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So, I'm pretty sure I'm to get an IBM/Lenovo, but their product lists are a jungle to get an overview of. Therefore I ask the brains at NR.
The criteria/pointers:
Miscellaneous elements of the laptop
- Integrated wireless support is a must.
- If Bluetooth and infrared doesn't come with the product, include a note about it - not that it isn't alpha and omega, but might have a say to it.
- It has to be able to run HD videos. I assume that takes som CPU. I'd have too much hassle dragging a stationary PC next to the television if I wanted to copy the image to it (which means that DVI output is also a requirement?).
- The touchpad must be placed in the middle, not to the far left or right as seen on some. If you disagree on this pet peeve, convince me why it's a good thing.
- Low-noise; it must be silent when operating at light loads, so people in the same auditorium or library won't be disturbed by it, and so it won't break my concentration when doing homework and the like on it
- Decent keyboard for writing lengthy texts on, being a work/office laptop and all. So no jerky keys
General Questions
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.
Denmark - as in Scandinavia, Europe.
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Practically everything except for - severe - gaming, I think. My plans are to purchase both a stationary computer and a laptop, but I don't want a laptop that's nightmarishly sluggish at running various programs, so 2 gigs of RAM are a given, I think.
I might want to take up learning Photoshop and the like, so the laptop must be able to handle memory hogs like such.
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I plan on using it in its mobile sense - or for sitting with it in the bed or on the couch.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
I might go retro, but I think I'll refrain from new games at least.
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least three. Preferably more, but I don't know what's realistic to demand nowadays.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Going for XP.
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Don't care - either's fine.
Build Quality and Design
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
To be decided; I'm expecting a refund after a tumultuous case against a retailer, so I can't nail a specific date. It may take more than a month, so I'm prepared to wait for an upcoming model, if need be.
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
120 GB at minimum. Maybe more.
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
DVD's fine. I don't necessarily need a burner, but it'd be nice if available.
A 7200 RPM harddrive would also be preferable.
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Okay, so the new Lenovo series is on its way, and I'm setting out for getting one of them; now I just need to find out which of the models to get that fits the criteria - I've already ruled out the X Tablet model. Furthermore, I've changed the criteria from the OP a little:
The criteria/pointers:
Budget: Not decided.
Miscellaneous elements of the laptop
- Integrated wireless support is a must.
- If Bluetooth and infrared doesn't come with the product, include a note about it - not that it isn't alpha and omega, but might have a say to it.
- It has to be able to run HD videos. I assume that takes som CPU. I'd have too much hassle dragging a stationary PC next to the television if I wanted to copy the image to it (which means that DVI or HDMI output is also a requirement?).
- The touchpad must be placed in the middle, not to the far left or right as seen on some. If you disagree on this pet peeve, convince me why it's a good thing.
- Low-noise; it must be silent when operating at light loads, so people in the same auditorium or library won't be disturbed by it, and so it won't break my concentration when doing homework and the like on it
- A good keyboard for writing lengthy texts on, being a work/office laptop and all. So no jerky keys and the ilk.
General Questions
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.
Denmark - as in Scandinavia, Europe.
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Practically everything except for - severe - gaming, I think. I originally planned to get a stationary computer to go with the laptop, but with the prospect of studying abroad, I think I'll go with se hybrid school-desktop laptop. Meaning that I for instance don't a laptop that's nightmarishly sluggish at running various programs nor weighs a thousand pounds.
I might want to take up learning Photoshop and the like, so the laptop must be able to handle memory hogs like such. 2 GB RAM therefore seems in order - I've already got a 1 GB from a previous purchase.
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I plan on using it in its mobile sense - at libraries, auditoriums or for sitting with it in the bed or on the couch.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
I might go retro, but I think I'll refrain from new games at least. It wouldn't be very good for getting my work done either, I guess.
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least three. Preferably more, but I don't know what's realistic to demand nowadays.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Going for XP Pro.
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
I'm leaning towards widescreen, but it's not written in stone.
Also, I'm pondering which screen size would be the most comfortable for a laptop that has to fit allround purposes - would less than 17" be an annoyance in the long run?
Build Quality and Design
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
To be decided; perhaps I might wait to see whether I get admitted at the university I'm applying to, but otherwise as soon as possible, as I'm stuck with an ~8 year old desktop computer after the previous laptop died.
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
100 GB at minimum. More would be nice.
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
DVD's fine. I don't necessarily need a burner, but it'd be nice if available.
A 7200 RPM harddrive would also be great, though I - once again - don't know what's realistic to gun for.
Best model (and specs) for these criteria
Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zuffox, Apr 16, 2008.
