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    T510 vs Vostro 3500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Injek, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. Injek

    Injek Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone,
    I'd like to get views on the two laptops since I haven't seen any reviews of the dell yet.

    Which of the Thinkpad T510 and the Dell vostro 3500 is better in terms of build quality, screen quality and durability, and most importantly keyboard feel?

    And, how does the NVS 3100m compared to the 310m gt ?

    Thanks :)
     
    Injek, Mar 16, 2010
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  2. Ed. Yang

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    On build quality, you're comparing the T'series to DELL business low end series product... T510 should be better, and fatter than V3500.

    Next on the processor used, if i'm not wrong, T510 should be using the Penryn processors with the integrated processor not under the same cover.
    V3500 is using the Core-i processors, not really as power saving as ThinkPad-T maybe.

    As for the graphic cards, maybe i shall let the others to comment.
     
    Ed. Yang, Mar 17, 2010
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  3. Ed. Yang

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    Ed. Yang, Mar 17, 2010
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  4. 00940

    00940 Notebook Consultant

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    The CPU used in the T510 (i5-520m, i5-540m, i7620m) and in the Vostro 3500 (i3-330m, i5-430m, i5-520m) all have 35w max power consumption. There is a comparative of the actual power consumption here: http://www.notebookcheck.biz/Test-d...-i3-i5-i7-architecture-Arrandale.25657.0.html

    Here is the info on the NVS3100m: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-Quadro-NVS-3100M.24738.0.html
    And here for the 310m: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-310M.22439.0.html

    There isn't a huge difference in between those gpu.

    Dell hasn't updated its latitude line yet. The natural competitor for the T500 was the E6500. The build quality of the Vostro is still unknown, but probably a serious notch below the T510.
     
    00940, Mar 17, 2010
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  5. Injek

    Injek Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your views. I've never realised the vostro's were considered as dell's lower end business line.

    I'll still wait for reviews to come though. And since I'm not in a hurry to buy a laptop, I'll wait till the end of the year to see Dell's and Lenovo's development.

    But for now, my eyes are on the T510 :)
     
    Injek, Mar 17, 2010
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    latitude and precision is the direct competitor to the T and W series of Thinkpad.
     
    lead_org, Mar 17, 2010
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  7. era86

    era86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My buddy had a Vostro when I bought my T61, he said I got ripped off until a couple of months later when his Vostro began falling apart. The build quality of the T510 should far surpass that of the Vostro line. I've only held the T510 once or twice, but the Vostro to me is VERY cheap feeling.
     
    era86, Mar 17, 2010
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  8. antskip

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    Vostro is the "business" version of the Inspiron. So look for Inspiron reviews as well to get an idea.
     
    antskip, Mar 17, 2010
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  9. cn_habs

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    You need to compare the Latitude to the Thinkpad, not the Vostro.
     
    cn_habs, Mar 17, 2010
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  10. 00940

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    It was only the case for the Vostro 1*00 line (identical to the inspiron 1520). The vostro 1*10, 1*20 and the new line were/are not related to the inspiron.

    You do realize that the 3500 is a whole new design that has nothing to do with the Vostro you've held, right ? While I agree that the Vostro 3500 is probably not as good as the T510 (and I wouldn't want to drop it or run a car over it), its actual build quality is unknown.

    Considering what is asked however, there's little doubt that the T510 is better in all terms listed in the original question. Maybe have a look towards the HP 8540p for a true alternative.
     
    00940, Mar 17, 2010
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  11. jaredy

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    That being said if you can get the vostro line for super cheap (and don't care about portability) they are quite good in terms of build quality compared to your average consumer grade junk.
     
    jaredy, Mar 17, 2010
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  12. undoIT

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    Everyone who mentioned that the ThinkPad T series should be compared to the Latitude E series is correct. Vostro is in a different class.

    However, Dell Latitudes haven't been refreshed in a while and are still using old technology. Until Dell releases new Latitudes it isn't really possible to compare and you are definitely better off with the T510. I'm typing this on a Latitude E6400 and I wish that Dell would release the new Latitudes so I can compare with the current ThinkPads because I'm going to be buying a laptop pretty soon and it is probably going to be either the T410s or the T510 (if the FHD screens are ever back in stock).
     
    undoIT, Mar 17, 2010
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  13. wsdcpark

    wsdcpark Newbie

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    I talked to my company's Dell representative yesterday, and she told me the update Latitude, call E6410/E6510 will be available in about a month.
    I was told that it will sport the new iCore processors.
     
    wsdcpark, Mar 18, 2010
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  14. diggy

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    Thats funny - the Dell rep/salesperson for our company told us last week that they are looking at "near summer" release for their updated models. Guess we'll just have to wait and see
     
    diggy, Mar 18, 2010
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  15. undoIT

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    undoIT, Mar 18, 2010
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