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    Ideapad Y580 Hard Shell + Anti-Glare Filter

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by aymanhaq, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. aymanhaq

    aymanhaq Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have recently ordered a Y580 from Lenovo. I should receive it in a week or so. I have had the chance to examine the laptop in person and the only gripes I have about it is the flex in back of the lid and the high-glass display.

    Does anyone know of a hard shell (similar to the ones for Apple notebooks) that I can attach to the back of the Y580 to "beef up" the integrity of the lid? I travel often and the laptop usually comes with me :D

    Secondly, I'm looking for a high quality anti-glare filter I can stick onto the screen. By high quality I mean two things: 1. Doesn't distort colors, cause excessive 'fuzziness' and 2. Minimally reduces the screen brightness and doesn't cause the 'speckle' effect on light colors. If anyone has recently seen the a Sony Vaio S15, you would know exactly what I'm talking about. The 'semi-glossy' finish it has merely blurs and reduces reflections while keeping all of the sharpness of a glossy screen.

    Thanks for your help!
     
    aymanhaq, Oct 23, 2012
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  2. aymanhaq

    aymanhaq Notebook Enthusiast

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    No love for the Y580? :(
     
    aymanhaq, Oct 29, 2012
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    resolehtmai Notebook Enthusiast

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    no info about your queries.
    but i would like to know which model did u order, and from where? :)
     
    resolehtmai, Nov 2, 2012
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  4. aymanhaq

    aymanhaq Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered mine from the Lenovo Online Store. It has the 1080p display, 500 GB 7200 RPM HDD, and the GTX 600M. I got it for $950 + $150 for accidental damage protection for 3 years + tax. Pretty sweet deal.
     
    aymanhaq, Nov 4, 2012
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    resolehtmai Notebook Enthusiast

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    which model are u referring to ?
    according to ur specs, its 20994PU. but its price is listed as 1429 $. if this is the one, which ecoupon did u apply?
     
    resolehtmai, Nov 4, 2012
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  6. aymanhaq

    aymanhaq Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did buy the 20994PU and I applied the DOORBUSTERS coupon. I tried doing it myself, but the checkout cart wasn't giving me the option. I had to order over chat via a rep and he applied the $480 discount.
     
    aymanhaq, Nov 6, 2012
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    mahaashaktimaan Notebook Enthusiast

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    when did u order?
    and wats the current shipping date?

    If u already got it, after how many days did u get?
     
    mahaashaktimaan, Nov 6, 2012
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    aymanhaq Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered middle of last month and received it within a week, which was surprisingly quick. Also, I don't see the DOORBUSTERS offer showing up on Lenovo's website anymore. I think they withdrew the discount as Windows 8 was released. The closest model that I can see is the 20994LU for $999 with a shipping date of of 11/9/12. The only difference bw my model and the 20994LU is that the latter has the slower but larger 1 TB 5400 RPM HDD. Their offers may vary by region though.
     
    aymanhaq, Nov 6, 2012
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    OK. i think i am getting a lower model for a higher price. :-(
    anyway, thanks for the info. :)
     
    mahaashaktimaan, Nov 6, 2012
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