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  1. 10-04-2011, 07:27 AM #1
    James
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    Lenovo T420 vs. Dell Vostro 3450

    So I finally have enough money to get a new laptop, and I'm stuck in a quandary.

    My basic specs wanted are:
    Required:
    ---------------
    14" screen
    Sandy Bridge gen CPU
    Sub 5lb. weight
    camera/webcam
    fingerprint reader

    Desired:
    ---------------
    USB 3.0
    1600x900 screen resolution
    Backlit keyboard

    Vostro 3450 $600:
    ------------------------
    i5-2410M
    2MP webcam
    USB 3.0
    1366x768 screen
    backlit keyboard
    Intel 1030 wifi/BT
    fingerprint reader
    express card slot

    Lenovo T420 $880:
    -------------------------
    i5-2410M
    2MP webcam
    1600x900 screen
    keyboard light (not backlit)
    Intel 6300 Wifi
    BT 3.0
    fingerprint reader
    expresscard slot


    The question becomes, is the nicer screen and build quality worth the extra $280 when it comes at the cost of the loss of USB 3.0?

    I'm basically soliciting other shark's opinions here.

    I'm leaning towards the Lenovo, but who knows. Maybe I should get the Vostro and wait for a big purchase when Ivy Bridge hits.
    Last edited by James; 10-04-2011 at 07:28 AM.

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