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    Just bought Sl500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by 6o4_dc, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. 6o4_dc

    6o4_dc Notebook Enthusiast

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    15.4" LED, intel core2duo T6570 2.1ghz, vista home basic, nvidia G104M 256mb dedicated video dx10 shader 4.0, 3gb ddr2-667 ram, 250gb 5400rpm hd, wifi b/g, 6 cell, 90w ac adapter


    What can I realistically expect from this laptop?
    Is gaming a possibility?
    The bad?
    The good?
    The meh?

    Thnx~
     
    6o4_dc, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. EnterKnight

    EnterKnight Notebook Evangelist

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    For one, the SL series aren't true ThinkPads - their case is built like a consumer notebook - ie. no roll cage, etc. So don't expect it toi be sturdy.

    Light gaming, yeah.

    But it has Home Basic which isn't that great of a deal...
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 18, 2009
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    I'd hardly say it's going to fall apart. As always with durability luck plays a big role.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 18, 2009
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    I phrased myself wrong. I meant 'not as sturdy as a T-series, for example'.

    But I've seen some SL500s that have seen rather light punishment and it's not a pretty thing.
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 18, 2009
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    should be able to play some light gaming with those specs (source games, and possible starcraft 2?)
     
    Imppy, Aug 18, 2009
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    Ya, the only games I'm probably going to be play are CS 1.6 and SC2 when it comes out hopefully
    This comp is to fill my needs in Uni. Essays, notes and all that jazz
    Will L4D work on this?
     
    6o4_dc, Aug 18, 2009
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  7. EnterKnight

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    You're better off asking this question in the gaming forums.
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 19, 2009
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    After 2 weeks of shipping, i just found out delivery is going to be delayed?
    Isn't this kind of outrageous?
    2weeks of shipping and still delayed?!
    Is this normal?!
     
    6o4_dc, Aug 20, 2009
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    Historically, two weeks ain't bad.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 20, 2009
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