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I have a friend of mine in need of a high-end Thinkpad for 3D work. He's an architect and needs a large screen but really would like to avoid the lousy viewing angles we've seen on the T400/500 machines. If anyone here has a W5x-W7x machine with good specs and a screen with good enough viewing angles and color I'd be very interested. We don't expect flexview obviously but need a better panel than the low contrast junk that's been making the rounds. Price range is $1500-$2200 max. Anyone got something?

I have a FHD W510, with warranty, available in the marketplace:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=96331

There's a cheap 410 for sale over on Ars Technica: http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic. ... &t=1143191

You'll want to get the FHD screen, which does have better viewing angles (though not as good as flexview/IPS). If you can't find one from a forum member here's a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/LENOVO-THINKPAD-W52 ... 23108be352

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The seller is continuously placing the machines on sale for 5% off, but the sale only lasts 24 hours. If it's not on sale when you see the ad, be patient. It will go on sale again soon.