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    Lenovo Essential G780 - $649 shipped w/ coupon - 17.3", i7-3520M, 8GB, 1TB

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Here's a good deal I ran across this morning - Lenovo's Essential G780 17.3" value notebook for $649 after code w/ free shipping:
    Essential G780 Laptop - 21829RU - Dark Brown: Weekly Deal | Lenovo | (US)
    Use coupon code SPRINGSAVINGSIDEA ($999 - $350 = $649).

    17.3" 1600x900 (not the best, but fair at this price point)
    Intel Core i7-3520M dual-core processor
    8GB RAM
    1TB 5400RPM hard drive
    DVD burner
    Bluetooth 4.0

    I've reviewed several Lenovo Essential notebooks in the past, they are of good quality and have especially nice keyboards. The Essential line is just under Lenovo's IdeaPad line. The Essentials don't have as many multimedia features (not as good of speakers and so on) - relatively barebones but great for someone just looking for a basic PC.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 8, 2013
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    That seems over priced to me...duel.core meh screen and that is it.
     
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    Entry level 17" notebooks are $470-599 and one with these specs makes for a reasonable deal.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 8, 2013
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