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    Refurbished T520 vs E520

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pjw27890, May 30, 2012.

  1. pjw27890

    pjw27890 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm looking to purchase a laptop for word, web surfing, and watching high definition movies.
    I don't play games, but I do multitask a lot, having 20 tabs open at a time while listening to music, skype, and/or watching(streaming) videos.

    After doing some research, I decided to give a shot at thinkpad models and came across two models from the thinkpad line.

    Here are the specs for the two computers I've found:

    Thinkpad Edge E520
    i5-2430m
    4gb memory
    750gb, 5400rpm hdd

    Thinkpad T520
    i5-2520m
    4gb memory
    320gb, 7200 rpm hdd

    I did not bother including other spec because they are identical.
    The prices are same, and as the title says, both are refurbished systems.
    I originally thought of going for E520, with a bigger hard drive, but reviews suggest that while Edge is part of the thinkpad line, it uses cheaper parts that are not found on other thinkpads. Other things to take into the consideration are build-quality, battery life (with T520 lasting a little bit longer), keyboard, and etc.

    I would like to receive some input on deciding between the two systems.
    Any will be appreciated.
    Thanks!
     
    pjw27890, May 30, 2012
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  2. graytotoro

    graytotoro Notebook Geek

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    What screen does the T520 have?
     
    graytotoro, May 30, 2012
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  3. pepper_john

    pepper_john Notebook Deity

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    T520 is sturdier than E520. If they are priced about the same, go with T520.
     
    pepper_john, May 30, 2012
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  4. pjw27890

    pjw27890 Notebook Enthusiast

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    screens are both 1366x768.
    i'm okay with both.. so screen isn't a problem
     
    pjw27890, May 30, 2012
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  5. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    i would go with T520, better resell value, quad core upgrade option, sturdier build quality, FHD screen upgrade (aftermarket).

    E520 is better for you as a first off machine if you can't afford the T420 and T520.
     
    lead_org, May 30, 2012
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  6. pjw27890

    pjw27890 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone for the input. I decided to go with T520
     
    pjw27890, May 30, 2012
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    A wise choice.
     
    ZaZ, May 31, 2012
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