<p>So I’m getting a laptop this summer. </p>
<p>Initially I was leaning toward Asus because of the amazing deals on newegg, but everyone raves about ThinkPads here. From what I found, they’re a lot more expensive and usually have worse specs. </p>
<p>I’m very well-versed in computers, and want to do a computer engineering major, so I’m not worried about getting an idiot-proof computer or running into technical problems that I can’t deal with.</p>
<p>What makes ThinkPads better?</p>
<p>what do you want?</p>
<p>If you want to game Asus will have better choices. I have an Asus and I’ve been happy with it. The warranty that comes with it is great too, 2 year warranty and 1 year accidental.</p>
<p>The main thing about thinkpads is their build quality and reliability. They are built very sturdily and are known to last a long time. That saying Asus laptops aren’t necessarily built poorly, but you should definitely do some research before deciding which model to get if you do get an Asus.</p>
<p>A Thinkpad offers much better build quality than many Asus notebooks and generally prefer speed and battery life to graphics performance (they are business-minded laptops). The Ideapads are somewhat more on the level of Asus notebooks in terms of the better performance and lower build quality (and look better in my opinion). For gaming, it makes much more sense to get (or build) a powerful desktop, unless you really crave portability for some reason.</p>
<p>Unless graphics card is a major factor for you, ThinkPads don’t have inferior specs. The exterior has remained largely unchanged for well over a decade, but the interior always has the latest and greatest from Santa Clara.</p>
<p>Is Santa Clara in China?</p>
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<p>You can get the same specs, but you will likely pay more for the same from a Thinkpad.</p>
<p>Hmm, I see your reasoning. </p>
<p>I guess I would normally get the ThinkPad, but my desktop is sort of old, and not really up to gaming. I don’t have enough money to get both a gaming desktop and a decent laptop, so I figured I’d just get a really good laptop. It does make much more sense to do it the other way though. </p>
<p>Oh well, I’ll probably turn this desktop into a linux box and get an Asus for gaming.</p>
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<p>Yes, it’s in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.</p>
<p>Seriously though, what’s the point of your question? A simple google search would have revealed that Intel’s headquarters are in Santa Clara, California.</p>
<p>fabrizio, It’s just that your post that it’s the “lastest and greatest from Santa Clara.” Well, Lenovo has been making Thinkpads in China for years. I didn’t see where Intel kicks in. I guess I assumed that the “interior” came from the Silicon Valley from your post. I didn’t see Intel mentioned anywhere until your google comment.</p>
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but lenovo’s headquarters are in Raleigh, North Carolina. and I’m pretty sure Thinkpads use components other than intel ones ;)</p>