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    Computer Illiterate & Need Help With Purchase

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Musik123, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. Musik123

    Musik123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I've more or less decided on purchasing the y510p, although I have concerns with the issues I see with the trackpad. Since I'm mainly planning on using a mouse anyways, I think I will be okay, but if i'm dropping $1,000 on a product i'd like the basic functionality to work well. But anyways, (1) where should I purchase the y510p from? where will I get it from the fastest and/or cheapest? Lenovo.com?; (2) Exactly which model do I want? I want the dual graphics card with SLI. Which one exactly is that on here and how can I tell? IdeaPad Y510p High-Performance 15.6" Multimedia Laptop from Lenovo | Lenovo (US) The last model on the next page?

    Finally, is there anything I want to customize when I am purchasing this laptop? (if I decide to pull the trigger). And is getting an extended warranty worth it or is the basic one fine?
     
    Musik123, Jun 19, 2013
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    anthli1895 Notebook Enthusiast

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    As of right now on the product's page, the model on the right says it has SLI. Could be subject to change; it already has since I looked last night...
    The trackpad works perfectly fine for me, I don't get these erratic jumps on my cursor. But if you're using a mouse, I guess it doesn't really matter.
    If you want the SLI model, there is only one and it'll show it under Optical Device. I think Newegg is still out of stock so the only choices you have are either check with a local store nearby or order straight off Lenovo's site.
    I don't think there is any option to customize what you want. The list of specs under each model is what you'll get when you purchase it. And I don't really see the need for extended warranty, but that's just my opinion. From what I've read about, you either get a laptop in good condition or something is wrong with it right off the bat.
     
    anthli1895, Jun 20, 2013
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    ozn Newbie

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    Are there any differences between the y410p and y510p other than the screen size and resolutions?
     
    ozn, Jun 20, 2013
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    anthli1895 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Y410p doesn't have a number pad like the Y510p does, not that big of a deal, but other than that and the ones you mentioned, I don't think there are any differences.
     
    anthli1895, Jun 20, 2013
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    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    The y410p does not come with SLI, in any configuration. You have to buy the second GPU ultrabay and install it yourself.
     
    Jobine, Jun 21, 2013
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    anthli1895 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for clarifying that, I was unsure about whether it had SLI or not so I didn't want to end up posting wrong information.
     
    anthli1895, Jun 21, 2013
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