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    Thinkpad Edge

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Maro12, Mar 14, 2011.

  1. Maro12

    Maro12 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,
    I wanted to know your experiences/menings about this brand Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 15" with Intel i3 or i5. I am about to choose a new laptop and I like to know your meanings about this brand. I am not going to use the laptop for games, only for the daily work, and see some movies once in a while.
    What I am interested to know whether there are problems with its component after it is used, such as battery, monitor, or any crucial parts that you might have experience with it.

    Thanks in advance
     
    Maro12, Mar 14, 2011
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  2. AboutThreeFitty

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    If you haven't already, I would check out NBR review of the laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Review

    Build quality seems to be a lot lower than the Edge 14 and 13 and far lower than traditional Thinkpads. But for the price, the Edge series aren't that bad.

    Just as a side note; Few people on here have Edge laptops.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Mar 14, 2011
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  3. k2001

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    Just get the 14" one which are more compacted and that make it feel more durable.
     
    k2001, Mar 14, 2011
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  4. Pochi

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    Give the T410 and L-Series a look. :D
     
    Pochi, Mar 15, 2011
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  5. Maro12

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    thanks for the reply guys, I will have a look on more Thinkpad models.
    By the way what is your opinion about Ideal Pad models?
     
    Maro12, Mar 15, 2011
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  6. Pochi

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    Ideapad = Ideabad!


    Also Edge ain't "True" Thinkpad, i.e. doesn't have the rollcage (so does SL and L series) Thinkpad laptops are well-known for.

    Get a T510 when T520 is released, you'll get it for a good price by then. :D
     
    Pochi, Mar 15, 2011
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  7. AboutThreeFitty

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    Care be a little more informative?
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Mar 15, 2011
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  8. vēer

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    T410 isnt true ThinkPad either, it doesnt have roll cage in top of the screen, makes it 50% ThinkPad only.
     
    vēer, Mar 15, 2011
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    Which Thinkpad's have a roll cage through out the entire body, X201 and new X220?
     
    cstavro2, Mar 15, 2011
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    I own an Edge, but only the Edge 13, w/ SU7300, I love it, performance-wise it's fine for normal tasks. Build quality for a 13", one of the best imo, and the best keyboard ever.
     
    LanEvo101, Mar 15, 2011
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  11. sdotahn

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    or you could wait a few weeks until the new thinkpad edge 220s and 420s comes out.
     
    sdotahn, Mar 15, 2011
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  12. Maro12

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    I guess I wait a bit longer to see if the new models are better than the existing ones, otherwise I go for an ASUS.
     
    Maro12, Mar 15, 2011
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