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    Just Purchased a T500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Eklipse91, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. Eklipse91

    Eklipse91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just purchased a Lenovo T500 with the following specs:
    WSGXA+
    Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26)
    ATI 3650 256 MB
    4 GB DDR3 RAM
    Vista Home Basic (Planning on upgrading to ultimate through school)
    160 GB HDD 7,200 RPM
    Intel WiFi 5300 Card
    1.3 MP Camera
    6 Cell Battery

    I know I can't change anything since I have already bought it, but I was wondering what your takes are on this machine so I know what to expect. I will be using it for all the regular college things as well as some gaming. Do you all think that this will last me the 4+ years through college? Also is the GPU DDR2 or DDR3?
     
    Eklipse91, Dec 20, 2008
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    gguan Notebook Consultant

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    yea it will, I just bought one a week ago too. Except I got 3gb. and a 2.4gz. It will definentely last 4 years and the switchable graphics card is cool. With 6 cell it will last you about 4-5 hours if you go on low setting.
     
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  3. Eklipse91

    Eklipse91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    do the t series notebooks still have the keyboard flew issue or has that been resolved? if not, is there anything I can do to help that?
     
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    w500? Notebook Consultant

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    w500?, Dec 20, 2008
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  5. Eklipse91

    Eklipse91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    so does that mean i have to message that guy to get a better keyboard or is that just for people who ended up with a flimsy one?
     
    Eklipse91, Dec 20, 2008
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  6. cn_habs

    cn_habs Notebook Deity

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    Just call Lenovo's CS mate.
     
    cn_habs, Dec 21, 2008
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  7. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    I gather you don't have it in your hands yet. Why not wait until it arrives and you can tell whether or not you need a replacement to worry about this?
     
    JaneL, Dec 21, 2008
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    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think your machine should last 4 years, baring any major hardware failures/accidents. I like your config and your screen resolution choice. Congrats!
     
    The Fire Snake, Dec 21, 2008
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