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    How is Lenovo doing?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chevy05, May 15, 2007.

  1. chevy05

    chevy05 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello. I have a trusty old Dell 8000 Inspiron with 700Mhz that I would like to replace. It has a 14.1' standard screen that I am happy with. Dell seems to push the wide screen as do many other companies, including Lenovo with some of their models. I thought years ago that my next notebook would be an IBM before Lenovo came along. Lenovo is not the IBM that I have known for years from the IBM System 36 and AS/400 computer systems that I use to run. I am typing this on a five year old IBM X41(?) Netvista All-In-One workstation as a matter of fact. I have only had to clean out the dust and replace a CD-Rom drive. Excellent quality. I am tempted to jump into my first Thinkpad with a standard display. How is Lenovo doing with build quality and service? I maintain newer Dells, Acer, and a Toughbook at work. The Panasonic Toughbook is nice, but expensive and not needed as I only travel occasionally. Thanks.
     
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    mryerse Notebook Evangelist

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    We're using T60's where I work and they are holding up well compared to the older T43's and T30's. The T30's seemed to be the worst we've seen. I'm happy to see pricing from Lenovo be more competative which makes me want to buy one for personal use. I think it's the best company to buy from right now and will try to buy a T61p here soon.
     
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    vermicious Notebook Consultant

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    I think just about everyone in this forum thinks highly of Lenovo ThinkPads in both these regards. However, standard warranty has been reduced from three years to one, and even then it's more limited than it has been in the past. Build quality is as good as it gets before you get to Toshiba ToughBooks in terms of durability and ruggedness.
     
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    Rodster Merica

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    I gotta agree with what you said. First off the current Thinkpad's design has been around since 1999 I believe. It was designed by IBM and it shows in it's quality and durability. That's why even after the Thinkpad line was sold to the company who use to build them for Big Blue they still garner praise for quality, design, and ruggedness.
     
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    chevy05 Notebook Consultant

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    How is the warranty service work handled by Lenovo? If I remember correctly, IBM was contracted to perform service work on units in the U.S.
     
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