I am currently looking at laptops, and I think this one seems good.http://shopap.lenovo.com/students/au/en/laptops/thinkpad/

[LummusMaximus]

Buying advice requested

 

[LummusMaximus]

Crap, did this wrong! Okay, here's my question-
http/shopap.lenovo.com/students/au/en/laptops/thinkpad/edge-series/e531/?sb=:000000AD:000006B4:
This laptop with the standard specs works out to $815 dollars, AUD (I am an Australian). I would like to know if there are any better options out there for a similar system at a similar price.
My primary usage will be schoolwork, with light gaming on the side.
Thanks to all who answer my first time question

 

[StarTrek2013]

I don't trust lenovo. There have been too many reports done about how the Chinese sometimes put spyware (software and hardware that is used to gather information about the computer user) on their products. What is your use for this laptop? Is it for college, gaming, video editing, etc.?

 

[LummusMaximus]

I don't trust lenovo. There have been too many reports done about how the Chinese sometimes put spyware (software and hardware that is used to gather information about the computer user) on their products. What is your use for this laptop? Is it for college, gaming, video editing, etc.?

I would use it for schoolwork- word processing, power points, etc. with some light gaming. Nothing spies would really want or need.

 

[StarTrek2013]

You would be surprised at what they want to know, such as your credit info. :3

Now I always recommend Vaio for laptops since I have had a great time with theirs. Vaio (for $600+ laptops)

Go to here: http/store.sony.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/SNYNA-SNYUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewCTOPurchaseConfigurator-Start?LBOM_SKU=30-sVF152190XStandard

And input these choices for the custom laptop: http/tinypic.com/view.php?pic=ivvi3p&s=5#.UnQr6PmTgYg

 

[LummusMaximus]

You would be surprised at what they want to know, such as your credit info. :3

Now I always recommend Vaio for laptops since I have had a great time with theirs. Vaio (for $600+ laptops)

Go to here: http/store.sony.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/SNYNA-SNYUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewCTOPurchaseConfigurator-Start?LBOM_SKU=30-sVF152190XStandard

And input these choices for the custom laptop: http/tinypic.com/view.php?pic=ivvi3p&s=5#.UnQr6PmTgYg

Thanks, I think I will

 

[g-unit1111]

I don't trust lenovo. There have been too many reports done about how the Chinese sometimes put spyware (software and hardware that is used to gather information about the computer user) on their products. What is your use for this laptop? Is it for college, gaming, video editing, etc.?

Really? Do you have links that support this? I have a Lenovo and it's a great laptop.

OP - please fill this out and we can better assist you: http/www.tomshardware.com/forum/50797-35-laptop-buyers

 

[LummusMaximus]

I don't trust lenovo. There have been too many reports done about how the Chinese sometimes put spyware (software and hardware that is used to gather information about the computer user) on their products. What is your use for this laptop? Is it for college, gaming, video editing, etc.?

Really? Do you have links that support this? I have a Lenovo and it's a great laptop.

OP - please fill this out and we can better assist you: http/www.tomshardware.com/forum/50797-35-laptop-buyers

Sounds good-
1. $900 at most- even that' stretching it, $820-$850 preferred

2. Anywhere between 14" and 16"

3. 720p upwards will do nicely

4. Something portable, but thicker than an ultrabook- notebook preferred

5. Enough for a couple hours between charges, maybe 3-4+ hours

6. Games- Mostly Valve games using Source SDK and some like Fallout NV. Just as long as it runs at a playable frame rate...

7. Word processing is the other, possibly even main task it will be used for.

8. This one isn't as important as long as there's two drive bays, I think I'll use it to get into the world of PC building at a very low end.

9. Not really.

10. For several years, my income isn't great...

11. Just a real basic one, basic writing would be nice.

12. Brands I do not like: Cannot go HP, as their Australian site seems to have been designed to be the stupidest thing ever.

13. Australia

14. I Don't need a ton of ports, just USB, HDMI and charging

 

[StarTrek2013]

Based on your information, I still believe that the Vaio fit with all the modifications I already posted will be your best bet. Dell has fallen in quality, Acer is alright, Asus is pretty good, HP is good for budget laptops, Toshiba is good for mid-range laptops, and Vaio is good for mid-range and high-range laptops. If you are going to be doing mostly computer work for college maybe you should consider a Mac? Otherwise Vaio is the way to go for you.

 

[Nada190]

Sony Vaio S, I love mine.

 

[LummusMaximus]

Based on your information, I still believe that the Vaio fit with all the modifications I already posted will be your best bet. Dell has fallen in quality, Acer is alright, Asus is pretty good, HP is good for budget laptops, Toshiba is good for mid-range laptops, and Vaio is good for mid-range and high-range laptops. If you are going to be doing mostly computer work for college maybe you should consider a Mac? Otherwise Vaio is the way to go for you.

Alright, I will look at the Vaio series! Given my want of components and budget, are there any in particular you reccomend I look at?

 

[StarTrek2013]

Vaio has seriously overhauled the way they do laptops (at least on their website). I'd recommend the larger 15.5 Vaio Fit. Make sure to get the i5, Nvidia gpu, 8gb of ram, 64-bit version of Windows 8, and a fresh start (no trialware). Vaio has an excellent record and my Vaio has lasted me for about five years now.

 

[StarTrek2013]

My Vaio had only a duo-core, this was before the higher quality CPUs came down in price. It still runs great.