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Yeah, I've got a Lenovo 3000 N100 - the one with the 1680x1050 screen. I can honestly say it's the best laptop I've ever had (although I believe that the newer one is nicer - 3000 N200). Screen's ultra-sharp, the hardware in it is 100% Linux-compatible (everything except the webcam works out of the box with Ubuntu 7.04 upwards) and it's fast. I always look at the quality of the screen first, and this one is stunning. The resolution's top-notch, and you won't find many laptops of this build quality cheaper with a screen like that.

I actually had a problem 3 days before my warranty ran out, where the battery refused to charge - even though Lenovo's records stated that it was a day out of warranty, they shipped me a new battery the next day anyway (a Saturday) and took the old one away. The only other problem I've had is a hard drive failure due to droppage; once I replaced the drive with a 7200rpm 16MB cache model, the laptop is absolutely screaming fast.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of Lenovo's own-brand laptops, particularly the 3000 series. I can't really comment on the Thinkpad range, other than to say that I know a few of my friends have had hardware compatibility issues with theirs. I've always been a HP or Fujitsu Siemens kinda guy, but this Lenovo has completely changed my mind. I suppose the only slight downside is the weight - it won't break your arm, but it's not the lightest machine ever. Get yourself a Targus rucksack to go with it - you'll be glad you did.

Other than that, all I can tell you is that you should stay away from Acer (rotten build quality, in my experience) and Packard Bell ('nuff said).

On 2007-12-03 19:18:19, Chudik wrote
>Hi guys!
>I want to purchase a laptop and i was thinking of Lenovo.
>I will be glad if anyone who owned or still owns a laptop by Lenovo will share his experience with me.
>And if anyone has other great brands he thinks are good - please recommend me.(but explain why..)
>I need it mainly for studying and "home-usage" as well (movies,songs,average games..etc.)
>I do need strong computer because i will be using it for the next hmm 3-4 years or so. Also Mac is not an option for me so don't recommend it :)
>
>Thanks in advance :-)

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Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-03 19:18:19
- how about DELL? - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-10 12:02:44
- >RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr nikkitracks 2007-12-03 19:33:11 <
  - RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-03 21:05:15
    - RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr nikkitracks 2007-12-03 21:12:07
      - RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-03 21:42:07
        RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr nikkitracks 2007-12-03 21:45:35
        RE: Laptop - need your opinion - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-03 21:49:49
        You want a nipple???? - Gamma Tr nikkitracks 2007-12-03 21:52:58
        That doesnt sound too good lol :-) - Gamma Tr Chudik 2007-12-03 21:57:36

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Message:	On 2007-12-03 19:33:11, nikkitracks wrote >Yeah, I've got a Lenovo 3000 N100 - the one with the 1680x1050 screen. I can honestly say it's the best laptop I've ever had (although I believe that the newer one is nicer - 3000 N200). Screen's ultra-sharp, the hardware in it is 100% Linux-compatible (everything except the webcam works out of the box with Ubuntu 7.04 upwards) and it's fast. I always look at the quality of the screen first, and this one is stunning. The resolution's top-notch, and you won't find many laptops of this build quality cheaper with a screen like that. > >I actually had a problem 3 days before my warranty ran out, where the battery refused to charge - even though Lenovo's records stated that it was a day out of warranty, they shipped me a new battery the next day anyway (a Saturday) and took the old one away. The only other problem I've had is a hard drive failure due to droppage; once I replaced the drive with a 7200rpm 16MB cache model, the laptop is absolutely screaming fast. > >I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of Lenovo's own-brand laptops, particularly the 3000 series. I can't really comment on the Thinkpad range, other than to say that I know a few of my friends have had hardware compatibility issues with theirs. I've always been a HP or Fujitsu Siemens kinda guy, but this Lenovo has completely changed my mind. I suppose the only slight downside is the weight - it won't break your arm, but it's not the lightest machine ever. Get yourself a Targus rucksack to go with it - you'll be glad you did. > >Other than that, all I can tell you is that you should stay away from Acer (rotten build quality, in my experience) and Packard Bell ('nuff said). > >On 2007-12-03 19:18:19, Chudik wrote >>Hi guys! >>I want to purchase a laptop and i was thinking of Lenovo. >>I will be glad if anyone who owned or still owns a laptop by Lenovo will share his experience with me. >>And if anyone has other great brands he thinks are good - please recommend me.(but explain why..) >>I need it mainly for studying and "home-usage" as well (movies,songs,average games..etc.) >>I do need strong computer because i will be using it for the next hmm 3-4 years or so. Also Mac is not an option for me so don't recommend it :) >> >>Thanks in advance :-)
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