blackbrandt
That Darn College Student
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Alrighty, so I've been dealing with a bunch of issues with Lenovo computers. Got a U530 (MSRP about $900), had a MOBO failure after 2 weeks. Sent it in, got a replacement. Used that one for 2 months or so. The hinge on that broke, and I sent it in to Lenovo. After 6 weeks of calling them, they finally issue me a replacement. This is a Lenovo Y50-70T (Intel i7 2.6GHz, 16GB DDR3, 1TB SSHD, nVidia GTX 860M GPU). I used this one for about a year, and then the hinge on THIS one broke as well. So I sent it into Lenovo, asking how long it would take, and they said around 5-7 business days. What do you know... 5 weeks, and an absurd number of phone calls and emails that went unanswered, I finally manage to get a hold of someone at Lenovo who can deal with my issue.
Anyway, it comes down to this. I can get a REFUND for my original U530 (around $900), OR I can get a replacement Y700 15". Specs are below. If I get the refund, I will be buying an Asus Zenbook Pro UX501VW ($1500).
Here's my debate. I can get the refund, and buy the Asus. OR, I can take the Y700, and either live with it, or try to sell it and use that money to buy the Asus.
Lenovo Specs:
Ideapad Y700 15" Touch - Black
Part Number: 80NW002SUS
Web price:
$1,779.99
Processor
6th Generation Intel® Core i7-6700HQ Processor (2.60GHz 2133MHz 6MB)
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64
Display
15.6" UHD IPS LED AntiGlare Backlit Multitouch (3840x2160) with integrated camera
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB
Memory
16.0GB PC4-17000 DDR4 2133 MHz
Hard Drive
1TB 5400 RPM+512GB PCIe SSD
Optical Drive
DVD Recordable
Network Card
Intel Wireless-AC 8260
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.0
Pointing device
ClickPad
Battery
4 Cell 60 Watt Hour Li-Polymer
Ports:
2xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB 2.0
Versus the Asus:
Processor
6th Generation Intel® Core i7-6700HQ Processor (2.60GHz 2133MHz 6MB)
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64
Display
15.6", Max resolution 3840*2160.
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2GB
Memory
16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 2133 MHz
Hard Drive
512 GB NVMe Solid State Drive (PCIeGen3 x4)
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Network Card[/FONT]
Intel Wireless-AC 8260
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.0
Ports:
3xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB 3.1 Type C
I'm not much of a gamer, and need a good laptop for college, so I don't want the Y700. What's your opinion? Would it be better to take the Y700 and try to sell it? Or should I take the $900 and just buy the Asus?
Any opinions would be appreciated.
Anyway, it comes down to this. I can get a REFUND for my original U530 (around $900), OR I can get a replacement Y700 15". Specs are below. If I get the refund, I will be buying an Asus Zenbook Pro UX501VW ($1500).
Here's my debate. I can get the refund, and buy the Asus. OR, I can take the Y700, and either live with it, or try to sell it and use that money to buy the Asus.
Lenovo Specs:
Ideapad Y700 15" Touch - Black
Part Number: 80NW002SUS
Web price:
$1,779.99
Processor
6th Generation Intel® Core i7-6700HQ Processor (2.60GHz 2133MHz 6MB)
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64
Display
15.6" UHD IPS LED AntiGlare Backlit Multitouch (3840x2160) with integrated camera
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB
Memory
16.0GB PC4-17000 DDR4 2133 MHz
Hard Drive
1TB 5400 RPM+512GB PCIe SSD
Optical Drive
DVD Recordable
Network Card
Intel Wireless-AC 8260
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.0
Pointing device
ClickPad
Battery
4 Cell 60 Watt Hour Li-Polymer
Ports:
2xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB 2.0
Versus the Asus:
Processor
6th Generation Intel® Core i7-6700HQ Processor (2.60GHz 2133MHz 6MB)
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64
Display
15.6", Max resolution 3840*2160.
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2GB
Memory
16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 2133 MHz
Hard Drive
512 GB NVMe Solid State Drive (PCIeGen3 x4)
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Network Card[/FONT]
Intel Wireless-AC 8260
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 4.0
Ports:
3xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB 3.1 Type C
I'm not much of a gamer, and need a good laptop for college, so I don't want the Y700. What's your opinion? Would it be better to take the Y700 and try to sell it? Or should I take the $900 and just buy the Asus?
Any opinions would be appreciated.