I would look at other laptops cannot recommend this unless as I said it was defective in some way but the tests I ran all came back normal :-/
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Drives are amazing and very efficient
on September 30, 2016
Posted by: BomTrix
Verified Purchase:Yes
I buy a lot of hard drives building out NAS systems and these are by far my #1 SSD drives if I am not considering cost. They are pricey and if you don't mind spending 20 or 30 extra dollars then its a no brainer. The crucial mx300 are also very nice but tend to fade down on speed over time and with large amount of data!
Actually just placed one in my 17inch MacBook Pro only complaint with that is they do not provide their magician software for macs!
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience speeds up to 24 times faster than an HDD with this PNY 240BG SSD. It also operates at a lower temperature than a standard hard drive, providing even more performance improvements. Enjoy the drive's quiet operation, and save money on utility bills with this energy-efficient SSD. The PNY 240GB SSD is covered by a three-year warranty.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Solid consistant drives so far
on September 16, 2016
Posted by: BomTrix
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been running 3 of them for the last month an they are performing a expected. I wish they had built in encryption though :-/. Overall great purchase for the price though.
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 
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4 out of 5
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Good Price for capacity/speed
on September 3, 2016
Posted by: BomTrix
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this item primary because of the price and capacity. I have a ton of USB 2 sticks but this one seems promising.
I have used it pretty heavily in the last month.
- Bootdisk for reloading my MacOSX.
- Storing backup software to reload while I am offline on new systems
- I have even used it for temp caching on a data mining project due to the device I was currently on it was very limited on ram/hdd space. It held impressively and did not unmount under very heavy load.
I was very tempted to buy a few more but after since I primary either have it in my laptop bag or key-chain it opens very easily (its obviously designed to be on a key-chain and mobile has the loop on it). It Drives me nuts. That is the only reason I took off a star. Yes I know they have a carrying pouch but I am not very interested in buy another product for something I feel should be handled on here. It should not be that difficult to add either a locking mechanism such as a pocket knife has or perhaps stiffen up the sensitivity of it opening up.
Other than that I would strongly recommend the product for the price and quality. If I was not so mobile I would own several more!
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
My Best Buy number: 2867251830
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 

Does this work in both Mac and PC?

Yes, I use it on both my Mac and Windows machines. It comes down to if you reformat it with a specific filesystem format e.g. NTFS then mac would only be able to read from it and not write without specially installed software.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 

Can this be used on a USB 2.0?

Yes. It is backwards compatible to USB 2.0 specifications also say this:
"""
USB 3.0 interface
Ensures efficient performance. Backward compatible with USB 2.0.
"""
7 years, 6 months ago
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BomTrix
 
Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 

can this be used to backup SSD in my macbook air (256) gb

It should be able to if the drive is not maxed to capicity and you overwrite the backups each time.
7 years, 6 months ago
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BomTrix
 
Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 

will I have to download any SanDisk software to properly use & benefit from the SanDisk flash drive on my MacBook Air?

No the software used with this is optional. It is for file encryption. The drive works perfectly fine without anything additional installed.
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