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    W500 open or closed when used with external monitor?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cosrocket, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. cosrocket

    cosrocket Notebook Evangelist

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    This week I plan on ordering a Thinkpad W500 and a ThinkVision L220X 22inch monitor. My question is this, should I keep the W500's lid open or closed while connected to the monitor? I prefer to keep the W500 closed, but am wondering if doing that could affect the W500's display due to built up heat. Any ideas if the display of the W500 will be adversely affected?
     
    cosrocket, Sep 21, 2008
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  2. Myleftnut

    Myleftnut Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think it'll be much of an issue with the lid closed. Just make sure there's enough elevation under the laptop for the cold air intake and perhaps use some software to crank up the fan if you want to go that extra bit.
     
    Myleftnut, Sep 21, 2008
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  3. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    open because laptops aren't made to run closed so your cutting off the aerodynamics or something like that(?)
     
    jonhapimp, Sep 21, 2008
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  4. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    i never kept my T42P nor X300 closed with my thinkvision because i use the keyboard :D
     
    Bashar, Sep 23, 2008
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    Really, it's whatever you prefer. The cooling system is such on the newer ThinkPads (T61 on) that there should not be any problem if it's closed.

    Alternatively, you could always keep it open and use the laptop display as well for some dual-display goodness. :D
     
    UltraCow, Sep 23, 2008
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