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    What to get for $300 OFF

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JTM0320, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. JTM0320

    JTM0320 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,
    The price dropped 300 on the w500. So i am going to call up and cancel my order. But should i save the 300 or get something else for the laptop. Should i get the 2.8ghz processor or 4gb ram off the bat or get it later? What should i do please help
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For one...unless you do a lot of intense computing, even a 1.8GHz-2.0GHz processor is fine. RAM is plentiful and cheap on NewEgg, so buy that there as most laptop vendors OVERPRICE their RAM upgrades.

    Invest in a better GPU if you play games, a higher quality or higher resolution screen, more hard drive space, or other components that are cheaper to order from the start or cannot be upgraded later!
     
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    Well from the specs listed below is there anything thats worth adding on?
     
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