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    USB 3.0 on Lenovo Thinkpad ? when?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by asus_newbie, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. asus_newbie

    asus_newbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    does everyone know when Lenovo will include the USB 3.0 for their Thinkpad line?
    HP already made their move for the USB 3.0 on this February.
    I want to go for the W510. However, without USB 3.0 I think i won't buy it


    does the 2.5in SSD disk fit in thinkpad W510? or only 1.8 SSD disk
     
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    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    The W510 has two USB 3.0 ports. It will also support 2.5in.

    (source: tabook)
     
    not.sure, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    That seems unlikely because Intel chipsets, which the W510 uses won't support it until 2011.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 9, 2010
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    asus_newbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have just checked on Lenovo website. For high end W series, 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports.

    Just still not sure about the 2.5 in. I am planning to buy the Cosair SSD 2.5in for it but not sure whether it will fit or not
     
    asus_newbie, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. not.sure

    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, SATA3.0 / 2.5" / 9.5mm fits. Check here:
    www.lenovo.com/psref/pdf/tabook.pdf
     
    not.sure, Jan 9, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    According to Matt Kohut, all the laptop companies that has USB 3.0 support use a separate controller, so the W510 has the extra controller for the usb 3.0 support.
     
    lead_org, Jan 9, 2010
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    fanATIc Nvidiot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bear in mind that usb 3.0 as it exists today will be a sub-optimal implementation, until integrated into intel/amd system chipset or south bridge Probably use (shared) pci-express lanes and there could be compatibility issues.
     
    fanATIc Nvidiot, Jan 9, 2010
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    tigereat Notebook Consultant

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    I think It comes with 2 USB 3.0, regarding to Lenovo's Website

    "USB 3.0 technology (available on W510) improves file-transfer rates, speeds external device charging and enhances USB Web camera performance. W510 includes 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port and 1 USB 2.0/eSATA combo port. "


    Anyway W510 is rock. you also get these features

    "W510 mobile workstations offer X-Rite® PANTONE® color calibration for greater image accuracy, more precise color matching and a consistently true display. "

    " W510 models feature a 95% NTSC gamut, multitouch panel for enhanced true-life 2-D and 3-D images and easy-to-use Multi touch-screen technology"


    My question is that it doesn't have HDMI prot but Display Port. Is the latter better?
     
    tigereat, Jan 9, 2010
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  9. ZaZ

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    Yes, I see that.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 9, 2010
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