CD44hi Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Light use, no gaming. WorK: Word, excel, SAS, SPSS, PP, light molecular modeling. Fun: Web, netflix, or youtube. I've found some reviews online. BUT as far as I can tell those were for a bit lower end units targeting highchool/college kids. I think this one has a bit faster processor and better videlo card (I think?). See the link below. (fixed) http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x130e.aspx As far as I can tell with just a bit of poking around, there were at least three main versions of this machine, each with their subtle variations. X131e-AMD X131e-Intel and X131e-Chromebook. I am having a hard time getting the ball park MSRP of the AMD. EDIT: found at cnet http://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkpad-x131e-3372-11-6-e2-1800-windows-8-pro-64-bit-4-gb-ram-320-gb-hdd-series/ Edited June 6, 2014 by CD44hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 So, if the MSRP was $550, at $315 refurb, for a 2 year old computer, doesn't seem like a great deal. Unless, I got the wrong msrp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'd probably look at spending a little more and hope that the actual "value" is a lot higher. Have you looked at the Yoga series at all? Our IT swears by the one he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'd probably look at spending a little more and hope that the actual "value" is a lot higher. Have you looked at the Yoga series at all? Our IT swears by the one he has. No but i will I've been out of the ccomputer market for a long time. So i have no idea what is what in the ibm lineup. The only reason i was checking the x131 is because i am using the x100. Thanks Nate! ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 http://slickdeals.net/f/6978342-sony-vaio-flip-13-3-touch-ultrabook-i5-4200u-8gb-ram-128gb-ssd-699-fs-geek-squad-certified-refurbished-best-buy We'll see if this goes through... It's only 75% over budget, within the HC approved range of blowing budget. Has well i5, 1080p touchscreen, 700$, down from 1200. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 That Sony looks cool, but it is a lot more than what I can go for. Thanks Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-inspiron-11-amd-touch-laptop/48834.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've been eyeballing eCost lately. They have a 2.5GHz machine with 8G ram in there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-inspiron-11-amd-touch-laptop/48834.aspx Thanks for the recommendation Mister X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've been eyeballing eCost lately. They have a 2.5GHz machine with 8G ram in there somewhere. Thanks Peter, I'll check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 OK, so while checking out the Lenovo website, the outlet had a great deal on a new X131e. OTD $275 for the new unit. That is about $50-75 cheaper than the refurbs I was checking out. So I grabbed that. Typing on it right now. This serves the purpose very well. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sounds like a good deal, Juan. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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