Are these actually a good deal?

Buegie · 04-24-2011, 08:30 PM

I get the AMEX daily wish email and I've been looking to switch back to a PC. They have a few of the new thinkpads for what seem to be good prices. Before I pulled the trigger I figured I would ask for opinions since I'm sure some of you guys follow technology a lot more than I do.

https://dailywish.amexnetwork.com/pr...b-3ab18890bee6

https://dailywish.amexnetwork.com/pr...6-29d186d789d3

Buegie · 04-25-2011, 03:17 PM

Nobody? They go on sale on wednesday...

CollinsE90 · 04-25-2011, 03:35 PM

Lenovo is a very good laptop, they tend to focus on business oriented people, and reliability for the traveler

jpsum · 04-25-2011, 03:39 PM

if you are going with lenovo, wait for the new x1.

kyleb350 · 04-25-2011, 03:48 PM

I have a T series as my work laptop. The design is pretty plain jane, but it's been super reliable and the display is nice.

MediaArtist · 04-25-2011, 03:49 PM

I have a Y460 for work, and it's solid.

NYCGP · 04-25-2011, 04:01 PM

My room ate paid 5 grand for a laptop that didn't perform as well as a computer less than half its value. The reason for its high price was weight. Lots of more affordable options with similar specs...

Kensta335 · 04-25-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

I have a T series as my work laptop. The design is pretty plain jane, but it's been super reliable and the display is nice.

We used to use T-61's for our work laptop. They were solid. I had no issues with them. We've then switched to HP Elitebooks and now they're breaking down left and right.

solefald · 04-25-2011, 06:48 PM

After working in IT for 15 years I will never buy a computer that comes with Windows.

radix · 04-25-2011, 06:59 PM

If you are getting it for less than what other people pay for it, then it is a good deal.

iBoost · 04-25-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Buegie

I've been looking to switch back to a PC.

youre doing it wrong

BTM · 04-25-2011, 07:17 PM

Can't speak to those specifically, but Lenovos at my work have been solid

radix · 04-25-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by solefald

After working in IT for 15 years I will never buy a computer that comes with Windows.

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solefald · 04-25-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by radix

Code:

sed 's/^X//' << 'EOF' | uudecode -p | sh
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rather a long way to type +1

radix · 04-25-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by solefald

rather a long way to type +1

But one I knew you'd appreciate.

Buegie · 04-25-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radix

If you are getting it for less than what other people pay for it, then it is a good deal.

right, but I'm not sure what they're going for elsewhere. I couldn't figure out what model # they were in order to compare prices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBoost

youre doing it wrong

haha, I was waiting for that...I like the simplicity of OSX and it's been pretty stable for me. But as a finance major, excel 08 for mac is a joke, I have to go back to 03 version for it to even be usable. And submitting documents to professors online is a real hassle, they can never seem to open anything correctly.

solefald · 04-26-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buegie

haha, I was waiting for that...I like the simplicity of OSX and it's been pretty stable for me. But as a finance major, excel 08 for mac is a joke, I have to go back to 03 version for it to even be usable. And submitting documents to professors online is a real hassle, they can never seem to open anything correctly.

Excel '08? Going back for '03? Are you kidding me?

MS Office 2011 for Mac has been out since OCTOBER of last year!

Buegie · 04-26-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solefald

Excel '08? Going back for '03? Are you kidding me?

MS Office 2011 for Mac has been out since OCTOBER of last year!

Okay, '11 looks alot more like '07 (windows) than '08 (Mac) did. I would still have to deal with professors not being able to open my stuff and learning to do things two different ways.

Honestly though, this debate has nothing to do with my question.

BTM · 04-26-2011, 12:13 PM

'11 should be able to save as an '07 workbook. Should also be able to buy through your school with student discount. A lot cheaper than buying a new laptop.

Buegie · 04-26-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

'11 should be able to save as an '07 workbook. Should also be able to buy through your school with student discount. A lot cheaper than buying a new laptop.

my school will give me 08, don't think they have '11. I know I should be able to save it correctly, but people alway complain about not being able to open it, part of it is probably them being retarded, but some may be legitimate. And I might sell my MBP so it would be a wash anyway.

BTM · 04-26-2011, 12:20 PM

My ex-gf had similar file compatibility issues with her Mac and 08. I always chalked it up to user error. Maybe not. See if they have '11 though

solefald · 04-26-2011, 12:23 PM

The only file incompatibility issues I have seen with office is when someone saves the file in the new XML .docx or .xlsx formats (Default in newer Office versions) and sends them to people with an older version of the office.

But that "issue" is by design, to drive people to upgrade their old Office installations.

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