Comments on: Performance like an F22 Raptor! Lenovo Thinkpad W510 launch Review

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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:57:56 +0000

[...] innovative features include the optional Integrated Color Calibrator first seen in the ThinkPad W510, Lenovo Instant Resume mode which keeps your wireless and VPN access connected as you move from [...]

By: Mario

Mario — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:21:48 +0000

Something I really wonder is what is the point in offering PC3-10600 optional RAM upgrades for the W510, if intel’s QM57 chipset can’t support any higher memory speeds than the 1066MHz found on the PC3-8500 types? Don’t tell me the max memory bandwidth is driven by the processor (ix-xxxM or ix-xxxQM) type! Cause then I could pop a PC3-10600 RAM type in a T410 and expect it to run at 1333MHz (given if I have upgraded the processor to the QM series already)!?

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Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:04:36 +0000

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By: Ian Orford

Ian Orford — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:04:52 +0000

Hi Tony, we have lot of W Series Coupons on ThinkPadToday that do work so keep your eyes peeled! We had one just finish over the Labor Day Weekend. As for the screen resolution, as we have said before this is an issue that Lenovo, or any other manufacturer cannot avoid because the screen fabrication plants have just stopped making ‘square’ displays!

As for the 8 gigs versus 16 gigs limit on the ThinkPad T510 vs the ThinkPad W510, if your not doing video, what on earth are you going to need any more than 8 gigis for??

We have just published a T510 vs W510 ‘head to head’, let us know what you think.

http://www.thinkpadtoday.com/thinkpad-head-to-head-the-thinkpad-t510-vs-thinkpad-w510.htm

As for the dock, its right here http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=433820U&current-category-id=34851FD360E5473EB9DFEB639312E18E&&hide_menu_area=yes

Cheers, Ian

By: TonyH

TonyH — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:27:06 +0000

Unfortunately, lots of compromises to be made with the ThinkPad series T and W models right now. I’d be happy with a T – but not when it’s limited to 8 Gigs! I don’t need the better video, but I do need the RAM; I work in IT, not multimedia. The T is frequently promoted, but recent coupons don’t work for the W. And try ordering a dock for the W using the online customizing tool – it isn’t offered!

Also, count me among those who really don’t want a wide screen, but aren’t given a choice. I am very happy with my R40′s 1440×1050 square pixel screen, and I’ve seen the FHD and DON’T like it. Why should I get 15% less screen than what I’ve got (with the HD+)? I scroll vertically a lot more than I do horizontally, and I don’t do much video at all…

By: Ian Orford

Ian Orford — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:02:43 +0000

Hi EJG, the FHD display is super bright and when you are looking at large areas of white space it can be a little overpowering. The Pantone color calibration process works extremely well, set it going, close the lid and it beeps when its ready. Superb, if you need it. The only thing you have to think about is resolution, the FHD display runs at 1920×1200, whereas the the HD+ runs at 1600×900.

If you use the FHD 1920×1080 display at 115% or 125% DPI it looks stunning and should be easy enough on your eyeballs! Cheers, Ian

By: EJG

EJG — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:02:07 +0000

I’m about to order a W510. Originally I was thinking about the FHD display but other reviews said that the intense color saturation makes the screen less than desirable for spreadsheet work, etc. I imagine it would be ok for my AutoCAD and SolidWorks work but I use Excel, PowerPoint & MS Project a lot. I also read that that the built in color sensor only helps these applications a little. Right now I’m thinking the HD+ choice is a better screen for me. I’d like to hear other opinions on this.
Thanks,
EJG

By: Ian Orford

Ian Orford — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:46:49 +0000

Did you actually look at all the Screen options before you buy? I don’t know which screen option you bought, but when we look at W510 screens, particularly the FHD Display (95% Gamut, 270nit), we haven’t seen much better out there. And our reviews are from professional users. We are all professional ThinkPad users here and have been for years

By: spam

spam — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:31:40 +0000

Of course anyone who wants a new laptop have to live with the wide screen LCD’s as there aren’t any options, at least in the 15 inch size.

That’s unfortunate, and what’s almost as bad is that a site that review a laptop intended for professional “workstation” use actually makes favourable comments about a screens like that. My 10 year old Dell laptop actaully has 15″ screen with better propoptions for work use and at least as good viewing angle as my new W510.

Don’t you have any way at all to get input from professional users on your reviews?

By: Ian Orford

Ian Orford — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:53:17 +0000

I think that if there is a ‘bone of contention’ right now Patrick it is this. Unfortunately it is something we are going to have to learn to live with!