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    Any good reason to buy memory from Lenovo?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ColMaki, May 23, 2010.

  1. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    or you just pay 50% more and get the same thing? $90 on 2GB module compared to $60 in crucial.
     
    ColMaki, May 23, 2010
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Nope.

    Lenovo won't void the warranty if you upgrade your own memory with modules purchased elsewhere.
     
    millermagic, May 23, 2010
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  3. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    didn't know that. really thought that the warranty was the only good reason. although in my case it's just one module, so you can always remove it before sending it to repair.
    I can't understand the link you gave. is it supposed to show some data?
     
    ColMaki, May 23, 2010
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  4. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    No, Lenovo doesn't care where you get the RAM from - it's freely replaceable. I would go with the cheapest PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 RAM (with a CAS latency of 7, which is stock) you can find.

    That link was automatically created by NBR, the poster didn't insert it.
     
    MidnightSun, May 23, 2010
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  5. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    The links are pretty annoying, useless and point to random machines.
     
    BinkNR, May 23, 2010
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    this is how the website generates revenue and visitor number to advertiser's products.
     
    lead_org, May 23, 2010
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  7. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    I don't mind a full ad between posts, but this links really hurts usability. I wonder what is the conversion rate for them. i'm sure it's almost zero.

    anyway, thx for the answers on memory.
     
    ColMaki, May 24, 2010
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  8. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Agreed. It’s one thing to litter the page with ads—and another to mislead the community with ads that represent/are now exactly identical to URLs that a poster might embed for reference/to help clarify something.

    Shame on NotebookReview.
     
    BinkNR, May 24, 2010
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  9. Zeratul

    Zeratul Notebook Guru

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    I just bought a Lenovo X201 (3249-2EU) from JR (downtown ny store) and I was wondering if I could just upgrade it to 6gb without worrying about warranty. Thanks everyone!

    btw.: I don't mind the ads, but they should be different from standard, reference links (like a double underline like some sites use).
     
    Zeratul, May 24, 2010
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  10. erik

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    ColMaki - memory purchased through Lenovo is more expensive because it's thoroughly tested and covered by the system warranty, which in many cases means you'll have a replacement the next day in the event of an issue.   outside of that there are no benefits.   using aftermarket memory is no problem.

    Zeratul - yes, you may upgrade without voiding your warranty.   memory and hard drives will not affect a system's warranty.
     
    erik, May 24, 2010
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  11. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    erik, thx for clarifying. since it's just a second module, I can live with no next day warrany on this. didn't know about hardrives. good to know.
     
    ColMaki, May 24, 2010
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  12. BHJOJO

    BHJOJO Notebook Enthusiast

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    Crucial + 5% coupon is usually the cheapest and best option
    (Google the coupon)
     
    BHJOJO, May 24, 2010
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  13. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    for future reference, you can use Coupons, Deals, and Cash Back Shopping - FatWallet.com

    they have %5 coupon and %6 cashback. they always have great deals there.

    I didn't made the link to look like it look now. NBR you should really stop with this technique or no one will posts links on this board. don't change what I've written!!
     
    ColMaki, May 25, 2010
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