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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 598 reviews

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Customers appreciate the G51 laptop's affordability, storage capacity, and suitability for both work and gaming. They also mention its ample memory and user-friendly interface. However, some users have concerns about its battery life, keyboard quality, Windows 10 operating system, build quality, and weight.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice laptop

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

    Good laptop at a great price. You can't go wrong!!

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

    Price was right

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

    Tooo slow loading. Use it only for at home office work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    mousepad is hard to work

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

    Basically a good basic computer-nothing fancy. But mousepad is hard to sue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Memory, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I give it a 4 out of 5, for the price.

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

    Most reviews are mixed. For the price, this computer seems good so far. I am replacing a Samsung that I paid double price of what this computer is. I had it exactly 2 years and had problems starting 6 mos. ago. It finely gave out and I was forced to go buy another laptop. Looking at all laptops for $700 - $1000, I decided not this time. If I get at least 2 years out of this Lenovo, I will give it a 5 star, as it is half the cost, better processor and more memory. On some reviews, one should not give a negative review on something they know nothing about. #1 - factory setting is set to battery saver. This only allows the battery to charge 59 - 60%. This saves the battery (when plugged in most of the time) and can be changed easy. #2 it feels cheap made. What does that matter if it works great! My Samsung was made with quality outer material, but the inside stuff was junk, for as long as it lasted. Over all, I give this a 4 star, since it is new to me and I want to see the lasting performance ability. I so far would highly recommend this to someone that wants a decent laptop for the $.

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

    Not my favorite laptop

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

    Have had other laptops that work better when new. Slow at times and has wi-fi lapses during internet usage. Doesn't fit in computer bag used for last laptop that was a 15.6" laptop as well. Much more bulky than anticipated. Not as easily transported so becomes more a desktop than a true laptop.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does what I needed

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

    I needed something for light use. Not used for alot of multitasking

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

    Crashes every 5-10 minutes

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    Beautiful display.. Fair speed.. But crashes and gives the blue screen of death every 5-10 minutes...with a large frowny face... Our IT person says it's a bad memory or motherboard but we are in Florida and our office is in Chicago and need it to maintain business ..so are struggling through till we get back home in several weeks... Then we're taking it BACK.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bumbed

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

    This was a Christmas present for my son and the HDMI port doesn't work, which is important to him. Now we have to find the time to go to the local store to address the problem. I'm sure that they will be helpful when we go. Otherwise I've heard good things about Lenovo laptops.

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

    Good

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

    I like it but I see why Apple is a much better system

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for price

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

    I would definitely recommend this laptop for the price. It does everything I need in a laptop. It was a great purchase for my family.

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

    Not use to windows 10

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

    I'm having trouble w/ windows 10 I do not like it. It's not dumie easy even the geek squad did not know how to download a app I needed for my continuing education for nursing. They don't even know what to do.... Grrrrrrr.....!!

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

    Open box wasn't Geek Squad certified very well

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

    I bought this an open box item. The first time I tried to use it the screen kept flashing on and off. After searching on the internet, I saw that these machines have an issue with the cable near the hinge of the laptop. If this item was returned for this issue, it should have either been fixed first or not sold at all as open box item. I was very disappointed in the Geek a Squad on this one. I ended up returning it at my local Best Buy and spending an additional amount of money on a Dell.

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

    Great laptop for simple tasks

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

    I bought this computer to perform the basics, browse the internet, do email, and some word processing. For these tasks, it does well, is fast with Windows 10, and runs cool. Overall satisfied with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your Buck!

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

    Solid laptop for the price. Does not really "feel or look" expensive by any means, DVD tray is flimsy, keyboard has a lot of flex, mouse pad is bad for scrolling (arrow down works fine) but overall this laptop runs great. Setup was smooth and fast. Does come installed with a lot of bloatware (perks of buying cheap) but that is an easy fix. Movies looked and sounded great (for the price tag), wifi works great, multitasking capabilities have been very good. Laptop is very quiet. I cannot find anything I don't like about this computer so far and anytime I find something that isn't "great " about this computer I just remember the price I paid for it and I'm happy again. Remember, you get what you pay for and this is a great buy, sure it's not top of the line quality, lightning fast and loaded with the best features but it's every bit worth the price! Thanks for recommending Best Buy! I'm a happy customer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for my son

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

    Bought this for our son to go to school with for papers and homework etc. uses it often and hasn't had any issues with it. Would buy again for our other sons when they get a little older.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing for the price, but beware battery issues.

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

    I ordered this laptop when it was on sale for 299 online, because it was an amazing value. Anybody knows a 8GB RAM laptop with a 1TB hardrive for 299 is a steal. Arrived quickly, however within an hour of setup I noticed my laptop was stuck on 60% and said plugged in not charging, which was a bummer, I got one with a defective battery. Which from reading reviews is common, their battery makers must have churned a bad batch out. However, I just drove to my local bestbuy store and got it exchanged for another one unopened in the box for free, and it only took about 10 minutes to do. No charging issues with this one at all. Even with that, I'm super happy and it was well worth it. No issues with this battery that I can tell and I previously had a HP and I am VERY impressed with lenovos interface, great boot time, fast, doesn't come with bloatware, and runs extremely smoothly. Great for playing sims, and great for school [what I bought it for since I'm a student and my other laptop was on it's deathbed after 5 years of abuse]. Extremely happy with this laptop, especially considering the price. The geeksquad tech even told me as soon as he saw me bring in the other one and he checked the battery out "This was the best preforming laptops for the price we sold during our sells." Of course I knew that ;]

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

    Had to return for replacement

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

    Computer would not charge battery. Went online to several sources to fix, but ultimately had to return. Computer was on clearance, and no others available. Had to select another brand/model.

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

    Good basic computer

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    After reading the reviews I decided to purchase this computer. I use it for personal and school work and it has been excellent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Keyboard

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    poor performance

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    features and specifications are good but over all performance of the laptop is poor, touch pad performance poor

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    lenovo laptop

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    very nice laptop. lots of storage space very fast laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend