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    Is this for real?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ruhkesh, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. ruhkesh

    ruhkesh Newbie

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    I've been researching the T400 and its competition for a little while now, and I came across this review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8sOO-8LP4E

    In general, the comments concerning the build quality of the T400 were overwhelmingly positive, but this guy seems to bash on it -- T400 owners, what do you think? This guy says that the plastic on the front is weak, among other things. I've never had the opportunity to see a Thinkpad in person before I buy it, which is why I'm all of a sudden concerned. Is this guy justified in what he says?
     
    ruhkesh, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    Do you worry that your skin isn't rock hard? No, because most of the support comes from your internal skeleton. That's largely how the current Thinkpads are designed. so a little external flex really is meaningless.

    Second. having an optical drive, battery, or hard-drive caddy in the ultrabay is normal. Take it out and you WILL be able to flex the plastic skin around that area. Put it in and it's no big deal.

    Verdict -- don't worry about it unless you pound on your laptop like a graceless 600lb gorilla
     
    Lew, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. BobXX

    BobXX Newbie

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    Most of the flex issues have since been addressed by Lenovo.
     
    BobXX, Jun 25, 2009
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    bow3022 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea, that video has been posted since nov of last year......I just got my t400 yesterday and theres minimal flex in the keyboard and palm rest.
     
    bow3022, Jun 25, 2009
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    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    My T400 (which arrived this week) has no flex issues; in fact, it's quite solid.
     
    LoneWolf15, Jun 25, 2009
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    bfe130 Notebook Guru

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    T400 has since than upgraded and addressed that issue.
     
    bfe130, Jun 26, 2009
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    ruhkesh Newbie

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    Thanks everyone for the input. I just ordered a T400 yesterday!
     
    ruhkesh, Jul 20, 2009
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    keltix Notebook Deity

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    actually he makes good points. wish i had waited for the t400s
     
    keltix, Jul 20, 2009
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