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Buying Advice: Lenovo G510 or something else?

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quagmire
quagmire Original post #1
Jun 7, 2014 at 10:21 PM
[I am buying the laptop tomorrow, so its kinda urgent]
Filled Questionnaire:


1) What is your budget?

40 - 44k
(cant extend more that except for extended warranty)


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?

Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen


3) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?

Programming and Image Processing. No Gaming


5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?

Processor : Core i5 4th Gen
Graphics : Decent, above average one

I am considering: Lenovo G510 (Core i5 4200M, 4 GB, 500 GB, 1366 x 768, ATI Sunpro 8570 2GB, 6 cell)


4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

-None-


6) Anything else you would like to say?

* I will be purchasing locally by tomorrow.
The offer I have locally at Reliance Digital:
44k for laptop+Win8 or 46k for laptop+Win8 +2 year extended warranty.
How is the offer?

* Is this laptop HP 15-d103tx better that G510 hardware wise?
Processor is the same but Notebookcheck says HP is marginally better that Lenovo.


Please advice. Thank you.
[Sorry for double posting in the buying advice thread]
$hadow
$hadow #2
Jun 7, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Go with Lenovo. You will not be disappointed.
quagmire
Jun 8, 2014 at 3:08 PM
^Ok thanks.

Any info on the price for extended warranty? Worth the extra 2k?
quagmire
Jun 8, 2014 at 3:18 PM
Definitely worth the premium...
Peace of mind guaranteed... :)

Thanks buddy, for the heads up..

Reliance Digital is giving an additional discount of 2% (1k approx) if I buy the Extended warranty, so effective price is 1k. :)
topgear
topgear #6
Jun 9, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Buddy I was planning t buy a laptop in the 42-45k range.

I have two options : Lenovo G510 + 2yr extended warranty at 46k

or

Lenovo Z510 from Snapdeal + discount at 46k?



So my question :

1. Which one do you recommend?

2. Is Snapdeal reliable for laptop purchases? Any specific seller you recommend?

G510 is enough for your purposes. Recently purchased a few items from SD and they all came good though I won't vouch for SD on laptop deals. As for seller always choose the one with highest rating / ranking.
quagmire
Jun 10, 2014 at 10:03 PM
G510 is enough for your purposes. Recently purchased a few items from SD and they all came good though I won't vouch for SD on laptop deals. As for seller always choose the one with highest rating / ranking.

Right, thanks for the advice buddy. Will go for the highest rated seller. :)

- - - Updated - - -

Update:

I have ordered Lenovo Z510 (59-405848) with 1GB Graphics at 45.2k from Snapdeal (last 2 pieces were left when I bought)
Snapped the 1.4k off running right now.. :wink:
From the seller C2C (seller rating 4.5)


Contrary to what I had said earlier, I managed to add 1k and decided to forgo the extended warranty, mainly 'coz:

* Lenovo G510 stocks were unavailable locally and the seller said it won't be restocked 'coz its an old model.

* Enquired many friends with same laptop and they said they had no issues until now.

* Effective price at Snapdeal was 45k. It was hard to let go a 1080p screen and GT740M :-D
Eventually had to let go the 2yr extended warranty. I hope I dont have to repent this.



Thanks a lot everyone.
seamon
seamon #8
Jun 10, 2014 at 10:15 PM
^^Sorry to disappoint you but Z510 does not have a 1080p screen.
quagmire
Jun 10, 2014 at 10:18 PM
^But buddy FK and Snapdeal both mention : 1920 x 1080 Pixel Screen?
srkmish
srkmish #12
Jun 11, 2014 at 12:19 AM
It seems that this model Z510 (59-405848) does not have FHD Screen as shown in below link. In fact none of indian versions seem to have FHD display. Also 2 reviewers, 1 each on snapdeal and FK have commented that its HD and not FHD as specified in description.

Lenovo Z510 Laptop | 15.6" Multimedia Notebook PC | Lenovo (IN)

US versions have FHD screen though.

Lenovo Z510 Laptop | 15.6" Multimedia Notebook PC | Lenovo (US)
tanmaymohan
Jun 11, 2014 at 4:02 PM
Yes its confirmed

Z510 (59-405848) doesnt have a 1920x1080 screen
It is 1366*768 only

Checkout pics on my website(dont know whether posting links is allowed or not)
seamon
seamon #14
Jun 11, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Yes its confirmed

Z510 (59-405848) doesnt have a 1920x1080 screen
It is 1366*768 only

Checkout pics on my website(dont know whether posting links is allowed or not)

Allowed.
theserpent
Jun 11, 2014 at 5:56 PM
Even I bought a Z510 today :)
quagmire
quagmire #16
Jun 12, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Yes its confirmed

Z510 (59-405848) doesnt have a 1920x1080 screen
It is 1366*768 only

Checkout pics on my website(dont know whether posting links is allowed or not)
Damn. :facepalm:
Why they heck do they false advertise ?
Flipkart of all the retailers.

Anyways thanks for confirming..
tanmaymohan
Jun 12, 2014 at 5:01 PM
Hows ur experience the serpent ? which model exactly ( the no.) ?

I also did a review earlier too :p :razz:


PS : Yes it listed wrong on flippy that z510 has FHD.
$hadow
$hadow #20
Jun 12, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Never go with the listed specs at fk. Check out by yourself
quagmire
quagmire #21
Jun 20, 2014 at 9:33 PM
My Z510 was delivered on the 18th.
I will post a review next time, kinda busy now.


*farm4.staticflickr.com/3873/14463247041_16caef372c_o.jpg
$hadow
$hadow #22
Jun 20, 2014 at 10:36 PM
^^congo mate