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Bought a Laptop - Anywhere Cheaper or Better?

0xdragon0xdragon Member
edited November 2014 in General

Hey guys!

Bought two laptops with the following specs from Lenovo as part of their clickday frenzy.

ThinkPad E440       
Processor   Intel Core i5-4210M Processor -nVPro

Operating System        Windows 8.1 64

Operating System Language       Windows 8.1 64 - English

Display         14.0" HD Antiglare Display (1366 x 768) Midnight Black

Graphics        NVIDIA GeForce® GT 840M with Optimus™ technology (2GB)

Memory      8GB DDR3 1600MHz (2 DIMM)

Keyboard        Keyboard - US English

Camera      Integrated 720p HD webcam

Hard Drive      500GB 7200 RPM HDD

Optical Device      DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer

Battery         6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 75+ (62Wh)

Power Cord      90W AC Adapter

Wireless        Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (2x2, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n) with Bluetooth 4.0

Language Pack       Language Pack Win8 US English

Warranty        1 Year Depot or Carry-in

Shipping
Free standard shipping
$0.00
Subtotal: $2,131.20
Total: $1,601.14 Inc.GST

Anything that is better in specs or cheaper (or both)?

Thanks!

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  • Void_WhispererVoid_Whisperer Member
    edited November 2014

    Had you waited until black friday - about anything would be better. :P'

    Edit: With this are trying to get a gaming laptop or just a powerful laptop?

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member
    edited November 2014

    @Void_Whisperer said:
    Had you waited until black friday - about anything would be better. :P

    The 28th is a little late... And not Australian.

  • MaouniqueMaounique Host Rep, Veteran

    It looks awfully expensive for me...

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  • ehabehab Member

    @Maounique said:
    It looks awfully expensive for me...

    0xdragon can afford : )

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member
    edited November 2014

    @Maounique said:
    It looks awfully expensive for me...

    Anywhere cheaper and Australian? (no parcel forwarding)

    @AutoSnipe @ATHQ @wych and all other Aussies weigh in please :-)

  • wychwych Member

    @0xdragon said:
    AutoSnipe ATHQ wych and all other Aussies weigh in please :-)

    Im not AU yet ;)

  • AutoSnipeAutoSnipe Member

    Dont look at me, all my machines are from radio rentals (one of the only "electronics" stores where i used to live) and gumtree lol.
    @PetaByet may have a few ideas :)

  • TheKillerTheKiller Member

    @Maounique said:
    It looks awfully expensive for me...

    He can buy from Acer similar specs with touch screen for only $699.99. Can ask his friend or some parcel forwarding company for delivery to the land of Aussies.

  • trewqtrewq Administrator, Patron Provider

    I am looking at getting a T440.

    The only brands I trust for laptops are Lenovo, Asus and Toshiba. NEVER go HP, their build quality is horrid.

  • trewqtrewq Administrator, Patron Provider

    @TheKiller said:
    He can buy from Acer similar specs with touch screen for only $699.99. Can ask his friend or some parcel forwarding company for delivery to the land of Aussies.

    Australia Post now offer a US address and parcel forwarding :D

    https://shopmate.auspost.com.au

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @TheKiller said:
    He can buy from Acer similar specs with touch screen for only $699.99. Can ask his friend or some parcel forwarding company for delivery to the land of Aussies.

    Acer are terrible.. I hate them.

    Plus add the $60.65 AUD shipping, and the conversion for $700USD -> AUD and it's way over the $800 spent :(

    @trewq said:
    I am looking at getting a T440.

    The only brands I trust for laptops are Lenovo, Asus and Toshiba. NEVER go HP, their build quality is horrid.

    Yeah, Lenovo and Asus are my choice :) Toshiba is plastic and yuck.

  • rds100rds100 Member

    Why the f*** did you buy a laptop with windows, mate? What's wrong with using linux on your laptop?

  • trewqtrewq Administrator, Patron Provider

    @0xdragon said:
    Yeah, Lenovo and Asus are my choice :) Toshiba is plastic and yuck.

    My girlfriend recently got a Toshiba from greys online, I'm pretty impressed with it considering it's refurbished.

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  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @rds100 said:
    Why the f*** did you buy a laptop with windows, mate? What's wrong with using linux on your laptop?

    It's included :-) I tried removing it!

    @trewq said:
    My girlfriend recently got a Toshiba from greys online, I'm pretty impressed with it considering it's refurbished.

    Interesting, but demo models don't appeal to me :/

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @Void_Whisperer said:
    Had you waited until black friday - about anything would be better. :P'

    Edit: With this are trying to get a gaming laptop or just a powerful laptop?

    Best laptop for <$800 :)

  • rds100rds100 Member

    @0xdragon yes but if you buy another model with similar specs which doesn't have windows included (i.e. comes with FreeDOS) it would be cheaper.

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @rds100 said:
    0xdragon yes but if you buy another model with similar specs which doesn't have windows included (i.e. comes with FreeDOS) it would be cheaper.

    Where from though?

  • trewqtrewq Administrator, Patron Provider
    edited November 2014

    @0xdragon said:
    Interesting, but demo models don't appeal to me :/

    Factory refurbished isn't the same as demo :)

    Why did you pick the E440?

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @trewq said:
    Why did you pick the E440?

    Was there a better choice? :)

    It was a good choice I thought because it's rugged.

    I've done some shopping and can't find anything better :(

  • nitro85nitro85 Member
    edited November 2014

    Why a shity plastic Lenovo when you can get an Asus?

    http://www.globaldata.pt/pt-PT/pr/K450JN-WX008H/Portatil-Asus-14-K450JN-WX008H.htm

    This is what I could get here (739€)

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @nitro85 said:
    Holy sh*t! You have been stolen

    Why a shity plastic Lenovo when you can get an Asus?

    http://www.globaldata.pt/pt-PT/pr/K450JN-WX008H/Portatil-Asus-14-K450JN-WX008H.htm

    This is what I could get here

    Mate, converted to AUD, that's over $1000 AUD.

  • nitro85nitro85 Member
    edited November 2014

    @0xdragon said:
    Mate, converted to AUD, that's over $1000 AUD.

    But this is way better than that shity lenovo, and the CPU is way better

    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-4700HQ+@+2.40GHz

    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-4210M+@+2.60GHz

  • trewqtrewq Administrator, Patron Provider

    @0xdragon said:
    I've done some shopping and can't find anything better :(

    Just wondering what made you pick that model. I've been looking at the T440 and have gone to purchase it a few times but every time I get to the payment screen I have a feeling I'm making a mistake...

  • WilliamWilliam Member

    The display res is for the trashcan

  • nitro85nitro85 Member
    edited November 2014

    @William said:
    The display res is for the trashcan

    Thats the standard on 14" screens, why do you need more on such size?

    Do you want a 1080p screen and then having to use binoculars?

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  • nitro85nitro85 Member

    @0xdragon said:
    Mate, converted to AUD, that's over $1000 AUD.

    How much costs the Asus model I refered to you, in your country?

  • MonsteRMonsteR Member

    I would get a MSI Ghost, Recently got one for my trip so I can work abroad, Works perfectly and its pretty amazing for anything. I mainly got it for work/games but extras are never ending. Great sounds, GFX and I7. Ill post the specs below, But costs around £1200 but its worth it.

    Features:-

    • Windows 8.1
    • NVIDIA GTX 860M Graphics for maximum gaming performance
    • Limitless customization with Steelseries Engine
    • Ready to stream with the powerful XSplit Gamecaster software
    • Intelligent and efficient dual fan thermal cooling system

    Specification:

    • Screen Size: 15.6"
    • Screen Type: LCD
    • Backlight: LED
    • Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
    • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
    • Screen Features: Full HD
    • Processor Type: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
    • Processor Cores: 4 (8 Threads)
    • Processor Clock Speed: 2.40GHz (3.40GHz Turbo Mode)
    • Hard Drive Supplied: 1 x 1000GB
    • Hard Drive Size: 1000GB
    • Solid State Drive: 128GB SSD x1
    • Hard Drive Interface: Serial ATA-600
    • Hard Drive Speed: 7200RPM
    • Memory Supplied: 1x 8GB
    • Memory Size: 8GB
    • Memory Type: DDR3
    • Memory Speed: 1600
    • Memory Socket: 2 x SO-DIMM
    • Max. Memory Support: 32GB
    • Operating System: Windows 8.1
    • Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
    • Graphics Memory: 2GB GDDR 5
    • Chipset: Intel HM87 Express
    • Audio: Sound by Dynaudio
    • Speaker(s): 2 x Speakers
    • Subwoofer: 1 subwoofer
    • Microphone: Built-in
    • LAN Card: Killer E2200 LAN
    • LAN Speed: 10/100/1000
    • Wireless NIC: Killer N1202 Combo (2*2, a/b/g/n)
    • Bluetooth: v4.0
    • USB 3.0 Port(s): 4
    • HDMI Port(s): 1
    • Mini Display Port(s): 2
    • Microphone Jack(s): 1
    • Headphone Jack(s): 1
    • Line In Jack(s): 1
    • Line Out Jack(s): 1
    • LAN Port(s): 1
    • Battery Life: 4hrs
    • Card Reader: SDXC/HC
    • Web Camera: HD type ( 30fps@720p)
    • Only 22mm thick
    • Product Weight (g): 1.96Kg (w/Battery)
    • Warranty: 2 Years
  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @nitro85 said:

    Can't find it here in AU, this would be the closest thing: http://www.jw.com.au/msi-ge40-2pc-617au-dragon-eyes-14-gaming-notebook-p-55273

  • Mahfuz_SS_EHLMahfuz_SS_EHL Host Rep, Veteran

    Seems your Price in AU is high, We can get it more cheaper in Bangladesh

  • 0xdragon0xdragon Member

    @Mahfuz_SS_EHL said:
    Seems your Price in AU is high, We can get it more cheaper in Bangladesh

    Link?

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