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    Is this a good deal for this Lenovo laptop?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ChrisToePha, Oct 31, 2013.

  1. ChrisToePha

    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    Lenovo IdeaPad U530 Touch Ultrabook 15.6" Multi-TouchScreen Laptop for $550

    Specs:
    4th Generation Intel Core i7-4500U Processor (1.8 GHz 200 MHz 4MB) Processor
    Windows 8 64 operating system
    15.6" FHD LED Glossy Multitouch 1920x1080 Display
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
    8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz memory
    hard drive Hybrid 500G 5400RPM SSHD(8G)
    Intel 7260 b/g/n Wireless (2x2 BGN) network card
    Bluetooth Version 4.0
    One Year Warranty(Parts & Labor)
    Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad pointing device
    4 Cell Li-Polymer battery

    Features
    Thin and Light: Less Than 1" Thick
    10-Point Multitouch Display
    Voice Control
    Motion Control
    Vivid Graphics up to NVIDIA GeForce GT730M 2GB graphics.
    Instant Resume-No more waiting for your PC to get going.
    Up to 10 Hours Battery Life
    Backlit AccuType Keyboard
    Stereo Speakers With Dolby Home Theater
    Lenovo Cloud Storage
    Integrated 720p HD webcam.
     
    ChrisToePha, Oct 31, 2013
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  2. jook33

    jook33 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, that's a pretty good deal, i can't even find that configuration, the cheapest config i see is $800+
     
    jook33, Oct 31, 2013
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  3. ChrisToePha

    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I think I might get it then. Will I be able to take out the HDD and replace it with a Samsung 830 SSD?

    I would have to do a new install of Windows 8 on the computer I believe too!
     
    ChrisToePha, Oct 31, 2013
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  4. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Check the hardware maintenance manual:

    Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad U530 Touch

    You got yourself one hell of a deal, i7+730M+FHD+touch for under 600$, not to mention this sucker has 8 hours of battery life.

    Oh, and wrong forum btw :p
     
    Jobine, Oct 31, 2013
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  5. phamhlam

    phamhlam Notebook Evangelist

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    Where did you get this deal from? It is fantastic.
     
    phamhlam, Oct 31, 2013
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  6. jedisurfer1

    jedisurfer1 Notebook Deity

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    where is this deal? I'd like to get in on that price.
     
    jedisurfer1, Nov 1, 2013
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  7. ChrisToePha

    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    I found it from a local person nearby on craigslist. I got lucky with the deal I guess, I might just resell for more possibly. It is a tad bit heavy for an ultra book I must say though.
     
    ChrisToePha, Nov 1, 2013
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  8. ChrisToePha

    ChrisToePha Notebook Consultant

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    Is this laptop worth keeping. I have not seen a lot of reviews on this laptop yet. It is kind of big not going to lie.
     
    ChrisToePha, Nov 4, 2013
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  9. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Look up reviews of the U430 and base yourself on that.

    15 inch laptops are kinda big :p
     
    Jobine, Nov 4, 2013
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  10. sc0ut84

    sc0ut84 Newbie

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    I'm getting 5 of these U530's. The i7, 256GB SSD, GT730M, full HD version.

    Anyone interested in purchasing one of these for a great price?
     
    sc0ut84, Feb 5, 2014
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  11. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Post here mate:

    NBR Marketplace
     
    Jobine, Feb 5, 2014
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    jkimrey Newbie

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    Sorry to revive an old thread, but I'm looking for a laptop with similar specs to the u530.

    I found one in "like new" condition going on Craigslist for around $500. Is that still a good price for this laptop?

    Thanks
     
    jkimrey, Feb 8, 2014
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