Lenovo e430 for DJing and Production?
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    On my search for a new laptop to replace my ridiculously old one I've come across the Lenovo e430. Here's the specs what do you guys think about it for Djing and production.

    Basic Specs:
    Processor Intel Core i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
    Operating system: Windows 8 64
    Total memory: 4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
    Hard drive 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    Battery 6 cell Li-Ion Battery 48WH - 75+


    http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=37&Code=E430_ UPGRADE_SAP&category_id=77160E70986F3A542955F35F55 5662EF#overview-e430
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    Its a great laptop, the CPU is the best i5 in its class I woud drop 4 more gigs of ram in it. ($50)

    You will be more then happy.

    However check out the Lenovo G780 on sale for $599 right now!!! 17inch 1tb 8gigs i5 3210

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    However check out the Lenovo G780 on sale for $599 right now!!! 17inch 1tb 8gigs i5 3210
    That laptop is £600 in the UK. We're being robbed!
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    i do plan on throwing more ram at it. can't go wrong with 8gbs. I also want to look into a dual hard drive set up.
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    I have a similar lenovo and i have been very satisfied with, i do have 8 gb of ram in it and it runs beautifully! i was able to buy 4gb of ram for about 20$ from best buy.

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