So I've been looking around the internet on forums and been reading reviews seeing that Lenovo's IdeaPads aren't built with the same reliability as their ThinkPads. How do the IdeaPads compare to the Asus N Series (N56 in particular)?
well i think it depends on a personal choice, both are having good quality imo, even though lenovo rank 2nd and asus 7th.
Lenovo is fast, but with asus you'll be able to play Games on lower resolution.( Bfh on High with rec isnt a problem).
But judging from you post, i think youve already made your decision (ASUS N56)