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    T400 in its docking station: is it noisy?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tata668, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to know if the advanced docking station for the T400 is noisy?

    I'm thinking about buying a T400 because lots of people say it's really silent. But I would use it 95% of the time docked. If the laptop is noisy when docked, I won't be really happy!

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    My R60 was silent when docked, but I only had the Mini dock and I usually run in low power mode.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 16, 2009
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  3. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks ZaZ. But I would like some info for the T400. I hope it's as quite as your R60!
     
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'll have to throw in my vote with Zaz, the t61p was silent when connected in its cradle.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Jan 17, 2009
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  5. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    It's getting better and better! What about the T400 now? :p
     
    tata668, Jan 17, 2009
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think you will have an issue because of the new generation of processors and chipset that are in the new thinkpads. It also depends on your power setting. If you have it on full power you might have very low fan noise. My x200 when docked has the fan running but it is very quiet.
     
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    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    Hehe, still not the T400 but useful informations, thanks! :)
     
    tata668, Jan 17, 2009
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