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Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
I'm curious, why do you think it looks like a POS?Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
I'm curious, why do you think it looks like a POS?Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
Originally posted by: WackyDan
I've now had both these widescreens in my hands on multiple occasions since they've been announced.
You have got to remember something.... ThinkPads were headed this way before the Lenovo deal of May 1st.... .So be careful when you suggest they are not "IBM".
Also, the new ThinkPads following will most certainly look the same/have the same styling cues.
The market these TP's are targeting however are not your typical ThnkPad customer, and that's not a bad thing. The health of ThinkPad depends on the new Lenovo expanding it's product offereings and moving into new customer segments.
I've been told these are on the shelves at select Office Depot stores.... best to hold your final opinions until you get your grubby hands on them!!!![]()
In my opinion - they are a true ThinkPad, have the same build quality, wealth of design features.... and I will still take their US based support over India any day of the week.
Originally posted by: ValuedCustomer
I'm gonna hold off on my opinion yay-or-nay till I actually get to drive one. But I will say that my first thought was, "man I hope they don't replace the T-series w/ this".
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
I'm curious, why do you think it looks like a POS?Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
I'm curious, why do you think it looks like a POS?Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
I said before I want to retain complete judgement until I can handle one physically, but:
- I like the solid black down to business casings with striaght lines and corners. None of that Dellish rounded BS.
- I don't like the fact they had to jack with a near perfect (IMO) keyboard to make this notebook. Hopefully it isn't too bad, I simply don't know yet.
- I'll not comment on the titanium cover yet as pictures don't do that kind of thing a justice.
- It looks like they are trying to hard to reinvent the wheel. THinkpads practically sell them selves, and I don't think that formula should be altered to much.
- In fairness I don't like the biger bulkier thinkpads (Partial to the T/X series)
I would love to see them simply stretch say my T40p and stick a 15.4" high res wide screen in it with no other liberties taken. Just seems like they may have added a tad too much bling in this revision![]()
Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
I'm curious, why do you think it looks like a POS?Originally posted by: phaxmohdem
Yikes. I want to handle one physically before I totally make up my mind on this one, but so far it looks like a POS. Going against almot everything that built IBM's rep. in the notebook segment.
I said before I want to retain complete judgement until I can handle one physically, but:
- I like the solid black down to business casings with striaght lines and corners. None of that Dellish rounded BS.
- I don't like the fact they had to jack with a near perfect (IMO) keyboard to make this notebook. Hopefully it isn't too bad, I simply don't know yet.
- I'll not comment on the titanium cover yet as pictures don't do that kind of thing a justice.
- It looks like they are trying to hard to reinvent the wheel. THinkpads practically sell them selves, and I don't think that formula should be altered to much.
- In fairness I don't like the biger bulkier thinkpads (Partial to the T/X series)
I would love to see them simply stretch say my T40p and stick a 15.4" high res wide screen in it with no other liberties taken. Just seems like they may have added a tad too much bling in this revision![]()
Lenovo is rumored to be in talks with AMD....Originally posted by: The Linuxator
Well said, I wish they would just stretch my R50e a little too and slap in an AMD Turion and an ATI X700 while they are at it
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Lenovo is rumored to be in talks with AMD....Originally posted by: The Linuxator
Well said, I wish they would just stretch my R50e a little too and slap in an AMD Turion and an ATI X700 while they are at it
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Yes I knowI asked and he said he couldn't tell me anything. Don't worry, I'm persistent :evil:
Originally posted by: The Linuxator
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Yes I knowI asked and he said he couldn't tell me anything. Don't worry, I'm persistent :evil:
Keep pushing it he will break under pressureyou might want to utilize a desk lamp for this too let me demonstrate ( Ignore the post below I am sleepy ATM) :
You : So when are we going to see a nice AMD / ATI combo on the legendary Thinkpad ?
IBM / Lenovo rep : I can't say they would format me !!!
You : ;Turns on desk lamp in his face; I SAID WHEN !!!!
IBM ? Lenovo rep : I can't take this anymore , it's never hapening... there you have it , it was all for the attention.
You : :clicks the format icon;
IBM / Lenovo rep : NOOOOOOOOOOOO......yo....u promised you wou...ldn't.
You : MWAHAHA , I lied![]()
Originally posted by: andrewbabcock
Originally posted by: The Linuxator
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Yes I knowI asked and he said he couldn't tell me anything. Don't worry, I'm persistent :evil:
Keep pushing it he will break under pressureyou might want to utilize a desk lamp for this too let me demonstrate ( Ignore the post below I am sleepy ATM) :
You : So when are we going to see a nice AMD / ATI combo on the legendary Thinkpad ?
IBM / Lenovo rep : I can't say, they would format me !!!
You : ;Turns on desk lamp in his face; I SAID WHEN !!!!
IBM ? Lenovo rep : I can't take this anymore , it's never hapening... there you have it , it was all for the attention.
You : :clicks the format icon;
IBM / Lenovo rep : NOOOOOOOOOOOO......yo....u promised you wou...ldn't.
You : MWAHAHA , I lied![]()
IBM / Lenovo rep : 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
You : SWEET :evil:
Aight then i will keep that in mind next time i speak with lenovo.