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tainted4ever
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Posted: Wed, 24th Mar 2010 20:45 Post subject: New Laptop Time	Quick Quote Quote

So, thinking about getting a new laptop. Current one is a Lenovo T500, which has lasted me 2 years of 14hours/day. Very satisfied Lately the screen has started flickering and I get random freezes. I guess that is to be expected. Am thinking about getting the Lenovo Y550P: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146613 I can get it around here for $1k, and I see newegg listing it as $900. Its got everything I need... fast CPUs, fast/lots mem, lots of HD space, and a moderate graphics card. I'm not big on laptop gaming as it kind of gets in the way of my studies, but I figure I can loosen up a bit these next 2 years Anyone else got any better suggestions? Price isn't that big of an issue, but I won't be spending more than $1k unless its vastly superior to the Y550P. Just want to see what's out there before I commit Thanks all, -t

Krest

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Posted: Wed, 24th Mar 2010 21:08 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Im also looking for a new laptop, and right now Im patiently waiting for new acer timelinex series which should be officially announced soon. It has everything that I want (i series cpus, new ati 5000 series cards) plus 8+ battery life thanks to switchable graphics. Hope they release it soon as it really looks like something special. * Acer 3820/4820/5820 * Choice of Intel Core i3/i5/i7 * Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit or Windows Vista Home Basic * Intel HD Graphics or Switchable between Intel HD Graphics and ATI 5470 or 5650 * 13.3"/14.1"/15.6" Display * Difference size HDD's * Up to 8GB DDR3-1066 Ram * Up to 8 hours of battery life * 3820T/TG: 3.9lbs, 4820T/TG: 4.85lbs, 5820T/TG: 5.3lbs. Sig too big. -Nothing is too big for Fedor. Expect a nasty armbar.

nouseforaname
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Posted: Wed, 24th Mar 2010 21:43 Post subject:

Krest wrote:

Im also looking for a new laptop, and right now Im patiently waiting for new acer timelinex series which should be officially announced soon.

yeah, I was thinking about one of the Core 2 Duo CULV Timelines ... but seeing as they are coming out with the i core processors with the same battery life they're worth waiting for...

http://techland.com/2010/03/17/ah-calpella-acer-site-leaks-ultraportable-notebook-specs-before-march-22-launch/

asus z170-A || core i5-6600K || geforce gtx 970 4gb || 16gb ddr4 ram || win10 || 1080p led samsung 27"

Krest

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Posted: Wed, 24th Mar 2010 22:03 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

So was I. Specifically was looking at asus ul series which gets pretty good reviews. But then found out about timelinex and just thought it was worth the wait. If the 4820T is below $1000, im snatching one right away. Lets just hope they hurry up with the release already, need a laptop pretty soon, and the only thing that is similar in performance/battery life/portability as timelinex is sony vaio z which is too expensive for me. Sig too big. -Nothing is too big for Fedor. Expect a nasty armbar.

nouseforaname
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Posted: Wed, 24th Mar 2010 23:23 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

yeah I need it by mid-may so if no new timeline by then I'm getting an old timeline shame the price on the old ones will drop when then new ones come out, but what I need it for is an excuse to buy one in the first place asus z170-A \|\| core i5-6600K \|\| geforce gtx 970 4gb \|\| 16gb ddr4 ram \|\| win10 \|\| 1080p led samsung 27"

tainted4ever
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Posted: Thu, 25th Mar 2010 01:25 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Caved in and bought it. It's really fucking fast, even with all the bloatware. Gonna start uninstalling bloatware, disabling services, updating drivers, and then will run some games to see how it does Love the keyboard, its very... clickable. A $1k well spent... well, 1.1k after taxes (fucking California). Sense Amid Madness, Wit Amidst Folly

Krest

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Posted: Sun, 28th Mar 2010 04:46 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Lol gave up on waiting and snatched myself an HP envy 15 for 1250 plus $100 bing cashback, so about 1150, which is darn good for a machine like that. It has i5, ati hd 5830, 1080p, 4 gigs, and the aluminum body looks sexy. Battery of course is no where near what timelinex offers, but I cannot blame it for the power that you get. Lets just hope those mofos dont announce that n82 and timelinex are both coming out tomorrow Sig too big. -Nothing is too big for Fedor. Expect a nasty armbar.

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