Hello. Just to chime in... RAID0 increases bandwidth of data transfer so expect to have data reads/writes to double the speed.

RAID1 is redundancy. It is two copies of the OS partition. If one drive fails, it will still function.

RAID10 requires four drives so you cannot use this although this is supported on the chipset.

Yes, in RAID0 if one drive fails your data is lost. You only gain data bandwidth and storage space. Choose this if you need a faster responding logical drive.

Yes, in RAID1 redundancy is its feature. If you have very important data and you are okay with normal SATA bandwidth then choose this option.

This is I really like!!! Thumbs up!

I agree. I see no issues with Realtek if you only plan normal wireless connectivity. Only advantage of Intel wireless is if you want to take advantage of WiDi which is not yet available in Malaysia.

What is the Realtek model that is used anyway? We can search it up in Google.

Fairly common wireless card. This is sufficient enough for an average user.

There is no such thing as auto enabling of RAID. Pure BS.

Technically you can use different sizes and brands of HDD in a RAID setup. The problem is you won't maximize the whole storage space. That is why it is recommended to have both disks to be the same size.

In a nutshell, biggest benefit of Haswell over Ivy Bridge is power management and the new IGD. There was a comparison that Haswell performance is slightly better than Ivy Bridge.

At the end let those people talk and talk. You know what's better and hopefully your friend listened to you more. Don't let it sink into you.

I disagree. The Y510p may be more popular but you have to do some research. It is only popular because of the price. Since the first Y500 was released, I read its common issues like the track pad grounding design, Realtek WiFi signal dropping, disabling of Optimus, and short battery life. It may be more aesthetically pleasing than the RE-15 but that is just personal preference. I have no confidence on a machine that has issues from the start. I also don't like how Lenovo iterates its machines in a short period of time... Y580 first, then the Y500, and now the Y510p in almost a year.

The RE-15 is a Clevo W350STQ. If you haven't heard of Clevo, they are at the top end of the mobile gaming segment. The 765m is a much more powerful GPU in comparison to the 750m. In terms of power efficiency, single gpu solution wins over a SLI solution.

A better comparison would be the RE-15 and MSI GE60 both having similar specs sans the backlit keyboard. Still the RE-15 is better because of the short battery life of the GE60.

It's a matter of personal preference and what your needs are. In your case you need a more affordable laptop which by "specification" is better than the RE-15 in terms of bang for the buck.

Dual graphics solution will always outperform single graphics solution, no question about that. But that is with the cost of reduced battery life.

If I were to shop for a new laptop and if I need SLI with no regard to battery life with a limited budget then I would get the Y510p but I should also be aware of the current issues that it might have and how those can be solved in the long term.

If you feel that the Y510p is more suited for you then get it. We are just helping you in making an informed decision. The Y500 thread has also a lot of discussion about this and is a good resource for this model.

Happy hunting.

Don't go hard on yourself. Everyone has that dilemma on any machine. Remember first what you really need now. The base specs are already what you can find on an out-of-the-box machine. This is a custom machine so you can add components later.

If you want to customize I would consider the screen first. The rest of the components you can do it by yourself.

Unfortunately the GPU is soldered so no option for upgrade.

Hmmm... interesting... are these RMA issues limited to the RE-15?

@Recorder the link you gave is a different issue. It involves the headphones and does not involve a Clevo unit. The one reported here is coming from the laptop speakers itself. I would also like to hear the cause of this issue.

RMA - Return Merchandise Authorization. Whenever you return a product to the company of origin, that company labels it as RMA.

Static from the speakers is a nuisance issue. It is better that PrinceJ addresses this and what can we do about it.

Same here, I like to know the cause of the static issues being reported here as well as the other issues that owners are experiencing, and how will this be resolved. I hope that these are just isolated cases.

Curiously, this thread is one of the few that reports issues regarding the RE-15 (W350ST).

Interesting... from what Clevo units are these based on?

Hmmm interesting model... makes me rethink of my upcoming purchase of RE-15.

The 4700MQ is faster than the 4702MQ by spec. That and the lower TDP of 37W are the only differences of both processors. Pricing will be dictated not just by specs but also by supply and demand. Not too many people get the 4702MQ that is why it is priced higher. When OEM builders order CPU stocks they do it by volume. The higher the volume, the lower the cost of each CPU. The lower the volume, the higher the cost of each CPU.

I also was interested with the 4702MQ but when the price jumped to the current pricing now I abandoned the idea. I rather choose another upgrade.

It would depend on personal preference and what you need. Some need to squeeze every ounce of juice on their battery and have lower temps so they invest in lower powered parts. Some are fine with stock configuration. Others just want to beat the hell out of their machines and use their full potential, so they invest in performance parts.

The 4702 is much more cost efficient and power efficient than it's 4700 brother but it's up to you if you need that. And there are people willing to shell out extra just for that.

At the end it will always be your choice.

Yes, that was one of the reasons why I did not choose anymore the 4702 aside from the additional cost. It was also pointless. Example, if you are getting like an RE-15 and your only options to minimize power is to go for an 4702, use DDR3L or DDR3-RS, and use a 5000 rpm or a SSD then the cost will go up considerably. That is if you only look at a hardware perspective. It's not practical anymore.

I'll rephrase... my last statement is confusing... the 4702 is cost efficient in the long run because it uses less power than the 4700. It is more of power efficiency.

Let's hear from the others who have undervolt their 4700 but definitely there will be a drop on wattage.

I would agree to that but then manufacturers' sometimes have to cut costs down somewhere or there are also times they have these design quirks that they sometimes found out at a late stage of the development cycle.

I believe Clevo did this to cut costs by tying themselves to one audio supplier who gave them the best deal. I just don't understand if the speakers are really that not up to par then why do they still use Onkyo? They have been the default speaker system since their previous models.

The best thing to do is when choosing any laptop is you know these quirks so you can make an informed decision in getting them or not.

Side note: I just got these JBL Micro II speakers and I did not believe these little speakers would have good output. I'm no audiophile but definitely they sound very good.

I think it is SOP for them to have that charge. For reseller, I recommend Mr. Docter.