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    Lenovo Y480 Now Available with Nvidia 650M Graphics

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Andrew Baxter, Oct 7, 2012.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    Just a heads up, Lenovo finally put up a configuration of the Y480 that has the Nvidia 650M card instead of the watered down 640M card. Right now on Lenovo.com it's the config on the far left and retails for $799, the same as the 640M configs which is kinda nice. Screenshot attached in case it disappears and I'm called a liar.
     

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  2. Quix Omega

    Quix Omega Notebook Evangelist

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    Faster processor too, nice. This seriously beats the m14x for value.
     
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  3. link626

    link626 Asus GL502VM, Lenovo Y580, Asus K53TA

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    nice. But they NEED a 1600 x 900 screen.
     
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    Agreed the 1600 x 900 would make this killer, but that's not an option they'll be introducing. For $799 this Y480 is looking pretty darn sweet for a portable gaming option.
     
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    Do any of you know if the 650m has GDDR5 or GDDR3 memory? Usually it's GDDR5 for Window's laptops, but I figured I'd check. With the upgrades, this looks like a good gaming laptop especially considering the 3630QM alone costs $300.
     
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