Backlit-keyboard, Ivy Bridge quad-core, 16 GB RAM

[jss2020]

Folks,

Could you advise me whether there are any laptops with:

1. backlit-keys,
2. Ivy Bridge quad-core i7, and
3. 8-16 GB RAM

which are available for less than US$1,000? If so, which one(s)?

If not, what is the minimum price at which such a laptop is available?

For the purpose of this thread, we'll leave aside the other factors involved in a laptop-buying decision.

Thanks!

JS

 

[brute182]

If you can live without back-lit keys this is way under your price range and a very good buy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215409

 

[jss2020]

Looks like my response yesterday did not get posted.

The system you have linked to looks good. Although it has a Sandy Bridge processor it has a discrete GPU. Unfortunately, the most important thing I am looking for is a backlit-keyboard.

I found one system, HP Pavilion dv6-7014nr, but it has received mixed reviews. Wish backlit-keyboards were standard.

 

[Amartya]

There is one an hp dv6 7000 but the only problem woul;d be 720p basic resolution price almost 900$

 

[jackspeed]

Do you want a good dedicated gpu???

 

[jss2020]

what is the purpose?

Software development.

 

[-Fran-]

Try the 14" chassis from Sager.

http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_customed&model_name=NP2240

In there you can put an i7 and AFAIK, they all come with backlit keyboards.

Cheers!

 

[jss2020]

There is one an hp dv6 7000 but the only problem woul;d be 720p basic resolution price almost 900$

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[jss2020]

Do you want a good dedicated gpu???

Yes, I should have mentioned that as well.

 

[jss2020]

Try the 14" chassis from Sager.

http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_customed&model_name=NP2240

In there you can put an i7 and AFAIK, they all come with backlit keyboards.

Cheers!

Thank you for the suggestion and the link. It looks like it doesn't have an Ethernet port (unless I missed it) for times when only wired internet connectivity is available.

 

[jss2020]

why? for software development?

There is a good deal on the Y580 now - 900$ for the 1080p model:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/84221-35-lenovo-y580-1080p-model

Thanks! That looks like a good deal; it would be even better if the RAM could be upgraded to 16 GB (I know many people think no one needs that). I have also been looking at the Y580 in recent days but probably missed this.

 

[-Fran-]

Thank you for the suggestion and the link. It looks like it doesn't have an Ethernet port (unless I missed it) for times when only wired internet connectivity is available.

You'd have to ask that, but mine came with one although it didn't say it did.

Also, there's the 11" chassis with the i7: http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_customed&model_name=NP6110

Cheers!

 

[drej983]

This laptop meets all your requirements and has pretty good reviews, Im thinking about getting one myself.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=AC523278A4F13F27A84F5F5622D1AC7A#.UJqgI2_A8yp

The backlit keyboard is very nice, but it has no fancy color changing or anything

 

[drej983]

Oh sorry didn't realize someone already recommended the y580.
Here's a thread about the ram issue
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-Z-and-P-series/Y580-16GB-RAM-Support/td-p/811271

 

[jss2020]

Also, there's the 11" chassis with the i7: http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_customed&model_name=NP6110

Thank you! That's a powerful little machine.

 

[jss2020]

There is a good deal on the Y580 now - 900$ for the 1080p model:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/84221-35-lenovo-y580-1080p-model

Thanks for sharing that. It was a very good deal but I wasted the whole day and when I tried to place the order at night, by the time I had gone through the customization options (wasn't necessary), I was 5 minutes too late. Entirely my own mistake.

 

[jss2020]

This laptop meets all your requirements and has pretty good reviews, Im thinking about getting one myself.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=AC523278A4F13F27A84F5F5622D1AC7A#.UJqgI2_A8yp

The backlit keyboard is very nice, but it has no fancy color changing or anything

Thanks for sharing that. It was a pretty good deal but due to my own mistake I missed the expiration deadline by a few minutes.

 

[jss2020]

Sears had another 1920x1080 model for 950$:
http://goo.gl/LqL0Z

the site is now down, but watch for it. Also, you can be pretty sure you'll see such prices if you'll wait enough time

are you a student?

Man, you are good! How do you find all these deals? 🙂 Also, always a student but not in the traditional sense. Just a freelance one.
BTW, would Lenovo honor the warranty (it should) even if the product is sold by Sears?

Update: I looked at the Sears page again and it seems to be a "marketplace item". I hope the Lenovo mentioned is the company and not someone who has selected that as his username.

 

[jss2020]

Oh sorry didn't realize someone already recommended the y580.
Here's a thread about the ram issue
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-Z-and-P-series/Y580-16GB-RAM-Support/td-p/811271

The information regarding the RAM issue is quite interesting. Thanks!

 

[jss2020]

Folks,

I am a novice in these forums and would like your advice regarding forum netiquette. This is a general question and not specific to this thread.

If several people give very useful responses to a question, how does one decide which one to mark as the "best answer"?

Thanks!

 

[Amartya]

Mark the one which solves the problem or which one you r gonna buy in this case!!!.....

 

[jss2020]

Best answer selected by jss2020.

 

[jss2020]

Mark the one which solves the problem or which one you r gonna buy in this case!!!.....

Thanks! It would be nice if one could mark more than one response in some cases.

 

[-Fran-]

You can help the other forum members by making a little review of the unit when you get it.

Here's a link to the sticky:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/63513-35-official-laptops-review-thread

Cheers!

EDIT: Typo

 

[jss2020]

You can help the other forum members by making a little review of the unit when you get it.

Here's a link to the sticky:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/63513-35-official-laptops-review-thread

That's a good idea. I'll try do as you have suggested. It's still over a week before the time I expect to receive the computer.