NotSoSavvy
Junior Member
Hey guys, I ordered a Lenovo Ideapad Y510p and I expect it to come in soon (this week/next week). This is going to be my first ever laptop so I am being a little paranoid, but I just have some questions that hopefully you guys can answer. Okay, so when I first get the laptop:
1) Are there any programs/applications that I should uninstall or install right off the bat?
2) Are there any drivers that I should install or uninstall? I don't really know a lot about drivers.
3) I know there have been problems with the touchpad on this laptop. I have heard that you can either use Synaptics or Elan drivers for it. What is the difference between the two and which is better? How do I know which one the laptop comes with?
4) Any general tips on how to conserve battery life in the long run? Also, if I know that I am going to be using it plugged in for a while, should I leave the battery inside or remove it?
5) Anything else I should know???
BONUS: Through my university, I have free access to some Windows software through a program called Dreamspark. This includes Windows 7. Should I downgrade from 8 to 7 or should I just keep Windows 8 and try to learn it? Should I upgrade to 8.1?
Thank you! I know this is a lot but please be as detailed as you can when answering. I really appreciate it 😉
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1) Are there any programs/applications that I should uninstall or install right off the bat?
2) Are there any drivers that I should install or uninstall? I don't really know a lot about drivers.
3) I know there have been problems with the touchpad on this laptop. I have heard that you can either use Synaptics or Elan drivers for it. What is the difference between the two and which is better? How do I know which one the laptop comes with?
4) Any general tips on how to conserve battery life in the long run? Also, if I know that I am going to be using it plugged in for a while, should I leave the battery inside or remove it?
5) Anything else I should know???
BONUS: Through my university, I have free access to some Windows software through a program called Dreamspark. This includes Windows 7. Should I downgrade from 8 to 7 or should I just keep Windows 8 and try to learn it? Should I upgrade to 8.1?
Thank you! I know this is a lot but please be as detailed as you can when answering. I really appreciate it 😉
No crossposting of topics across multiple subforums
esquared
Anandtech Forum Director
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