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    My W500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Chk, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    Will be coming soon, Ill post a review when it does.

    T9400
    2GB
    Vista Business
    160 7200 RPM Hard Drive
    Intel 5100 Wireless
    6 Cell Battery
    ATI 3650(Open GL Version)

    $1100 + 70 In Taxes.

    USX14MOREW500
    Student Website + Code = SICK!
     
    Chk, Oct 14, 2008
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  2. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    where to find code for student?
     
    zerosource, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    Very nice! You sure will be happy when you get it!
     
    StealthTH, Oct 14, 2008
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  4. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    The code is above, 14% off.
     
    Chk, Oct 14, 2008
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    Just to let you know, I've had problems with attaching another monitor to my W500. There is issues with dual-display with this video card.

    Error reads: "Display driver failed to respond but has recovered"

    driver name: amdkmdap


    A lot of people are having the same issue and there apparently is no fix.

    Let me know if you get the same thing.
     
    jarod123, Oct 14, 2008
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  6. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    Send me another monitor and ill be sure to tell you ><.
     
    Chk, Oct 14, 2008
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  7. zerosource

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    the code only available for W500?
     
    zerosource, Oct 14, 2008
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  8. ideoteque85

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    Nice the W500 seems like an awesome deal right now. Makes me want to cancel my T400 order and get it now which I did.

    However I'm still really interested in the LED screen. Maybe I'll wait till the holiday season and hope that it comes out by then.

    Anybody knows how these sub 40% off deals are going to last?
     
    ideoteque85, Oct 14, 2008
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  9. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    This Deal was a mistake, the coupon should have been expired, if you wait for the LED, youll probably get around the same price, dont worry.
     
    Chk, Oct 14, 2008
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  10. veemexx

    veemexx Notebook Geek

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    With the new W500 options appearing on the Lenovo website + USX14MOREW500, the prices have gone down by almost another $100!

    Wish I had waited one more week before ordering my W500!
     
    veemexx, Oct 14, 2008
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  11. ideoteque85

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    dude.. create a price quote with the exact same configuration.. call Lenovo and get your $100 back.
     
    ideoteque85, Oct 14, 2008
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  12. veemexx

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    Price quotes based on configuring the 'new' W500 will give you the further ~$100 discount but unfortunately for me, my configuration is not included in the 'new' models!!! :mad:

    Arrgh!
     
    veemexx, Oct 15, 2008
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  13. Injek

    Injek Notebook Consultant

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    The actual problem is that thinkpad users experiencing flex are just complaining about it everywhere else apart from that official lenovo forum.
    I think Lenovo already did a GREAT effort in admitting the flaw, but I don't think they'll come 'out' to read all the forums concerning the keyboard. ( That will be too much for them hahaha)

    But in a way, you guys are right too.
    The flaw shouldn't have existed in the first place!
     
    Injek, Oct 15, 2008
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  14. Dumpduck

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    I'll be looking forward to the review :)
     
    Dumpduck, Oct 15, 2008
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  15. voostro

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    review please !!!
     
    voostro, Oct 15, 2008
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  16. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    It's gonna be at UPS till Monday. W500 review around 4pm that day.
     
    Chk, Oct 16, 2008
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  17. martinmach

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    looking forward for your review
     
    martinmach, Oct 17, 2008
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    I cant wait either to read that review. I am also thinking of buying that laptop.

    My only worries is the GPU, ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 (is that what you meant by ATI 3650 Open GL Version?). What do you guyz think about that card ?
     
    Hungry_Jo, Oct 17, 2008
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  19. pufftissue

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    I thought that if anything, the card would be the fastest that Lenovo offers; it's just a matter of how good the drivers are for it.

    I saw some benchmarks that said it benched faster than the card the T500 offers, no?
     
    pufftissue, Oct 17, 2008
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