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    New Thinkpads of 2012

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Oats04, Feb 4, 2012.

  1. Kaso

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    ^^^ The article at your link says: Intel will only be delaying the release specifically of mobile Dual-Core Ivy Bridge processors, but everything is more or less on schedule.

    Take it for what it's worth, more or less. :rolleyes:
     
    Kaso, Feb 21, 2012
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  2. Thors.Hammer

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    According to the article at fudzilla.com, the dual core processors WILL be delayed due to an overstock of Sandy Bridge already in the channel. I suspected that was one of the reasons though I don't see an official Intel press release.

    I'm sure they are responding to reactive inquiries only.

    So a Quad Core W530 might be ok, but don't count on the T and X series being on time.

    Should be a cluster.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Feb 21, 2012
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  3. vinuneuro

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    There will be 35W quad-cores which means X and T non-ULV could be quad since they already have the thermal capacity.
     
    vinuneuro, Feb 21, 2012
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    That would be awesome. Though you can do a quad core T420 now - just buy the processor separately and install it. But for the other series with non-replacable chips, I can't wait for some quad cores to go with my VMs.
     
    bogatyr, Feb 21, 2012
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  5. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Yeah thats alot better then q3 or later. At the rate that it crashes Im well past my tolerance but my wallet isnt quite ready. Im thinking at most I could wait til may'ish, although I did just configure one of my options at a much lower price then I expected so I may jump sooner. Plus I wonder with the machines being new the ship times will be longer and the prices will be much higher.

    So I guess I have to look into sandy vs ivy benchmark threads...oh and the "duct tape" has been out for a while...
     
    Thaenatos, Feb 21, 2012
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  6. Kaso

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    No. TDP of mobile IB quad-cores are 45W and 55W. The dual-core i7 has 35W TDP.

    :D
     
    Kaso, Feb 21, 2012
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  7. vinuneuro

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    vinuneuro, Feb 21, 2012
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  8. Kaso

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    ^^^ Nothing definite. The article at that link says: The most recent Ivy Bridge roadmap leaks however haven't mentioned anything about a 35W quad-core part.

    In the meantime, hopes and dreams are free. :)
     
    Kaso, Feb 21, 2012
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  9. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    The X1 was originally rumored to get a quad I7 option. AnandTech - Lenovo X1 Announced Alongside An Edge Infused All-In-One I was hoping to see an Ivy Bridge quad option in the X2.

    I don't think the X1 has a PGA socket and the CPU is BGA mounted.
     
    Bronsky, Feb 21, 2012
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  10. Thors.Hammer

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    In May 2011 the X1 was rumored to solve world peace. That didn't happen either.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Feb 21, 2012
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  11. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    It's been very peaceful here in the pinelands. ;)
     
    Bronsky, Feb 21, 2012
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  12. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    X1 with quad core CPU that is suicide by overheating.
     
    lead_org, Feb 21, 2012
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  13. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    I hope to be the first to review S430 + Thunderbolt GPU :)
     
    wild05kid05, Feb 21, 2012
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  14. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you are getting the preview unit?
     
    lead_org, Feb 21, 2012
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  15. ThinkRob

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    What's the phrase again? "Not a consumer ship-level system"? ;)
     
    ThinkRob, Feb 22, 2012
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  16. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    Sometimes dreams come true. ;) 35W Quads are real and being implemented in the new 14" Acer VA40 next month.

    [​IMG]

    Would love to see one of these in the X2 since it has the thermal capacity.
     
    Bronsky, Mar 9, 2012
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  17. Kaso

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    Absolutely!

    Thanks for sharing. :cool:
     
    Kaso, Mar 9, 2012
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    ibmthink, Mar 10, 2012
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  19. Kaso

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    ^^^ "The rest of the specs are unfortunately unknown but according to previous reports, Y480 packs a rather underwhelming 14-inch 1366x768 screen."

    Oh well.
     
    Kaso, Mar 10, 2012
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