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the screen resolution is only 1366x768?!Originally Posted by zakregent
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Nov 22nd, 2012 01:41 AM #16
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Nov 22nd, 2012 01:51 AM #17
T430s is about 25% off. Is that the regular discount or is this a good deal?
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Nov 22nd, 2012 01:54 AM #18
@Airbus ... nvm just realized
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Nov 22nd, 2012 02:11 AM #19
No X-series discounts, no thanks. I bought my X220 a month after it was announced for $660 on a Father's Day deal and frankly have been completely underwhelmed by the sales on the X230 and T series. 25% off is not a sale. 40-50% off = getting there.
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Nov 22nd, 2012 02:20 AM #20I'm with you. Unless you really need one now, it's better to wait and go with a touchscreen one. Originally Posted by sircool
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Nov 22nd, 2012 02:24 AM #21
^^ Is it removable battery?
That is unbelievable, wow........
Even theHD 000 is more than enough with that chip,
That is one of the best deals I've seen in past days. Screen, battery are bit of dealbreaker._______________
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Nov 22nd, 2012 02:38 AM #22If you are buying a laptop based on looks, Thinkpad is last on that list. If you want a rock solid laptop? Thinkpad is top of the list. Originally Posted by zakregent
I should probably replace my T43p...it's 7 years old and still won't die. =\ Using PC mostly now a days but will jump on it if good deal. T430s hopefully. Reply With Quote
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Nov 22nd, 2012 03:08 AM #23
Hmm got the t520 i7 2860qm last january price error for like 850 taxes and shipping for a 900p screen, 4gigs ram and other regulars (i forgot the extra 80$ off coupon back then) for price comparison.
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Nov 22nd, 2012 04:30 AM #24
Im a converted Thinkpad user, just got my second one- a X230. But one thing to watch out for with the T series are the poorly sourced screens they use now. Its where they have decided to save money and the results are terrible. I wanted a T430 but only the X230 offered IPS.
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Nov 22nd, 2012 07:19 AM #25Lenovo's marketing department thanks you. That's exactly the IBM legacy of this line they want to claim. Show me a third-party testing stat that doesn't show similar failure rates for Lenovo as for other lappy's after 3 years, or lower. I'd love to believe it's true they are more durable, but I've only heard anecdotal evidence, which nearly useless. Originally Posted by br0pbr0p
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Nov 22nd, 2012 08:09 AM #26
Meh, I am waiting on another deal on the Carbon to push it below $1000 like the last one. Carbon is where it's at.
I am coming from a Dell Latitude at work and an HP at home, and this year moved to a workhorse Thinkpad at work - and I can say it is NO comparison. The Thinkpad is built like a tank, you can FEEL the quality in the build and the keyboard. This quality combined with the portability of the Carbon is what I want at home. Originally Posted by MooseOnLoose
Quoting "failure rates" IMO is a misnomer because nearly all failures are going to be in the HD, which is not even made by any of these companies. When I talk about quality and durability, I am referring to the keyboard, the touchpad, the hinge, the LCD, etc. The touchpad on my HP broke in less than a year and i have had to get the whole keyboard assembly replaced... the Dell had multiple problems with the video card, they keyboard was a piece of crap with keys disloging, etc... I don't have any problems with the Thinkpad nor do I envision them based on what I am seeing in it.Last edited by brunes; Nov 22nd, 2012 at 08:13 AM.
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Nov 22nd, 2012 11:06 AM #27Agreed, I use an HP EliteBook at work and a Lenovo at home as a personal device. Lenovo hands down... Originally Posted by brunes
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Check out below for comparison. Make sure to note that the ThinkPad line is considered reliable (Txxx or Wxxx or X230 etc) when comparing it's reliablity. Where as Lenovo's consumer IdeaPad line, isn't as reliable it seems.
http://www.laptopmag.com/mobile-life...card-2012.aspxLast edited by menaknow; Nov 22nd, 2012 at 11:11 AM.
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Nov 22nd, 2012 05:11 PM #28I'm surprised that Asus ranked so low. Originally Posted by menaknow
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Nov 22nd, 2012 06:01 PM #29Newbie
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So sad 8-(
Bought a T530 less than a month ago. I decided to forgo the video card because it was an extra $250, but I paid pretty much what was in the FP without it!
Great machine, if you're not sure of the build quality, etc, it's still very good. After sales support though...don't ask._______________
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Nov 22nd, 2012 07:43 PM #30I switched to Thinkpad T520 after my macbook pro. One of the worst experiences I have had with an electronic device. I bought my MBPro for an overly inflated price due to the metal casing and reputation. It had a fundamental flaw in which the keyboard and touchpad would lose connection intermittently. The OS was fine, I just couldn't control it at all. I lost work having to shut it down and restart many times. Originally Posted by brunes
After some research, I found that many other users had the same problem and had been brushed off by apple repairs. The problem was that the ribbon cable that connected the keyboard and mouse ran on top of the battery and as the battery swelled with age (like after 3 months) it would pinch or overheat the cable and cause loss of connectivity. It was mostly a physical problem that would be caused by typing or heat or both. As a result, everytime I took it into apple for repair, they would run a diagnostic and find no problem. They claimed it was third party software, etc and basically told me there was nothing they could do as it was my fault. I even sent them the threads on apple support forums and got ignored. The offered to replace the keyboard and mouse console for $650 or something.
My only option was sitting in the store for a day and hoping it failed in front of them to prove I had an issue. After warranty period, the interruptions became more and more frequent and it ended up becoming a desktop, permanently connected to USB mouse and keyboard. Sure, could have fixed the issue by paying for the repair, but to have a $1600 "high end" laptop that I couldn't use without USB controls after 2 years was enough to make me swear off apple. Reply With Quote
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