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    U904 VS NEW X1 CARBON, Whats your choice?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by jamesjix, Jan 12, 2014.

  1. jamesjix

    jamesjix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Still waiting for both to be released in Hongkong.

    U904 has more ports, higher screen resolution and a normal keyboard compare with the new X1, ordinary SATA3 ssd slot which is very easy to find a replacement in market.

    New X1 Carbon is lighter, adaptive keyboard, gesture control, and we are looking at nine hours of battery life, and ,,,,it is IBM. I've never had a IBM laptop, but from other people who have used IBM, never had any complains about it.

    Struggled
     
    jamesjix, Jan 12, 2014
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  2. Zero000

    Zero000 Notebook Deity

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    Lenovo is not IBM. I'd buy the U904 if I had to choose between the two machines.
     
    Zero000, Jan 12, 2014
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    jamesjix Notebook Enthusiast

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    For laptops that labled as IBM, it is an IBM but with an addtional Lenovo logo on it. Lenovo kept IBM's original research center (Yamato Labs) and production lines. Ideapad series are Lenovo, so the quality should still remains. I think I might go for U904 as wel...might
     
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    I bought the U904, knowing I can update the RAM and HDD if I wanted to. This is seemingly not possible with the new X1 CARBON From Lenovo. I believe in Lenovo quality, and the carry overs in manufacturing technique as they inherited the line ThinkPad line from IBM, which has no hand in the computer making process. The experience Lenovo has in making Think branded products is great, and they have a excellent support team to help when needed.

    But, I believe Fujitsu has great support, should I need it.
     
    palemoonrises, Jan 12, 2014
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  5. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    There haven't been any laptops with an IBM label since late 2008...

    I'd go for a Fujitsu nowadays.
     
    ajkula66, Jan 19, 2014
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    handai Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought U904 over new X1C. I loved the old X1C except for the resolution. I will miss TO keyboard and trakpoint for sure
     
    handai, Jan 19, 2014
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    jamesjix Notebook Enthusiast

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    They should have just update the old X1C, instead of changing nearly everything. Hope you enjoy your new U904, how is the keyboard and mouse?

     
    jamesjix, Jan 20, 2014
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    No way would I buy the Fujitsu without seeing a single professional review on it. What's the deal with that, the various review sites just don't touch Fujitsus? It's been out long enough now that I'd expect to have seen one.
     
    newtoboston, Jan 20, 2014
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    Fujitsu is not a super big company. Also laptops that are made in Japan tend to be better than laptops made in China.
     
    Zero000, Jan 20, 2014
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    I really like the ThinkPad series, having a T series myself, and almost got the new X1 Carbon. That went out the window when I found out you couldn't upgrade anything in it. I've never owned a Fujitsu notebook before (scanner, yes), and took a chance with it. So far, the only thing I don't care for is the keyboard. The ThinkPad keyboard is still the best in class, imo, but I'll adjust to the Fujitsu... Otherwise, the quality and support I've received from them is great thus far. I like being able to e-mail Fujitsu and get an answer in an hour or so.
     
    palemoonrises, Jan 20, 2014
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    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    That may be true, but is U904 made in Japan at all?
     
    oct, Jan 23, 2014
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  12. handai

    handai Notebook Consultant

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    yes, it is made in japan. just got mine yesterday
     
    handai, Jan 23, 2014
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    Fujitsu especially U & T Series renowned for their durability & toughness...'Apple' from Japan xD
     
    TechNutz, Jan 24, 2014
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