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    SL400 thinkpad or Y430 ideapad?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bigbulus, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. bigbulus

    bigbulus Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone can suggest? Both of these fit into my needs 14.1". Style wise I like Y430 better, but professionalism wise, SL400 is way to go. I am confused which I should choose. I will use the NB for both business and home.

    Also anyone know when we can start to buy & customize Lenovo? I went to SL400 and Y430, everything is preset. When I clicked customize, it only asked warranty, battery, accessories etc... I need to customize CPU, screen, memory, etc.
     
    bigbulus, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. sefk

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    I will go with the R400 if you want some professionalism.

    The SL400 has a thinkpad look, but does not have the thinkpad quality.
     
    sefk, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. czhang

    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    Not to mention a modified keyboard and glossy cover :/
     
    czhang, Jul 17, 2008
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    TaiLzx Notebook Guru

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    the SL400 has a modified keyboard?
     
    TaiLzx, Jul 17, 2008
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  5. czhang

    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    Well, a modified layout. Looks like a 6-row keyboard.
     
    czhang, Jul 17, 2008
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    I don't see R400 ordering info on Lenovo site to get pricing info. Is the SL between the R & T Series in quality???
     
    Cleaner05, Jul 17, 2008
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    I would go for T400 :)

    mainly for LED screen
     
    klas, Jul 17, 2008
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