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New Wider Displays 16x9 on W510... No Thanks Lenovo !!!

Last post by Crunch « Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:22 pm
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by JSSmith » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:56 pm

My worst fears came true this week. Lenovo announced all their new 15in Thinkpads: All models have the New 15.6 (16 x 9) wide screens... vs the...

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Last post by Crunch
Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:22 pm
95% gamut screens

Last post by san « Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:34 am
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by irus » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:40 am

are these IPS panels? out of the new arrandale based machines in T and W series which ones have the IPS panels? any 16:10 IPS panels in 14 form...

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Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:34 am
T60 to W510 - how much of a perfornance bump will I feel?

Last post by yak « Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:18 pm
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by quickbrownfox » Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:40 pm

I currently own a T60 2GHz C2D with 2gb ram and discreet graphics (ATI Mobility, forget the number, maybe 1400?) and am considering upgrading to a...

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Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:18 pm
Few questions about W510

Last post by archer6 « Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:43 pm
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by Pirx » Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:16 pm

1. Is there any difference in quality between 15.6 FHD Display (95% Gamut, 270nit) with LED Backlight and 15.6 FHD Display (95% Gamut) with LED...

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Last post by archer6
Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:43 pm
W500.windows 7.Crashed! and since then cannot start windows!

Last post by K-a-M-u-Z-u « Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:55 am

by K-a-M-u-Z-u » Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:55 am

Hi.
i got a thinkpad w500 laptop and windows 7 build 7600. for 8 months everything went fine.
a week ago, i got BSOD during video encoding for my...

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Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:55 am
Fingerprint Reader software for the W510?

Last post by mybellyisempty « Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:58 am

by mybellyisempty » Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:58 am

Anyone know where I can find it? It's not listed on their website, and I'm due to get my Thinkpad early this week (of course, if Lenovo wasn't a...

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Last post by mybellyisempty
Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:58 am
Turn off ultrabay led

Last post by schmidtj « Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:19 am
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by ebp » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:16 am

Hi

Is it possible to turn off the led near the ultrabay?

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Last post by schmidtj
Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:19 am
Not just flexy keyboard! The whole laptop is falling APART!!

Last post by Asphalt « Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:48 am
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by lecterielin » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:22 pm

I know it's new year's eve but hopefully someone can help. I just received my W500 today and I am shocked. My T42 is a solid machine while this unit...

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Last post by Asphalt
Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:48 am
W510 docking station

Last post by mdclow « Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:51 pm
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by structengineer » Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:32 pm

I own a w500 laptop and (2) advanced docks. I want to buy a w510 laptop and use the same dock for both laptops. I know the w500 has a 90w ps and the...

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Last post by mdclow
Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:51 pm
W500 will not go to "Sleep"

Last post by ausmike « Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:04 pm
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by sorapp » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:19 pm

I believe I have set everything correctly, 30 minutes when on AC power, but my W500 will not automaticlly go to Sleep when left unused. It goes to...

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Last post by ausmike
Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:04 pm
So, when are the W510 shipping?

Last post by ausmike « Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:41 am
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by esquire » Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:24 am

I looked last week on US Lenovo website and they had them listed in different configurations. However, today I checked and they just have the old...

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Last post by ausmike
Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:41 am
where is my modem

Last post by Luigim « Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:17 am
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by Luigim » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:07 am

Hi all
my w500 4062-rf4 is supposed to have a built in modem, I can't seem to initiilaize it, downloaded latest modem driver still no luck
it has a...

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Last post by Luigim
Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:17 am
Picking processors

Last post by ausmike « Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:51 am
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by Pocket Aces » Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:04 pm

Before you place your order on a new W510, check out this article about the difference in performance between the i7 processors:

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:51 am
Building a Battery Charger for the W700

Last post by gburnore « Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:33 pm

by gburnore » Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:33 pm

I've an extra battery for my W700 but, as we all know, there's no charger for it. Has anyone built one or does anyone have the schematics for the...

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Last post by gburnore
Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:33 pm
Speed of W510 vs W700

Last post by Marin85 « Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:16 pm
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by 2cdneh » Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:57 pm

I have a W700 with the quad-core extreme processor. I use it for software demos. It's a bit big to haul around, so I was hoping that some of the new...

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Last post by Marin85
Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:16 pm
How to remove service partition (S:) from W500?

Last post by Harryc « Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:18 pm
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by gpvillamil » Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:16 pm

I am about to carry out a clean install of Windows 7, and would like to get rid of the service partition (S:) on the SSD that I am using in my W500....

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Last post by Harryc
Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:18 pm
Price increase on W series

Last post by arretium « Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:36 pm

by arretium » Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:36 pm

Anyone know why they increased the price of the W 700 series laptops by at least $ 1,000?

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Last post by arretium
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:36 pm
Problem with W510?

Last post by Oaklodge « Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:36 pm
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by Oaklodge » Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:59 pm

I notice that Lenovo have revoved the ability to order the W510 and that they have removed any reference to it on their home page flash .... can't...

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Last post by Oaklodge
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:36 pm
A heads up for those who have or are ordering the W510

Last post by Oaklodge « Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:56 pm
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by mybellyisempty » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:37 pm

Apparently, Lenovo has released a new docking station with a 135W AC adapter, the 433820U (as opposed to the 10U with the 90W).

So nice of them to...

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Last post by Oaklodge
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:56 pm
Anyone know where I can find high-res pics of the W510?

Last post by proaudioguy « Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:18 pm
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by mybellyisempty » Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:33 am

I'm thinking of buying a W510 to replace my W500 (rather, replace it for personal use, and use the W500 for work, as I really would like a Quad for...

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Last post by proaudioguy
Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:18 pm
W510 Full specs?

Last post by Oaklodge « Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:41 pm
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by Oaklodge » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:03 am

Now that I can buy a W510 ... anyone know where I can get the full specs?

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Last post by Oaklodge
Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:41 pm
W500, Windows XP, SLOW / Poor Performance

Last post by Proteus « Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:33 pm
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by CP-Mike » Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:42 pm

System:
Thinkpad W500, model 4061-B13, Core 2 Duo T9400 @ 2.53Ghz, 2GB ram
Windows XP Pro (v2002) w/ SP3 (latest patches via update)
PC Dr v...

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Last post by Proteus
Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:33 pm
T61's 1gb turbo memory install to W500

Last post by mangojaijai « Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:11 pm

by mangojaijai » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:11 pm

i have a t61 and w500 laptop . the question is i dont use t61 at all, i want to increase the speed on w500 so i decided to move the turbo memory on...

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Last post by mangojaijai
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:11 pm
W500 After W510

Last post by RonS « Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:01 pm
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by bazciscor » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:56 pm

Does anyone know if the W500 will still be offered after the W510 is launched? I'd like to buy the former, and I read the W510 will be launched...

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Last post by RonS
Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:01 pm
Any news on the W710?

Last post by arretium « Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:06 am
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by ptp54487 » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:49 pm

It's clear from leaked specs that the W510 is coming soon. Any news on the W710, other than the leaked roadmap from a few months back that suggested...

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Last post by arretium
Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:06 am
Wacom Tablet Version

Last post by Jspool « Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:27 pm

by Jspool » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:27 pm

Can anyone tell me what version Wacom tablet is installed on W700s? I'd like to get an owners manual, but don't know which one applies.
Thanks

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Last post by Jspool
Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:27 pm
Get W500 NOW or wait for W510?

Last post by ausmike « Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:01 am
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by ARD » Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:11 pm

As the title says, get it now or wait?

Pros and cons that I see are W510 has i7 Calpella, not too sure about the nvidia FX880 though, but it has a...

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Last post by ausmike
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:01 am
Need Old Bios 2.07

Last post by jimsy « Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:23 pm
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by jimsy » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:38 pm

Hello folks
I do not know if this question has been posted before, please excuse me if this is a frequently asked question.
I own a Lenovo W500 4063...

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Last post by jimsy
Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:23 pm
Raid and Turbo memory

Last post by barrywohl « Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:45 pm
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by jayanthd » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:52 pm

Can someone enlighten me if Raid 0/RAID 1 is compatible with Turbo memory in the pci-e slot in the W 700Ds?

Thanks

JD

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Last post by barrywohl
Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:45 pm
Ultrabay 2nd HDD adapter for W700 part number needed

Last post by ausmike « Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:18 am
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by proaudioguy » Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:05 pm

I have posted this at least 6 times in various forums and no one has answered. Any help is appreciated. I emailed THIS seller and he said it would...

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Last post by ausmike
Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:18 am
15.4'' WSXGA+ vs. 17'' WUXGA

Last post by dr_st « Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:30 am
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by Marin85 » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:56 pm

Hi,
I´m not a photographer, but like many others on this forum I love/prefer decent screens in terms of color accuracy and image clarity . So, I was...

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Last post by dr_st
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:30 am
Hard drive compatability between T60p and W700

Last post by san « Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:33 am
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by Turboqueef » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:45 am

Hi,

I currently have a T60p with SSD.

I am thinking about upgrading to a W700 and I would like to know if the hard drives are compatible.

Thanks,

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Last post by san
Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:33 am
WACOM pad not working after downloading new Lenovo drivers.

Last post by proaudioguy « Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:00 pm
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by barrywohl » Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:09 pm

I just downloaded and installed: 7zdm03ww ThinkPad Digitizer Activity Monitor Version 1.0.1.0 and now the WACOM pad doesn't work, the drivers in...

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Last post by proaudioguy
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:00 pm
Tablet Not fully functional after Win 7 upgrade

Last post by proaudioguy « Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:48 pm
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by proaudioguy » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:20 pm

Did a clean install using the lenovo provided discs, and ran all the system and windows updates, but the tablet only has the most basic...

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Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:48 pm
Need help choosing two configuration W500

Last post by ausmike « Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:49 am
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by Redfox 2.0 » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:49 am

Hello,
please help in the choosing two configuration W500 Think Pad for desiginer.

1 configuration

-Intel Core 2 Duo P8600@2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB...

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Last post by ausmike
Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:49 am
[ask]connecting external monitor via d-port problem

Last post by jwid « Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:53 am

by jwid » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:53 am

Edit/rephrase:

using a displayport to DVI adapter to connect w500 with ATI v5700 to a lenovo monitor.
presentation director sets extended desktop...

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Last post by jwid
Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:53 am
Anyone got new W500/W700 Windows 7 Professional x64

Last post by proaudioguy « Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:09 pm
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by arthurcorell » Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:33 pm

Order my W500 with 8GB Memory just a week before 10/22/2009.

It comes with Vista Business x64.

Lenovo won't provide me the Windows 7 recovery dvd,...

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Last post by proaudioguy
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:09 pm
Windows 7 ULTIMATE Exchange

Last post by proaudioguy « Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:41 pm
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by ausmike » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:54 pm

I Have FINALLY received the LENOVO Windows 7 Ultimate Dvds from Lenovo ....(most painful process to get these ...seems it came Via Singapore to...

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Last post by proaudioguy
Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:41 pm
W500 rattling sound

Last post by ausmike « Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:12 pm
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by obs » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:55 pm

I just got a W500 and immediately noticed a metallic slide/rattle sound when I flipped the laptop over to check the serial. It seems to be coming...

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Last post by ausmike
Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:12 pm
Just received new W500 - First Impressions

Last post by Rochefort « Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:42 pm
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by diegot » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:38 am

I received my ThinkPad W500 a few days ago. This is a great notebook! I thought I would give my 2 cents for anyone considering this model....

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Last post by Rochefort
Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:42 pm
W500 with backlit LED?

Last post by ausmike « Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:05 pm
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by voirin » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:09 am

Hi, I went into Harris Technology (store in Australia) and specifically asked for a Thinkpad with Backlit LED. The man told me that one is available...

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Last post by ausmike
Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:05 pm
Roxio CD-DVD copier

Last post by Harendra Fernando « Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:40 am

by Harendra Fernando » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:40 am

Hi,

I bought my W500, from USA, which came with pre-installed Roxio Cd-DVD copier software.

After burning a CD when I tried to Finalize the CD, it...

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Last post by Harendra Fernando
Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:40 am
Wireless WAN

Last post by Harendra Fernando « Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:34 am
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by Harendra Fernando » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:58 pm

Hi, I have Integrated wireless WAN (11a/b/g/n wireless, Mini PCIe adapter, Intel WiFi Link 5100, 1x2 (Shirley Peak)) in my W500. I also have the...

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Last post by Harendra Fernando
Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:34 am
Should I buy a W500 now?

Last post by Harendra Fernando « Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:27 am
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by rpug » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:16 pm

I think the W500 may be over the hill now. I've heard that the W510 is going to come out in January. I don't really need bleeding edge, but maybe I...

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Last post by Harendra Fernando
Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:27 am
Battery drain when machine is off and unplugged

Last post by Fleche « Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:45 pm
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by Vmax8 » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:44 am

Running a W500 Windows 7 RTM 64bit.

This machine loses battery charge after only a few hours when it's unplugged. It's properly shut down and not in...

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Last post by Fleche
Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:45 pm
Wifi adapter options on W500 (Intel 5300 or 5150)

Last post by TPBigot « Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:09 pm
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by TPBigot » Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:24 pm

The 2 Wifi adapter options currently offered for W500 are Intel 5300 or 5150. The differences appear to be:

5300 - up to 450Mpbs bandwidth...

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Last post by TPBigot
Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:09 pm
Anyone carry W500 units in stock and ready to ship?

Last post by QFoam « Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:44 pm
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by Greg Gebhardt » Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:04 pm

I waited a full month for LEnovo to deliver mine only to get the date extended another 30 days for delivery! CANCELLED!

I need a fully loaded W500...

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Last post by QFoam
Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:44 pm
Upcoming W701 at FCC

Last post by Rochefort « Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:01 pm
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by Deckard » Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:39 am

Applicant is Wistron Corporation.

Model name is PU5-W701

Two configurations were tested.

Configuration 1 (Dual Display)

CPU : Intel 2.0Ghz...

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Last post by Rochefort
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:01 pm
w700 mini dock driving multiple displays

Last post by celebris « Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:01 pm
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by deforest » Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:37 am

The mini dock is listed as having 3 monitor ports:

Analog and digital video support - Includes analog VGA port, duallink DVI-I port and...

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Last post by celebris
Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:01 pm
W700ds purchase need advice

Last post by proaudioguy « Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:54 pm
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by proaudioguy » Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:52 am

Just purchased a system with dual 128GB Samsung SSDs (Lenovo OEM). Is there any speed benefit to RAID 0 (or 1) with these drives? Would the access...

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Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:54 pm

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