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    2012 ThinkPad Refreshes/ Windows 8

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Nrbelex, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. Nrbelex

    Nrbelex Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I didn't see any announcements for the T or W-series lines during CES this year (aside from the T430u), and with the next-gen Ivy Bridge processors and Windows 8 coming out, I was wondering if there have been any announcements, leaks or rumors about Lenovo's plans.

    I'm probably gonna get a W-series laptop in the next few months, but if there are some major upgrades coming down the pike, I'll do what I can to wait. Any ideas?

    Thanks, and if I've overlooked a thread already discussing this, just point me in that direction.
     
    Nrbelex, Jan 30, 2012
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    me is still with XP :D ... doing just fine
     
    miro_gt, Jan 30, 2012
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  3. Nrbelex

    Nrbelex Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Me too, but as you'll see in my sig, I'm rapidly maxing out on the useful lifetime of my rig. It just can't keep up as well any more...
     
    Nrbelex, Jan 30, 2012
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  4. Alexkass

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    xp and 2011... good luck...

    no superfetch, no ssd support (trim etc), no instant resume etc etc... and NO security.

    everyone can find a free w7 key (msdna, upgrade etc).
     
    Alexkass, Jan 31, 2012
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    Finger cross for it to have a high res IPS option on the X1.
     
    k2001, Jan 31, 2012
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    Although I am also looking at a second ThinkPad laptop for my wife, I would also be interested in a Win 8 refresh of the ThinkPad tablet. The combination of a stylus and a workable keyboard folio is appealing to me when I go on vacation and leave the laptop at home.
     
    tongdakfiend, Jan 31, 2012
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