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    Lenovo with these specs

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mwok, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. mwok

    mwok Notebook Geek

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    Which lenovo model has these features (or comes close to it):
    At least a 1440x900 res
    6+ hours battery life
    15.4" screen
    Has a trackpoint
    Less than 5lbs
    Must be a Core 2 duo
    LED screen

    This will be used for typing up equations using a typeset editor so the keyboard has to be durable and comfortable to use. I never used a trackpoint before but I think I prefer it better than a trackpad.

    Resolutions is also important, I just don't know how people can work with a 1280x800 resolution. The current tablet I have is 12.1" and 1280x800 and it's impossible to read any documents because of the amount of scrolling required. I also have to adjust the DPI on it because the text is too small to read. I know most of the Lenovo's have 14" screens, I don't know if that's sufficient or 15.4" is required (dpi wise).

    The biggest factor is heat and noise. I currently use a TX2510 in tablet mode and it gets extremely hot. It's about 75-76F ambient temperature. I read some of the reviews of the current thinkpads and some customers said it overheated etc.

    Also, does lenovo have an accidental damage warranty?
     
    mwok, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The T400s is probably the closest, but it's a 14" notebook.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. BobXX

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    Yep, the Thinkpad Protection Plan.
     
    BobXX, Sep 16, 2009
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  4. jaakobi

    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

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    There aren't any Thinkpads that are 15" and less than 5 lbs.
     
    jaakobi, Sep 16, 2009
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  5. StealthTH

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    There are very few laptops that are 15" and less than 5 lbs
     
    StealthTH, Sep 16, 2009
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  6. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The MBP is 5.5 lbs and the Envy 15 is 5.2 lbs. The only ones less than that use the CULV CPUs. For your usages, you don't need a powerful CPU. At 5 lbs, the Acer 5810T meets more of your requirements than any Lenovo.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 16, 2009
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  7. jaakobi

    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

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    true, I believe the few that are are CULV only. Not full voltage Core 2 Duo.
     
    jaakobi, Sep 16, 2009
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  8. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The OP did say "must be Core 2 Duo" and technically, the CULV SU7xxx and SU9xxx ones are Core 2 Duo...
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. jaakobi

    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

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    true. OP still needs to adjust his expectations if he wants a Thinkpad.
     
    jaakobi, Sep 16, 2009
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  10. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think he just needs to fill out the FAQ...
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 16, 2009
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