T410 Core i5 560M

[PIP33]

Hi all,

I'm new here, but I've been a long-time IBM/Lenovo enthusiast. I finally think I'm ready to take the plunge on a new system. I've been searching different sites, including the official Lenovo site, and here is one of the better configurations I've found. The specs are as follows:

*Intel Core i5 560M at 2.66GHz Dual Core L3 Cache (3MB)
*14.1" TFT LED WXGA (1280X800) Widescreen
*4GB DDR3 RAM
*500GB 7200RPM SATA HDD (thinking of switching to SSD)
*DVD +/- Burner/Drive
*NVIDIA Quadro NVS 3100M Video Card
*Thinkpad 11 b/g/n
*6-cell battery
*Windows 7 Professional x64

Total Price: $815 (excluding shipping)

What do you all think? Is this a good deal? I really do need the laptop, as my main machine looks/feels like it's going to give out on me (purchased in 2003 and upgraded as much as possible).

[Harryc]

Get the WXGA+ (1440 X 900) LCD. The quality is much better on a T410.

[PIP33]

Get the WXGA+ (1440 X 900) LCD. The quality is much better on a T410.

Oh, if you had only replied sooner. I went ahead and paid for it yesterday. How much better is the quality?

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[erik]

if you ordered it from lenovo.com then you can try calling the sales line on monday and requesting the change.   there's a menu option for order changes.

[Harryc]

How much better is the quality?

Much better ... clearer, less grainy, better contrast.

[PIP33]

I thank all who responded. I am going to see if I can upgrade the screen.

Based on the specs, do you all think the price I paid is fair?

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[PIP33]

I just received my T410 and its downright impressive. I am going to swap for a higher resolution screen, but I am happy with everything else so far.


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[PIP33]

Well, I have unfortunately discovered the keyboard weaknesses that others have reported. It's a bit disappointing, but whatever. I really like the T410 overall.


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[Colonel O'Neill]

You could try taking the keyboard off and reseating it. Adding some padding under weak areas might help.

[PIP33]

You could try taking the keyboard off and reseating it. Adding some padding under weak areas might help.

I will do that. Also, I only noticed it because I read the forums and knew where to put pressure. Had I not, I probably would not have even noticed it. My friend has an Asus and the keyboard on it is so much worse.

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