- May 13, 2013
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Hey guys,
I've been out of the loop when it comes to laptops and now 'm in the market for a new one. Basically I just wanted a good general Windows laptop for under $1000. Looking for portability(14" max, 13" ideally and a bit on the thin side), some power(discrete gpu) and comfort/usability.
I had an Acer TimelineX 13" 3830TG subultrabook with i5/8GB/GT540m/750GBHDD = $649...this laptop served me well back then and was priced well, but I hated the left shift key with a passion. It was too small, like half the size.
I'm eyeing on the Lenovo Y40 14"- i7/8GB/R9 m275 2GB/ for $879 CAD. I'm not planning to do heavy gaming on it, maybe just some sport games and RC Sim Real Flight 7(mainly). It will also be used for IT work(command lines, linux, cisco routers/switches etc, remote support), virtual machines, and some audio/video editing.
Also I'll be getting my finacee a macbook for Xmas so no need to suggest macs. It looks like the Lenovo Y40 is a good fit for me, but just wanted to know your opinions on this laptop and the company before I pull the trigger or theres any other good alternatives. Thanks!
I've been out of the loop when it comes to laptops and now 'm in the market for a new one. Basically I just wanted a good general Windows laptop for under $1000. Looking for portability(14" max, 13" ideally and a bit on the thin side), some power(discrete gpu) and comfort/usability.
I had an Acer TimelineX 13" 3830TG subultrabook with i5/8GB/GT540m/750GBHDD = $649...this laptop served me well back then and was priced well, but I hated the left shift key with a passion. It was too small, like half the size.
I'm eyeing on the Lenovo Y40 14"- i7/8GB/R9 m275 2GB/ for $879 CAD. I'm not planning to do heavy gaming on it, maybe just some sport games and RC Sim Real Flight 7(mainly). It will also be used for IT work(command lines, linux, cisco routers/switches etc, remote support), virtual machines, and some audio/video editing.
Also I'll be getting my finacee a macbook for Xmas so no need to suggest macs. It looks like the Lenovo Y40 is a good fit for me, but just wanted to know your opinions on this laptop and the company before I pull the trigger or theres any other good alternatives. Thanks!