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    T400 Res

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Serg, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Hi everyone

    I read a lot about the T400, since it is probably my next buy, well that is not important, what I want to post is about the T400 WXGA+ LED screen. I have read that LED desplay on the T400 was only a WXGA resolution, and now there is this option. It is found on this link and it is surprising to be there, moreover, since it was not supposed to be available. Can someone explain that?
     
    Serg, Apr 22, 2009
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    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    That is good, they are probably bringing it back (order while you can incase they disappear again). As you can see in my sig, my T400 has the WXGA+ LED display and I must say it is gorgeous.

    When the T400 first rolled out in August 2008, the WXGA+ resolution was the only resolution to get the LED backlit, the WXGA LED HN is relatively new. In January-February this year Lenovo removed the option for WXGA+ LED. I'm glad they are bringing it back because I feel it is the perfect screen resolution for a 14" and outstanding battery performance.
     
    StealthTH, Apr 23, 2009
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  3. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    and how well does it perform? have you ever tried gaming on it? im not much of a gamer, just the occasional sims2, c&c generals and aoe3 and id like to max the specs...
     
    Serg, Apr 23, 2009
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    I've play CoH, TW Empire, TF2 all look amazing. I got the LG panel in my Thinkpad and I love it.
     
    StealthTH, Apr 23, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As long as the games aren't that stressful, you should be fine since WXGA and WXGA+ aren't that high of a resolution. The HD 3470 isn't really that good for gaming due to its 64-bit memory bus limitation (compare w/ the T500's HD 3650 w/ 128-bit -> can be 100% better in higher resolutions).
     
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    and the T500 has the WXGA+ or higher res on LED? the thing is im looking to replace my laptop in a few months, and Im thinking on a T series...
     
    Serg, Apr 23, 2009
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    T500 only has WXGA LED.
     
    Chango99, Apr 23, 2009
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    I checked the link. Seems to be gone now
     
    rydude07, Apr 23, 2009
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    i dual checked today right now in fact, it is still available:

    Display type Help me decide
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ LED Backlight [$0.00]
    Selecting this option may delay your shipment more than 4 weeks.
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight, Camera [add $30.00]
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ LED Backlight, Camera [add $30.00]
    Selecting this option may delay your shipment more than 4 weeks.
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight, Camera [add $60.00]
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT, w/ LED Backlight, Camera [add $110.00] [Lenovo recommended]
    Selecting this option may delay your shipment more than 4 weeks.
    14.1 WXGA TFT High Nit, w/ LED Backlight, Camera [add $180.00]
     
    Serg, Apr 24, 2009
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