My husband gets a discount on Lenovo computers, and I need a new laptop. Lenovo has 3 lines: Thinkpad, Ideapad and Value line. There are so many choices, and I could use some help in choosing. I need a laptop for home use, but I often connect to my work computer remotely. I use a laptop at home only because I can easily move around from sofa to table. I DO NOT travel with it, so the computer does not have to be particularly lightweight or small. I use it only for email, lots of web surfing, some document drafting, and that's about it, but sluggishness frustrates me. I've always used a trackpoint, and I'm wary about my ability to use a touchpad, but I'll give it a go if it will save hundreds of dollars. That's about it. Any suggestions?
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What I mean is I need help determining which one will best meet my needs for the lowest cost. Sorry for being unclear.
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Swee2th,
the ThinkPad is the enterprise or business lineup while the IdeaPad is designed more for consumers. I would avoid any product line with Value in it unless you are budget constrained. Within the IdeaPad lineup I would probably recommend the Y series. If you do some work but mostly play and do not need the benefits of mobility then I would suggest either a 15 or 16 inch screen. The Y series will come with a Centrino or better processor which will give you plenty of processing power. If the touchpad is not your style then pick up a small mouse and presto, problem solved. Good luck and hope this helps
TimWoodChip
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Has anyone ever heard of someone adjusting from a trackpoint to a touchpad? The laptop sort of ceases to be a "laptop" if you have to plug in a mouse, right?
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I use a Lenovo at work (with the trackpoint or red nub in the keyboard as well as touchpad) I for one do not use the touch pad because my right thumb at some point will graze the touch pad and move the cursor while I am typing. I use the nub when I am sitting around on the couch but I carry a very small USB mouse in my notebook bag that makes my job much easier. A notebook with a mouse is still a notebook.
TimWoodChip
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