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rabbilevi

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Can anyone find something similar to these specs at a similar price?

$849.00
Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p Laptop - 59369916

• 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4700MQ Processor (2.40GHz 1600MHz 6MB)
• Windows 8 64
• NVIDIA GeForce GT750M GDDR5 2GB
• 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
• 14.0" HD+ Glossy LED Backlit with integrated camera 1600x900
• Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
• 1TB 5400 RPM+24GB SSD
• DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
• 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
• Intel Centrino Wireless N-2230
• Bluetooth Version 4.0
• One year
• Notebook
• Integrated HD Camera
• HDMI (Out)

 
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The screen is the only drawback and it's not the screen itself (it looks good). It's the glossy black bezel around the screen that is very reflective and can be distracting. I personally put some carbon fiber look vinyl film around mine and it solved the problem.

The issue with the Acer is the CPU. That low voltage i5 would get absolutely destroyed by the 4700QM which is a true quad core chip (which you want for gaming.)



Hey others have said that the screen in sloppy and not worth it. People are recommending the Acer V7-482PG-6662. What do you think about the screen?
 
The screen is the only drawback and it's not the screen itself (it looks good). It's the glossy black bezel around the screen that is very reflective and can be distracting. I personally put some carbon fiber look vinyl film around mine and it solved the problem.

The issue with the Acer is the CPU. That low voltage i5 would get absolutely destroyed by the 4700QM which is a true quad core chip (which you want for gaming.)
 
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