W500 (is not) superior to T500/400 in build quality !
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:27 pm
I think there ARE differences in T500/T400 and W500 build Quality, the W500 being better, i really want to get the T400 due to smaller size and all, but the Build quality is something i cant forego. And since i read this, i just wanted to confirm
A website (its not allowed to mention the url) had this to say
"Outwardly, the Lenovo Thinkpad W500 barely differentiates itself from the familiar T-model. This applies to the case design as well as to the choice of material and the texture of the housing. The form of the W500 appears to be familiarly practical, with straight edges along the sides and a strictly geometric design. The case was well thought-out based on important ergonomic principles. This reveals itself partially on the front edge of the base unit at the edge of the keyboard, particularly the cursor buttons, as well as at the touchpad trackpoint combination.
Lenovo remains true to traditional qualities in terms of the visual design of the W-series. In this respect, black dominates the entire housing, where the only colourful accents are the blue enter key and the glaringly red trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard, which has also found it's way into the Thinkpad logo (red i-point)
In terms of the choice of material, the Thinkpad W500 brings two different components together. On the one hand are the robust metallic pieces of the housing tray and the display cover, and on the other hand, the plastic pieces on the inside of the notebook, that still exhibit the traditional IBM plastic charm. The most convincing piece in terms of feel is, above all, the metal component, particularly the display cover, which was produced with a velvety-soft surface. This also makes it resistant to noticeable scuff marks.
The plastic beneath the heel of the hand with the similar lightly roughed surface feels quite nice, but it can give the impression that it is not the same high quality as the other pieces, primarily due to the dull sound it makes upon rubbing or knocking on it. Next comes the fact that, under selective pressure, only minimal deformations occur, although one should note that a few creaking noises were produced. The underside of the base unit is also comparatively stable.
One familiar strength of the Thinkpad line is the extremely robust display, the back cover of which can withstand very high compressive forces. As with the Lenovo Thinkpad X300, it is possible with the substantially larger W500 to grip the notebook by the display and raise it up from the base without problems. This prevents excessive deformations or picture irregularities on the active display.
There is also nothing different about the massive metal hinges on the display, which both hold the screen in a stable position and guarantee a long and defect-free life for the device. In the closed position, the display is encompassed in a clamshell design, to which the base unit locks into nearly hermetically. The locking latches are positioned far apart from one another and protect the display agains the intrusion of foreign particles into the inside of the device."
A website (its not allowed to mention the url) had this to say
"Outwardly, the Lenovo Thinkpad W500 barely differentiates itself from the familiar T-model. This applies to the case design as well as to the choice of material and the texture of the housing. The form of the W500 appears to be familiarly practical, with straight edges along the sides and a strictly geometric design. The case was well thought-out based on important ergonomic principles. This reveals itself partially on the front edge of the base unit at the edge of the keyboard, particularly the cursor buttons, as well as at the touchpad trackpoint combination.
Lenovo remains true to traditional qualities in terms of the visual design of the W-series. In this respect, black dominates the entire housing, where the only colourful accents are the blue enter key and the glaringly red trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard, which has also found it's way into the Thinkpad logo (red i-point)
In terms of the choice of material, the Thinkpad W500 brings two different components together. On the one hand are the robust metallic pieces of the housing tray and the display cover, and on the other hand, the plastic pieces on the inside of the notebook, that still exhibit the traditional IBM plastic charm. The most convincing piece in terms of feel is, above all, the metal component, particularly the display cover, which was produced with a velvety-soft surface. This also makes it resistant to noticeable scuff marks.
The plastic beneath the heel of the hand with the similar lightly roughed surface feels quite nice, but it can give the impression that it is not the same high quality as the other pieces, primarily due to the dull sound it makes upon rubbing or knocking on it. Next comes the fact that, under selective pressure, only minimal deformations occur, although one should note that a few creaking noises were produced. The underside of the base unit is also comparatively stable.
One familiar strength of the Thinkpad line is the extremely robust display, the back cover of which can withstand very high compressive forces. As with the Lenovo Thinkpad X300, it is possible with the substantially larger W500 to grip the notebook by the display and raise it up from the base without problems. This prevents excessive deformations or picture irregularities on the active display.
There is also nothing different about the massive metal hinges on the display, which both hold the screen in a stable position and guarantee a long and defect-free life for the device. In the closed position, the display is encompassed in a clamshell design, to which the base unit locks into nearly hermetically. The locking latches are positioned far apart from one another and protect the display agains the intrusion of foreign particles into the inside of the device."
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