Thinkpads Forum

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 my VMware work).


However, I'd like to see just how much as changed. I've heard it switched from a slim optical to the R60-sized one. I imagine it uses a new battery, I know it requires a new docking station.

I'd just like to see what I'm getting myself into to determine if it's worth all the money I'll shell out.


I know I've seen large pictures of the W500 from various angles, like this

There are a few at Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophot ... 2/sizes/o/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophot ... 8/sizes/o/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophot ... 2/sizes/o/

They come from this photo set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophot ... 22/?page=4

Sexy design, not so much my cup of tea. The new trackpoint buttons suck hard. I just used them on my mother's brand new SL. Not impressed. Track pad has a weird texture. Not sure if I like it or not, but as a rule I don't like track pads at all. Her SL has multitouch on the trackpad but it's pretty limited as far as I can tell so far. MT on a display should be very useful.