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    W520 owners I got a question?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Dirtnap, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. Dirtnap

    Dirtnap Notebook Consultant

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    Whats are the must have(s) for the W520?

    Will be using it for: photoshop, some graphic designing, decent multimedia.
     
    Dirtnap, Jul 23, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Everyone's going to answer that differently. If you want a good screen and can stomach the resolution, the FHD might be a good option.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 23, 2011
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    ThinkPadbrad Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed a Lenovo SATA II SSD.

    I haven't seen a SATA III SSD offering as of yet.

    A second power supply may come in handy.

    Brad
     
    ThinkPadbrad, Jul 23, 2011
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    jakub17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get the FHD screen it's amazing (and I love the resolution). I would also recommend buying an 80gb msata ($190) and upgrading RAM on your own.
     
    jakub17, Jul 23, 2011
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  5. Dirtnap

    Dirtnap Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the input, you guys.
     
    Dirtnap, Jul 23, 2011
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