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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 7:26 PM
Need a laptop for college. I am looking into
(The first option in the poll should be this first laptop)
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 - Ultra-Portable
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2520M
12.1 inch HD LED Backlit Display w/ Webcam
320 GB hard drive @ 7200 rpm
4 GB RAM (1333 MHz)
CD/DVD DRIVE NOT INCLUDED (optional)
Wireless Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
3 year warranty w/ accidental damage protection
Specs Updated 03/28/11


Lenovo ThinkPad T520 - Performance Laptop
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2520M
15.6" HD Anti-Glare w/ LED backlight w/ Webcam
320 GB hard drive @ 7200 RPM
4 GB RAM (1333 MHz)
DVD Recordable Drive
Wireless - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
3 year warranty w/ accidental damage protection

and

Dell - Latitude E6520 Laptop
2.60 GHz Intel Core i5-2540M
15.6 inch HD LCD (1600 x 900) w/ webcam
250 GB hard drive @ 7200 rpm
4 GB RAM (2 DIMM)
8X DVD+/-RW
Wireless Internet
3 year warranty w/ accidental damage protection


Which should i get?
Aug 11, 2011 7:26pm
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justincredible

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Aug 11, 2011 7:27 PM
T520
Aug 11, 2011 7:27pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 7:31 PM
Have you ever had a lenovo?
Aug 11, 2011 7:31pm
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Iliketurtles

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Aug 11, 2011 7:33 PM
I'd go with the Lenovo ThinkPad T520.
Aug 11, 2011 7:33pm
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bo shemmy3337

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Aug 11, 2011 7:41 PM
the dell is good IMO only because you would be getting the 3 year protection and I know that they stand by that. Now if you do not get, that's another story lol.

In reality I would get about the cheapest one possible if your set on getting a Laptop. Non of them last very long as they just get crazy hot and the batteries just plain suck IMO. I would get a desktop and a net-book for around the same price but that is just me.
Aug 11, 2011 7:41pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 7:53 PM
If the warranty is the only reason you say Dell then i think I will stay away from it. All 3 have the exact same coverage and will be fixed on campus.
Aug 11, 2011 7:53pm
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rydawg5

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Aug 11, 2011 8:05 PM
The warranty helps. I usually just try to get the cheapest haha.
Aug 11, 2011 8:05pm
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sportchampps

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Aug 11, 2011 8:53 PM
Dell is great for schoolwork not so great for entertainment. You should also look into asus. They are a brand that used to just make parts for all the other companys and now put their own together and are pretty damn good and cheap
Aug 11, 2011 8:53pm
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Curly J

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Aug 11, 2011 9:27 PM
Lenovo ThinkPad T520

sportchampps;859310 wrote:Dell is great for schoolwork not so great for entertainment. You should also look into asus. They are a brand that used to just make parts for all the other companys and now put their own together and are pretty damn good and cheap
I bought my Mother-in-Law an Asus a few months ago. I'm thinking it was less than $400.00
Aug 11, 2011 9:27pm
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Aug 11, 2011 10:20 PM
Im only looking into these three computers because when I buy one of them I can get all problems fixed on campus and won't have to worry about being without the laptop for weeks while it gets fixed. I had multiple people tell me to look into ASUS but these laptops are the best and most convenient for me
Aug 11, 2011 10:20pm
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Aug 11, 2011 10:21 PM
I'd go with the T420 personally with the larger HD. I prefer a smaller screen.
Aug 11, 2011 10:21pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 10:27 PM
Can't get that with the school discount. So it would cost a lot more by the time i bought the warranty and everything I would need. Plus im not sure if the school would fix it since i didnt buy it there
Aug 11, 2011 10:27pm
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dave

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Aug 11, 2011 10:31 PM
get one with a backlit keyboard if you are going to be in a dorm room.
Aug 11, 2011 10:31pm
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Aug 11, 2011 10:46 PM
BlueDevil11;859182 wrote:Have you ever had a lenovo?

No, but I've had two Dell's in the past for work and they were both junk.
Aug 11, 2011 10:46pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 11:10 PM
Sure is
Aug 11, 2011 11:10pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 11:14 PM
I messed up and put the wrong laptop. The first lenovo has changed and has a little different specs
Aug 11, 2011 11:14pm
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Aug 11, 2011 11:22 PM
I would think that just buying a laptop computer is a silly idea. Your buy the car before you know what your usage will be....
Depending on your major and the required software for the course of study is and important factor in this process.

We need more information: What is your major?
What would be some required software for this study?
Aug 11, 2011 11:22pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 11, 2011 11:27 PM
I will be in business and either of these computers will be able to run the software needed for business. All i really need is windows 7 which all laptops come with and microsoft programs
Aug 11, 2011 11:27pm
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Belly35

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Aug 12, 2011 6:09 AM
BlueDevil11;859553 wrote:I will be in business and either of these computers will be able to run the software needed for business. All i really need is windows 7 which all laptops come with and microsoft programs
Any plan for a back up system or backing up your files?

I personally would not send my kid to college without a secondary sytem .. ready to go
Aug 12, 2011 6:09am
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Aug 12, 2011 9:27 AM
The new MacBook Air's are nice. Worth a look even if you're not an Apple fanboy.

But I'd go with your first choice just because of the smaller screen and similar specs.
Aug 12, 2011 9:27am
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 12, 2011 9:46 AM
Buy a Mac. /thread.
Aug 12, 2011 9:46am
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 13, 2011 2:04 PM
Mac's are to difficult to use for business. I wanted a Mac but it will be to much work to be able to use in for business
Aug 13, 2011 2:04pm
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Aug 13, 2011 2:09 PM
justincredible;859513 wrote:No, but I've had two Dell's in the past for work and they were both junk.

THIS!!!
Aug 13, 2011 2:09pm
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BlueDevil11

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Aug 13, 2011 2:13 PM
So which lenovo would you suggest?
Aug 13, 2011 2:13pm