Netbook or iPad?

[CD44hi]

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

[CD44hi]

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.

[n_maher]

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.

[CD44hi]

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!

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[MexicanDragon]

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**

[CD44hi]

That Sony looks cool, but it is a lot more than what I can  go for. Thanks Brent

[Mister X]

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-inspiron-11-amd-touch-laptop/48834.aspx

[Dusty Chalk]

I've been eyeballing eCost lately.  They have a 2.5GHz machine with 8G ram in there somewhere.

[CD44hi]

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-inspiron-11-amd-touch-laptop/48834.aspx

Thanks for the recommendation Mister X

[CD44hi]

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.

[CD44hi]

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

[Voltron]

Sounds like a good deal, Juan.  Enjoy!

[CD44hi]

Thanks Al!