Anything better than Lenovo for portable laptop?

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ThomasSoerensen replied

18 October 2011, 12:34
Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

I would order one except for the screen resolution. I have an Acer with this resolution and although its good for home/play use its absolutely crap for working with.

I agree - it is mostly for sofa surfing.

For proper work I use a W500 that has 1920 x 1200 - but I usually hook it up to my external screen.
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darmstadt replied

18 October 2011, 12:24
Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

- 13.3" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display

I would order one except for the screen resolution. I have an Acer with this resolution and although its good for home/play use its absolutely crap for working with.
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TheFaQQer replied

18 October 2011, 11:22
Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

got the X1 last week. It is very very nice.

Now I just have to decide if I want to upgrade to a 600gb SSD - its only a grand after all.

£800 including VAT

I tend to go for a custom build - pcspecialist do some nice ones, but that's a little late now
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ThomasSoerensen replied

18 October 2011, 11:14
got the X1 last week. It is very very nice.

Now I just have to decide if I want to upgrade to a 600gb SSD - its only a grand after all.
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Freamon replied

1 October 2011, 15:54
Vaio? One of the quad core i7 ones with a 250gb SSD...
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ThomasSoerensen replied

30 September 2011, 14:06
Ordered this baby as a result

Produkt-SKU: 1291CTO
Produktname: ThinkPad X1 - 3 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty

- Intel Core i7-2620M Processor (2.7GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
- Original Windows 7 Professional 64
- Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 English
- 13.3" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display
- 8 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
- Backlit Keyboard US English International with a Euro symbol
- TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader and Clickpad
- 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
- Länderspezifisches Paket EU (generisch) (WWAN-aktiviert) mit Netzkabel und 90-W-Netzteil
- Bluetooth 3.0
- Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
- Integriertes mobiles Breitband - Upgrade möglich
- Language Pack WE (FR/GE/IT/IT/DU/EN)

can't wait to get it.
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ThomasSoerensen replied

27 September 2011, 12:51
And I see the X1 can be specced nicely.
2.7gHz CPU and 8GB RAM should be enough for a while
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northernladuk replied

27 September 2011, 12:42
Originally posted by eek View Post

I've cause I've just jinxed everything and will drop my briefcase from a height some time over the next week.

LOL, you have my type of luck I see.

The last 3 clients provided Lenovo's and they certainly do what they are supposed to. In fact I can't remember the last time I didn't have a Thinkpad. So used to them any other laptop seems cheap and plasticy next to it.

I personally would be happy with another Lenovo for business purposes.
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eek replied

27 September 2011, 12:36
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

I'm pretty sure dell add a number pad only on the 17" laptops ans surely you must have noticed that before you bought it!

I 've had a dell precision(15") for over 4 years now. Only going to be upgrading it as I need better VM capacity and a quad core processor

Its clientco's machine and its on a 15" model.

Personally I run a Z type Vaio as I prefer lightweight machines and endeavour to be careful.

I've cause I've just jinxed everything and will drop my briefcase from a height some time over the next week.
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Spacecadet replied

27 September 2011, 12:30
Originally posted by eek View Post

I Think consensus is that bar macs the expensive Lenovo models are the only heavy duty laptops left.

I personally have (and hate) one of the more recent Latitudes. the build quality is OK but why they insisted on adding a number pad to the keyboard I don't know.

I'm pretty sure dell add a number pad only on the 17" laptops ans surely you must have noticed that before you bought it!

I 've had a dell precision(15") for over 4 years now. Only going to be upgrading it as I need better VM capacity and a quad core processor
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eek replied

27 September 2011, 12:23
Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post

So - is Lenovo still the best?

I Think consensus is that bar macs the expensive Lenovo models are the only heavy duty laptops left.

I personally have (and hate) one of the more recent Latitudes. the build quality is OK but why they insisted on adding a number pad to the keyboard I don't know.
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ThomasSoerensen started a topic Anything better than Lenovo for portable laptop?

27 September 2011, 11:59
Anything better than Lenovo for portable laptop?

I am going to need a new laptop that comes with me on vacations and on business trips etc. So it has to be a bit tough/rugged and not weigh a ton.
I currently have a Lenovo X61(t) and was planning on just getting a new Lenovo as this one has served me for almost 4 years and that seems a decent lifespan to me.
I am retiring the old one due to the tablet hinge becoming lose (I will not get a tablet/convertible stlyle again as I have not used that feature at all) and now the fan is starting to make a lot of noise and generally showing signs of old age.

So - is Lenovo still the best?
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