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    Concerns / Questions about the W500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Paul386, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. Paul386

    Paul386 Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Why does Lenovo only offer the T9400 in the W500? I want the P9500 which is the same speed / FSB / L2 Cache while having 29% lower power consumption. The tech sheet shows them offering 5 processors (P8400, P8600, P9500, T9400, T9600).
    2. Why doesn't Lenovo offer a LED screen for this laptop?
     
    Paul386, Aug 8, 2008
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  2. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    1. No idea, maybe offered later?
    2. I think only the T400 has the LED option which is stupid because the W500 and T500 are equally as popular!
     
    chun9430, Aug 8, 2008
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just because it has a lower TDP, doesn't mean you will notice a power difference. Your computer will be on idle for 90+% of the time, so they will use about the same power overall.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 9, 2008
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