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    Lenovo W500: will there be an update soon?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gillcleeren, May 25, 2009.

  1. gillcleeren

    gillcleeren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    After some advice on this forum (for which I'm thankful), I have decided to buy a Lenovo W500 (T9600, 200GB7.2, 4GB, Full HD). Let's say, almost decided :)

    My question: is there already any news on Lenovo updating the W500 series in the near future? Or am I safe with this system for some time?

    Thanks again.
     
    gillcleeren, May 25, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    There most likely (I'm 90% sure) won't be any updates to the W500 until the new Intel platform is released around Q3 to Q4 this year. In any case, your system configuration will be quite future-proof for a while :)
     
    MidnightSun, May 25, 2009
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  3. hax0rJimDuggan

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    I'll let others speculate on updates in the near future; however, if you need the hardware now and it's good enough for your needs - go for it. Technology is always moving so if your main concern is to be bleeding edge, you and your wallet are never going to be happy.
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, May 25, 2009
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    ernstloeffel Notebook Consultant

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    only thing that holds me back from buying a w500 / t500 is the screen. after all the years staring at my dull wuxga laptop screen, i'm sick and tired of it.

    i strongly hope that the next update will finally bring bright and good hi res screens
     
    ernstloeffel, May 25, 2009
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  5. hax0rJimDuggan

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    That did bum me out when I recently configured my T500. Oh well, I'm sure it'll be plenty bright for me.
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, May 25, 2009
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    gillcleeren Notebook Enthusiast

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    You mean it's still bright enough?
     
    gillcleeren, May 25, 2009
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    I just ordered yesterday.
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, May 25, 2009
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    The WSXGA+ screen on the T500 is quite nice. It's rated at 200 nits, up from 150 from the older Thinkpads.
     
    MidnightSun, May 25, 2009
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