New ThinkPad Information and Pictures!

Wait, is there only a discrete graphics card option for the T400?
no integrated video?

 

It's switchable between integrated and delicated GPU.

 

This looks interesting. I will definitely be looking out for more information.

 

Curse Intel!! I want my Montevina now! Or else I'll have to get the T61!! (I need laptop end of July latest )

 

I'm pretty sure the 6930p features the ATI 3450HD, not the 3650HD. Not sure how much of a difference that makes. Either way, I'm looking forward to looking at the 6930, T400, and Dell Latitude E6400 when purchasing my next notebook.

 

When the new models come out, would Lenovo continue selling the older models? Would they be cheaper? What happened to the older models when Lenovo released newer models before?

 

The old models will fade out, price probably would be the same as it now, and eventually discontinued.

 

I would look at those exact models if I didn't absolutely need one by the beginning of August. Too bad for me Stupid Intel.

Also, the 3450 is far below the 3650 in terms of performance. The 3650 is equivalent to the 8600M GT while the 3450 is around the 8400M GS...

 

what's the price of SL, T and R series?

 

FWIW, the current ThinkPad discounts run through June 30. This also seems to be the longest period such a discount has been offered that I've seen.

 

On the T models, they moved audio plugs from the left side to the front side.. I don't think I would love it.. My girlfriend has her audio plugs on the front side and I'm always held down to hit.. It's not a good move in my opinion.. But I love the HDMI plug

 

When are the new models suppose to roll out?

 

OK Answered my own question:

According to: http://www.small-laptops.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x200/
Available: Possibly July 14, 2008

 

I start school august 15 .... If I were to wait, I assume a t series wouldnt be able to be shipped to me by then? Too much of a risk?

 

http://www.51nb.com/viewnews-38449 - I hope this is not the top notch version?!

 

Scratch that July date. It's probably in November at the latest. July date is when the chipset officially comes out. A notebook with that chipset wouldn't be released at the same time.

 

gogo2390, I don't think you have to have a new laptop by the time you go back to school. At this point it's probably better to wait for the new model to come out in July.

 

$1728 canadien! so that'll be 10%-15% cheaper in the US.
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Processor: Intel Core2 Duo P8600-2.4 GHz
Bus: 1066 MHz FSB, cache level 2 of 3 MB
RAM: 2 x 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz (max. 4 GB)
Hard drive: 160 GB Serial ATA - 7200 rpm
Unit Optical: DVD + RW (+ R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
Display: 15.4''LCD screen of 1680x1050 pixels (WSXGA +)
Graphics card: AMD / ATI FireGL V5700 - Memory of 512 MB dedicated
Network Card: Ethernet 10/100/1000
Wireless card: Intel 5300 AGN
Connectors: RGB screen video / 15 pins
3 USB 2.0 ports
1 Firewire IEEE1394
Operating system: Windows Vista Business 32-bit french
ISV Certification (workstation performance certified)
Weighting 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
International Warranty 3 years
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Link to the PDF, Page 4: http://www.arc.ulaval.ca/communs/pdf/ARC_info-micro.pdf

 

well I need a computer, its not like i have an old laptop that I can use, all i've had are desktops. I cant just go to school wtihout a laptop, Idk how that would work.

 

I would give yourself 2 weeks to 1 month for shipping time space for whatever you plan to get.

 

Your school must have public computer labs of some sort. Of course I can't tell you what to do, but I would think a month or two (or even longer) without a personal computer can't hurt (think about how much time you save by not checking facebook every two minutes or doing instant messaging).

 

haha true...I may end up doing that. I just remembered my brother has a piece of junk acer (1.4 celeron lol) that he doesnt use anymore that I could deal with for however long I have to. Right now I'm using cpp pricing to get the deal that I'm willing to pay... will this be available for a long time? Without this, IMO lenovos are too much money. Would waiting and possibly paying more be worth it for a different processor, led backlit screen and idk what else it has to offer different...don't need any bigger than a 160gb 7200 rpm which I configured now.

This is far too confusing to make a decision...thanx for the input.

 

I bought my T61p back in September for about $1.6k, although you could probably get the same spec today for a couple hundred bucks cheaper. The catch with waiting for and then buying the new line of Thinkpads is that they will be more expensive in the first few months. It will depend on your budget. But I would wait because 1. you will probably get buyer's remorse seeing a new line coming out a month after you buy your laptop 2. you could also look at other brands that will offer the same spec for lesser price.

 

I don't think the new lines offer LED screens.

But, like someones said above, at this point, definitely wait for the new models. Yes they will probably be a bit more expensive than current models, but note something: The replacement models are replacement models, they are not some new revolutionary model that costs a fortune more. They are intend to replace existing models with newer technology at same price to attain the same market. My estimates are that the new models will be same as list price for current models with out the discounts. Wait a month or 2 for coupons and discounts to settle in and the price will be the same if not cheaper.

The worst feeling has got to be buying a piece of technology for $1K then have it be out of date 2 months later. Have it out of date after 1 year or so is ok, since it's inevitable, but after 2 months, is no good.

 

Yea for this reason I'm starting to think, do you get a cheap bestbuy special for like 600 bux and then when it breaks or is too slow in a year or 2, you throw it out, and dont care. Then get the next newest thing that will probably be better than the laptop you spent twice the amount of money on.

...is this a bad theory? Or is a 1450 dollar thinkpad with a 3 year warranty with accidental a better idea...

This issue bothers me like no other. I see all these cheap laptops at bestbuy, which makes me more reluctant to spend so much more....for what?

(I do need a laptop that will dock, and is 14 inch)

Please help

Thanx

 

uh... they definitely are going to be LED backlit screens. get your facts straight.
thanks. come again.

 

For what??
Well for me, the efficiency of the new technology got me to be patient and wait. The battery life is not so great on the T61, etc.

With montevina, DDR3, LED backlit display, hybrid vid card, and 9-cell batt option, the new line will be lighter, thinner, and more battery efficient.

 

two years ago when my brother first started college i told him to wait for the core 2 duos being released.

he ended up waiting about 3 weeks to a month after school had already started to get his 2.0 ghz alienware. hell, he was able to use his roommates thinkpad or the school computers in that time so nothing was wrong.

bottomline, he got a better processor and didnt have buyers remorse.

bottomline #2, his roommates thinkpad with an older processor runs better than his alienware.

 

two years ago when my brother first started college i told him to wait for the core 2 duos being released.

he ended up waiting about 3 weeks to a month after school had already started to get his 2.0 ghz alienware. hell, he was able to use his roommates thinkpad or the school computers in that time so nothing was wrong.

bottomline, he got a better processor and didnt have buyers remorse.

bottomline #2, his roommates thinkpad with an older processor runs better than his alienware.


i'd say wait and get the monteniva t61. my plan is to get one with my moms ibm discount or to simply get an eepc box + eepc laptop for the price of the discounted thinkpad.

 

I missed it, but what screen size does the SL have?

 

13.3-inch / 14.1-inch / 15.4-inch.

 

great, if the will offer the 13.3 or 14.1 with a mate led with wxga+ i will die

 

Just come out already new thinkpads!

 

really? how do you know?

 

He doesn't know, he's demanding it.

 

ahhh..
compaing x200 with the current x61, i see little differences except for screen size and the processor used
decisions decisions

 

...aand.

- SSD v. not
- Touchpad v. just a nipple
- Screen resolution (good v. too small)
- USB port replicator v. dedicated base

I'm making the same decision as well. My answer is wait for the X200

 

X300 vs X200
64GB SSD vs up to 500GB HD
slow CPU vs fast CPU (P8400 and P8600 CPUs are fast and power efficient)
Medium size vs Smaller size ( great portability)
X3100 GPU vs X4500 GPU (handles blu-ray movies)
no tablet option vs tablet option

 

there is a touchpad?
the screen resolution is a good point, the rest arent really a need thou...

 

It almost sounds like he's comparing the X300 to the X200 also, not the X61 to the X200. I may be wrong, but I believe neither the X200 nor the X61 have a touchpad. Not sure if the X200 will have true docking though or if it will go the way of the X300 toward a USB solution...?

 

Someone mentioned new line will be thiner...

I don't know about that, from those pics- the ones under the router- the X200 looks thick. Let's hope it's no more than 1.06in!

 

There's mention of an X200 base. Don't know if they'll put the DVD in the port replicator base, or in the whole system.

Ideally, I'd like a X300 with a faster chip. That's my dream

 

Agreed. Or maybe a T300.

 

X300 should ditch the DVD drive, use fast CPU and a real 500GB hard drive. Then add a DisplayPort.

 

and the price will skyrocket....(maybe not too bad without the SSD)

 

OKto my surprise that 64GB SSD in the x300 is $1500, which ridiculous. The X300 would be less than $1400 with out it!

 

SSD drains as much power as a real HD. Google it.

 

this is false. read the SSD thread.

 

This seems ideal for me as well. Does anyone know if "T300" is actually a planned model?

I really want the X200 for portability, but can't sacrifice the built-in optical drive - I owned an ultraportable before and even for the handful of times a month I required it, hauling an external around negated the portability of the system overall. If I didn't need the optical, the X200 would seem a no-brainer. This is what leaves me wanting a more powerful X300 (or something similar).

 

A slim USB DVD drive only cost $100, and it is light and small. $100 is far less than the extra you will pay for a $2500 X300.

If bringing a slim drive is not convenient, just buy two cheap external DVD drives for $50 each, one for work, one for home. I hardly use DVD drive these days, because I store everything on gigantic hard drives.