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Get a better view of the enemy in dark spaces with this 27-inch Acer Predator XB2 gaming monitor. Full HD and NVIDIA G-SYNC and ULMB technology decrease blur and ghosting to make images clearer. The lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time of this Acer Predator XB2 gaming monitor mean your shot reaches the target faster.
 
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5
Once you 240 Hz, it's too hard to return to 60Hz
on June 23, 2018
Posted by: computerboy
from Los Angeles, CA
Although this monitor has an HDMI connector, as this is the newer generation of monitor that supports NVidia's G-Sync technology, but can only do so via the DP (DisplayPort 1.2).
Setting Up:
Setting up was easy. The stand is very sturdy – and quite heavy. The cables, the manual, and the stand were easy to locate, and removed from the box – but removing the screen itself was an odd experience. The foam covering had nothing to grab onto to actually lift the monitor out of the box. What I did was to place the box down flat (monitor facing downward), and basically pulled the contents out of the box, and onto the floor.
The manual was very minimal – in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese – and each section are only four pages long.
Everything snapped together easily – thankfully because the manual doesn't go into it. The flap of the box had small illustrations which showed where the monitor fits on the stand but I did not think it was truly needed. There is a little plastic hook that can be put on the back of the monitor to hand a headset. But it came off easily when I bumped it.
Once mounted, the monitor can be rotated left and right up to 45 degrees (each side) thanks to the articulated stand. Its height can also be adjusted up to almost 5 inches. The screen itself can be rotated so it can use this as a vertical format – for something like full-page desktop publishing. The screen can also be tilted forward and backward. All movements are smooth enough and it feels tight - even the weight of the screen, it stays in place.
ACER calls it "zero frame" but it means this monitor has very thin bezel design. So if you have extra wide configuration (three monitors side-to-side for enhance peripheral vision), little space is wasted.
To top it off, it has a matte finish – I never knew how much better this is compared to shiny screens that reflects everything in the room.
Oddly the buttons are on the back (bottom right corner of the monitor.) You'd have to "reach" them from the bottom of the bezel. Once any button is pressed, the menu comes on. From the user's point of view, the "right" button is the power button, the next one is the function key (and works like a joystick). Next one can be used to quickly choose the input (HDMI or DP). Next to that is the hotkey to choose pre-set settings (Action game, Racing game, Sports, Standard, ECO, Graphics, Movies and User) I got quickly used to these buttons after a few minutes. I don't expect to locate the right one when I reach back there though.
The typical power cable is connected to the back, a DP connector, an HDMI connector, and there is an audio out connector for a headphone. Sadly this is needed because the built-in speakers are only two watts and I turned all the way to 100 percent and it wasn't loud enough for me. There was nothing I could do in control panel and Windows itself to increase the loudness of the sound from the speakers.
You can also connect the monitor to your computer via the USB 3 cable and it adds two ports to the left side and two more on the back.
All cables are included - DP, HDMI, power and USB 3.
I tested the monitor with five different computers all running Windows 10 Professional 64 bit. All these graphics cards have DP and HDMI connectors.
Testing systems:
First one was Intel i7 with 32 G of RAM and NVidia GTX 1080.
The second computer was Dell Precision M4600 32 G of RAM with Nvidia Quadro M1000.
The third computer was Xenon quad-core 2.5 MHz with 8 G of RAM with Quadro FX4800.
The fourth computer was AMD FX 6300 with 16 G of RAM and Nvidia 1050ti.
The fifth computer was Xenon quad-core 2.5 MHz with 8 G of RAM with Nvidia GTX 780.
I was asked to test this monitor with HDMI connection, but most buyers who will shell this much money will use it for DP (at 240 Hz) connection. So I tried all computers mentioned with both connections but focused mainly on DP connections (at up to 240 Hz as supported by the graphic cards. Quadro M1000 goes up to 140 Hz only.)
If you are a serious gamer and are thinking about buying this monitor, I would assume that you have the higher end graphic card. Otherwise, connecting this monitor to an HDMI connector is like using inexpensive gasoline for a Ferrari. This is one of the newer generation of monitors that can do 240Hz and has a response time of 1ms.
It works perfectly fine for the Precision M4800 (portable workstation). It can be used as the second monitor. It dwarfs the computer because it is so big.
I played Half-Life 2, BioShock 2, Dirt 3, Overload, and on the Xenon / GTX 780, I used Cyberlink PowerDVD 18 Ultra to play a few Blu ray movies.
On the i7 32 G of RAM with GTX 1080, I used HDMI and later DP connector.
What I saw:
Overload has the screen where I could set the refresh rate. I tried 60 Hz and later, at 240 Hz.
This monitor is quite large - it is like having a large screen TV just a couple of feet away - and when I switched to 240 Hz, I actually got a little dizzy (when I panned a scene, for example). Everything was buttery smooth - this is not something I was used to. The result was astonishing and it's hard to go back.
I had to physically move it back on the table a bit because it felt so overwhelming. The system was fast enough that I moved the mouse quickly, and there were no problems - no tearing, no noises. Everything was very smooth.
Some may ask, and I certainly asked myself - was it running at 240 Hz? There is a setting to show the current refresh rate (which constantly changes from scene to scene). With the GTX 1080 and Intel i7, it could keep up at 240 Hz.
There are other settings that may be of interest to many gamers - "dark boost levels" and the color balance can be adjusted, as well. Three custom profiles can be saved and switched to quickly, too.
This monitor makes a nice monitor for a Blu ray player. The contrast is nice and it is quite sharp. I also loaded a white image and the whole screen is even with no drop-off nor were there any dead pixels.
Just remember to use a sound bar (or your own headset if you're alone) because its built-in speakers are inadequate. You can turn it to the side if you watch the movie in bed (on your side, that is).
It comes down to this - if you are a gamer, and especially for a shooter, or a racing game, I assume you have a high-end NVidia graphic card that supports G-Sync, you will be tempted to get this monitor because once you go 240 Hz, it's difficult to return to 60 Hz.
I would consider this monitor luxurious, but then so is everything else that makes up a good game room.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
3
A decent movie, but...
on May 30, 2016
Posted by: computerboy
from Sherman Oaks, CA
It looks wonderful on Blu-ray, but the acting is very uneven. Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman had almost unbelievable script to follow. Having seen her in other movies, I have concluded that, along with others, it was the director's fault. The special effects look absolutely wonderful and the fight scenes were great, as well. But I clinched every time the characters of those two opened the mouths. This may have been a career suicide for Christensen and it is very sad to see that they didn't notice this. I know for sure that this would never be included in the Criterion Collection.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
 
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5
Works very well with an HDR 4k tv!
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: computerboy
from Sherman Oaks, CA
I have LG 70 inch 4k with HDR (2016) television and with regular blu ray, it looks great, but with 4k blu ray (see photo attached), it simply is like being at a theater!
It upscales regular DVD nicely, too.
The remote leaves a lot to be desire. Way too small. I was able to pick up a regular Samsung remote (from e-bay) for less than 10 bucks.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
3
Decent movie, but..
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: computerboy
from Sherman Oaks, CA
I knew what the movie was about, and I watched it with a friend. While we enjoyed it, we had very little sympathy for the characters. They knew the danger they were facing, and I assume that they knew what they were doing. A few of them died trying to reach the summit, and I did not feel any sadness whatsoever. Furthermore when they reached the top, I almost expected background fanfare music – and it didn't. Of course in real life nothing like this happened. The movie was well done. The characters were believable (although I did not care for one man who put himself in danger - leaving his wife at home), but it is almost like watching a documentary of what happened to these people. Some movies can be watched repeatedly, but this one it is not.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment spared no expense or extra in the double-disc DVD creation of the animated, Oscar-winning Spirited Away. The remarkable aspect of these special features is how educational they are, providing much insight into this award-winning Japanese film. To begin, Spirited Away is presented in flawless 2.0:1 widescreen, enabling the richness of the animation to explode onscreen. The sound, presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Japanese Surround, is flawless. A French Dolby Digital 2.0 track is also included. The featurette, "The Art of Spirited Away," is a must-see. It offers insight into the interpretation of the quite-symbolic film as well as stories about the trials and tribulations encountered during the translation process. Other extras include a feature on the dubbing process, a lengthy and star-packed Nippon Television documentary special on the film and how its key players worked to create the final product, a storyboard-to-scene comparison and 30 minutes of Japanese trailers for the movie.
 
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It didn't win an Oscar for nothing!
on December 29, 2015
Posted by: computerboy
from Los Angeles
This movie has been my favorite movie of all time, and now it is available on Blu-ray, and I had to get it. It looks absolutely stunning on a 65 inch 4K television – and all the emotions came back when I watched it again. The English dubbed is very good but I have watched it in Japanese, I enjoy that too. The story is about a young girl who along with her family, was moving to a new home. Somehow her parents were drawn into stopping at an abandoned amusement park. They started to eat the food at a restaurant (which had no one working), and were transformed into pigs. The girl had to do everything to return her parents into human form again. (This is how the movie gets fun.) There are parts that brought me to tears, and there are many moments that made me smile. It truly is a family-friendly movie although very young children may think that the ghost characters can be too scary. (Those who may feel that way are probably too young to watch something this long anyway.) It is a true gem from the studio – totally hand-drawn, with good music, good story, and good script - and it won an Oscar that year. I am so happy is available at a decent price on Blu-ray at Best Buy.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Asus X551MAV-RCLN06 Laptop: This lightweight laptop is ideal for home, office and student use. It is portable and offers plenty of available space to store photos, music and videos and enough RAM for multitasking.
 
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Inexpensive but not cheap!
on August 1, 2014
Posted by: computerboy
from Los Angeles
So inexpensive, and yet, not cheaply made at all. The screen is crystal clear. I don't have any problem with Windows 8.1 (just installed Classic Shell, a free program, and the Start Button is back!) It runs everything - including Dragon Medical 2 (high end version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking) and is fast enough to keep up with real time speech, too. Using PowerDVD 13 Ultra works fine (it has its own cheaper version of PowerDVD I believe but I uninstalled it). This is a perfect laptop for a college student who needs to use it to do homework. I am not a fan of Mac (can't afford it, I know..) and as well made and pretty as they are, I can't see myself paying $1,000 for a lap top that all I want to do is to go on the internet and type a letter (in this case, "dictate" a letter). Besides, Dragon Medical 2 does not run on Mac!! Thank you Best Buy for keeping the price low. Recommended? Heck yes!
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
What's great about it: Under $250 with tax and it has DVD drive!!
What's not so great: Can't complain for what I paid for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5 out of 5
5
Performance
4 out of 5
4
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Toshiba Satellite C55-A5105 Laptop: This laptop boasts a large Full HD widescreen, so you can view your favorite movies at their best and position two windows side by side. Keep plenty of photos, music and other files at your fingertips, thanks to the large storage capacity.Learn more about the New Windows ›
 
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5
So much for so little!
on May 14, 2014
Posted by: computerboy
from Los Angeles
4 G of RAM, 500 GB of hard drive. DVD burner. It's not very heavy and not very thick. It has very bright screen. Added a bunch of my own programs including Dragon Medical (medical version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking) and am happily "write" with it. Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy!! Fast shipping from Best Buy, too.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
What's great about it: $250!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's not so great: Nothing. Happy with what I paid for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5 out of 5
5
Performance
4 out of 5
4
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Learn more about Windows 8Experience brilliant visuals with this Acer Iconia W510-1666 tablet's 5-point multitouch display, which features 1366 x 768 resolution for high-definition images. The 64GB storage capacity makes it easy to take important data on the go.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Inexpensive tablet that runs Windows 8.1
on November 1, 2013
Posted by: computerboy
from Los Angeles
This is my very first tablet. My brother has three and never warmed up to an Android one. A friend has an iPad and it's too expensive for me. But the real reason I bought this was because I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Medical version - it's called "Dragon Medical 2") It's a voice dictation program. I was so afraid that it may not work with this because the requirements for the program is 4 G RAM (Windows 8). The CPU is actually fast enough because I use it on my cheapo Intel dual care 1.5 GHz with 8 G of RAM and it works fine.
I know.. I spent a lot of money on Dragon Medical 2 - but am cheap on hardware.
Well, I was surprised - it actually works. A little slowly, but the program keeps up with my speech. I just figured out that I can actually use its built in microphone, too (next to the camera).
Also played with Netflix tonight. Amazing clear. Some people complained about not-so-clear screen. This is not a Microsoft Surface and it doesn't cost like one, so really, am happy with it.
The "case" that is made for Acer fits perfectly. The keyboard is useful when I really need it (not that often at all since I "type" by voice.) Battery life seems to last long.
Another wish would be full size SD card, and not the baby one, because I have a few of those. Perhaps a full size USB port.. not the TINY micro one which meant I had to run and get an adapter for it.
The Student version of Office works fine. But I promptly deleted it because I use Corel Ventura Publisher instead. It's an old program, and runs fine with Windows 8 32 bit.
I use a Sony headset to listen to Netflix. Its built in speakers (on the right side only - quite odd), aren't really loud enough. People may find fault with this.
I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 right away (but I had to download all the patches first. All this didn't take long).
p.s. I download Classic Shell 4 program for the start button. It now looks like Windows XP!
What's great about it: Inexpensive
What's not so great: Only 2 G of RAM
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
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Learn more about the New WindowsSurf the Web while on the move with this Asus T200TA-C2-BL tablet that features 64GB of storage to hold all of your games, movies, music, e-books and other media. The 5.0MP rear camera lets you capture video and pictures.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Not worth the money.
By Jaredpw
This product is very bad, for several reasons. One reason this product is not good, is it does not come with a "Micro USB-to-USB cable". This is quoted to be included in the package but it is not. Furthermore, both back and front cameras are extremely poor and grainy. This tablet constantly freezes and even the simpleness of tasks create a laggy experience. Just going though my twitter feed causes the screen to lag and jittery. The battery life is alright, it lasts about 7-8 hours on a medium use. Also, right out the the box i had less then 35gb on a 64gb tablet. I uploaded a picture I took with the tablet so you can see the quality of it.
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computerboy
Los Angeles
Are you serious?
February 1, 2015
Of course its hard drive of 64 GB will not have 64 GB of space on it. It is taken up by Windows, and a back up copy of it. That is what a memory card slot is for (to save your data). All computers are like that.
To rate it lowly just because of that and perhaps it didn't come with a cable is unfair.
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This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
I am happier with this player than the Sony!
By Pooky
I have a Blu-ray, 4K up converter player from Sony, connected to a 65 inch 4K television that I bought from Costco. I was not unhappy with that combination – it didn't play DVD movies well. There was not setting for "progressive" and it showed too much interlaced (when 24p was set to on). This player has an additional setting which fixed that problem. I realize that a DVD, no matter how good it is, is not a Blu-ray, and it cannot be made to look that good with any player, but I am very, very happy with this one. The player is beautiful – it starts up fairly quickly and just like the Sony, it plays beautiful Blu-ray movies on a 4K television. Haven't been to a movie theater in years, and this is another reason I will never return.
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computerboy
Los Angeles
Sony BDP BX650
December 30, 2015
I replaced Sony BDP BX650 with this one.
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Downscales 4k blu-ray to 1080
By antennaguy
I connected this player to my 2014 Samsung UHD TV set, and discovered that all my regular blu-rays are upscaled to 2160p. So far, sol good. But then I received my first actual UHD blu-ray, The Martian, popped it into the player, and found that it is downscaled to 1080. Nothing I tried had any affect. I have yet to receive another 4k blu-ray, so I don't know whether I'd get a different result with a different disk. I've been in touch with Samsung tech support, but so far they have been unable to offer a solution that works.
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computerboy
Los Angeles
1080 on a 4k
February 18, 2016
Try to set the resolution to 2060p (and not at AUTO).
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Very happy overall.
By Pooky
I have a 65 inch 4k TV (brand is Element, bought from Costco a few months ago). I have a Samsung 4k upconvert blu ray player and was happy with that, but wanted this true 4k when it came out and fortunately I ordered it just on time (because a few minutes later, Bestbuy ran out.) Got it quickly in the mail - 2 days UPS - nicely packed.
It is connected to Vizio SB3821-C6 38" 2.1 Bluetooth Soundbar via digital output. Internet via ethernet cable and to the TV with the same HDMI cable that I was using before.
Regular DVD looks good. Didn't expect it to look * that * good, but when I popped a blu ray disk in, it really was stunning. First played Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) blu ray. I didn't expect it to upconvert 1080p source to 4k that well. Very sharp (without noises). No color bleedings. (Default setting on TV, and following settings on the player: Deep Color: on, Resolution at 2060p, 24p to on.
Later tried Everest blu ray from Netflix that came in today. It looked amazing. A visiting friend felt it looked great, too. I tried playing it with the other Samsung 4k upconvert player, and honestly, I thought the true 4k player looked better.
We tried an episode of Netflix stream show - Frankie and Grace. This is one of the few shows that is in 4k. It loads quickly (I have fast Time Warner Cable 300K speed) - just a few seconds, and no pauses at all. It simply looked AMAZING. My friend and I stood about two feet away from the screen and we were able to see all the juicy details. I thought a regular Blu Ray looks good with this player, but real 4k Netflix looks even better. It was crystal clear.
I am not saying that I can't wait until I buy a 4k blu ray movie (on a disk). They are expensive and the selection is still limited (as of now, February 2016). Am looking forward to buying them for newer movies that I do not have on blu ray yet in due course.
I use a Canon 5d Mark II with 24-70 mm f 2.8 L lens to take photos of the screen (ASA 1,000, hand held). One is whole screen, and the other is a foot away. I hope these photos are useful.
Now the bad news: the remote is small, and it uses (supplied) button battery. Fortunately the old remote that came with the previous BR player works (it is also Samsung.) I can't believe an expensive player like this comes with this tiny remote. There is no fast forward button (or go back) - you'd have to hold the "next chapter" button down to do that. Many people are going to be upset about this. Lastly, no HDMI cable either.
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Sherman Oaks, CA
4k Kingsman The Secret Service
February 19, 2016
Can't edit the original review, and it won't let me use the same ID. Anyway, I picked up a copy of 4k blu ray of above movie. It also comes with a regular 1080p blu ray, so I watched both. I paused at the same spot, a few minutes into the movie. I do have to say that I could see the difference between 4k vs. 1080p. 4k is sharper, and has more details (the scene paused was the youngster when they first met with the trainer. I stood close to the screen, just a couple of feet away (65 inch), and looked at a boy's sweater. I could see the fine details with 1080p, but quite more on a 4k copy. HOWEVER, stepping back and sitting on the sofa, I was quite happy with the 1080p copy - And since the player upscales Blu-ray movies beautifully anyway, I do not think I will actually replace any Blu-ray movies that I have with a 4K version, but most likely will get some 4K movies when they come out in the future, and for those obviously that I want to see the more than once. Overall I am very happy with the player with my not very expensive Element 65 inch 4k television (it does not have HDR). It looks like it upscales better than the other Samsung upscaler BR (and) the Sony one, too.
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The HP Smart Tank 7301 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for the whole family with a cartridge-free, high-capacity refillable ink tank, automatic document feeder and wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
 

Can this printer do automatic duplex scanning via the automatic doc feeder (i.e. you don't need to manually flip the paper to do 2 sided scanning)

It does not do duplex scanning. Not one of those scanner that scans one page and flip the page over let alone scanning both sides at once. And not only that – it does at maximum of only 300 dots per inch and very slowly. You will be frustrated if you have a stack of something to be scanned.
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The HP Smart Tank 7301 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for the whole family with a cartridge-free, high-capacity refillable ink tank, automatic document feeder and wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
 

Can I load my 7301 with multiple sheets in the auto feeder and scan 2 sides? Can I scan multiple sheets by loading the sheets to be scanned in the auto feeder?

It does not do duplex scanning. Not one of those scanners that scans one page and flip the page over let alone scanning both sides at once. And not only that – it does at maximum of only 300 dots per inch and very slowly. You will be frustrated if you have a stack of something to be scanned.
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The Canon imageFORMULA R40 scanner, easy to set up and use, allows users to increase productivity and organization at home or in the office. Quickly convert paper documents to searchable digital files using the bundled software.
 

Can this scan documents directly onto an external hard drive or thumb drive, without a computer intermediary?

No. You'll need a computer to do this. This scanner does not have that function. (And those that do, aren't that good anyway).

Either Mac or Windows drivers are here https://soft.canon-elec.co.jp/ims/r40/en/ (don't download it unless you have the machine).
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Achieve the deep-fried flavor you love, without all the oil and added calories. The Chefman TurboFry™ Air Fryer allows you to bake, fry and roast like a pro. This airfryer requires little to no oil, so there’s less of that fried oil smell lingering in the house and less fat that you’re consuming. It’s large 3.5-liter capacity and flat basket gives you the ability to cook enough for a hungry crowd all at once. Skip the microwave! Reheat soggy leftovers in the air fryer to return them to their original texture. Make better-for-you fries that are just as crispy and tasty, roast chicken thighs, or heat up leftovers for a quick and easy meal. The temperature control with 60-minute timer automatically shuts off once food is done, so you never have to worry about burning or drying out your food. Its space saving basket is removable and dishwasher safe for easy clean-up, so you’ll have more time to dream up your next air-fried meal!
 

cant find my book!!! how long do I cook frozen chicken strips?

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Enjoy an immersive audio experience while gaming with this carbon CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE wireless headset. The custom-tuned 50mm high-density neodymium drivers offer crisp, powerful sound, while the breathable microfiber mesh and soft memory foam earpads add comfort to all-day gaming. This CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE wireless headset has an omnidirectional microphone for clear communication, and the on-ear controls help you adjust sound settings easily.
 

Is this a Xbox headset

I don't think so. The box says "PC and Playstation 4."

According to the website, these are the headsets that will work with Xbox https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Gaming-Headsets/c/Cor_Products_HeadSets?q=%3Afeatured%3AheadsetPlatform%3AXBOX%2BOne&text=&pageSize=#rotatingText
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Select individuals seem to possess an inherently creative nature. They see the world differently from those around them, imagining potential in even the most mundane of objects and images. A blank canvas transforms in their mind, becoming rife with vivid colors, shapes and swirls. Creativity used to be limited to the physical tools of pen, paint brush and film, but now, there are an entire host of digital tools available to take creativity to new heights. With access to the powerful, industry-standard imaging tools offered in this Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan, you'll be able to make your creative vision a reality.Bring your vision to life by downloading and installing Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Lightroom on your PC and Mac desktops and iOS mobile devices for up to one year. With the tight integration of these two programs across your computers and mobile devices, you'll be able to enjoy a seamless workflow, creating composites in Photoshop Mix on your iPad and then editing them on your desktop. Order and improve the appearance of images in Lightroom on your iPhone and the changes you make will automatically sync back to your Lightroom catalog. With extensive learning content, you'll be able to begin working right away, and thanks to constant updates, you can be sure you're always working with the latest software version. Creative freedom is within your reach with this Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
 

If this compatible with Canon 5D Mark III. ie can it receive RAW files from this camera

It opened Mark II (I have that.)

This is what you need to do - convert all your CR2 files to DNG (Adobe Digital Negative). It can be done in a batch mode (in one setting). Just make sure you have a huge hard drive to read it.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/adobe-dng-converter.html

However, I recommend Adobe Lightroom over this program (or Adobe Photoshop) if you take a lot of photos. For example, if you took 100 photos today, and 10 of them were taken, say, indoor, and the color balance is off, to correct them in Photoshop / Elements takes too long. You'd fix it in Lightroom, and "sync" it with other 9 photos, and all of them are fixed! Much faster, much easier.
4 years, 5 months ago
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computerboy
 
Select individuals seem to possess an inherently creative nature. They see the world differently from those around them, imagining potential in even the most mundane of objects and images. A blank canvas transforms in their mind, becoming rife with vivid colors, shapes and swirls. Creativity used to be limited to the physical tools of pen, paint brush and film, but now, there are an entire host of digital tools available to take creativity to new heights. With access to the powerful, industry-standard imaging tools offered in this Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan, you'll be able to make your creative vision a reality.Bring your vision to life by downloading and installing Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Lightroom on your PC and Mac desktops and iOS mobile devices for up to one year. With the tight integration of these two programs across your computers and mobile devices, you'll be able to enjoy a seamless workflow, creating composites in Photoshop Mix on your iPad and then editing them on your desktop. Order and improve the appearance of images in Lightroom on your iPhone and the changes you make will automatically sync back to your Lightroom catalog. With extensive learning content, you'll be able to begin working right away, and thanks to constant updates, you can be sure you're always working with the latest software version. Creative freedom is within your reach with this Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
 

Can I transfer my cs5 Photoshop actions to this version of Photoshop? How?

Actions will work. But some won't - very complex one that requires the full version of Photoshop (that Elements don't have such functions) will not run (that step).
4 years, 5 months ago
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computerboy
 
Make your photos look amazing with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Guided Edits feature allows removing unwanted objects to achieve the result you want. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 lets you easily edit photos, make clips, and create memes to share on your favorite social websites.
 

Does this package include a key number or a CD? I need a key to download it. Thanks.

You don't need the serial number to download it. Here is the link from Adobe to download the installer. You will need the number to install (and activate) it.

https://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family/electronic-software-download.html
4 years, 5 months ago
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computerboy
 
Enter the virtual world with this Alienware gaming computer. The Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM keep your games from freezing, and the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card produces high-quality visuals for a lifelike experience. The 1TB hard drive integrated into this Alienware gaming computer provides plenty of space for your files.
 

WHAT IS THE GPU ON THIS AND WHAT ARE THE SPECS ???????????????? PLZ LET ME KNOW

Nothing fancy. It's an AMD Radeon Vega Graphics. It's fast enough to play blu-ray movies (when connected to a blu-ray drive) with VLC player / PowerDVD 16 Ultra, but don't count on it to do anything beyond this. Photoshop CC 2018 warns about not enough video memory to do 3d.
5 years, 8 months ago
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computerboy
 
Enter the virtual world with this Alienware gaming computer. The Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM keep your games from freezing, and the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card produces high-quality visuals for a lifelike experience. The 1TB hard drive integrated into this Alienware gaming computer provides plenty of space for your files.
 

How many RAM slots does this computer have in total and how many are used by the RAM installed by Dell?

It has 8 G and it's max. The back can't be opened. There are no screws or anything on it.
5 years, 8 months ago
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computerboy