Newline of thinkpad, Z series-widescreen. coming septembe!!!

[leo221]

no details yet. but it's true

[HamTard]

Do you think it'll have a nice video card (X600 or better) and a Pentium M? If so, I'd definately hold out another month to get that over a T43.

[Toe]

Wide Screen thinkpad.....mmmmmhhhhmmmmmm.....

-Toe

[K. Eng]

You are going to need to post a link, some pictures, or some other proof to convince the skeptical (myself included) that your claim is true.

Simply shouting that the Z series exists simply will not do...

But I hope it's true

[pphilipko]

You are going to need to post a link, some pictures, or some other proof to convince the skeptical (myself included) that your claim is true.

Simply shouting that the Z series exists simply will not do...

But I hope it's true

I phoned Lenovo up, and yes, a Z series WILL be coming out soon! If you don't believe me, just call them!

[leo221]

You are going to need to post a link, some pictures, or some other proof to convince the skeptical (myself included) that your claim is true.

Simply shouting that the Z series exists simply will not do...

But I hope it's true

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1843597,00.asp

[HamTard]

From the above link:

"A further expansion of the popular ThinkPad line is on the way, he said, citing the planned September release of the widescreen Z series."

I hope it comes out EARLY September 2005 (like, first week hopefully), because if it is 15.4 or smaller, has a Pentium M, and an X600 or better, I'm buying it for sure. Right now I'm undecided between a T43 and an i9300. I prefer ThinkPad quality and portability, but I need more graphics power and the i9300 offers ridiculously more than the T43 for the same price (Canada).

[admsteiner]

I hope it comes out EARLY September 2005 (like, first week hopefully), because if it is 15.4 or smaller, has a Pentium M, and an X600 or better, I'm buying it for sure. Right now I'm undecided between a T43 and an i9300.

I can't imagine it being larger than 15.4.
I'd like to see two models, a small one around 12 inch and a large 14/15"

Adam

[Navck]

It looks like someone beat the edges off with a hammer. Possibly the ugliest Thinkpad of them all as well.

[HamTard]

I don't mind the look although I prefer the T series look. Still, with an X700 and probably a 15.4" screen, I'd very much prefer this to the Inspiron 9300 for gaming.

[pphilipko]

It looks like someone beat the edges off with a hammer. Possibly the ugliest Thinkpad of them all as well.

I agree. The rounded edges just ruins it.

[AlphaKilo470]

I don't. The rounded edges might not look that nice but I don't thing the square corners would work much better, mainly because of the overal shape of the unit, size and width are also a big factor but that's all just my opinion.

[K. Eng]

Are there pictures of this thing? Links to pictures?

Edit: Ok I saw the pics over at Engadget Chinese... I cannot say that I am a fan of the design. The rounded edges make it look like a Dell or consumer grade HP. I hope it is not a plasticky piece of junk, or the ThinkPad reputation will suffer

It looks like someone beat the edges off with a hammer. Possibly the ugliest Thinkpad of them all as well.

[HamTard]

For a computer due out in less than 2 months, there sure isn't very much information on it. I would personally like to know more, like, what features it will have, possibly something about dimensions and weight, and a rough price range. Anyone know why there haven't been more information leaks?