Lenovo T500 ThinkPad Review

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Not exactly sure. Might be something up with the hybrid system. Gaming really isnt a concern on the integrated side though, only power consumption.

For some it is.
Just one more question please. Is the powersupply universal, or what voltage does it support?

[Arki]

I wouldn't be too worried about the keyboard change. Lenovo poster, s2000hku, already said that the flex isn't noticeable under normal typing on his T400. I'm sure ThinkPad keyboards are still the best.

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I have one other question. What are the differences between the ati 3650 in the T500 vs. the 3640 in the T400? Both are 256MB cards.

[dietcokefiend]

The T400 has a 3470, and the difference is about 2000 points in 3DMark

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The T400 has a 3470, and the difference is about 2000 points in 3DMark

Ah ok thanks.
What about the powerbrick? I already asked Chaz about the dv5t, but since lenovo had to release a nice notebook, I'm now tempted by this. I need to know if it will work in other countries or not.

[dietcokefiend]

The power brick is a 100-240 switching model, all of lenovo adapters are. I think they use the same brick in every country, just the AC cable side being different.

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The power brick is a 100-240 switching model, all of lenovo adapters are. I think they use the same brick in every country, just the AC cable side being different.

Thanks. So I'd just need an adapter plug then, good to know.

[McBrainless]

Oh and I finally found out how to work the switchable graphics this morning on both notebooks. The rough estimates of 8.5 hours on the T400 has changed to 11 HOURS! Crazy battery life on the T400 now.

Is the switchable graphics complicated then?
Some users on the Lenovo forums say that the only way they've been able to switch is just to go to the BIOS set-up and disable the hybrid gfx and then select one or the other.
Isn't there a function key shortcut or an option in the ATI Catalyst settings or anything?
If it really is that complicated it's kinda annoying...

[nxman]

ThinkPad with keyboard flex

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Is the switchable graphics complicated then?
Some users on the Lenovo forums say that the only way they've been able to switch is just to go to the BIOS set-up and disable the hybrid gfx and then select one or the other.
Isn't there a function key shortcut or an option in the ATI Catalyst settings or anything?
If it really is that complicated it's kinda annoying...

Actually, I'm curious about that too. I wonder how it's done.