Is it worth it to get this with double the RAM (16gb) for $20 bucks more here? Lenovo IdeaPad Z710 17.3-Inch Laptop (59406361) Black
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No, that would be a waste of money. I contacted Lenovo, and according to them, it supports 8GB max.
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yes in long run. More sevices continued to be added which run all the time in background.
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Me personally, I would say yes. I downloaded many programs/platforms on my computer. Movies, music, game etc. So if you play them at the same time, I listen to my saved music and play games at the same time it helps.
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i think so. but i run some huge files. if you're into gaming or graphics, it's the way to go
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I thought it was a good unit, but I ended up putting a new battery in it and then it would not start up from over night shut down without being hooked up to the charger so I turned it back in for a refund.
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I don't. But if you are serious, you probably want to upgrade to 16GB of RAM and replace the hard drive with SSD. Also find a way to cool down this laptop (with a serious cooling pad, not toy cooling pad), so this super powerful i7 CPU can overclock itself automatically to its full potential. (otherwise it will throttle itself preventing overheat, if you reach around 87 degree C)I can confirm 16 GB of RAM and SSD will work for this laptop. I am not sure 32 GB of RAM though. Will try next year when the RAM cost goes down. :DGood luck shopping.
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Just bought today at Best Buy -- $1199. Lenovo.com has it for 1139, BB price matches any retail price. (Amazon Prime [sold by Amazon], Lenovo.com, etc.)
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Thank you for you reply.I guess I wasn't clear on what I was asking.Is the notebook upgradeable to 2 GB Ram? [it uses 200 pin 667,pc5300 memory] Is it hard or easy to open the case and get at the memory stick?Will it void my warranty? I'm afraid Crucial can't help me with these questions.
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I would say the consequences are quite small. You're talking a second or milliseconds. IMO the 8gb of RAM is more important. I also prefer Windows 7 over Windows 8 This laptop is plenty sufficient for everyday use for the price. It is not a gaming laptop by any means. I highly recommend it. Plus, whatever computer/laptop you purchase, within 6 months there will always be something better. That is the nature of computer evolution.
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The model I have listed under ttNB has 16GB of RAM. Check the descriptions well. Amazon did not have the exact model of my configuration. Everything is identical except for added extras, including the RAM.
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Yes. I bought this model specifically because I didn't want to overpay for additional memory. I added this, right from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LDLV6S/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1; and it works fine. I think 8GB is the max, but you should confirm that. I did not pay attention to that because the laptop was for my grandson.
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I don't. But if you are serious, you probably want to upgrade to 16GB of RAM and replace the hard drive with SSD. Also find a way to cool down this laptop (with a serious cooling pad, not toy cooling pad), so this super powerful i7 CPU can overclock itself automatically to its full potential. (otherwise it will throttle itself preventing overheat, if you reach around 87 degree C) I can confirm 16 GB of RAM and SSD will work for this laptop. I am not sure 32 GB of RAM though. Will try next year when the RAM cost goes down. :D Good luck shopping.
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If you are referring to the RAM, you should get the 8 gb. Everything will still function without it but you can do more at the same time, and images will render faster with more ram. I purchased the 4 gb but plan on upgrading.
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Hi there. There are multiple versions on sale on Amazon. Mine is a Lenovo Thinkpad T430 2344BMU, which has a Core i5-3320M @ 2.6 ghz. Mine also has Nvidia 5400 with 1600-900 resolution and 8gb ram (up from 4gb).
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There is no catch. My answer is based on my purchase a year ago. The deilvery and shipping were good, the laptop works fine. I think the price is reasonable because it is not much of the gaming laptops but rather your daily business use (or that's how I use it.) I love it :) I think the price might be 'cause its windows 8, when 8.1 is out already, but that is my assumption.
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I have this computer; the Lenovo S10. I enjoy it very much. But this is not a new machine, and shouldn't be something you are waiting to receive. I would suggest that you cancel your order and order again through another supplier. It's there on newegg.com for the same price and free shipping. If you can get by with a HDD of 80 Gb, you can even save some money. If you order the model with 512 Mb of RAM, or even 1Gb, it's easily upgraded to the maximum of 2 Gb by investing an additional $20 in a 2Gb RAM stick. Installing it takes under 5 minutes. Finally, if money is not an issue, and you would like something similar with a 6-cell battery, take a look at the Samsung NC-10.
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The RAM is upgradeable... though definitely not "easily". To get the back cover off you have to remove 12 tiny recessed screws that are strongly secured by Loctite. When i tried removing the screws using a jeweler's screwdriver set, one screw simply would not come out. I tried and tried, googled and tried again with several tools, but finally decided the screw would have to be extracted or drilled out, possibly damaging the case and voiding the warranty. So I gave up and sent the RAM back. Your mileage may vary. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the laptop.
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Hi, We have similar model Thinkpad X1 Carbon for $1,099.: Intel Core i5-3317U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz), Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit), 14.0" Premium HD+ (1600x900) LED Backlit Display, 720p HD Camera, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3L SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM), Keyboard (Backlit) US English, TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader and Clickpad - Type US, 720p HD Camera, 128GB Solid State Drive, SATA3, 90W AC adapter, Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna, USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S (2x2 AGN) Best regards,
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Yes, but its not as easy as other notebooks. The memory isn't behind a flap as normal laptops, to change the memory you'll need to get to the other side of the motherboard, so you'll need to disconnect some flat cables and take off a bunch of screws. Besides, aparently this Also voids your warranty. So I myself wouldn't really recommend going through all this for a mere 4gb extra.
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Yes, we did add extra ram...note the total memory cannot exceed 4megs . Hope this helps!
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I did buy it at $299 after doing a bit of research. I did find out that the RAM CANNOT BE REPLACED. However, people running Win7 on this machine have said it runs fine for word processing, web browsing, etc. Also, my guesses are that this version does have the 6 cell battery, but does NOT have bluetooth or the upgraded (1366x768) screen. Otherwise, Amazon would have touted that.