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Lenovo ThinkPad W500

Evolved from the T61p, the ThinkPad W500 is a business class workstation laptop. Based on the new Centrino 2 platform, the W500 is a powerhouse with support for the newest and fastest 45nm Core 2 Duos and DDR3 ram. Targeted to professionals that need all the performance they can get, the W500 includes an ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 for advanced 3D and 2D rendering, essential for those like engineers and designers.

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Lenovo ThinkPad W500 1
MSRP $1,904.00
Release date July, 2008
Brand Lenovo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
71
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mixed
positive
2 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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higher screen resolution than Apple equivalent (upgradeable further)
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ThinkPad bodies and keyboards are second to none for quality and productivity
+2agreedisagree

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extremely inexpensive ($1350!) considering the quality hardware and performance (T9400, FireGL V5700, etc...)
+1agreedisagree

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relatively inexpensive to upgrade through manufacturer compared to some other professional/prosumer laptop manufacturers
+1agreedisagree

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a good desktop replacement for those that need the power and features of a high end PC
+1agreedisagree

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latest Intel platform includes support for latest 45nm processors and DDR3
+1agreedisagree

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includes displayport and firewire
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Blu-ray optional
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Relatively light for a 15-inch laptop. Switchable graphic card allows for good battery life, especially given the specs of this computer. Great for portability.
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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default build only comes with 1GB of ram and 160GB drive
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DVD writer costs $70 extra - should be standard
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no wireless N by default, costs $20
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heavy and power hungry - not good for portability
+1agreedisagree

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DisplayPort not fully implemented - no sound
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Features

  • Platform: Centrino 2, Intel 45nm C2D
  • Graphics: 15.4" Widescreen (1680×1050 or 1920×1200 depending on selected option) powered by ATI Mobility FireGL V5700
  • Network connectivity: ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III (Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 or 5300 optional) 1Gb Ethernet Card, built-in WWAN (3G optional), Bluetooth optional
  • I/O & Expansion: 3x USB2, 2x audio, 1x D-Sub, 1x DisplayPort, 1x FireWire, 1x ExpressCard 54, 1x PCMCIA II, 1x RJ-45, 1x RJ-11, DVD+/-R/RW
  • Battery: 6-cell or 9-cell

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Buy It

Lenovo ThinkPad W500 | T9600 2.8GHz - 2GB - 160GB

• TOPSELLER W500 T9600 406235U 15.4-Inch Laptop

• TopSeller ThinkPad W500 Core 2 Duo T9600 2.8GHz/2GB/160GB/DVD+/-RW/agn/BT/FPR/WC/15.4" WSXGA+/XPP

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MPN: 406235U

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• Lenovo 4062-27U ThinkPad W500 15.4" Notebook

• ThinkPad W500 Notebook

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Lenovo ThinkPad W500 | T9600 2.8GHz - 4GB SDRAM - 200GB HDD

• Thinkpad W500 T9500 4GB 200GB

• ThinkPad W500 Mobile Workstation - Intel Centrino 2 Core 2 Duo T9600 2.8GHz - 15.4 WUXGA - 4GB DDR3 SDRAM - 200GB HDD - DVD-Writer (DVD-RAM/ R/ RW) - Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth - Windows Vista Business / Windows XP Professional Downgr

UPC: 884343029719

EAN: 884343029719

MPN: 406226U

Competitors

Lenovo ThinkPad W500 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Laptops »
HP Elitebook 8730w

HP Elitebook 8730w

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • comes with an optional quad-core processor for performance never before seen on laptops
  • features expensive professional level graphics cards for advanced 2D and 3D rendering
  • features advanced connectivity options for power users (HDMI, eSATA, Firewire etc...)
Cons
  • uses older and cheaper DDR2 ram
  • RGB-LED TFT screen only available in $3000+ configurations
  • cannot compare to the Lenovo W500 which has recently dropped in price to $1350
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Comments

1.  avatar Yale said:

Today I just noticed they're selling the default W500 for $1350! This is an unbeatable deal if you need a desktop replacement - especially if you can really appreciate the processing/graphic performance, a high resolution screen, and ThinkPad keyboard/build. Upgrades do cost extra, but they generally seem worth it in most cases.
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Yale

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October 20, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
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8 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • higher screen resolution than Apple equivalent (upgradeable further)
  • ThinkPad bodies and keyboards are second to none for quality and productivity
  • extremely inexpensive ($1350!) considering the quality hardware and performance (T9400, FireGL V5700, etc...)
  • relatively inexpensive to upgrade through manufacturer compared to some other professional/prosumer laptop manufacturers
  • a good desktop replacement for those that need the power and features of a high end PC
  • latest Intel platform includes support for latest 45nm processors and DDR3
  • includes displayport and firewire
  • Blu-ray optional

Cons

  • default build only comes with 1GB of ram and 160GB drive
  • DVD writer costs $70 extra - should be standard
  • no wireless N by default, costs $20
  • heavy and power hungry - not good for portability

Comments

"Today I just noticed they're selling the default W500 for $1350! This is an unbeatable deal if you need a desktop replacement - especially if you can really appreciate the processing/graphic performance, a high resolution screen, and ThinkPad keyboard/build. Upgrades do cost extra, but they generally seem worth it in most cases."

Competitors

Yale prefers Lenovo ThinkPad W500 over HP Elitebook 8730w
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ihsienl

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February 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • higher screen resolution than Apple equivalent (upgradeable further)
  • ThinkPad bodies and keyboards are second to none for quality and productivity
  • Relatively light for a 15-inch laptop. Switchable graphic card allows for good battery life, especially given the specs of this computer. Great for portability.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

ihsienl prefers Lenovo ThinkPad W500 over HP Elitebook 8730w
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Glenn Gilbert

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November 11, 2009
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50
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1 pro
1 con

Pros

  • higher screen resolution than Apple equivalent (upgradeable further)

Cons

  • DisplayPort not fully implemented - no sound

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