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    Lenovo G530-444638U 15.4" Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1GHz 3GB/250GB/XP Pro - $499.99 Shipped @newegg.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Sep 10, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!

    at newegg.com:
    has the Lenovo G530-444638U Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 15" Notebook Computer for $499.99 (Reg. Price $649.99) Free Shipping after Coupon Code: EMCLXML37 (Exp 9/16)

    Use Coupon Code at Checkout: EMCLXML37

    Nice deal! :)

    For Deal Linky Click: HERE!!

    Specs:
    • Operating System Windows Vista Business downgraded to XP Pro preload
    • CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1G
    • Screen 15.4" WXGA
    • Memory Size 3GB DDR2
    • Hard Disk 250GB
    • Optical Drive Dual Layer DVD Burner
    • Graphics Card Intel GMA 4500MHD
    • Video Memory Shared memory
    • Communication Modem, LAN and WLAN
    • Card slot 1 x Express Card
    • Battery Life 4.6 hours
    • Dimensions 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.22-1.46"
    • Weight 5.95 lbs.
    • CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    • CPU Speed T6500(2.10GHz)
    • CPU FSB 800MHz
    • CPU L2 Cache 2MB
    • Screen Size 15.4"
    • Wide Screen Support Yes
    • Display Type Wide XGA
    • Resolution 1280 x 800
    • LCD Features Glossy
    • Operating System Windows Vista Business downgraded to XP Pro preload
    • GPU/VPU Intel GMA 4500MHD
    • Video Memory Shared system memory
    • Graphic Type Integrated Card
    • HDD 250GB
    • HDD RPM 5400rpm
    • Memory 3GB
    • Max Memory Supported 4GB
    • Optical Drive Type Dual layer DVD Burner
    • Optical Drive Interface Integrated
    • Modem 56K
    • LAN 10/100Mbps
    • WLAN Intel 5100 AGN
    • Card Slot 1 x Express Card
    • USB 4
    • Video Port 1 x VGA
    • Audio Ports 1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack
    • Audio Integrated Sound card
    • Speaker 2W (1W+1W) internal stereo speaker
    • Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS-pro)
    • Webcam Yes
    • Battery 6-cell lithium ion
    • Battery Life 4.6 hours
    • Dimensions 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.22-1.46"
    • Weight 5.95 lbs.


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    Cin', Sep 10, 2009
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  2. Krista

    Krista Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know if the GPU/VPU Intel GMA 4500MHD can handle WoW?
     
    Krista, Sep 10, 2009
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I used to play WoW on my Aspire 4730z with the 4500 on medium settings and I got around 50 FPS. I stopped playing before any of the expansions, however.
     
    abaddon4180, Sep 10, 2009
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  4. audreyhorne

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    i'm going to get this :) :)
     
    audreyhorne, Sep 12, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Awesome! :) Glad the deal worked for you!

    I'm w/holding on a few deals I posted! :D :eek: :eek:


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    Cin', Sep 12, 2009
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  6. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    Hate to say it, but you can get better at Best Buy. Although maybe the build quality of this is better than the Gateway I saw. The Gateway had 4 GB memory and 320 GB hard drive, plus an ATI HD 3200, for the same price. I hope you get the free W7 upgrade with this as well. :)

    Huh, the Gateway has better ports too, like HDMI. And a full sized keyboard. (Sorry to rain on your deal Cin) :(
     
    Angelic, Sep 12, 2009
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  7. Cin'

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    Maybe, but its a great deal, free shipping, zero tax, solid brand.
    And, your not raining on my deal, people will purchase from any deals posted as they see fit! ;) :)


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    Cin', Sep 12, 2009
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  8. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    O yeah, I always forget about tax! No biggie, I changed my mind, it's worth it because it's a business class lappy. :)
     
    Angelic, Sep 12, 2009
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  9. audreyhorne

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    the reviews of this laptop all say it's very well built, that was my main priority

    only thing that bugs me is having to pay $17 shipping for w7, i am cheap!!!
     
    audreyhorne, Sep 12, 2009
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  10. chengdude

    chengdude Notebook Geek

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    Solid deal at $500. Of the G530 models this is the one to get (highest specs available for this range) although NewEgg is a bit misleading on the retail: it's 599 on Lenovo's site, not 649. Better machine than the G550 that has succeeded it.
     
    chengdude, Sep 13, 2009
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    this is what had me torn, the g550 has 320 hard drive. but i liked the looks of the g530 much better so i went for it
     
    audreyhorne, Sep 13, 2009
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  12. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    :D When's your delivery date?
    Glad you did order!


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    Cin', Sep 13, 2009
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  13. audreyhorne

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    shipping monday, so maybe wednesdayish? can't wait.
     
    audreyhorne, Sep 13, 2009
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  14. Rorschach

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    You should consider yourself rather lucky to even get a windows 7 upgrade. It is not legitimately possible to upgrade from windows xp to windows 7. Business wise it was pretty dumb for them to offer this option.
     
    Rorschach, Sep 13, 2009
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  15. audreyhorne

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    yes i'm confused I get vista business discs but xp comes preloaded (???)

    i've had horrible experiences with vista so i was planning on going back to xp initially. but after reading some pretty good reviews i'm definitely making the switch to w7.
     
    audreyhorne, Sep 13, 2009
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