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    Deeply confused...Thinkpad R50e/R52 vs Fujitsu Amilo A1650G

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oql, Apr 20, 2006.

  1. oql

    oql Newbie

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    hej everybody, I might ask some silly questions, but I would really appreciate your replays.
    well, I am going to buy my first laptop which I should use it for the next three years. I'm going to use it for some programming, math/statistics, and of course internet and movies. I read many product specifications and I really like the lower budget Thinkpads R50e and R52 and, maybe surpraisingly, Fujitsu- Siemens' Amilo A1650G.
    I would really want to buy a Thinkpad, there's still not clear yet which one should I buy- the R50e is an older model, but still good and robust, while R52 has a slightly better grafic, is more expensive, and still missing dvd writter and having only 40gb hardisk.
    I read that Fujitsu has some good and reliable products and the mentioned model has a very attractive price(given the Turion processor, I suppose) + 24 months guarantee(is same for IBM Norway). Hard to choose,at least for me :(
    so any suggestion is more that welcome!
     
    oql, Apr 20, 2006
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  2. firestarter

    firestarter Notebook Evangelist

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    When the choice is between a Thinkpad and another company, and you're not getting the notebook for gaming, then go for the Thinkpad. Only the choice between Apple MBP and Thinkpad is difficult. :D

    Get the R52 as it is a full featured Notebook unlike the R50e.
     
    firestarter, Apr 20, 2006
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  3. Yamaraj

    Yamaraj Notebook Enthusiast

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    R52 is the best of all Rxx models ever produced, and closest to its sophisticated sibling: the T43. Go for R52.
     
    Yamaraj, Apr 21, 2006
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