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    Toughness of 3000 series notebooks

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by maskedSONY, Apr 24, 2007.

  1. maskedSONY

    maskedSONY Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been shopping for a notebook computer recently and I have narrowed my choices down to an Thinkpad or an HP. I also considered Dell, but I can't stand their computers casing.

    My main reason for considering Lenovo/IBM was the quality of their laptop construction. I wanted to ask are the 3000 series of laptops as robust as the thinkpads? Comments and feedback welcomed. (If I can't find a Lenovo for the right price im just going to get a dirt cheap HP somewhere as my backup plan.)
     
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    ^calypso^ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a V100, and im pretty sure its not as robust as a X60 but the machine suits my needs perfectly. I think it's very good value for money.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They are more akin to the dv6000 or e1505 than ThinkPads. If you are looking for something less expensive, but with good quality, the ThinkPad R or the HP NX series are worth a look.
     
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    pavlova Notebook Consultant

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    I'll have to say, I looked at the N100 pretty carefully in a couple of stores recently, and it seemed to me that it was a good deal more sturdy/solid seeming than the other consumer-level notebooks I poked and prodded. Not at the Thinkpad or Asus Ensemble level, but I'd say it was a pretty solid cut above Inspiron or Pavillion types of boxes. Just my impressions; I don't own one.
     
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    jull Notebook Geek

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    I am using the N100. It's pretty solid. I usually let it on for a month, rarely shut it down, only let it hibernate. It works fast.
    Beautiful screen. Bright.
    The keyboard is differrent from thinkpad, but as you become familiar, it's very good design I think.
    The case is not as good as the metal case of thinkpads, but with half the price, one can't expect better.
    As far as i know, among the 3000 family, N100 and V100 got very good evaluation. C200 not so very much.
     
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    maskedSONY Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I can get Thinkpad type durability out of the 3000 series laptop, then I would rather for for it over the Thinkpad to save some cash. However, on this forum I have heard mixed reviews about the 3000 series. I can understand if the graphics arent good for gaming or if the audio sucks but thats not my concern. Durability and robustness are - I want this computer to survive my daily computing needs for the next 2 years at the minimum.

    And if I need to spend more to get what i want, then I'll just spend cynically and get an HP or Acer from the refurbished pile for way less.
     
    maskedSONY, Apr 25, 2007
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