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    Why is there no "mainstream" 17-inch ThinkPad?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by blackthinkpad, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. blackthinkpad

    blackthinkpad Notebook Consultant

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    The cheapest W700 costs $1.2-1.5k even in the outlet. Why is there no "mainstream" spec 17-inch ThinkPad for everyday office tasks? I work on Excel a lot and find 15.6" too "small" for big spreadsheets.
     
    blackthinkpad, Aug 5, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    because not alot of people use 17 inch laptops, they are also more expensive to produce. if you feel that the 15.6 inch LCD is too small, then just get an external LCD.

    Even if Lenovo did produce a mainstream Thinkpad 17 inch, it won't cost less than $1.2 k. If you can't afford the price of a new or outlet model, then find a second hand one or get a consumer grade 17 inch laptop.
     
    lead_org, Aug 5, 2010
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    You can pack a lot of power in a 17''. No reason to go mainstream. It's just not practical.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 5, 2010
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  4. Ingvarr

    Ingvarr Notebook Deity

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    I second that :)
    I mean, you need a pretty hefty chassis simply to make 17" rigid enough - and if you made hefty chassis already, makes no sence to waste it by not putting heftier coomponents on it.
     
    Ingvarr, Aug 5, 2010
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  5. warakawa

    warakawa Notebook Evangelist

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    amen!
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    warakawa, Aug 5, 2010
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    warakawa i like the Husky pup Avatar on your L2440p...........
     
    lead_org, Aug 5, 2010
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