Lenovo Thinkpad L520 7859

A cheaper alternative to the T-series (298 words)
by mattjbr123 - written on 01/02/12 (Somewhat useful, 56 readings)
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recommend getting the graphics upgrade if you can. The basic 2GB of RAM isn t really enough considering windows will eat up nearly half of it, 4GB is usually enough for most things. The battery life is the same as most laptops, i.e.: rubbish, unless you buy the most expensive battery upgrade, it will probably only last you 4-5hours maximum. Lastly the build quality isn t as high as other Lenovo laptops, for example you can bend the screen inwards if you push it from the back (I don t recommend doing this too ...

Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 13" 0217

The first laptop I bought, no regrets. (568 words)
by Goldfever - written on 04/08/11, updated on 04/08/11 (Very useful, 133 readings)
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computer games or edit videos or anything, but browse the internet lots and often take my laptop to the library, coffee shops, friends flats etc. I love the i3 low-voltage processor in my Edge as it yields a battery life of up to 7 hours that I ve achieved with Word, Chrome & WMP being used. It is so liberating to just slip my laptop into a small satchel with a couple of notebooks and go to the library for nearly a whole working day, without having to bother with the charger cable. The computer is also pretty light and at 13" is, for me, the best half-way point between portability and usability. The webcam is excellent and I can t fault it or the mic based on ...