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    More options for the T500 are appearing

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DrDan99, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. DrDan99

    DrDan99 Notebook Geek

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    There are more options appearing for the T500. The P9500 and T9400 processors. More memory options and more OS options but still no more screens. :mad:
    Where are you LED backlight?
     
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    still no DDR3 in Canada... only DDR2 PC2-8500???, what ever that is.
     
    yuio, Aug 10, 2008
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    derekrb Notebook Enthusiast

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    ddr2 is an error on the canadian site. I spoke with a sales rep in toronto and he says it's a typo. will come with ddr3.
     
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    On which site do you see the additional options? I can't see them in the US webshop. I would love to get the P9500 processor but it's not an option. Only P8400, P8600 and T9500 show up.
     
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    The site was the US retail site. BUT they are now gone. The memory also had 1.5 and 2.5 gb options. The mysteries of the Lenovo site continues. The XP options are still there. If the LED appears I'm ordering immediately before it disappears.
     
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    Apparently, there is misinformation and prices that are supposed to be different on the American site. It's weird. Why can't they get their website correct?
     
    THAANSA3, Aug 10, 2008
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    If you want display port and LED backlit screen you are screwed!
     
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    More options are appearing again. All five processors (including P9500 and T9400) are back along with multiple memory configurations. A few other changes in the optical drive area.
    Still no LED.
     
    DrDan99, Aug 12, 2008
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    In the two minutes it took to post, it changed back. Verrrrry strange. But I did save a PDF copy if there are any questions in the next 15 minutes before my bed time. :confused:
     
    DrDan99, Aug 12, 2008
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    keltix Notebook Deity

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    im drooling for the LED on the t500, i don't know if i should wait or what cus i need it by mid september
     
    keltix, Aug 12, 2008
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    If it is any help the new Dell M4400 offers a 1440x900 LED (15.4" model) and promises a 1920x1200" LED soon.
     
    Paul386, Aug 13, 2008
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    If he needs a new computer in a month. Waiting for Lenovo is probably a not a good idea. Either forget the LED or change brands. Hummmmm quality build but not led vs others with LED.
    I'm not a Dell fan. I have fixed to many desktops and seen to many of the low end laptops. But some people love Buicks and some people hate them. ;)
     
    DrDan99, Aug 13, 2008
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    I'm not sure whether this is accurate or not, but an online Lenovo rep just told me via chat that the LED screens ARE coming to the T500/W500, but that they are backordered from the supplier. No timeframe on when to expect LED-backlit 15.4" screens, however. I sold my T41 a few weeks ago in anticipation of the new Thinkpads, and now I'm stuck without a laptop, but I'm willing to wait on these LEDs. Though they don't directly influence the display quality of the LCD itself, they will make the overall display look brighter (probably) and more even. I'm just hoping that reviews will indicate that Lenovo has done something to get higher-quality displays in the new Ts/Ws.
     
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    zillal Notebook Consultant

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    Lenovo still uses the old announcement letter system from IBM that has been with IBM since the day of the mainframe. These letters are written by the product manager not by sales and show what will become available as opposed to what's in stock now. The T500 US announcement letter is at http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cg...=897/ENUS108-652&appname=lenovous&language=en. The T500 European announcement letter is at http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cg...NUSZG08-0439&appname=lenovoeurope&language=en
     
    zillal, Aug 13, 2008
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    There's no mention of LED for the T500 on that site
     
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    About a fourth of the way down on the US link.

    391.1-mm (15.4-in) TFT LCD displays:

    * WXGA (1280 x 800)
    * WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
    * WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
     
    DrDan99, Aug 13, 2008
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    is the WUXGA the LED??
     
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    from this it would appear so but all the other documents I have seen only have the WXGA as LED.
     
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    From what I can see in the prices section it is the W500 that comes with WUXGA. The T500 comes w either WXGA or WSXGA+.
     
    zillal, Aug 14, 2008
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