Lenovo 14" U410 IdeaPad, 3rd Gen i7-3537U, 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD + 24GB SSD, 1GB Graphics, Win 8 - $699 after $100 off, Costco.com only from 1/31-2/24.

I just wish this had better screen resolution - i must have picked this one up.

Quote from smartbuy : Is this a good buy?

For specs and performance, and you plan on using this as a desktop where you use HDMI out or something onto a monitor and as a notebook to take outside, I say yes. Aside from a 1366 x 768 display (although I find it perfectly fine, mine is a 15.6" with this display and I find it perfectly fine) then this is one of the best/better deals posted yet for Price to Performance. Not counting Outlet Deals.

Quote from tennisplayer888 : For specs and performance, and you plan on using this as a desktop where you use HDMI out or something onto a monitor and as a notebook to take outside, I say yes. Aside from a 1366 x 768 display (although I find it perfectly fine, mine is a 15.6" with this display and I find it perfectly fine) then this is one of the best/better deals posted yet for Price to Performance. Not counting Outlet Deals.

I'm hoping someone here gets this from Costco and reports back on the quality of its WiFi and trackpad.

WiFi drop-out has been a frequent issue for both the U310 and U410 models, but apparently Lenovo "fixed" that after the July 2012 production runs. I'm still a bit skeptical though about it.

The trackpad has also gotten some pretty mediocre reviews too, but that's not uncommon for Windows trackpads. I wonder if the trackpad works better with Win 8 though?

If these two areas check out well, I'll strongly consider buying this from Costco. As you said, the price to performance ratio is very strong.

Quote from introvert : I'm hoping someone here gets this from Costco and reports back on the quality of its WiFi and trackpad. WiFi drop-out has been a frequent issue for both the U310 and U410 models, but apparently Lenovo "fixed" that after the July 2012 production runs. I'm still a bit skeptical though about it. The trackpad has also gotten some pretty mediocre reviews too, but that's not uncommon for Windows trackpads. I wonder if the trackpad works better with Win 8 though? If these two areas check out well, I'll strongly consider buying this from Costco. As you said, the price to performance ratio is very strong.

IDK, I have not had any problems when I used one before. I have a couple people I know who have one. I have used it, I found it all to be normal. I tend to use a external mouse and keyboard 90% of the time, bc my laptop sits on a fan hooked up to my monitor/TV, but when I used it, WiFi was fast, no issues, and trackpad worked just fine.

it does not have optical drive...

Quote from GrandmasterBBC : Is it just me, or does it seem somewhat worthless to have a GT 610M installed in this machine, when Intel HD4000 graphics are just as, if not more, capable? Wouldn't a GT 640M or GT 650M make more sence if you are paying for discrete graphics in the first place? I would rather pay an extra $50 and make it a decent gaming machine.

Can the graphics card be upgraded to a better card post-purchase? From what I have read, this GPU will be good enough to play some SC2 on low graphics settings, but I wouldnt mind an upgrade to get up to medium settings... I'm no GPU expert. Anyone know?

Quote from BradM1733 : Can the graphics card be upgraded to a better card post-purchase? From what I have read, this GPU will be good enough to play some SC2 on low graphics settings, but I wouldnt mind an upgrade to get up to medium settings... I'm no GPU expert. Anyone know?

Normally Graphics Cards in notebooks cannot be upgraded. Those that can be are very rare.

Quote from Shia : Normally Graphics Cards in notebooks cannot be upgraded. Those that can be are very rare.

Yeah, that's my understanding. Most of these Ivy Bridge processors have a built-in HD Graphics 4000 card, but since this has the dedicated GPU, I thought there might be a chance. Do they typically solder it to the motherboard?

Quote from tennisplayer888 : IDK, I have not had any problems when I used one before. I have a couple people I know who have one. I have used it, I found it all to be normal. I tend to use a external mouse and keyboard 90% of the time, bc my laptop sits on a fan hooked up to my monitor/TV, but when I used it, WiFi was fast, no issues, and trackpad worked just fine.

Thanks for the info, repped.

I just read that they're coming out with the U410 Touch, so maybe that's why they've started blowing these out.

Quote from menace33 : Ok, so 3rd gen i7 processor that runs at 1.9 GHz = i7-3517U. Cores = 2 Threads = 4 Just a little additional information.

No. The chip is a i7-3537U 2.0GHz actually.

http://www.costco.com/.product.10...4-_-lenovo

Quote from introvert : Thanks for the info, repped. I just read that they're coming out with the U410 Touch, so maybe that's why they've started blowing these out.

Honestly, if they do not make the Touch a swivel, I dont see the point in it...

Quote from introvert : No. The chip is a i7-3537U 2.0GHz actually. http://www.costco.com/.product.10...4-_-lenovo

So that is even better...

Quote from tennisplayer888 : Honestly, if they do not make the Touch a swivel, I dont see the point in it...

Doesn't look like it swivels. And it has the same specs as this Costco U410 model..

http://www.engadget.com/gallery/l...-hands-on/

Quote from aggravated : Are you saying the only two options are to overpay for a decent screen, or go with typical Lenovo-type garbage? Are you saying a decent screen shouldn't be available for $700? Is that your statement - "No device can have a decent screen for $700". Perhaps you missed the point Mr. Genius.

You're extremely unintelligent. I can't even fathom your warped mindset if that's how you interpreted their post.

Quit the Internet.

Quote from aggravated : So, you're either a stock holder or an employee. Because no one else could publicly say Lenovo's junk is better than everyone else's junk. .

You need to learn English. (and maybe something about PCs So that so many people don't mock you here) You got busted using several names to push your private agenda shared by no one and now are whining.

I am not an employee of Lenovo. I have been critical of some aspects you fool. What I said is that your claim that they are losing market share or profits is laughable since they are killing in market share and profits.

we know why you are "aggravated". You had to abandon your last username after being pegged as a constant troll by so many.Would you like our pity?

My guess is you are aggravated by lots of things.