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    Lenovo Ideapad Y710 for sale now at TigerDirect

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Fuzzy, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist

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    The new 17 inch Lenovo Ideapad Y710 is now available at TigerDirect in the USA:
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3523911&sku=T70-17002
    and in Canada, at a much higher price of course:
    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3523911&CatId=17

    According to Engadget,
    http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/08/verbatim-introduces-new-lineup-of-blu-ray-media/
    the Y710 will only reach regular channels in April.

    This one has a T9300 Penryn processor, a HD2600 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 2x250 GB HDD's and a Blu-ray disc drive. Other configurations are also available at TigerDirect.
     
  2. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    It looks pretty good but the Canadian price is ridiculous.
     
  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Item number T70-17002? I hope not.
     
  4. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    i saw the ideapad Y510 (i believe) at a physical officedepot store the other day. it does looks nice. the veriface function is quite cool but i'd rather not use it. HP and other brands now have a very tough competitor ;)
     
  5. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    One thing I want to know: what video card do they have and why don't they use a more powerful one (I know they have one of the 8600M series)? It's a waste having such a nice computer with a slow video card (for a 17") and small resolution (since you will not be playing games due to the slow video card).
     
  6. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Only one configuration is available on TigerDirect.com at the moment. It appears to be a great deal ($1099.00) for all that's included, but it only has the T5450 Core 2 Duo.

    I wonder when faster C2D CPUs will become available? And will these only be 'pre-configured' through retailers or will Lenovo offer direct, customized ordering similar to the ThinkPad? PLEASE, let it be the latter!
     
  7. watchtower7

    watchtower7 Notebook Consultant

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    In case some of you are not familiar with Tiger Direct, they are the devil.
     
  8. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bad experience with them in the past? I've never ordered anything from them before. NewEgg is almost always cheaper or at least matches their pricing. I've had a great experience with NewEgg each time I order.....so far, that is.

    I'd prefer to buy a notebook (or any computer) from the manufacturer if possible. It eliminates the middle man if there is a problem. I bought the Compaq-from-Hell back in 2000 at a CCity store. I spent the better part of a year fighting back and forth between the store, Compaq (long before HP) and the third party local repair facility they required me to use.

    I learned my lesson the hard way. Going direct to Toshiba, Dell and HP has served me very well for system purchases....and hopefully Lenovo soon.
     
  9. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    It seems like a pretty good price with that specs, though I would wait for a review.
     
  10. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist

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    The Y710 has an ATI HD 2600.