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    LG General Quality

    Discussion in 'LG' started by Ben77, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. Ben77

    Ben77 Newbie

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    Hi

    I'm currently hesitating on the purchase of a notebook. I hesitating between a Dell Studio 17 and a LG R710.

    I want o have your opinion on the general quality of the Notebook produce by LG, ar they reliable? I'm planning to keep this notebook for about 4-5 years, is that possible?

    LG R710 Spec:
    Specs
    --Processor :Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400, 3MB L2 Cache, 2.26GHz, 1066MHz FSB
    --Operating System :Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (Canadian Bilingual)
    --Chipset :Mobile Intel® PM45 Express
    --Memory :4GB DDR2 800MHz
    --LCD Display :17" WXGA+(1440x900), *Fine Bright Technology
    --Graphics :ATI Mobility Radeon HD3650 (512MB VRAM)
    --Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Dual Layer, Blu-ray Combo
    --AC Adapter :90W
    --Weight :3.6 Kg (with a standard battery, Dual HDD)
    --Hard Drive :500GB SATA 5400RPM (2 x 250GB)
    --Audio olby Sound Room, 2 speakers + 1 sub-woofer, 24bit High Definition
    --Input/Output Port :3xUSB 2.0, e-Sata, RJ45, DVI, Firewire, HDMI, HP-out, Mic-in
    --Colour :Sunrise
    --Dimensions (WxDxH) :398 x 288.5 x 31.6~39.3mm
    Communications
    --Bluetooth :Yes (Bluetooth v2.0+EDR)
    --Wireless :Intel® WiFiLink 5100 (up to 300Mbps)
    --W-LAN Antenna dual Hexa-band Antenna
    --WebCam :*LG Smart Cam (1.3M Pixel) with Internal Stereo Mic
    --Security :HDD Security, Kensington Lock
    --LAN :Gigabit Ethernet
    Input Device
    --Keyboard :103Keys with Inlaid Numeric Keypad
    --Pointing Device :Touchpad with Scroll Function
    Expansion Slot
    --PC Card Slot :ExpressCard/34
    --Multimedia Card Slot :5-in-1 (XD/SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro)
    Battery
    --Standard :6Cell(Li-Ion 4800mAh)

    Price: 1 398$ CAD

    Thank you for helping me make my choice.

    Any comment/Suggestion are welcome
     
    Ben77, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    well lets see....how much is the bottom line price of the Dell Studio 17 as well?
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 30, 2009
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  3. a36

    a36 Notebook Consultant

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    although people seem to differentiate between Korean and Chinese made LG laptops, the former being thought of as better quality, i think LG's in general are of a better build quality than Dell Studios and Inspirons.

    go to a Future Shop and check out both their offerings. i find Inspirons'/Studios' build quality really junky, cheap and flimsy compared to LG and other brands. and check out the Studio subforum in the Dell section, there's plenty of complaints about the garbage speakers and track pad problems among other things. if it has to be a Dell, their business line is better
     
    a36, Jan 31, 2009
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