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    Y450 questions

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by PickNPop, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. PickNPop

    PickNPop Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, I'm looking to possibly purchase this laptop for university and had a few questions.

    Specs:
    # Intel® Core™ Duo T4200 ( 2.00GHz 800MHz 1MB )
    # Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    # Intel Integrated Graphics X4500
    # 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
    # 14.0 " HD Wide LED 1366x768
    # 250GB 5400
    # DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
    # Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100
    # One year parts and labour (system battery: one year)
    # Industry Standard Touchpad
    # 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
    $615.12 CDN

    1. Would this be able to play 720p and 1080p flawlessly both on the laptop itself and on a TV through HDMI out? This will probably be the most intensive thing I will be doing as I don't play games.
    2. Is the reported heat problem really that bad? I know I read about a user here who returned it because of that.
    3. Will the processor became obsolete too quickly compared to the higher end model which has a T6500?
    4. Does Lenovo do the W7 upgrade?
    5. I'm used to "Ctrl Fn" on my keyboards. Will I be able to adjust to the "Fn Ctrl" Lenovo layout? I was almost turned off the laptop completely because of this.

    Thanks in advance! :)
     
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  2. Iron Eagle

    Iron Eagle Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it the X4500 or the X4500MHD that you have? If it's the latter it should be able to play 1080p.
     
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  3. PickNPop

    PickNPop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not too sure. I just copied and pasted exactly what was on the "config" page. If it is indeed the X4500 that's listed, would that mean 1080p is a pipedream?
     
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  4. Iron Eagle

    Iron Eagle Notebook Evangelist

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    The following was taken from Wiki:

    The difference between the GMA X4500 and the GMA X4500HD is that the GMA X4500HD is capable of "full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies",[12] the GMA X4500 however does not have that capability.

    I know Wiki is not the best source for tech stuff but I think what they said is true in this case. I haven't yet had personal experience with either one of these chips, so hopefully someone else can chip in.

    BTW, welcome to NBR!
     
    Iron Eagle, Aug 7, 2009
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  5. PickNPop

    PickNPop Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the advice and the welcome!

    My other option is the Asus U80V-A1 but that's like almost double the price. :eek:
     
    PickNPop, Aug 7, 2009
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