Lenovo E530 Opinions

kyldrkn on 24/07/2012 - 18:37

Keep in mind that most specs confuse the hell out of me.

http://www.orangeit.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=13...

CPU: Intel 3rd Generation Core i7 3612QM 2.1GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Professional
RAM: 8GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT 630M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Monitor (1366x768)
*1yr Warranty *WiFi N *Card Reader *HDMI
*6 Cell Battery *Webcam *Bluetooth *DVD Burner *Numberic Pad

$859.00

What does OB think of this machine and secondly of this deal? I've asked on Whirlpool also.

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    scrimshaw on 24/07/2012 - 19:01

    How about this?
    Acer Aspire V3-571G

    Core i5-2450m
    4GB RAM
    750GB SATA
    Nvidia 640m graphics card
    Win 7 Home
    USB 3.0 port x1
    6 cell battery, DVD, 5-in-1 card reader, webcam. bluetooth 4.0, numpad blah blah

    $610 delivered

    If this is going to be a gaming or general-purpose laptop, then the Acer above would be a much better alternative because of the better graphics card. It also comes with a free backpack.

    But if it's a workstation requiring good CPU power, then get the Lenovo. The Lenovo keyboard is also excellent so if typing comfort is a must, Lenovo's the way to go.

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      kyldrkn on 24/07/2012 - 20:30

      I looked at the Aspire but figured the i7 processor would be better.

      I'd probably do a bit of gaming (nothing intensive) and a fair bit of graphic work. I've used Thinkpads in the past and enjoyed that they are basically a mobile workstation, but I'm open to any suggestions really.

      The same model with the i7 processor will likely be $850.00 tomorrow with the JB Hifi 15% off.

      http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/computers-laptops/laptops/ace...

      Worth the extra $240?

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      scotty on 25/07/2012 - 00:15

      I wouldn't touch an Acer Aspire, although I wouldn't call ThinkPad EDGE "quality laptop" either :)

      I think it still depends on what OP wants to do, what his budget is and how long he intends to keep it. i7 is better — sure, but most processors are overkill these days.

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    kyldrkn on 24/07/2012 - 20:25

    *edit.

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    jeff9999 on 08/01/2013 - 09:43

    sorry to bring up old thread but i just bought an E530 and i must say, the WD hdd is noisy as hell. create factory recovery disk also failed and i am yet to find out what is going on. it just stopped at 53% everytime.

    and coming from 3 acer aspire i have a big let down feeling moving to lenovo.

    i bought the i7-3612 16GB 1TB 2gb630m version.

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