Lenovo G510, Intel i7, AMD HD8750M, Hybrid-SSHD 1TB/8GB, DOS - €529 + Post[Amazon.DE]

Allyall

€541 Delivered to Parcel Motel + €3.50
€559.17 Delivered to Ireland

Lenovo G510 (15.6 inch) Notebook (Intel Core i7 4700MQ, 2,4GHz, 4GB RAM, HYBRID 1TB 5400RPM SSHD(8G), AMD Mars XT8750 (2GB), DOS) Black - Lenovo - €529



This has a German Keyboard, but doesn't bother me at all, If it did, I could maybe buy - THIS or THIS
I installed Linux Ubuntu on it.
You can Buy Windows on Amazon.

Intel Core i7-4700MQ fourth-generation processor, 2.4 GHz Max Turbo frequency 3.4 GHz
AMD Mobility Radeon HD8750M
Webcam 720 p resolution
4 GB DDR3 RAM
Hybrid-SSHD hard drive with 1 TB hard drive and 8 GB SSD
DVD burner
Memory card reader of 2-in-1
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 801.11 b / g / n
Bluetooth 4.0
Battery: up to 5 hours of battery life, 6 cells battery, 48 w / h
Manufacturer's warranty: 12 months for selling and shipping through Amazon.de. Sale and delivery by a third party the information of the respective vendor apply
Scope of delivery: Lenovo essential G510, 39.6 cm (15.6 inch) notebook, black, battery, AC adapter, documentation

Greenmachine

Wow a fine price. Suggested a very similar one to someone on saveonlaptops. that was going for close to €700.

GreenWolfe

What's the resolution of the screen?

Absoluvely

GreenWolfe wrote: »

What's the resolution of the screen?

1366x768

Says it in the second half of the top review. Are you blind or something?

bmm

That's one ugly chunk of black plastic. A throwback to laptops of the early 90s. Yeuch!

Etnies

bmm wrote: »

That's one ugly chunk of black plastic. A throwback to laptops of the early 90s. Yeuch!

What...

whirlpool

What does "hybrid" mean?

I thought it meant the screen detaches to form a tablet, but there's no mention of that in the link.

Absoluvely

whirlpool wrote: »

What does "hybrid" mean?

I thought it meant the screen detaches to form a tablet, but there's no mention of that in the link.

It's a hybrid hard drive. It's like a regular hard disc drive but with a low-capacity solid state drive component to let it access the most-used data faster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_drive

Allyall

bmm wrote: »

That's one ugly chunk of black plastic. A throwback to laptops of the early 90s. Yeuch!

If it really bothered you that much, before you head into Starbucks, you could stick one of THESE on the back, and People mightn't notice..

bmm

Funny man....:rolleyes:

Allyall

bmm wrote: »

Funny man....:rolleyes:

And without trying..

For that spec, at that price I don't think I'd care if it was made out of lego.
It's not an amazingly-excellent-unbelievable price, but it is hard to beat.

L1011

Just to note, as far as I can tell this comes with no OS (well, it does - FreeDOS). Which is part of why it's so cheap - Windows Home still costs 40-50 quid to an OEM.

So unless you've got a usable copy of Windows or are going to use a free OS there's not much point. If you always use a free OS its a decent way to avoid handing Microsoft money though.

keithclancy

MYOB wrote: »

Just to note, as far as I can tell this comes with no OS (well, it does - FreeDOS). Which is part of why it's so cheap - Windows Home still costs 40-50 quid to an OEM.

So unless you've got a usable copy of Windows or are going to use a free OS there's not much point. If you always use a free OS its a decent way to avoid handing Microsoft money though.

Linux Mint is an excellent distribution these days:
http://www.linuxmint.com/

cfeeneyinterior

Lets say you didn't mind giving microosft money... is it a bargain? Need a new laptop and want a bit of grunt with it. Is the power to Euro ratio good or can someone advise something better?

sdowling04

I bought the G500 off a German seller on Ebay for 610 in Jan(mine one with a 3rd gen processor instead of a 4th and 8gb instead of 4gb RAM, same thing apart from that)...Its a fantastic quad core laptop for the price. I stuck windows 8.1 on it and Im really impressed with it. I might pick up a full SSD as I'm going to America in a week and a half.

beauf

Seems decent to me. Check how repairs are handled under warranty.

The_Conductor

High end hard-ware at a very reasonable price.

Note- the BIOS on these has a white list of supported hard-ware- for example if you swap out the Atheros wireless card for a dual band one- you may encounter issues- ditto the BT module, and some of the other removable components (including the hard-drive- the white list has a list of supported chipsets).

Also- seriously advise you get the 8Gb of RAM (or whatever maxes this out)- if you're going to invest in an i7, with a highbred hard-drive, presumably you have a need for the horsepower (other than holding a pissing contest with your mates).

Absoluvely

The_Conductor wrote: »

Note- the BIOS on these has a white list of supported hard-ware- aka if you swap out the Atheros wireless card for a dual band one- you may encounter issues.

"aka" is short for also-known-as. What you want is "i.e.".

Absoluvely

Absoluvely wrote: »

"aka" is short for also-known-as. What you want is "i.e.".

Brilliant contribution to the thread. That's sarcasm btw (by the way).

cfeeneyinterior

Has anyone thought this to be a bargain enough to buy?

Snow Crash

I'd of canceled my pcspecialist.co.uk laptop order for this if it had a 1080p screen. I hate 1366x768 displays.

cfeeneyinterior

Snow Crash wrote: »

I'd of canceled my pcspecialist.co.uk laptop order for this if it had a 1080p screen. I hate 1366x768 displays.

What did you buy there if you don't mind me asking?

cfeeneyinterior

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

What did you buy there if you don't mind me asking?

Never been on this site before..... nice prices

Snow Crash

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

What did you buy there if you don't mind me asking?

An Ultranote II.

Etnies

MYOB wrote: »

Just to note, as far as I can tell this comes with no OS (well, it does - FreeDOS). Which is part of why it's so cheap - Windows Home still costs 40-50 quid to an OEM.

So unless you've got a usable copy of Windows or are going to use a free OS there's not much point. If you always use a free OS its a decent way to avoid handing Microsoft money though.

Someone who's gonna buy a high spec i7 laptop with a hybrid drive isn't gonna be bothered at the fact it hasn't got an OS are they? It's not a laptop for da mammy doing her Internet banking.

cfeeneyinterior

Been checking around all afternoon and last night. This is an absolute steal. I'm buying it tonight

bmm

I would advise anyone thinking of getting one of these to go to PC World and have a look at it. It is the opposite of slim.

cfeeneyinterior

Will do

L1011

Etnies wrote: »

Someone who's gonna buy a high spec i7 laptop with a hybrid drive isn't gonna be bothered at the fact it hasn't got an OS are they? It's not a laptop for da mammy doing her Internet banking.

Guarantee you there'd be at least one whimper on here - I'm amazed there aren't any in the Amazon comments; Germans must actually read specs properly!

beauf

bmm wrote: »

I would advise anyone thinking of getting one of these to go to PC World and have a look at it. It is the opposite of slim.

Whats you're suggestion as an alternative at the same price?

bmm

bmm wrote: »

I would advise anyone thinking of getting one of these to go to PC World and have a look at it. It is the opposite of slim.

Or you could just type the model into Youtube and look at it there.

cfeeneyinterior

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Or you could just type the model into Youtube and look at it there.

Did that.... its not a looker but its whats inside that counts.....

The_Conductor

MYOB wrote: »

Germans must actually read specs properly!

They do tend to.

With this laptop- you're getting an i7 over an i5, alongside discrete graphics, for a 30 quid premium- which is nuts. You are not going to beat these specs, at this price point.

As alluded to above- this is a powerful laptop. It is not a fashion accessory- it is a little bulky- its not a Macbook Air (or similar). You are not paying for aesthetics- you are paying for a very competent laptop, with good horsepower, that is more than capable of most things you can throw at it. If you are just looking at something for browsing the internet with, and perhaps a little Office work- then this is obviously overkill.

If you're more concerned about looks, than the power of the thing- go get something else. This isn't a toy.

Dan_Solo

Let me guess... all the moaners here are Mac fanboys....

To be serious and a bit off topic here....why is Apple stuff so pricey? Is it all a elitist thing or is the price reflected in the user experience?

Sam Mac

[Deleted User] wrote: »

To be serious and a bit off topic here....why is Apple stuff so pricey? Is it all a elitist thing or is the price reflected in the user experience?

Apple seem to think their products need a premium price when really your getting low spec for double the price of a Windows pc.

beauf

There's nothing surer than a Mac vs PC debate to drag a thread off topic.

cant touchthis

[Deleted User] wrote: »

To be serious and a bit off topic here....why is Apple stuff so pricey? Is it all a elitist thing or is the price reflected in the user experience?

Second biggest online retailer in the US now after Amazon...had to think about that for a sec the other day when i read it....like HOW. They dont have that much of a range.

Compare spec of iphone5 against ehhh Moto G fo example, their isint all that much in it spec wise, but their's €400+(?) dif in the price.

I honestly think less of someone that buys any of their massively overpriced sh1te.

Nothing but look at me brand whor3s. Gobsh1tes.

http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2014/05/06/apple-jumps-in-rankings-now-second-largest-online-seller/

bmm

Dan_Solo wrote: »

Let me guess... all the moaners here are Mac fanboys....

I wud never pay Apple prices . Why is an alternate view considered a moan ?

TerrorFirmer

It's an amazing spec for the price. i7 and respectable graphics - could play any modern games on that 8750.

imitation

Here is the gpu benchmark, very good for the price http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-8750M.87147.0.html

Bmm, i think your looking at the wrong laptop, this is a budget power user machine, you seem to expect an ultrabook style machine, not possible with this spec and price.

smokeyjoe123

Does the graphics card have its own memory or does it use the RAM?

cant touchthis

smokeyjoe123 wrote: »

Does the graphics card have its own memory or does it use the RAM?

2GB of its own

cfeeneyinterior

So.... still skulking around this...... If you buy it, you'd have to buy Windows 7 (if you wanted) and a new UK keyboard, assuming the German version would be a pain to get used to. http://www.amazon.co.uk/IBM-Lenovo-G500-G505-G510/dp/B00HQG9S4A . SO all in, about €675 for it.
Still a good deal?

I would love the same spec in a nice slim chassis but not at this money..... any takers yet?

Allyall

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

So.... still skulking around this...... If you buy it, you'd have to buy Windows 7 (if you wanted) and a new UK keyboard, assuming the German version would be a pain to get used to. http://www.amazon.co.uk/IBM-Lenovo-G500-G505-G510/dp/B00HQG9S4A . SO all in, about €675 for it.
Still a good deal?

I would love the same spec in a nice slim chassis but not at this money..... any takers yet?

I have it, don't need the UK keyboard, but if you did, could buy the silicone cover if you wanted. (Both are linked in the OP).

Windows 7 can be got for ~£45 or Less if you look around. (E.G Here or Here)

You could try out Mint, Ubuntu or Zorin first, and see if you like/dislike them.

cfeeneyinterior

Allyall wrote: »

I have it, don't need the UK keyboard, but if you did, could buy the silicone cover if you wanted. (Both are linked in the OP).

Windows 7 can be got for ~£45 or Less if you look around. (E.G Here or Here)

You could try out Mint, Ubuntu or Zorin first, and see if you like/dislike them.

Cool, the review of the silicon cover is pretty special

Allyall

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

Cool, the review of the silicon cover is pretty special

Sorry didn't read it, I was more posting to show there is one.

There is one that is well made, But I didn't see it in UK/Ireland Layout. I didn't look very hard TBH.

Maybe something like this - Keyboard Cover
Also, If you did want to install an Irish keyboard, you may find one cheaper than the one I linked to.

T4G9-UK 25210952 PK130Y03A10 9Z.N9YSC.00U


http://www.gemwon.com/s/g50_keyboard

U.S. Version for €17 delivered - EBAY

sdowling04

I bought a G500 with a german keyboard and the layout isn't that bad. The letters are practically the same apart from z and y switched around and ö,ü and ä added. I was thinking of changing it but im used of it now.

cant touchthis

sdowling04 wrote: »

I bought a G500 with a german keyboard and the layout isn't that bad. The letters are practically the same apart from z and y switched around and ö,ü and ä added. I was thinking of changing it but im used of it now.

+1

It's no biggie.

MarkJD

Oh lord... Just wanted to reply and say that Amazon review for the rubber silicone keyboard just turned my day around... Literally crying here at my desk in work... I suggest if you havnt read it to go do the same

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MiNGFi-Silicone-Keyboard-Protector-IdeaPad/dp/B00IVAVEVU/

p15574

If you're going to install Windows 8, would it not be easier to just buy directly from Lenovo here for €670? At least then you'd have the UK keyboard, 2Gb extra RAM and a lot less hassle with returns and warranty if anything goes wrong with it? You'd only save about €20 buying from the OP's link.