Laptop Experts, Need Some Advice

[mrmako777]

thinking of pulling the trigger on the lenovo y500. i am admittedly a n00b when it comes to laptops, so experts chime in as this will be my first i mainly need this for school, but i intend on playing some games as well. right now on lenovo's website this model (IdeaPad Y500 Laptop - 59371960) is on sale for students for $779. here are the specs:

 

• 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor (2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB)

• Windows 8 64

• NVIDIA GeForce GT750M GDDR5 2GB

• 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz

• 15.6" HD LED Glossy Wedge 1366x768

• 1TB 5400 RPM

• DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)

• 6 Cell Lithium-Ion

• Intel Centrino Wireless N-2230

• Bluetooth Version 4.0

• One year

• Notebook

• Integrated HD Camera

• HDMI (Out)

 

Ports

2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 6-in-1 SDXC card reader , HDMI, VGA, stereo headphone jack & mic jack, RJ-45

 

Microphone

Integrated dual digital array

 

Speakers

Integrated JBL® stereo speakers (2x2W) with Dolby® Home Theater® V4

 

 

specs look great to me, but is this a good deal price wise? am i missing another potential winner around this price? thanks!

Edited July 25, 2013 by mrmako777

[turnone]

Don't just buy a laptop on specs alone.  Those are some great specs for that price point.  But, Lenovo thinkpad lines are the ones that are built better and will last longer.  If you go with a cheaper build quality, spend the money on the good warranty. 

 

http://www.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-y500-intel/4505-3121_7-35536131.html

 

Cnet seems to like it.  I wouldn't say don't get it if you want a gamer laptop.  Win8 takes some getting accustomed to.

Chris