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    Y50 Thread

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jobine, Jan 4, 2014.

  1. daryldeal

    daryldeal Notebook Evangelist

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    Ah, well.. its too good to be true anyway, im sure theyll update that typo soon

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  2. vahdyx

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    That's my assumption too. I'm guessing it is [too good to be true] as well. Its a non-touch model that has this supposed IPS display. If its true, "hell yeah" is what I'd be saying, but I'm keeping my hopes in check because I'm feeling a bit skeptical.

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    vahdyx, Jun 18, 2014
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    Apparently the thing is an IPS display... I just finished a live chat with a representative from TigerDirect. The guy also claimed that it came with an Intel 7260ac.

    Of course, by now I think everyone takes what these people say with a grain of salt. :p
     
    asdasdHunter, Jun 18, 2014
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  4. daryldeal

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    I really doubt thats an IPS though, 7260ac sure, but IPS :O

    Not to mention its also 16gb ram and 4gb gtx 860m at that price :O

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  5. vahdyx

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    I bet the rep just read the description and spec sheet listed on the website similar to what Lenovo reps did for me. I need some proof I guess. Like I said I ordered my Best Buy one yesterday it should be here tomorrow. I hope it also has an IPS display if not well then I'll make a decision on returning and spending a $100 more for non touch and supposed IPS

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    vahdyx, Jun 18, 2014
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  6. daryldeal

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    Wait, where did you get the info that the touch panel on BB has an IPS? :O
     
    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  7. vahdyx

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    No info, I'm just assuming that if the older listed tiger direct has an IPS then the newer listed BB model has one too. I'm just guessing that if there was a refresh on the older listed Tiger Direct then a newly stocked Best Buy model will be also refreshed.

    When searching the model numbers of both tiger direct and best buy. They state that the displays are already reviewed and haven't changed. So unless Lenovo just added them without any change to their model numbers I suspect they're not IPS.

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    vahdyx, Jun 18, 2014
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  8. Derek712

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    If the N550jk has the same screen as the Q550lf like users claim, it has 98% sRGB and 70% aRGB. I just did a recal last week and got those numbers. I'll have the actual cal numbers for the y50 youch tomorrow.
     
    Derek712, Jun 18, 2014
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  9. Derek712

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    It wouldn't be out of the ordinary for Lenovo to have different screen models out there. It's as if they have bins of spare parts laying around and some dude is just putting random machines together. I had a fiasco with them when I bought the Y500. I originally got the 650M SLI model and 1 week later the 750M(non-SLI) model came out. So I returned it and bought that and the Ultrabay adapter which they claimed was a 750M but was actually a 650M. Returned both of those and got the 750M SLI model which appeared another week later. Then the y510p comes out 2-3 weeks later. Some had matte screens, some had glossy. Some had 755M. It was incredibly random and the reps were no help whatsoever. Long story short, after I found out the msata turned into a M.2 slot I gave up and bought a different brand.
     
    Derek712, Jun 18, 2014
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    A new configuration is available from Lenovo.com, 4K non-touch Display, i7-4710HQ, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, NVIDIA 860M 2GB, Intel 3160 Wireless for $1330. Really great prices for a 4K laptop with that specs.

    I hope the 4K touch models are not that far behind.
     
    nMIK-3, Jun 18, 2014
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    It's a shame the vram is 2GB on that model. The vram is the one thing you can't upgrade yourself...
     
    PickleHead5314, Jun 18, 2014
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    I was surprised at that as well - thought all the 4k's would have had 4GB to drive it.
     
    KlickOnline, Jun 18, 2014
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    Regardless of the amount of VRAM, I doubt an 860M would be really that suitable for 4K gaming.
     
    Incontro, Jun 18, 2014
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  14. AltCtrl

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    Just ordered my Y50 from tigerdirect after cancelling my order from lenovo and dodging a backpack bribery, I'll let you guys know if its IPS.
     
    AltCtrl, Jun 18, 2014
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  15. heibk201

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    57% NTSC from a review of a test model, no one has done a test for a production model yet
     
    heibk201, Jun 18, 2014
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    the possibility of that is literally 0. if you look in the hardware maintenance manual where they show you all the displays used for FHD, they are AUO, chimei and BOE and we all know there are no IPS panels from them. unless lenovo suddenly changes its display supplier, which I heavily doubt, you won't see any IPS for FHD
     
    heibk201, Jun 18, 2014
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  17. vish120292

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    Nevertheless it seems to be accurate...Videos on youtube shows very poor colours..specially red (which looks almost like pink)...I'm by no means an expert though..
     
    vish120292, Jun 18, 2014
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  18. fragpic

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    Would you be stocking this model?


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    fragpic, Jun 18, 2014
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  19. KlickOnline

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    At this time we don't plan to - we see the greatest demand for the 4K being the 512GB version versus the lesser version, and we don't foresee many people wanting 4K without the upgraded graphics card.
     
    KlickOnline, Jun 18, 2014
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  20. nMIK-3

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    Your Lenovo representative has any estimation of when the 4K Touch models will be available?

    Also I see some people thinking or hoping to do gaming in 4K resolutions. This is not happening, first of you can count in one hand the games that natively support 4K resolutions and secondly (and most importantly) the current mainstream hardware can barely support it. Y50 may be titled as a gaming laptop but its 4K resolution will be best for the non-gaming activities. Photo/Video editing, Design, multi-Window support etc.

    Here is a fresh and very good article on this subject:
    Op-ed: Are we ready for 4K? - TechSpot
     
    nMIK-3, Jun 18, 2014
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    No idea when/if 4K Touch models are coming unfortunately.
     
    KlickOnline, Jun 18, 2014
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  22. the_EDJ

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    Weird. My laptop of the same model shipped today, a day earlier than the 06/19/14 date they estimated. After I ordered on 05/26/14 they delayed it to July, but last week moved it back up to the original 06/19/14 ship date.

    Expected receive date is 06/25/14.

    For those wondering, the 59421835 is the Touch model with 1 TB hybrid drive, i7-4710HQ, 16 GB RAM and 4 GB Nvidia card. It was priced at $1,399 around Memorial Day on Lenovo's website. Lenovo Y50 Touch Laptop | 15.6" High-Performance Gaming Notebook PC | Lenovo (US)
     
    the_EDJ, Jun 18, 2014
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  23. vahdyx

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    Well my 4k model is expected to be delivered at the beginning of August. Why? Might as well just wait for Asus' equivalents at that point.

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    vahdyx, Jun 18, 2014
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    I found a store that sells AUO B156HAN01.2 IPS panel, compatible with Y50 and shipping to USA:
    $96.72,AUO B156HAN01.2 LCD screen 15.6 inch LED 1920x1080 WUXGA
     
    testpecimen, Jun 18, 2014
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  25. AltCtrl

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    AltCtrl, Jun 18, 2014
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    Anyone from Canada order directly from Lenovo's website recently? What are your expected shipping dates?
     
    0x33B5E5, Jun 18, 2014
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    This might be a stupid question, but I'm guessing that the Y50 uses Nvidia Optimus to switch between the GTX and the Haswell GPU? Just looking into what I will need to screw with once I install linux. It looks like Bumblebee ( Bumblebee - NVIDIA Optimus support for Linux!) is stable and included in Ubuntu repositories.
     
    PickleHead5314, Jun 18, 2014
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  28. fantasticzig

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    Would I lose touch functionality by upgrading to this? Or is that based in the glass or something? Because CPR (Cell Phone Repair store) will replace laptop screens for only $85. I bought the highest touch model; I would LOVE to upgrade if I don't lose touch...
     
    fantasticzig, Jun 18, 2014
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  29. Derek712

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    the digitizer is separate, hence the edge to edge glass the non touch models lack. They might use adhesive to stick it to the LCD though. Only way to know is to take it apart. where in the link does it say IPS and if it's compatible though? Would like to see a 4k panel replacement too. Edit: better yet, a QHD panel would be nice. I don't understand why laptop displays skipped that step...

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    Derek712, Jun 18, 2014
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  30. testpecimen

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    Look here: AUO B156HAN01.2 Overview - Panelook.com, and here: B156HAN01.2 HW-1A : AUO datasheet - Globalresell.com
    The display technology is AHVA, that's an IPS variant. TFT Central
     
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  31. daryldeal

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    you sir will be the next savior! :D be sure to update us asap. I know the chances are slim, but if its an IPS, then tigerdirect is the way to go for me.
     
    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  32. daryldeal

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    Guys, all the tigerdirect chat agents are really adamant that its an IPS display from lenovo :O should we believe them?

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    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  33. Derek712

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    Did they physically open the box and analyze the screen? I highly doubt it. They read off a spec sheet. You can hold them accountable if they are wrong though and get a free return. Speaking of Tigerdirect. Both of their models are the same specs but different prices. Am I missing something?
     
    Derek712, Jun 18, 2014
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  34. daryldeal

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    They said its a new batch from lenovo but cant really open a box to verify. The other one has win 8.1 pro

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    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  35. XxxKing YBxxX

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    Lenovo reps swore that the optical drive was internal before too :rolleyes: The most reliable source of information is probably the hardware manuel, which lists 3 different panels for the FHD version. All 3 of these are TN.
     
    XxxKing YBxxX, Jun 18, 2014
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  36. DoGGyPlanetWoof

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    The y50 at tiger direct is a ips screen. Screen production problems are over for 15 inch. It's one of the reasons why asus discontinued n550 and delaying the new 550 models. But its over now and everyone should have a nice supply by beginning of July. I know this because I work in the trade industry and I worked with several companies the pass month with the same issues.

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    DoGGyPlanetWoof, Jun 18, 2014
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  37. DoGGyPlanetWoof

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    By the way these new ips screens are cheaper to produce and sale. Thus why you starting to see 1000 dollar ips laptops with decent specs and the aou screen for 80bucks

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  38. ChowMeow

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    Oh my, that's good news. Does this mean that the y50 is gods gift to the working man now?
     
    ChowMeow, Jun 18, 2014
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    What exactly are you basing this on? Do you have inside knowledge that Tiger Direct is receiving the only IPS Y50 non-4K's, or are you just making an assumption because you work in the industry? You are stating it as fact, so just curious why you are confident that no one else has Y50 IPS, but Tiger Direct is going to have IPS?
     
    KlickOnline, Jun 18, 2014
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  40. daryldeal

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    Holy are you really for real?! I really wanted to trust you :O

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  41. DoGGyPlanetWoof

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    Others will too soon. Except the touchscreens the higher end models (not the 4200intel) ones should have ips very soon

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    DoGGyPlanetWoof, Jun 18, 2014
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  42. daryldeal

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    Looks like the next topic now is the truth about tigerdirects y50's IPS :D

    Someone bought one a few pages back I hope he can give us a feedback
     
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    If this were true, I wonder if Lenovo would consider actually replacing customer's screens if they have the older version ... That would be a massive expense, I can't imagine that they would do that .. but to up and switch to an IPS, with they have 3 current screen TN SKU's, would also seem a long shot .. Time will tell with the TD - I imagine the person that ordered would have theirs by early next week at the latest?
     
    KlickOnline, Jun 18, 2014
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  44. DoGGyPlanetWoof

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    Doubtful, early adopters have their own name for a reason

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    DoGGyPlanetWoof, Jun 18, 2014
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  45. XxxKing YBxxX

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    Why in the world wouldn't lenovo update their own website with these IPS screens before Tiger direct?

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    XxxKing YBxxX, Jun 18, 2014
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  46. daryldeal

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    I've chatted with one of the Lenovo reps, and its crazy. He said that the tigerdirectY50 product # is really a new batch of reseller type of Y50s with the new IPS displays.

    Oh boy :O
     
    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  47. daryldeal

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    Hi Brian, do you have some sort of inside info with your contact with lenovo? can really confirm these newer type of reseller y50s with IPS displays?
     
    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  48. fragpic

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    WTH?

    What about us now??

    @KlickOnline

    Would you accept returns?


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    fragpic, Jun 18, 2014
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  49. daryldeal

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    I guess in a business standpoint, It's possible that they would like to get rid of the initial bad TN panels? before they sell the newer IPS panels?
     
    daryldeal, Jun 18, 2014
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  50. XxxKing YBxxX

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    I'm still doubtful tbh, but on the off chance this is true, then early adopters really got shafted...

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    XxxKing YBxxX, Jun 18, 2014
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