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    Y400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FiReWoLf, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. FiReWoLf

    FiReWoLf Notebook Evangelist

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    Any comment/s for this model yet? Been looking hard for a 14'1 svreen Lenovo :)
     
    FiReWoLf, Dec 11, 2006
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  2. ubercool

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    I would like to find out too. It's a great lappy:

    Processor: Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz (configurable with T7200??)
    Motherboard chipset: Intel 945PM
    RAM: 1024 MB
    Hard drive: 100 GB (5400RPM??)
    Card Reader: SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro
    Optical drive: Slot-in DVD writer
    Ports: 3 X USB2.0; FireWire; RJ11 (modem); RJ45 (Ethernet); VGA out; S-video out, PC Card slot (??)
    Bluetooth: Yes
    Wireless LAN: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
    Graphics: Nvidia GeForce Go 7300/256MB
    Screen size: 14.1 inch widescreen (resolution ??)
    DVD/MP3 without bootup: Yes
    Sound hardware: Integrated audio; 2 x speakers; Sub woofer
    Jacks: mic-in, earphone-out
    Operating system: Win XP Home
    Weight w/battery: 2.4 kg
    Dimensions: 344 x 253 x 37 mm (??)
    Battery type(s) included: 6-cell Lithium Ion

    I've indicated in bold features that are oustanding. And where I put (??), means let's find out what the screen res is and if it's really just a PC Card slot instead of an Express PC Card. :eek:

    Here's a link to a great pic, scroll halfway down, and don't look at the model :D :

    http://www.themediaslut.com/date/2006/11/15/
     
    ubercool, Dec 11, 2006
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    ubercool, Dec 11, 2006
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    I want the biometric software on that machine for my V100
     
    ^calypso^, Dec 11, 2006
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  5. FiReWoLf

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    Just hope the processer can be 1.83GHz or higher. Nice pictures there, hiding touchpad :D
     
    FiReWoLf, Dec 11, 2006
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  6. ubercool

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    Well, the 15th is in four days, so hopefully someone buys one in Asia.
     
    ubercool, Dec 12, 2006
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    Anyone seen this one in Asia, folks? It's supposed to ship today.
     
    ubercool, Dec 16, 2006
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  8. FiReWoLf

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    Not yet, dont think they be on time.
     
    FiReWoLf, Dec 17, 2006
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    I saw a working prototype Y400 n person last July. But didn't take pictures, so I'm no use. It was quite sweet though -- the shuttle button was kind of gimmicky and the most idiotic thing was on the prototype I couldn't figure out where the power button was. Yeah, there I sat as a "notebook expert" with a Lenovo marketing guy watch me struggle to find how to turn the thing on. In my defense, it was impossible to see witch button was actually the power button.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 17, 2006
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  10. ubercool

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    Well, I'm sure that has changed markedly in the real thing, as you can see from the pix, if you stop staring at the model for a moment! :D :cool:
     
    ubercool, Dec 23, 2006
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  11. ubercool

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    Please, anyone in Singapore see this lappy yet? Please report back here, or PM me, if you have any more details.
     
    ubercool, Dec 23, 2006
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    Please, anyone in Singapore see this lappy yet? Please report back here, or PM me, if you have any more details. :)
     
    ubercool, Dec 23, 2006
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  13. deepfrost

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    Yo guys, still no news of the Y400, although Lenovo India has released the new y series notebooks. It has the Y300, and a Y500.

    More info on the Y500 on a new thread i started here.
     
    deepfrost, Dec 23, 2006
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  14. ubercool

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    Bump. Anyone see a Y400 yet? :)
     
    ubercool, Jan 7, 2007
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    i'm still waiting on news too,..
    does anyone have any news on the y400 yet?
    I hope it will be out in china at the end of the month....

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    actually guys,..
    i think this notebook is already available in china under the name of 天逸F40 series. I can't really read chinese, so can somebody who can, please check, thanks:

    http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Product/channel/product_detail.asp?productid=5224
     
    deepfrost, Jan 13, 2007
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  16. ubercool

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    Thanks for the bump, deepfrost! :)
     
    ubercool, Jan 13, 2007
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  17. deepfrost

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    no worries,...
    i'm just as eager as you with this notebook, as this will be the one i be getting once i move to china at the end of the month ^^
     
    deepfrost, Jan 13, 2007
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  18. ubercool

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    I've been trying to get hold of Lenovo PR people but have not been successful yet, will try again now.
     
    ubercool, Jan 13, 2007
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    oh cool,..
    let me know if you get a response...

    i have emailed lenovo in HK to ask about the y400, but i still haven't got a reply yet ^^
     
    deepfrost, Jan 13, 2007
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    wtm0325, Jan 14, 2007
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  21. ubercool

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    OK, so the critical issues were not mentioned, but how about any good points?

    Can't read Chinese or I would not ask. :eek:
     
    ubercool, Jan 14, 2007
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    from the additional review websites, the battery in mobilemark2005 can stand for around 3.5-4hours , but some customer said their unit only last for 2:20hours

    the heat dissipation was good, no serious heat problem in particular area, all stays equally warm after few hours of usage

    they did mentioned the keyboard has no flex and each key is well made, nvr feel uncomfortable after long hour usage, but still they didnt compare it w thinkpad keyboard.. touchpad wise, they prefer the old type, the new design makes them always miss the pointer control

    the 2.1 speakers was great, however they didnt compare it with competitors like HP/Compaq Altec Lansing
     
    wtm0325, Jan 14, 2007
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  23. deepfrost

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    can't read much of the review,....
    so don't know if it live up to our expectations...

    although i do like the pictures of the "Snow Mountai" limited edition of the F40/Y400

    Also on the notebook, it has a sticker that says "igrs", does anyone know what that is?...
     
    deepfrost, Jan 14, 2007
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  24. FiReWoLf

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    Didn't see any yet on the street, may be they wait for Vista release then hit the market with it.
     
    FiReWoLf, Jan 15, 2007
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  25. ubercool

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    Has anyone ever seen this lappy? :confused:
     
    ubercool, Mar 30, 2007
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