Two red flags: last generation CPU and memory and that WiFi is almost certainly a RealTek. If you're okay with both of those, then I'd say it's a pretty good deal and you should go for it.On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 16:01, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:I found that MicroCenter has this Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 in stock in the store:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0353128
It looks like a powerful machine for the money. I am currently on an Idea pad. It's had a few little oddities, but has generally worked reliably.
The thing I like about this deal is that I can walk in to MicroCenter and walk out with a computer. And there's the support the local brick and mortar biz thing too.
Thoughts?
JimOn Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:
I was looking at a T520 and the T420. Look like pretty sweet machines. A bit more expensive than the Idea Pads and other maker's models. I suppose you get the quality you pay for. I am leaning towards the 520 despite the price. Sounds like an awesome machine. 6 lbs and 7 hours. Sweet.
Has anyone had any experience with these folks: http://www.pcsforeveryone.comOn Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Jason D. Clinton <me@jasonclinton.com> wrote:
On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 08:58, thomas@redhat.com <thomas@redhat.com> wrote:
The T520 is out. Haven't gotten my hands on one, but if it's anything
like the T510, it's a freaking rocket. I just played with the
configurator and came up with this for $1728 (a steal):
I have the T520 configured pretty close to as-quoted and could bring it to the May 4th meeting if you want to evaluate it, Jim.
Upgraded from a T400 a few weeks ago and I'm very pleased.
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