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    Return of the W510

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by LYuan, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    It's back up - At least on the Canadian site......

    Anyone know if there are any dimensional differences between that and the T510?

    Cheers,

    L.
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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    QualitySeeker Notebook Consultant

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  3. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    SOLD!

    Intel Quad Core i7-720QM
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
    15.6" FHD LED w/WW Ant
    nVidia GLM DG 1GB, AMT
    UltraNavFPR for Color Sensor
    4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (2 DIMM)
    500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD Recordable, Ultrabay Enhanced
    9cell, LI Battery TWSL
    Integrated Bluetooth PAN
    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
    1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

    $1849.31
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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  4. period3

    period3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the difference between the base W510 and the 'enhanced' w510? The enhanced version is $200 more, and the only difference i can spot is an extra 2GB of memory, and a 64 bit version of the OS (which is a free upgrade anyway).

    Am I missing something? They both support 16GB of memory, right?

    EDIT: Also, what's an "ultranav for FPR color sensor"?
     
    period3, Jan 21, 2010
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  5. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Wow...you saved me another $200 - You are right...it's exactly the same except for those two things....I'm down to $1,670.44 now on a W510 with a docking station!

    Thanks!
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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    you missed the Gobi 3G modem...
     
    BrokenArrow, Jan 21, 2010
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  7. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I can't get WWAN in Canada - I have to buy an unlocked one from the UK. Either that, or I can just tether my phone to it via Bluetooh...works pretty well.
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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  8. njsss

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    Why it's still NVS 5100m, where's FX 880m?
     
    njsss, Jan 21, 2010
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  9. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Where does it say that it's the NVS 5100m?
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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  10. period3

    period3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered mine. About $1800 tax-in, with the Q820 CPU upgrade, 500 GB upgrade, and FHD screen upgrade, plus a displayport->hdmi converter and a SATA ultrabay adapter so I can put in another hard drive.

    The only downside is that shipping will be delayed at least 4 weeks because they seem to be out of non-multitouch FHD screens...

     
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  11. njsss

    njsss Notebook Geek

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    From their website, only NVS 5100m is listed as graphic card now.
     
    njsss, Jan 21, 2010
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  12. ZoinksS2k

    ZoinksS2k Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just asked the same thing in the larger new model thread, but the NVS 5100m is back. Nowhere to be found in Tabook.

    Is it normal for CTO's to have different specs that those in tabook?
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 21, 2010
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  13. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    *edit*
    according to notebookcheck, nvs5100 and quadro fx880 look like the same thing, but no clock speeds are listed or anything - I suspect they are very close to the 240m as well.
     
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  15. njsss

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    So, how to know this "nVidia GLM DG" is FX880m instead of another name for NVS5100m?
     
    njsss, Jan 21, 2010
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  16. QualitySeeker

    QualitySeeker Notebook Consultant

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    Honestly, what's wrong with Lenovo?
     
    QualitySeeker, Jan 21, 2010
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  17. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    I suspect it's all just naming inconsistencies. I'd wager everyone's getting the same GPU. We'll know in a few more weeks.
     
    infinus, Jan 21, 2010
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  18. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    They are all the same GPU anyways, no? Just driver differences for specialized applications.
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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  19. njsss

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    If so, is it possible to change the driver yourself to make it certified by CAD?
     
    njsss, Jan 21, 2010
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  20. period3

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    Oof, another $177 to upgrade the warranty from 1 to 3 years. Is it usually that expensive? My T60 came with a 3 year warranty at no extra cost...
     
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  21. not.sure

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    Even with that price that's a lot of bang for your buck,
     
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  22. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I'm still wondering what the enhance version of the W510 is...it's $200 more, with the exact same options....weird...
     
    LYuan, Jan 21, 2010
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  23. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    The enhanced one includes the broadband 3g/gps cards and Lenovo's "tweaks." The non-enhanced one doesn't have the 3g/gps card.
     
    infinus, Jan 21, 2010
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    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, I decided to go with a T510. The higher TDP and battery life difference (4 hours for W vs 9 hours on the T) meant more to me. I never game on my laptop so the 3100 should do just fine for my use, and the quad core vs higher clocked dual core was a wash for me.
     
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  25. jaakobi

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    Rise, Lord Thinkpad, Rise :)
     
    jaakobi, Jan 21, 2010
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  26. knight427

    knight427 theenemysgateisdown

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    Man, I'm wondering if I should even bother waiting for Dell and HP...that Visa discount is going to be hard for them to compete against.

    ThinkPad W510 - $1,974.60

    Intel Quad Core Processor i7 720QM (1.6GHz 1066MHz 6MBL3)
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
    15.6" FHD Display (95% Gamut, 270nit) with LED Backlight
    NVIDIA NVS 5100m Discrete Graphics 1GB DDR3 with Intel Advanced Management Technology
    4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
    128 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA
    Multi Recorder Optical Drive (12.7mm)
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery
    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
    4318 : 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller

    Edit: an extra $186 for 3yr on-site warranty, but I might go for the 1 year on-site
     
    knight427, Jan 22, 2010
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  27. MidnightSun

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    Judging by your configuration specs and your signature, that W510 will devour your old laptop like a small appetizer ;)
     
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  28. knight427

    knight427 theenemysgateisdown

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    I know, I've been meaning to benchmark this dinosaur before I get a new laptop so I can objectively compare the insane increase in performance.
     
    knight427, Jan 22, 2010
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  29. junkeeroo

    junkeeroo Notebook Enthusiast

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    i already ordered a t410 and just checked the w510 price. for only $35 more i could get the w510's quad core.

    i know the battery t410 has +5 hours of battery life...other major differences? weight? screen?

    i currently own a 12.1" dell 700m, and am stepping up to the t410's 14". if i were to go to the w510 with the 15.6" screen, how different would this feel to me? portability is big for me and so would the 15.6" be too noticeable in my backpack while riding my bike and going to school?
     

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  30. Luke1708

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    my 15" is very portable. i would go with the quad if i were you.
     
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  31. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, I disagree with some of that. If portability is important to you then why would you take half the battery life just to get a little bit more performance? If the difference between a 14 and 15 isn't a big deal to you but portability is important I would recommend the T510. The Quad I7 consumes a good bit more power, not to mention the more powerfull Nvidia chip. Take your pick, 4 or 9 hours of battery life? Also, if portability is important, keep in mind the previous poster is coming from a 15.4 inch macbook. A 15.6 inch Lenovo will be longer and much thicker.
     
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    thanks, infinus. the allure of a quad core chip for $35 was blinding me for a while. i've come back to my senses and am keeping my t410!
     
    junkeeroo, Jan 22, 2010
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  33. filthee

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    Jumped on this deal as soon as I saw it:

    Intel Quad Core i7-820QM
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
    15.6" FHD LED w/WW Ant
    nVidia GLM DG 1GB, AMT
    UltraNavFPR for Color Sensor
    4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (2 DIMM)
    128GB Solid State Drive
    DVD Recordable, Ultrabay Enhanced
    9cell, LI Battery TWSL60
    Integrated Bluetooth PAN 2
    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300

    1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

    ThinkPad 15W Case Sleeve
    DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D Monitor

    Cost: (incl GST/PST): $2,256.19

    Saved over $1.1k w/ that code. This thing is going to be a beast.
     
    filthee, Jan 25, 2010
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