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    ASUS PL30JT vs. LENOVO T410S vs. ACER 3820T

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by nikkisixx, Mar 25, 2010.

  1. nikkisixx

    nikkisixx Notebook Consultant

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    I'm debating between the ASUS PL30JT and the LENOVO T410S.

    I'm also looking at the Acer 3820T, though the design leaves much to be desired.

    I want to start a holistic discussion on the merits (and weaknesses) of each; what would you all choose?
     
    nikkisixx, Mar 25, 2010
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    nikkisixx Notebook Consultant

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    I forgot to mention I'm looking primarily at criteria like durability, battery life, strong performance, professional appearance, and light weight -- features which both notebooks seem to offer.
     
    nikkisixx, Mar 26, 2010
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    Seeing how the PL30JT and 3820T aren't even released yet, it would be hard to make comparisons, especially on battery life. However, if the PL30JT has similar battery life to the UL30 series, the Asus would be your best bet for best battery life. Durability wise, there is no doubt the winner will go to the Lenovo T410s as it's magnesium alloy chassis is bound to sustain more bumps and bruises than both the Asus and Acer laptops.
    In terms of performance, there's still no word regarding what CPUs are being used in the 3820T. The PL30JT is expecting an i5-520UM which doesn't seem so promising when compared to the i5-520M in the 410s.
     
    David, Mar 26, 2010
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    Doe the Acer and the Lenovo one has a matt screen?
     
    SSJ, Mar 26, 2010
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    nikkisixx Notebook Consultant

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    I think the Lenovo screen is non glare.
     
    nikkisixx, Mar 28, 2010
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