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    Experiences and feedback for the R500 please

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Thom A$$, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. Thom A$$

    Thom A$$ Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to hear feedbacks and experiences about this machine before buying. Thank you very much.
     
    Thom A$$, Jan 29, 2009
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    Thom A$$ Notebook Consultant

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    no one has it in here?
     
    Thom A$$, Jan 29, 2009
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    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think it is a great machine and is very cost effective. If I get a Thinkpad next time I am seriously considering the R series. Have you checked out this review?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jan 29, 2009
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    Please observe the 24 hour bumping rule.
     
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    I have been using my R500 for the past three months. I bought the laptop for the following reasons: cool, quiet and quality. I have returned hp laptops because they were burning my palms and the fans were too loud.

    The R500 is very quiet and the palm rest is cool. This laptop has a displayport so i was able to connect laptop to my tv using a displayport to hdmi cable.

    I would have prefer a dedicated video card but I don't play games and the heat and fan noise generated was not worth the pain.

    I added a Liteon bluray external disc player just in case I wanted to play a Bluray movie on my tv.
     
    scoobyscrappy, Jan 30, 2009
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