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    Tabook: Difference between G "Global" W520 and non "G" model?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bluepixel, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. bluepixel

    bluepixel Guest

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    I have been looking for a W520 through a couple Lenovo resellers. I usually compare the model number the reseller lists with the model numbers in the fantastic Tabook resource.

    However - I recently came across a pricing difference that I can't explain. I found several of the top-seller laptops (first section of models for the W520) for prices < $3,000 (sometimes a lot less). Today I found model 4282-4YU for a little over $3,000. After comparing specs I can't really see why the price is so much different.

    The only thing that stands out is that the 4282-4YU model is listed as having "Global" but I can't for the life of me understand what this means. The warranty listed in the Tabook between the models doesn't appear to be different.

    Any thoughts? I must be missing something here...

    Thanks,

    - Bluepixel
     
    bluepixel, Mar 18, 2012
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It means that model is available worldwide. It's for companies that have far-flung operations and want to standardize.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 18, 2012
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