Thinkpads Forum

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 L2 Cache
-15.4 "WUXGA TFT @ 1920 x 1200, Anti-Glare
-ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 with 512MB Dedicated VRAM
-4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1067MHz SDRAM
-160 GB SATA Hard Drive @ 7200RPM
-DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, Ultrabay Slim
-Intel Wireless
- Wi-Fi Link 5100 a / g / n Adapter
-Bluetooth, UltraNav
-6 Cell Enhanced Capacity Battey
-Genuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit

2 Configuration

- T9600 (2.8GHz)
- 3GB RAM
- 250GB 5400RPM HD,
- 15.4in WSXGA TFT1680x1050
- 512MB ATI FireGL V5700,
- CDRW / DVDRW
- Intel 802.11agn
- Bluetooth / Modem
- Web camera,
- 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav,
- Secure chip, 6c Li-Ion,
- Vista Business

The cost of identical

Number 2.

ARD wrote:Number 2.

Why?

Giday Redfox ,

,,,Am Not sure what you will be using this laptops for ....

A few thoughts and personal experiances for TP configurations with W500 series

a) Processor
Get the fastest intel proc - for the money you want to spend. Upgrading these are not so easy by end-user but is possible.

b) Windows
I prefer to use x64 Bus version as its possible to do more and get better 'speeds' but on other hand, there are 'limited' software apps that use the PURE X64 OS in windows. Unix, linux however is a different story - all of the apps are a breeze.
In my view , there is not much use in getting Win7 Ultimate for the money.

c) 15.4" WUXGA TFT if want good 'display' on board, but lots of pple use External displays , so not much use paying for extra money as w500 comes with std 512 Vram. Ext Displays are getting cheaper and cheaper !

d) Memory
Get least amount from lenovo, as you can get cheaper and 'faster' memory @cheaper prices.

e) Hard Drive
If speed is imporant, than i would go with a SSD from factory , as its always easier to upgrade them later ( when prices drop) At the very least I would pick a 7k speed normal HD....

f) Turbo Mem
best thing , for the money, you can buy..

g) Wimax /Wifi
I would get the Combo card , easier and cheapr fhtr extra money..

Rest in my view is as 'necessary' or choices...I am not sure these days , what diferent models , options are avalible in Russia. compared to USA , but you can look at USA website and see what else you missing out on ...And dont forget to obtain 'discount coupons' from this forum- marketplace

Cheers ,,, enjoying (not!) the BLIZZARD here