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- Review count23
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- First reviewJune 21, 2010
- Last reviewSeptember 26, 2016
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- Average rating4.5
- Review comment count44
- Helpfulness votes51
- First review commentAugust 23, 2010
- Last review commentJune 20, 2017
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Transport photography equipment safely with this black Lowepro lens case. The one-piece foam padding offers protection against bumps and scratches, while the interior mesh compartment securely stores a cap. This weather-resistant Lowepro lens case has a lightweight nylon construction for comfortable carrying, and the dual zippers provide quick access to the contents.
Customer Rating
5
great addition for your photographic needs
on February 14, 2013
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I bought a couple of these for my lenses. The padding is thick enough to absorb bumps. I like the Velcro straps which hangs outside my camera backpack's strap holders. You can also use it for stuffing your extra photo accessories such as batteries, filters and other knick knacks to free up your backpack's main compartment.
What's great about it: thick padding, quality material, stitching, velcro straps
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Comfort
5
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Enhance your computer's performance with this PNY Optima laptop memory kit that features two 4GB modules for a total of 8GB of memory. The 1333MHz operating speed allows easy multitasking.
Customer Rating
5
Great addition for your laptop
on January 19, 2013
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Average
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Hobbiest
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got these memories to upgrade my laptop's RAM. Installation is a no brainer and makes your system run a bit faster on a 64bit OS
What's great about it: Affordable
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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The use of Brother Genuine replacement high-yield toner cartridges like the TN-450 produces sharp, black and white pages with the quality you expect from Brother products. The Brother TN-450 replacement laser black toner cartridge is for use with 16 Brother products. This professional cartridge is intelligently engineered to work in seamless unison without compromising the quality of the print. Brother is dedicated to being environmentally responsible and offers disposal programs for properly discarding its cartridges.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I bought this toner for it's higher capacity printing. Best Buy had this item at a lower price than an office supply store. Brother is green as you can send back the spent toner cartridge back free with an included shipping form.
What's great about it: Higher capacity printing
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Standard Lens: This standard Canon lens offers high-quality image capturing in a small, lightweight lens body, making it a great companion in crowds and public spaces. Its versatile features and easy portability make it especially suited for basic travel, portraits and memento shots.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Opened the box and whoa the lens is really flat! Compared to the nifty fifty this lens has more substance as the plastic material is much better quality and has a metal bayonet flange. I have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 but found the reach is a bit much. A 40mm on a full frame camera is an ideal lens combination for me. It takes sharp images and can also handle close-ups well. This lens was specifically made for the T4i but it works with all EF/EF-S systems too.
What's great about it: Sharp, fast focusing
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens: This compact, lightweight lens features excellent Gaussian optics and multicoated glass to produce consistently exceptional results, making it ideal for everyday use. It's versatile enough to be effective in a variety of shooting situations and has a fast 1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Read lots of rave reviews for this lens and went ahead and got it. The lens feels like a toy because it's so light due to the body being made of plastic including the bayonet flange! But the most important thing is the images are sharp.
What's great about it: Price, sharpness, f1.8
What's not so great: Plasticky
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens: This Canon macro lens enables life-size magnification of small subjects. The included macroflash makes it easy to take close-ups even in dim lighting, while the inner focusing and ring USM offer sharp images with negligible blur.
Customer Rating
5
Sharp lens at half an 'L' price
on July 11, 2012
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I was debating whether to buy the 'L' or this lens and this one won. After reading all reviews from web sites I went ahead and bought it and don't regret it. I use it on my Canon 5DII and 60D and the sharpness is incredible and the macro feature is a big plus. Focusing is fast and near silent. IS feature is a nice but not a necessity.
What's great about it: Sharpness, price, ease of use, lightweight
What's not so great: A bit large
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Canon EF 17–40mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom LensThis ultra-wide angle zoom lens is ideal for capturing mountain vistas, group portraits cityscapes and interiors. Weighing just over a pound, it travels easily, whether you plan to take it on a hike or a trans-Atlantic trip. Experience exceptional color and clarity when you pair this lens with your Canon EOS DSLR camera.
Customer Rating
5
Most affordable 'L' lens
on November 5, 2011
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I bought this lens specifically for my Canon 5DII and it works exceptionally well. The images are tack sharp, the colors are natural and focusing is fast and accurate. The focus ring is easy to manipulate in manual mode and everything works smoothly including turning the zoom ring. This lens compliments my other 'L' lens, the 24-105L. I wished the 17-40mm had IS but the cost would have been prohibitive. Since this is a 17-40mm on FF cameras it's equivalent to a 27-64mm on an APS-C camera. BestBuy had this lens for $20 less a week after I bought it and credited the difference due to their price match guarantee, way to go BestBuy!
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: wished it had IS for the same price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Increase data integrity with this oversize hard drive cooling fan. It lowers operating temperature to achieve maximum performance and reliability.
Customer Rating
5
Helps in cooling the hard drives
on September 7, 2011
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Average
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
I have two 1tb HDD on my system and it gets really hot inside the case so I got these fans to dissipate the heat of the HDD. Unfortunately my HDDs isn't your typical installation (HP mid tower) so I couldn't really attach these properly. One drive is attached to the base of the case and the other is perpendicular to a bay (cd/dvd bay). I had to attach these fans on top of the HDDs instead using a 3M automotive tape which is very sticky. The fans are quiet. Make sure your PSU has extra power connector for the fan.
What's great about it: Great price and does what it does well
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
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Canon 200EG Deluxe Camera Case - Backpack - Shoulder Strap - Nylon - Black, Olive
Customer Rating
5
Great camera backpack
on December 13, 2010
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
This is actually my second backpack. I just bought a Canon 60D and thought I would get a backpack for the lenses and accessories as they are getting more numerous. I saw this on sale online and used my RewardZone points and got it for only $30 so that was a great deal in itself. The material is excellent and solid. There are multiple zippered compartments and the main compartment has plenty of adjustable padded compartments for the camera, lenses and accessories and it has a memory card holder. My other backpack holds my former camera and lenses that I don't need.
What's great about it: Value, good materials, compartments, lightweight
What's not so great: Straps are on the thin side.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Comfort
5
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NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Improve the network coverage throughout your home with this universal Wi-Fi range extender. Connect your gaming console, Smart TV, Blu-ray player and more with the four convenient Ethernet ports, for an expansive wired network the whole family can enjoy.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
After debating for months to get this item I succumbed to it when I had a $30 rewardzone coupon. My BB store rarely has this item and when I was perusing one day online it was in stock! The package only came with the extender and power supply so it was a no-brainer to set up. I did have a problem with connecting at first but finally figured out why it wasn't synching with my wireless router (d-Link 655). By default the range extender uses AES and TKIP. I had to manually set it up for AES only with WPA, same as my wireless and voila it worked and couldn't be happier. I also like the 4 ports it comes with. This will come in handy if your system doesn't have wireless capabilities but can connect with a cable.
What's great about it: Excellent signal
What's not so great: Set-up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
5
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Double the focal length of your existing Canon DSLR camera lens with this Bower 2x DGII SX7DGC teleconverter, which features multicoated optics and 7 elements to preserve image quality.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5great
By LarryZ
from Florida
It would have been great but it didn't fit my camera. it will not fit a EF type camera. I have a T1i camera
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Compatability
July 21, 2015
This is for EF lenses and not EF-S lenses. EF lenses are for Full Frame and APS-C cameras, EF-S lenses are for APS-C cameras only like your T1i. EF-S lenses are not EF camera compatible.
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The high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ image processor of this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS digital camera combine to form the HS SYSTEM, which helps enhance quality in low-light conditions, so you can capture the shot you want, wherever you are. .
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Takes nice pictures.
By 1234
This camera takes nice pictures. We bought it on sale, so it was worth the money. My daughter took it camping in Yellowstone and the cold temperature one night depleted the battery. Hoping the battery will continue to hold a charge.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Cold batteries
July 21, 2015
Best to have the battery in the pocket and use it when you're ready to shoot.
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The high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ image processor of this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS digital camera combine to form the HS SYSTEM, which helps enhance quality in low-light conditions, so you can capture the shot you want, wherever you are. .
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great camera! Powerful and lots of shooting option
By Hntcs105
Camera images are excellent! Fairly easy to use! Lots of options to address various shooting situations! The Wiz-Fi was easy to set-up and works well. The only thing missing is an optical viewfinder.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Viewfinder
July 21, 2015
A viewfinder will increase the price of the camera. Since it has Wi-Fi you can shoot remotely with your cell phone, there's an app for that.
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Only at Best BuyLenovo Flex 3 11 - 80LX001FUS N2845/5 2-in-1 Laptop: With its 360° hinge, you'll be able to flip this laptop's 11.6" touch screen to switch between laptop, stand, tent and tablet modes. An HDMI output makes it easy to connect to an external display.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Battery Doesn't Work
By Perry
This laptop looks amazing. It does everything a regular laptop can do. The problem, and it's a big big problem, is that it doesn't charge while you use it. It charges while it is closed, but once you unplug it, move it, open it up, and plug it in again, it just dies slowly and it does cut off while plugged in when it hits 0%. Then when you turn it back on, it charges while you use it until you close it and unplug it, then it goes back to counting down until it dies. I have talked to multiple people at lenovo customer support, and they uninstalled and reinstalled my battery driver and the OKO program that comes on the computer. Neither of these worked. It still only charges while closed or after it dies completely. DO NOT BUY THIS COMPUTER.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Kind of contradictory
August 24, 2015
i wonder if you have it on sleep mode. You said it doesn't charge while in use yet when you close it and have it back on it charges.
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Only at Best BuyToshiba Satellite Radius Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With a high-resolution touch screen and backlit keyboard, you can work and play while you're on the go. Bluetooth 4.1 makes connecting peripherals simple, and the 1TB hard drive delivers plenty of storage space.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Only for wireless internet
By RonM
This computer was sold as a student special, and I bought this laptop for my son who is a college student. When I got it home I was surprised to find that it had no Ethernet port. I thought that not having one was absolutely bizarre, and at the store I had no idea to check for that. We still do not live in a world of complete wireless connectivity everywhere -- particularly in college dorms where wireless can be notoriously bad. At this point I guess I have to return it. The dorm wireless is not good and I do not want to set up my son with a kluged solution like with a USB/Ethernet adapter that will transfer slower than a computer with an Ethernet connect built into it.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Wireless
August 28, 2015
When I travel and the hotel has only a plug-in internet connection my solution was to buy a cheap small wireless router so everyone could access the net. It's very convenient and people don't have to vie for access.
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Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Nice little 2 in 1
By kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
First time I bought a Toshiba and the first impression wasn't good. The first one I got had a red hot pixel and I was debating to return it or get a replacement, I got a replacement and so far so good. I choose the Pentium instead of the Celeron for it's faster speed. It's now upgrading to Windows 10 so I'll add programs after completion. This 2 in 1 will be used for travel, internet and storing pictures/videos. This notebook is solidly built with no flexing of the lid or keyboard. There are no gaps where the top and bottom meet. Affordable and light weight, what else can you ask for, got this on sale for $329
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Revising rating to 2
September 13, 2015
Had this 2-1 laptop now for almost a week and the performance is getting worst with the keyboard getting unresponsive especially the SHIFT key. Also another anomaly is that when there's a scrolling option the screen is like it's possessed as it scrolls non stop automatically and the keyboard doesn't respond. I've done multiple resets and the problems persists. I have a feeling the keyboard's circuitry is at fault and gets stuck in an endless loop of scrolling. And the mouse's performance also sucks as it sometimes doesn't respond.
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Only at Best BuyToshiba Satellite Radius Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution lets you enjoy movies and games in crisp, vibrant clarity. A 1TB hard drive offers ample space for files, and Wireless-AC connectivity enables speedy Web browsing.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Perfect Windows 10 Laptop
By FrankRI
I read some reviews stating that the wireless adaptor on this laptop had issues This is NOT the truth. I also was not able to connect to my wifi after configuring the settings. After looking into the matter, I found that the pre installed McAfee firewall was responsible for blocking the internet access, so I uninstalled it and installed Norton antivirus. This is an excellent laptop.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
I agree...
September 20, 2015
McAfee sucks and hard to get rid of and don't understand why it's included in the apps. Even after deleting the program it's presence is still in the registry bogging down the system.
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Only at Best BuyHP Spectre x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With a 360° design, this 13.3" touch-screen laptop converts to tablet, tent and platform modes depending on your needs. You can link with other devices via the Bluetooth interface and connect to your HDTV using the HDMI output.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5After 2 weeks of use screen cracked near hinge
By unhappy
We bought what we thought was the best laptop for the money and what she wanted and felt she needed. After only 2 weeks of used she closed the screen put in her backpack and walked to her room, took the computer back out and the screen crack when she opened it back up. Ofcourse best buy and HP is claiming physical damage is not covered but when it is a design flaw, as opening and closing a screen is normal use should be the responsibility of manufacuter. you can see by the picture i attached the broken screen was not caused by a drop but most likly by the hinge or backing while being opened and closed. others have had the same problem. i was told i have to pay over 400 dollars to have this manufacuter defect fixed. never buying another HP if they do not come back and say they will fix even though they have said no already twice.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Could be something else...
November 4, 2015
Could be the placement in the backpack. Was there books or hard objects which could put pressure on the lid? Does the backpack have a dedicated laptop slot with good protection? The picture looks like pressure was applied. I do recommend not to overstuff a backpack.
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Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Nice little 2 in 1
By kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
First time I bought a Toshiba and the first impression wasn't good. The first one I got had a red hot pixel and I was debating to return it or get a replacement, I got a replacement and so far so good. I choose the Pentium instead of the Celeron for it's faster speed. It's now upgrading to Windows 10 so I'll add programs after completion. This 2 in 1 will be used for travel, internet and storing pictures/videos. This notebook is solidly built with no flexing of the lid or keyboard. There are no gaps where the top and bottom meet. Affordable and light weight, what else can you ask for, got this on sale for $329
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Third try's a charm
November 5, 2015
Took another leap and bought this model again but went to another store instead to see if my luck would be better since the original store I bought it from had two duds and probably came from the same batch. I'm happy to say that everything is working great! Replaced the HDD to an SSD and it's much improved and updated it to Windows 10 without problems. The big disappointment for me was the included McAfee app, it's a pain to get rid of and even now sill have remnants of the program in the registry and start up even though I attempted to delete it. It won't even delete in safe mode, quite irritating!
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Sling Media Slingbox 500: Whether you're traveling around the world, visiting a friend's house or just in another room, Slingbox 500 lets you bring your favorite TV shows with you. Tune in to your shows on your laptop, smartphone or tablet for crisp 1080p HD programming wherever you go.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Is kinda pointless without cable or satellite tv.
By colby
I was hoping to be able to watch extra things and learned quickly that unless you have a cable or satellite provider, it is kinda pointless. All of the features and connectivity options were great. Just not what I truly needed.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Could you be more specific?
November 23, 2015
Extra things such as?
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Access digital work tools with this Dell Inspiron laptop. The 17.3-inch screen lets you maximize documents for personal viewing comfort, and the full keyboard includes a 10-key pad to make data entry easier. This Dell Inspiron laptop comes with a touch screen for added navigation options and NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics that let you move from work to gaming.
Can the back cover be opened for upgrades? what is accessible / upgradable? drive? memory?
Yes the back can be opened. It has 12 Philips screws which you undo, then gently nudge the back open (use a credit card as not to scratch the material). Once opened you have access to the HDD, WI-Fi card and RAM and a M.2 memory slot
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Enjoy a strong, stable Wi-Fi connection with the unique antenna on this Lenovo Yoga laptop. It has a 15-inch IPS touch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution that looks crisp and clear, even when viewed from an angle. This Lenovo Yoga laptop has 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking and a 360-degree hinge for tablet or laptop use.
I found a deal as below. "SAVE UP TO $150 ON SELECT LENOVO COMPUTERS Plus, college students can save an additional $150" but I don't know how to get this deal with buying this laptop. Also, is the deal only for August?
You have to enroll with BB with an ".edu" email and they'll send you the student discounts. This email is what you use in school.
7 years, 8 months ago
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What to buy
what is a great wireless printer for a future college student ?
Any printer with wifi or Bluetooth option should be good to go. The big question is how much the inks will cost in the long run. If you do print a lot of color or black/white a laser printer would be much cheaper in the long run.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
my dell laptop is having an hinge that looks like it's about to split open...lap is hard to close ...who fix this problem?
If it's still under warranty Dell should fix it for free.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Blu-ray laptop to TV
Can the Sony Vaio VGN-NW270F 's blu-ray player drive, when connected with an hdmi cord to a HD TV, preform just as well as a blu-ray player?
Yes it should have the same performance, bluray is bluray
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
How well is that graphics card?
How well can this laptop take games like Warcraft 3 or company of heroes, and Starcraft 3, also, how good is the graphics card compared to the Inspiron N5040?
This is a Pentium processor so it's not a powerful one to play extensive gaming and besides it only comes with 4gb RAM. You will be seeing lag while gaming.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
How long does it take to charge the battery, before it turns on?
I have been charging it for quite a while now, and all I see is the red light indicating battery charging. I don't see the light for the on off or for the wireless.
It takes 2-3 hrs to charge the battery and it does charge while in use. No light for the wireless but you can see the icon on the desktop if it's active. And this laptop doesn't have backlighting.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
What does Satellite Radius mean?
"Radius" means the laptop is a 2 in 1 which can turn into a tablet when the screen is rotated all the way.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
HDD replaceable
Can I install a solid state drive in place of the 500gb HDD, or is that not upgradeable like the Ram
Yes you can. Unfortunately Microsoft doesn't like it's system cloned so you have to fresh install Windows 8.1 or 10 on the SSD drive.
8 years, 6 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
HP Stream 8 Tablet: Step up your productivity and keep your workflow at your fingertips on a multitouch display with wide viewing angle. This powerful tablet includes plenty of internal storage and a full-size USB port to simplify moving and storing your files.
How does one get the free T-Mobile monthly 200MB - there's NO SIM in the box!?
This model doesn't have a SIM card slot. The 5901 Stream has the Tmobile option
9 years, 4 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI