Re: [Thinkpad] Thinkpad T510

Just my luck I missed out on that sale, I ordered one for my son back in
April.
So far I am pretty pleased with it, have not tried the firewire though. I
have been using Windows 7 and wouldn't have any earlier version personally.
I also really like the keyboard, but then I use IBM PS2 keyboards or the old
Northgate ones whenever possible and like a firm feel.

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Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Thinkpad Digest, Vol 81, Issue 2

Thanks Jonathan. I just ordered a T510 (Lenovo had a quickie huge T510 sale
I lucked in to, almost 50% off).

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Robert Rosen
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:18:57 -0700
> From: jberry_at_islandnet.com (Jonathan Berry)
> Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] T510 [was: Picking a new notebook]
> To: thinkpad_at_stderr.org
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>
> Andrew asked about the T510. I managed to erase the posting
> instead of replying. Practice makes perfect!
>
> I've been using the T510 for a few weeks now. It can run CPU 98% for
> hours without too much heat or fan noise. Under "normal" operation
> it is quiet and cool everywhere, even though the Lenovo software
> says it's eating up over 500 watts (that's the same as 5 full lightbulbs,
> a lot of heat which I don't sense). It is quieter and cooler than
> the "Green" WD hard drive sometimes hooked up externally.
>
> The keyboard is a bit stiff. You have to hit the keys hard. By
comparison
> a 600E or 600X has much better response. The keyboard has the
double-sized
> Delete and Escape keys. I'm OK with those. I suppose I'll get used
> to the Windows key, but so far it gets in the way.
>
> The firewire port has issues:
>
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=85940&sid=cbc02b7d6710562638
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> 32b50fd9b4a3d
>
> Lenovo (and IBM before them) are always messing around with placement
> of ports, power connectors etc. I suppose that these changes allow
> anybody for whom port placement is crucial to choose a model that they
> like, so it's a Good Thing. Nonetheless, I don't like the placement of
> all the USB and the firewire and external video port at the near left.
> They should be farther away. If you innocently rest a hand to one side of
> the keyboard, bingo you've put strain on the port.
>
> I'm disappointed with Windows 7. I don't know its role in the
> dysfunction of the firewire port. I do know that networking has become
> more complicated. I'm saved from sneakernet only by the existence
> of a Public download directory, but it isn't ideal. Apparently there is
> an easier networking available but only if all your computers are running
> Windows 7. How cynical can you get, Microsoft?
>
> Some of my hoary old (DOS) applications no longer run in
> Win7 X64. I have tested out XP mode, and they seem to run
> fine there.
>
> Turning off Aero and indexing and some unneeded services, the response
> is better, i.e., more like an XP system. And of course when it's just
> a question of processor speed, the T510 is wonderful. If I want to close
> a program and reopen it, there's no hesitation on my part because the
> computer is able to do it very quickly. Also there is never delay in
> the suspending-waking cycle, unlike the X32 which had variable and
> unpredictable response times.
>
> The T510 screen is bright enough. Brighter and more pixels 1600x900
> vs. 1024x768) than the X32, but somehow pixel-for-pixel I slightly
> prefer the X32. I'm sorry, I don't have a reason, it's
> subjective. It could be something as trivial as the
> locations of the two machines.
>
> The T510 is a desktop replacement for me, so I don't know about the
> size issues. Next time I travel, I'll almost certainly take the
> trusty old X32.
>
> So, all in all, the T510 is less than I hoped for, but still pretty
> good. I haven't stopped using the X32.
>
>
> --
> happy
> Jonathan Berry and Erika http://members.shaw.ca/berry5868/fun.htm
>
>
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