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    Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 with Intel Core i5-3210 for $399 at Staples (Students)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Andrew Baxter, Aug 1, 2012.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    If you're a student you can score this deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 for $399, anyone else it's $499 (still a good deal). Here's how to get it:

    1. Find the Lenovo IdeaPad Z580-2151-28U laptop at Staples, use the online site to see if they have it locally
    2. Tell the clerk at Staples you have a $100 off coupon using code “57162” or print this coupon Staples.com® | Staples® Coupons ($100 off coupon for any Lenovo laptop at Staples through 8/4/2012, must be used in store)
    3. Use the $100 off Staples Student rebate, you need to present a Student ID card at the register to get this deal apparently, here’s a link to the Z580 Student $100 rebate form for online (it’s Rebate offer number 12-96392 good through September) https://www.stapleseasyrebates.com/promocenter/staples/promotion.html?sku=931147

    The Z580 on sale is usually $799 but has an instant discount of $149 and then add in the other discounts and the total savings is $350. Comes with Core i5-3210M, 15.6" screen, 8GB RAM, 750GB HD. The Z580 has the same look and build as the popular Y580, just no dedicated graphics. Good deal -- if you're a student especially!
     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 1, 2012
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  2. JD390

    JD390 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to add a dedicated graphics card to it?

    Sent from my Tapatalk 2 Mobile App.
     
    JD390, Aug 3, 2012
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  3. Andrew Baxter

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    No, the Z series is integrated graphics only. The Y series IdeaPad carries dedicated graphics.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 3, 2012
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  4. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Sold out on the site.
     
    Steven, Aug 3, 2012
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  5. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I believe it depends on the model. The Z575 includes an AMD 6650M.
     
    Nick, Aug 3, 2012
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  6. jpeeves

    jpeeves Notebook Guru

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    630m can be added... what might be the case is that the motherboards are different for every z580 though... I'm going to buy a z580 anyway, I'll see about an mxm slot...
     
    jpeeves, Aug 14, 2012
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  7. davidricardo86

    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    Good deal indeed (for students off course)!

    Usually, lenovo models ending in "5" like the e425 or z575 will be AMD-powered, whereas the ones ending in "0" will be Intel-powered like the e420 or z580.

    "Adding" a discrete gpu will most than likely mean swapping motherboards.

    Sent from my SPH-M580 using Tapatalk
     
    davidricardo86, Aug 14, 2012
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  8. HopelesslyFaithful

    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    you cna also use the 15% back to school in store right?


    EDIT: errr nm please delete I seem someone revived a dead deal
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Aug 14, 2012
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