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    Thinkpad X1 Carbon - 8GB Ram only available with the i5 processor, while i7 only gets 4GB Ram?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Solicitors, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. Solicitors

    Solicitors Newbie

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    Can anyone explain the discrepancy to someone less technical like myself?

    Looking at the X1 Carbon in the UK, but if I go with the most expensive i7 the maximum RAM I can order is 4GB, but if I order the mid range i5 model I can have 8GB RAM if I want?

    Basically - HUH? :confused:
     
    Solicitors, Aug 25, 2012
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  2. smileman

    smileman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lenovo says the i7 with 8GB of RAM is coming soon (according to the recent Ars Technica review).

    In the main X1C thread this issue was discussed and supposedly the reason for the delay is heat, although a number of people in the thread expressed scepticism about that claim.
     
    smileman, Aug 25, 2012
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    Many thanks :)
     
    Solicitors, Aug 26, 2012
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    wditters Notebook Consultant

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    My Lenovo contact confirmed this as well. I7 + 8Gb RAM orderable as of early october.
     
    wditters, Aug 27, 2012
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    IsLNdbOi Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the RAM soldered to the motherboard?
     
    IsLNdbOi, Aug 27, 2012
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    andrubuntu Notebook Guru

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    Yes it is. You won't be able to upgrade.
     
    andrubuntu, Aug 27, 2012
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    There is already! In Thailand!
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    sottor, Oct 29, 2012
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