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    T410s with Switchable Graphics Shows Up!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Paul386, Apr 28, 2010.

  1. Paul386

    Paul386 Notebook Evangelist

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    I might be a bit behind... I don't know. I only check once a week or so. But there it is.

    Unfortunately it isn't with a faster speced processor and you have to get Lenovo's SSD. I was planning on using the Intel X18-M 160GB G2 in that laptop. I guess I will keep on waiting to see if a new CPU comes out and a non-SSD option... I am in no rush!
     
    Paul386, Apr 28, 2010
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  2. Paul386

    Paul386 Notebook Evangelist

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    Also... Does anyone know the mechanism for switching? I understand that it is not Nvidia's Optimus technology, which is a pity in my opinion. Will it be similiar to my W500? I don't even use that switchable graphics.
     
    Paul386, Apr 28, 2010
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I thought it was Optimus since they use a discrete nVidia card.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 28, 2010
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  4. MastahRiz

    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    It would be cool if it's Optimus. Also a pity that the W510 doesn't come with Opt. since it also has the NVIDIA card.
     
    MastahRiz, Apr 28, 2010
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  5. hatboy

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    just order early this week..man I'm so look forward to it!
     
    hatboy, Apr 29, 2010
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  6. Jonnyinter

    Jonnyinter Notebook Consultant

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    Damn, that's expensive! For that price you might as well just go with a Vaio Z. Better looking, more portable, and more powerful,
     
    Jonnyinter, Apr 29, 2010
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  7. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Vaio Z is less reliable too... the hinge on the Z machines are no where as strong as the Thinkpad's stainless steel one.

    Also, like many sony's ultraportable laptops, the parts used on them are proprietary and non-removable. No removable optical drives and substandard docking option.
     
    lead_org, Apr 29, 2010
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  8. wilse

    wilse Notebook Evangelist

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    better looking: debateable

    more portable: sure

    more powerful: sure

    build-quality like a loose turd: definitely
     
    wilse, Apr 29, 2010
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  9. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do you really even need more power in such a small form factor? I'll take build quality over the other things any day.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 29, 2010
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  10. BriS2k

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    wow.

    This interesting thread on the T410s has turned into a Sony bashing hissy fit....not surprising at all anymore, here in the Lenovo forum that is.

    Personally, I'd rather have a manual switch for the discrete graphics over Optimus any day.
     
    BriS2k, Apr 29, 2010
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  11. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You saw the other one, so that should be of no surprise. Merit alone should separate the laptops enough for people. But I tire of hearing that something looks better as a pro compared to a Thinkpad.
     
    jaredy, Apr 29, 2010
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