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    IdeaPad Y530?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wirelesspirate, May 17, 2009.

  1. wirelesspirate

    wirelesspirate Notebook Consultant

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    wirelesspirate, May 17, 2009
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  2. EnergyXP

    EnergyXP Notebook Geek

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    Hi!
    I have an IdeaPad Y530, and I absolutely love it! My model is a bit better than yours Processor and graphics wise, but the model you chose should be fine for light gaming, movies, music, and internet/word processing.

    I wrote a review of mine if you want to get an idea:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4517932#post4517932

    I am a huge fan of Lenovo, and I find this laptop to be a great purchase.

    Good Luck!
    EnergyXP
     
    EnergyXP, May 17, 2009
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  3. Bolgomar

    Bolgomar Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just don't wait to long those deals can go quickly. I was going to order a X301 but waited to long, did order a x300 from the outlet that I'm very excited about. If you do a search for people talking about outlet purchases it sounds like most are normally in great/new condition.
     
    Bolgomar, May 17, 2009
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  4. wirelesspirate

    wirelesspirate Notebook Consultant

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    Yep somebody got it allready...... :(
     
    wirelesspirate, May 17, 2009
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  5. Bolgomar

    Bolgomar Notebook Enthusiast

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    New ones come up often, just check back I'm sure you'll find something else good.
     
    Bolgomar, May 17, 2009
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    I steered one of my staff towards the Lenovo outlet for a 530 a few weeks back. She had it shipped to work and it looked brand new. Came with the LED backlighting as well (not specificed on the sale details). She got a fantastic deal on it. I would guess that Lenovo spec refurbs them in the same manner as Dell. A 'refurb' is reconditioned to 'new' condition (on my 2nd Dell refurb now, they both looked brand new when I got them).

    Based on the order experience that my staffer had, I'd recommend the outlet. Also seen many positive comments from lenovo outlet buyers happy with their purchases.
     
    Ferretwulf, May 18, 2009
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  7. urrutiaale

    urrutiaale Notebook Geek

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    also got mine from the outlet and came in "new" condition including all packaging materials and manuals

    very happy with outlet experience, plus arrived in less than a week
     
    urrutiaale, May 18, 2009
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