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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 266 reviews

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Customers value the G50-45 laptop for its budget-friendly price, with a good amount of RAM and storage space. They appreciate the screen size and performance for basic tasks like browsing the internet, using Microsoft Office, and media consumption. However, some customers have concerns about the short battery life and the slow loading time of Windows 10. Additionally, a few customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the build quality, describing it as cheap and plastic.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GREAT VALUE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    THIS COMPUTER IS PRICED VERY GOOD, PRETTY GOOD SPEED, NICE FEELING KEYBOARD, AND QUICK CHARGING ONLY THING I DON'T REALLY LIKE IS THE SHORT BATTERY LIFE.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for a student!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this computer mainly for my school work,and for my own recreation. All together I paid $327 for the whole thing. The processor is great! The screen resolution/size is great! The speakers are ok, but I am not using this for that purpose. It was a great investment on my part and I would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy this laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop was extremely slow, I mean worse than my 15 year old desktop computer, even right out of the box it was awful. I bought an HP laptop with 4 gb. of memory and a slower processor and it was WAY better than this one!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Have to keep restarting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Most times i go to google nothing happens i have to keep hitting restart, and now mt dvd is stuck. Im going to see what options i have for getting another computer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      It sounds like there are drivers on your system that need to be updated. You can follow the link below to Lenovo.com support-drivers to look for updates for your specific system. Be sure to create a restore point on your system before you make any changes or download new software to your system. Hope this helps:
      http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Laptops-and-netbooks/Lenovo-G-Series-laptops/G50-45-Notebook-Lenovo/80E3/0226US?linkTrack=Caps%253ABody_SearchProduct&tabName=downloads&beta=false lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a great laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had this laptop not very long and completely crashed was unable to recover it and Best Buy techs recommend to buy a different product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot of problems with this from the beginning, maybe with the operating system. Had to return it and I bought another brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just rating it now screen not good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this last year this time but the scree was messed up and they are not able to repair

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a great computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was not told the facts about this computer. I took it back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Touchpad didn't work so I returned the laptop, so sad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Build quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I was expecting something better

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I read the reviews and thought this would be the best computer for getting more bang for my buck. Well, sadly I was very disappointed with this machine. First off it feels so cheap - all plastic. The computer was easy to set up. Afterwards it went downhill. The machine was continuously warmer than normal and the mouse skipped around which made completing tasks difficult and frustrating. What really unsold me was the short battery life. I got 15 - 30 minutes of battery time, at best. So, I returned the laptop for a full refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good student laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Laptop reasonably priced for what you get. Easy to set up. Added microsoft office and it is perfect for my daughter to us for college courses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Linux use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased so I could put Linux (mint 17.3) on the system. I was able to install by using the first partition (the one with the boot flag) for the boot loader during the install. The system worked fine on Linux but there was no driver for the WiFi. The card is an Atheros and has been problematic in the past, and hit and miss on drivers. It is an NGFF slot M.2 card so you can't take a card from an older laptop and plug it in. Seemed to be snappey on Linux but a bit sluggish on Windows 10. Can not recommend because of issue with WiFi driver for my preferred operating system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Bang for your buck!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For being on the cheaper side it works great! Just need it for mainly internet stuff and a few documents. Did watch a live WWE event and was very impressed with the resolution. Little to no buffering while watching it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nothing but frustration

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this laptop as a gift from Best Buy and it has been nothing but trouble. Came preloaded with viruses, screen keeps freezing and displaying horizontal lines, tried to do a reset and now the Lenovo screen just keeps flashing. Not to mention McAfee is saying it removed 65 viruses since January but we've had this laptop for less than a week (It's March). Utterly disgusted that Lenovo would would sell such a product and that this would be sold as such though it's more than obvious it's been used

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    All show, no go.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this computer after doing a lot of research. It had a configuration that promised great value, it had a lot of good reviews, it was easy to upgrade, and when Best Buy put it on One Day Sale, it was irresistible. Unfortunately, I guess I should have listened to my inner dislike of Lenovo and resisted. The keyboard randomly refuses to type letters. The edges of the screen are sharp in places, and the textured finish shows fingerprints vividly. The documentation is poor, and customer service is non-existent. The power jack demands that the plug be inserted very hard or the battery won't charge. On top of these little annoyances, the wi-fi card is only one channel, and, though it promises 802.11n performance, it barely matches the speed of my 6-year old g-class laptop, and is just half the speed of a year-old Acer chromebook with a CPU only a fraction as powerful as the Lenovo's A8. Is it a computer? Yes, and it runs programs adequately as long as you are very careful with your typing. But it is slow, inconvenient, poorly supported, and - like all Lenovo products I know - cheaply made and finished. This weekend I went out and bought an Acer Aspire, and I am looking forward to trying it out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      There may be driver updates to improve your system's operation. You can follow the link below, to Lenovo.com support-drivers to look for driver updates for your specific system. Be sure to create a restore point on your system before you make any changes to your system or download new software.
      http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Laptops-and-netbooks/Lenovo-G-Series-laptops/G50-45-Notebook-Lenovo/80E3/0226US?linkTrack=GPS%253ABody_Search%2BProducts&tabName=downloads&beta=false
      You can get the Owner's Manual for your system here:
      http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Laptops-and-netbooks/Lenovo-G-Series-laptops/G50-45-Notebook-Lenovo/80E3/0226US?tabName=Documentation&linkTrack=Mast:SubNav:Support:Documentation|Documentation&beta=false
      Finally, you may want to take a look at this tips/tricks article about speeding up your Windows 10 system:
      http://www.howtogeek.com/228570/10-quick-ways-to-speed-up-a-slow-windows-pc/
      Hope this improves your user experience. lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    9 hours in and I'm done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't need much. I need to run an MMO, but don't need a gaming box. I need a cam and mic, and the ability to plug in a headset, and halfway decent speakers. Well, I got the computer at noon and played with it a bit on my breaks from work (I work at home so I had it the moment it arrived). I get off work at 8:40 pm and by 9:30 I'm ready to throw this piece across the room. 1. The speakers sound like my ears are plugged. All echoey and muffled 2. Using a voice chat program I sound garbled and unintelligible 3. The headset jack is a single plug like that you would use for a wired headset for your phone. I have a 2 pronged jack. This is more of a minor irritation that I need to buy a new headset, but managable. 4. While trying to fix the mic settings the computer randomly disconnected from wifi and then froze completely. No mouse controls with touchpad or wireless, no ctrl+alt+del, all the while it's making a grinding noise. I work a long shift tomorrow, but the next day this thing is going back to the pit from wence it came.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Jumping Cursor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't expect bells and whistles buying a $300 laptop, but I did expect it to perform basic functions. This laptop did not. The cursor jumped all over the page, constantly interfering with my typing. I spoke with a Lenovo representative 2 days after purchasing it and they basically said to turn off the touchpad and just use the wireless mouse. A few days later, I called Lenovo again because the issue would not abate, using the wireless mouse or using the touchpad and that representative basically said, oh well, sorry, return the item to Best Buy! He didn't even want to help me solve the problem. I returned the item to Best Buy today. That's the first and last time I'll ever buy a Lenovo!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for homework.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the computer. It does everything I need it to do for my school work. The only thing I did was put goggle chrome on there. It works alot better for my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Multiple feature laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Slim design laptop with good screen resolution and comfortable viewing size, both HDMI and VGA ports for flexible output connections wherever you might find yourself needing to connect. DVD-RW, USB, and card reader for multiple media sources. Great price for all the features for home or small business PC needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not Impressed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time ever purchasing this brand and the LAST! The screen went out 3 days past the 90 day warranty and Lenovo will NOT help.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend