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    Best Lenovo Laps

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gaudha, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. gaudha

    gaudha Newbie

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    Hi Gentlemen,

    I am searching for the best laptop priced < 40,000 INR. Being a IBM lenovo fan, of course, I love to have a Thinkpad. In the price line I could manage, I can't think about a full-fledged Thinkpad. Will selecting from Ideapad U series or Valueline laps go fair than going for a Thinkpad SL series? Moreover, I'm a linux user and so, I would prefer to waste no bucks choosing Windows pre-installed system...
     
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    fmyhr Notebook Geek

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    40,000 INR = $850 USD. In the U.S. you can buy a new ThinkPad R or T series for that... not true where you are? (I guess not or you wouldn't be asking.)

    You might consider a used T or R, from the Lenovo Outlet (if available to you) or a private seller. If you can find one with Lenovo warranty remaining it could be a very good deal.

    Good luck!
     
    fmyhr, Dec 23, 2009
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    gaudha Newbie

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    Sir, I know, in USA, 40,000 INR will be enough to get a R or T series. But the system of price 23,000 INR (around $500) costs almost 39,000 INR in India. Even if I plan to ship it from US, the tax and the shipping charges nullify the difference. So, I meant a $500 system of US, which is available in India...
     
    gaudha, Dec 24, 2009
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    fmyhr Notebook Geek

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    Hi gaudha,

    I'm not familiar with pricing in India so will be quiet after this post :p , but will again suggest that you consider a used R or T series. Even a system as old as a T42 is still quite usable with a modern Linux distro. Of course R60 / T60 and R61 / T61 have dual processors, but aren't all that much faster for single-threaded applications. Look for Intel (not Nvidia) graphics for better reliability, and also better open-source Linux drivers.

    All of the above is my long-winded way of saying that I would prefer an older ThinkPad to a new IdeaPad or Value line (now apparently re-branded "Essential" laptops). It's only my opinion, but I don't consider these Lenovos to be any better than any other consumer-grade laptop. There's nothing wrong with them as far as I know, but I wouldn't pay a premium for them either.

    Good luck, I hope you find something that meets your needs.

    -Frank
     
    fmyhr, Dec 24, 2009
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