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    FRY'S Trouble

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FRYSDADDY, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. FRYSDADDY

    FRYSDADDY Newbie

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    Purchased a Lenovo Ideapad Z370 at Fry's. FRYS.com|LENOVOAdvertised with the following specs:


    Specifications:
    Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
    Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2410M Processor, 2.3 GHz (2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology), 3MB L3 Cache
    Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology featuring 1024MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory, NVIDIA Optimus™ technology automatically switches graphics, Total Available Graphics memory 3793MB
    Memory: Intel HD Graphics 3000
    Storage Drive: 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
    Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
    Display: 13.3’’ Backlit LED HD (1366x768) resolution display, 16:9 widescreen
    Audio: 2 speakers (2*1.5W), SRS® Premium Surround Sound™ audio enhancement
    Webcam: 0.3M integrated web camera
    Communications: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 10/100 LAN, Bluetooth®
    Expandability: 5-in-1 card reader(SD/SD pro/MMC/MS pro/XD)
    Ports: 3 x USB2.0 ports (1 combo with eSATA), VGA, 1/8” stereo headphone output & microphone input combo jack, HDMI
    Battery: 6 cell Lithium Ion battery pack, up to 4.5 hour battery life

    Turns out this laptop only has an Intel Graphics card. Really pissed about the false advertising and plan on returning. Will I be able to fight off the 15% restocking fee?
     
    FRYSDADDY, Jul 8, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Are you sure it's not just the Optimus that's making you see the Intel GPU?
     
    ZaZ, Jul 8, 2011
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    When I click on the link in the OP, the only thing I see on the web page is the Intel HD IGP.

     
    saturnotaku, Jul 8, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Wait, what the heck? The specs say Nvidia 540M but the key specs it says it is only Intel HD GPU. Perhaps a typo?

    Did you try updating your drivers? Check under Device Management and under Display Adapters
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 8, 2011
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  5. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Try going into your device manager to see if the 540M is there.
     
    edit1754, Jul 8, 2011
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    tktk Notebook Evangelist

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    tktk, Jul 8, 2011
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  7. jcannon1018

    jcannon1018 Notebook Consultant

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    A 540m in a 13.3 inch seems very unlikely, but lenovo does tend to pack in GPUs in smaller frames that other manufactures wouldn't dare do.
     
    jcannon1018, Jul 8, 2011
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