how does this compare with theDell Inspiron 15 i15N-1900BK 15.6-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) which is about $500
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All I can say is that the unit worked just fine and we upgraded with no problems to Windows 8.1. The unit we purchased does everything we want. I am particularly impressed with the sound quality and volume compared to an older Thinkpad that I have. We use this laptop as my wife's main computer, no need for a seperate screen or speakers. Using it with a separate USB mouse though as we are not touch-pad people.
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It is a good and lightweight laptop. If weight is not an issue check GT72 and Asus rog series. And if you have a budget of 1900 also check MSI GS70 pro.
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Yes, it has pretty good processor for the money, and Lenovo has a reputation for above average quality. This is one of the best deals in the mid 500 dollar range.
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Assuming we're talking about the same Samsung 9 (TIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3G-K04US 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Laptop; $1,799)I would go with this Asus for three reasons: 1) The Samsung's i7 4500U (1.8GHz) is significantly slower than the i7 4558U processor (2.8GHz) that this Asus carries. 2) The Samsung's Intel HD Graphics 4400 just can push the same graphics that the Asus' Intel Iris 5100. 3) The durability and style points of the Gorilla Glass 3 solid top and pseudo-ceramic housing (which is silky smooth) of this Asus scores more points in the design and "oooooooOOO! Shiny...!" categories for me than the aluminum body of the Samsung 9. You get comparable sound out of both of these machines. Hope this helps. Cheers!
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It's a decent budget laptop, I upgraded mine with 8GB RAM and an SSD, running Windows 7 Ultimate. If it's just a cracked screen you can order one off eBay and replace it yourself, I had to replace mine and it was only about $40 IIRC.
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I have had this one for over a year and it qualifies as the best laptop purchase I ever made. I have no reservations in wholeheartedly recommending this product. I don't feel the 4800MQ offers substantial differences to this processor. The video card however may be worth the extra couple hundred dollars. This one performs solidly with anything I have tried on it.
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Battery life is good. Don't use it except web surfing, but don't have to plug it in but every few days. It is a great computer and works very well. Great backlit keyboard and sturdy. A little heavy compared to ultra thin laptops, but for the money you can't beat it. I love mine...
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I own the N120, and the screen is beautiful. I have avoided glossy screens before, but this one is unquestionably the best screen I have had in all of my 6 laptops so far. Also, the N120 has a full size keyboard. I love the machine.
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yea i ordered this because it seems to be better than a lot of other brands. and it's regular price of 899 is cheaper than some of the other laptops on sale, like dell. so i guess it will be worth the wait..
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I'm a med student myself, actually already an MD here in my country, but plan in taking my step 1 this june... anyways, I have to recomend ASUS, the laptop has 5 stars build quality as well as performance! I actually bought the ASUS UL80vt, and fits perfectly to my lifestyle, and just so you know, that 12 hr battery thing is for real!!! you should get the ul80vt instead, its quite faster and better at multitasking than the ul30A-x5 since it has turboboos technology, also the screen is 14.1 and comes with DVD drive, which you may not use as much, but I prefer to have it than not.... BTW, go with the Silver model, it looks nicer!!! happy shopping!, let me know what you went for!
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Part II of my response: HP ENVY 14-3010NR Spectre 14-Inch Ultrabook (Silver/Black) is the laptop I would recommend. Great functionality, nice keyboard aluminum not plastic, and lightweight. Easy to travel with.
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Absolutely not! I used this for gaming for about 9 months and it was terrible. I just recently got a new laptop for gaming, a Toshiba Satelite and it is 150% better than the Dell Inspiron. I recommend either a Toshiba, Asus or an Alien ware (if you have the budget)
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I've loved my 8460p. The only thing I regret is not getting the the one with the separate AMD graphics card (I have the integrated Intel 3000 graphics). I think the separate graphics card would make a huge difference in any games/Minecraft. Other than that, it's a top notch laptop that has really done extremely well. I've used mine on average 6-10 hours a day for about 3 years now and haven't had any hiccups.
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I agree with Mr. Viernes response - the main difference between the two is the RAM and HHD. And of course the screen size. But you can never have enough RAM so I'd upgrade to at least 6GB, or even 8 if your budget allows. The i5 processor seems to be standard on the 400, as it is on my 500, and it's plenty fast. You do have the option of upgrading to the i7, which is great if you're running multiple graphics. Otherwise the i5 should be fine. Of course the 400 has a smaller screen than the 500 but that may be a good thing if you travel often and space is a problem. The 500 isn't heavy, and it's very slim, but it fits tight in a standard sized computer bag. I agree with Mr. Viernes response - the main difference between the two is the RAM and HHD. And of course the screen size. But you can never have enough RAM so I'd upgrade to at least 6GB, or even 8 if your budget allows. The i5 processor seems to be standard on the 400, as it is on my 500, and it's plenty fast. You do have the option of upgrading to the i7, which is great if you're running multiple graphics. Otherwise the i5 should be fine. Of course the 400 has a smaller screen than the 500 but that may be a good thing if you travel often and space is a problem. The 500 isn't heavy, and... » Read More I agree with Mr. Viernes response - the main difference between the two is the RAM and HHD. And of course the screen size. But you can never have enough RAM so I'd upgrade to at least 6GB, or even 8 if your budget allows. The i5 processor seems to be standard on the 400, as it is on my 500, and it's plenty fast. You do have the option of upgrading to the i7, which is great if you're running multiple graphics. Otherwise the i5 should be fine. Of course the 400 has a smaller screen than the 500 but that may be a good thing if you travel often and space is a problem. The 500 isn't heavy, and it's very slim, but it fits tight in a standard sized computer bag. « Show Less
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I have been researching laptops for a few weeks, with intent to purchase. The Lenovo site groups this model in with gaming. If you can upgrade the ram, it should be a commendable all-purpose/gaming machine.
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I bought mine on Amazon, and I like it a lot. I work on computers, and I will be using this as my main laptop for my business.
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As a student who uses this laptop as a gaming/school laptop, I highly suggest this laptop. The battery for me has been great. The battery lasts around 4-5 hours for me while actively using it.