Lenovo W510 Owner's Thread

[tyrell_corp]

Originally Posted by orev

Has anyone noticed the movement of the trackpad becomes jumpy when performing USB I/O operations? I've just recently starting noticing this when copying files to a USB drive or when syncing an iPhone/iPad. I don't remember it happening a few months ago. After the file copy or sync is complete, the trackpad works just fine.

yes same i cant trace it it happened as you said this month about~after thinkvantage updates. also for some reason it started stalling when trying to read from Gb connected network DVDRW drive not sure why would attemp to read over LAN cause the freeze

[bradleyg5]

I was wonder if anybody knows what the deal is with the NVS 5100m

I just took a chance on an eBay auction and the poster didn't list the graphics card. I'm really hoping it doesn't come with a NVS 5100m because I'm getting it for 3ds max and other 3d programs

did the NVS 5100m w510 ever actually exist? or was it just a posting error in the original spec list? everything official has only stated it comes with the FX 880m but some sites still list the nvs5100m as being for sale with the w510

one site even lists both with fx 880m in the headline and NVS 5100m in the tech sheet.

does this configuration even exist?

[tyrell_corp]

i have been through 3 boxes all said nvs5100 and all had FX880 so dont worry!

Originally Posted by bradleyg5

I was wonder if anybody knows what the deal is with the NVS 5100m

I just took a chance on an eBay auction and the poster didn't list the graphics card. I'm really hoping it doesn't come with a NVS 5100m because I'm getting it for 3ds max and other 3d programs

did the NVS 5100m w510 ever actually exist? or was it just a posting error in the original spec list? everything official has only stated it comes with the FX 880m but some sites still list the nvs5100m as being for sale with the w510

one site even lists both with fx 880m in the headline and NVS 5100m in the tech sheet.

does this configuration even exist?

[rickobo]

Hi all,

Have been using the W510 for some time with a 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) display.

I am thinking of getting a WUXGA (1920x1080) Full HD panel online and installing it myself.

May i check with you guys if anyone have done it before and would there be any compatability issues with the change?

Thanks a lot!

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
System Model: 4391CF6
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLX
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz (8 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Card name: NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ThinkPad Display 1366x768

[edit1754]

Originally Posted by rickobo

Hi all,

Have been using the W510 for some time with a 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) display.

I am thinking of getting a WUXGA (1920x1080) Full HD panel online and installing it myself.

May i check with you guys if anyone have done it before and would there be any compatability issues with the change?

Thanks a lot!

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
System Model: 4391CF6
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLX
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz (8 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Card name: NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ThinkPad Display 1366x768

I remember checking online that the display cable parts were exactly the same.

But you may need to make sure you have a "Genuine Lenovo panel"

[rickobo]

Originally Posted by edit1754

I remember checking online that the display cable parts were exactly the same.

But you may need to make sure you have a "Genuine Lenovo panel"

Thanks for the prompt reply.
Looked around and it seems that laptopscreen.com offers the best bang for the buck. Seems genuine enough.

What i do not want is that after buying the panel and changing it for a few hours and it would not work. Then i got to spend another few hours switching back the original....

It is a waste using 1366 x 768 with the Nivdia.

Thanks again.

[wirx]

Originally Posted by mitchellboy

I like your machine, looks so nice! I hope it can fit the small keyboard on the right side. Have you tested your graphic card? Waiting for your result: 3dmark 06,3dvantage and SPECviewperf 10

You will find specview test results here
Specview test results
sülearvutid workstation

[mikeynavy1]

Just curious what any of the experts recommend in terms of Intel PROSet Wireless drivers. I'm currently running the latest ones off of Inte's site. I believe they are 14.1.1000 and have been up there for some time. I noticed that Lenovo recently released their driver package with version 14.02.0000. I don't recall ever seeing that version on Intel's page (as an older version) before so it seems to be a Lenovo-specific version. Is there an advantage to using the Lenovo version (with a lower number but I guess doesn't necessarily mean it is older) or are Intel's preferable?

[orev]

Originally Posted by mikeynavy1

Just curious what any of the experts recommend in terms of Intel PROSet Wireless drivers. I'm currently running the latest ones off of Inte's site. I believe they are 14.1.1000 and have been up there for some time. I noticed that Lenovo recently released their driver package with version 14.02.0000. I don't recall ever seeing that version on Intel's page (as an older version) before so it seems to be a Lenovo-specific version. Is there an advantage to using the Lenovo version (with a lower number but I guess doesn't necessarily mean it is older) or are Intel's preferable?

I generally stick to the Lenovo supplied versions as it's possible they have specific tweaks that work better for them. The only reason I go to the manufacturer is if something major is missing or broken in the OEM ones.

[mikeynavy1]

Out of curiosity, does Smart Audio need to be loaded for the settings to be in effect? If you have the tray icon open, it eats 50MB of memory. If closed, are the equalizer and other settings still active? Basically, does it need to be open for enhancements to be in effect.

Also, out of curiosity, has anyone found a better Bluetooth driver than the one provided on Lenovo's site. I get random freezes on my Bluetooth mouse. A restart fixes the issue but it's annoying.