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http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-650M.71887.0.html
This shows all the cards in the 600M series. A 650m LE doesn't exist. On the previous page the 650M is the only one not listed as...
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I agree with you on the lying though Skoryuken. It's very misleading that a GTX 660M that's supposed to be "more high end" is essentially a GT 650M with a 100MHz difference that can be made up...
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I believe you. Thats very good news for future 650m owners. Overclock it and get stock GTX 660m numbers.
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No offense, but I don't know where everyone is getting this. The HP dv4t, which has an identical setup and has 2GB GDDR5: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6547. Almost every recent...
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You and me both.
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ACK, the reviewers are all saying even though it says M for the graphics, it's actually the M-LE.
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The Lenovo is listed at 4.85lbs with most reviews saying 5lbs, so I'd figure about 5. It's definitely a chunky laptop compared to the Ultrabook types coming out, but that's largely due to its copper...
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I would be ordering if a higher-res screen.
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That was for the 640, not this card. A 650M LE doesn't exist. They just finally imported the the 650M from Asia since they've had this setup there since the Summer. This is a full 650M.
I...
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Well I bought it anyways regardless of the vram - buyers remorse?
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http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2410014/all
It does come with 2GB GDDR5. It's the same thing as the HP dv4t. Just wanted to make sure you saw a link. This laptop is common overseas, but has just...
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Can anyone help me out with how this deal compares to this system (out of stock now, but one I wanted at $805)
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The y480 destroys that computer. I5 3210 is the third generation which is far superior of that second generation of I5. Also the Nvidia quadro is entry level video card on that laptop.
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What's the battery life and weight of this puppy?
Anyone know?
Thanks.
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If you look at desktop cards like the 640 and 650 they are identical except the GDDR5 in the 650. I thought this was the same. But now that you can get 2gb of GDDR5 on the 650m its even crazier. One...
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What I mean is that you game at home on a monitor with a keyboard and mouse and you use the laptop as a laptop on the road. To build a similar computer it will come out to at least $500 anyway and...
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That's why I think this is such a good deal. The processor is equal to a 2600K desktop and the graphics card is between a GTS 450 and a 550 Ti. That performance out of a custom built desktop would...
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wow that's a nice GPU. TU
and pretty :O
you should also add 1600MHZ RAM. that's a plus
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looks like a good deal. wonder what resell value would be? screen res makes this not a keeper for me
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If you check the previous page where it lists the available models, it notes that they all have the M-LE version. Typical Lenovo where different versions of the same model laptop having the same...
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what about " build quality"?
I was directed to Lenovo t420 due to my need for a bit more rugged laptop.
I am a service technician and travel from customer sites slinging my laptop around a...
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This post can be edited by most users to provide up-to-date information about developments of this thread based on user responses, and user findings. Feel free to add, change or remove information...
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Y480 comes with a i7 current generation processor with a mid range gaming video card. That T420 uses a entry level video card and last generation processor.
Performance wise Y480 completely...
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You'd literally be wasting 200-300 if your not gonna game or utilize the gpu.
This is the standard res for 14in laptops and personally i wouldn't want much higher res on a 14. On a 15.6 yes i would...
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Woops... Edit
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Laptop: Intel Core i7 3630QM 2.40GHz, 14" LED-Backlit (1366x768), 8GB DDR3 1600, 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB, $800 + Free Shipping
This laptop has an updated 650M...
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My order was just cancelled. Anyone else have this problem?
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GT650M 2GB GDDR5 this isn't accurate the 1gb version of the 650m has GDDR5 whereas the 2gb version uses GDDR3. Since the resolution is only 1366x768 they would have been better off going with the 1GB...
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You can't compare a 17" laptop and a 14" laptop .. That's like comparing a pickup truck and a sports car in terms of specs.
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The GTX 660m is clocked higher and much faster even if memory was the same type.
I used to have an HP DV6T-Quad with the GT650M 2GB of GDDR5, I would get a P score of about 2200 in 3DMark11 and I...
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Its really good deals:lol:. I used to have Lenovo y470p :cool:It's come with alot of future like Msata mssd. I'm fan of Lenovo but since the Lenovo y480 came out:mad: (on april).I design go with dell...
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Let me rephrase that. The GTX 660m is an overclocked 650m with the benefit of 2gb of GDDR5.
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Every 650m originally had 1gb GDDR5 or 2gb GDDR3. It is still a very good mid range card.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-650M.71887.0.html
If they are now shipping with 2gb of...
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Please explain. Just starting my laptop research. Is this resolution unacceptable at this price point? Will it not play games/movies effectively? What about as a desktop replacement hooked up to...
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they have a comparable dell with a bigger and higher res screen but its a refurb
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I have the Y480 with the 1366x768 screen res. It is not great, and the viewing angles kinda suck, but I am mostly doing video editing, so really need the CPU horsepower. more than anything. Yes, with...