Lenovo Notebooks

[DMC1]

I usually go with Acer with me being based in Thailand and I know they probably aren't the best build wise, however, they have served me reasonably well. I am looking for a new notebook and fancy changing to a Lenovo. I have seen a couple of the guys at work with the 'Think pads' and they look really solid. I need a notebook for work (offshore environment) which may get knocked around a little bit. I don't play games but I watch the odd movie. For the main part I will be using it for my work using the basic office programs, adobe professional and surfing the net. I am not sure about the prices as I haven't really been out to have good look around yet. I am a Lenovo novice but I have heard some good reports about them so thought they may be worth a try.

Any advice appreciated.

[keeniau96]

Lenovo took over the old IBM laptop business and continued with the IBM designs and lines. The IBM Thinkpad computers were generally regarded as the best around, and Lenovo seems to be continuing the tradition. Not sure about the Lenovo entry level units, but the Thinkpads should be very good choice.

[hawksway]

<BR>I usually go with Acer with me being based in Thailand and I know they probably aren't the best build wise, however, they have served me reasonably well. I am looking for a new notebook and fancy changing to a Lenovo. I have seen a couple of the guys at work with the 'Think pads' and they look really solid. I need a notebook for work (offshore environment) which may get knocked around a little bit. I don't play games but I watch the odd movie. For the main part I will be using it for my work using the basic office programs, adobe professional and surfing the net. I am not sure about the prices as I haven't really been out to have good look around yet. I am a Lenovo novice but I have heard some good reports about them so thought they may be worth a try.<BR><BR>Any advice appreciated.<BR>

<BR><BR>Just bought a Lenovo Thinkpad SL510 in the UK where they are a bargain price. It's beautifully built to a very high standand and the LED screen is the best I've ever seen. The only thing to consider is the after sales service and I don't know how good it will be in Thailand. Acer, while not of the same quality unless you pay real money for a Timeline X has the advantage of a good service network plus all the third party repairers seem to known them well. There also the Acer Advantage Warranty for up to three years available for about 3000 baht extra if that's still the price.<BR><BR>The Toshiba Satellites are also very good value for money with lots of options and very smart too.<BR>

[siamect]

http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/fully-rugged-laptop-toughbook-31.asp

I found this one in another thread in this forum... possibly it was intended to be here... Thanks whoever it was...

Martin

[DMC1]

Thanks for the input so far. I've just got a brochure from Wattana on Pattaya Klang and they said they would get me whatever I wanted. They had a couple of nice Lenovo notebooks on show but I think I like the look of the Think Pad in the brochure.

Like 'Hawskay' said the good thing about Acer in Thailand is the ease of servicing and the 'Timeline' models look pretty good. I need to make sure if I get the Lenovo that they give me a good warranty etc.

[puuchai299]

Hi ive had a toshiba satelite for 4 years and apart from the battery not lasting long its been an excellent computer and is still going strong,one thing to watch with acer thailand is they often put copy windows operating systems in them,and crack it to get updates,which is not good really,so its worth checking that and making sure whatever brand you decide to buy that windows is genuine,comes at a higher price but is worth it in the long run.

[DMC1]

Hi ive had a toshiba satelite for 4 years and apart from the battery not lasting long its been an excellent computer and is still going strong,one thing to watch with acer thailand is they often put copy windows operating systems in them,and crack it to get updates,which is not good really,so its worth checking that and making sure whatever brand you decide to buy that windows is genuine,comes at a higher price but is worth it in the long run.

Thanks - will maybe have a look at the Toshiba models also. If the shop gives you the notebook with genuine Windows then they should also give you the original CD pack with it, am i correct?

[puuchai299]

i would think so.before i got the Toshiba it was a HP pavillion,that came with origional cd's recovery cd etc and so did the Toshiba.

[Samuian]

Lenovo took over the old IBM laptop business and continued with the IBM designs and lines. The IBM Thinkpad computers were generally regarded as the best around, and Lenovo seems to be continuing the tradition. Not sure about the Lenovo entry level units, but the Thinkpads should be very good choice.

I work with a IBM R52 thinkpad since nearly5 years... never had a problem nill, none!

the keypad, close to divinity... it' uses great, hot keys, it's a remarkable piece of hardware

and just recently had a Lenovo Notebook in my hands... I would consider non else unless one is a serious gamer or vdo freak...I use the thinkpad for entertainment purposes watch movies and play music as well... it's good and works fine.

In this Review 4 Lenovo Laptops made it into the top ten most viewed...and 1. Lenovo G550 still #1!

My link:

Lenovo Thainkpad T60 review & specs

[SantiSuk]

Have used IBM now Lenovo Thinkpads for work, now leisure, for 10 years and so did the many thousand staff in my large accounting/consulting firm. Recognised in the profession as reliable and rugged for travel and my experience bears that out; my laptops have taken many knocks over that decade and none had any problems other than a sticking key once.

Expensive relative to some makes, but worth it as 4 years later I find no reason to change my latest version

[Apothecary]

If you are looking for a rugged machine Lenovo isn't a bad choice. As another person mentioned Lenovo took over IBM's desktop and notebook division. IBM have a reputation for solid robust machines. Acer and HP are a little cheaper but to me seem a bit more delicate.

www.clarityit.com

[Digitalbanana]

Hi ive had a toshiba satelite for 4 years and apart from the battery not lasting long its been an excellent computer and is still going strong,one thing to watch with acer thailand is they often put copy windows operating systems in them,and crack it to get updates,which is not good really,so its worth checking that and making sure whatever brand you decide to buy that windows is genuine,comes at a higher price but is worth it in the long run.

Thanks - will maybe have a look at the Toshiba models also. If the shop gives you the notebook with genuine Windows then they should also give you the original CD pack with it, am i correct?

I don't think many laptops come with CD's these days? The legit install software will be an image folder on the hard disc or perhaps another SD drive chip (which my HP came with). If's its genuine Windows there should be a verifiable sticker on the PC. Acer may sell PC's with DOS only (meaning you buy your own o/s which is usually a pirate copy).

Never been a keen fan of Thinkpads myself, other than the early IBM days, as I found their looks rather bland and boxy, but I'm sure they'll be a solid unit and suit your needs.