Comments on: Lenovo outs ThinkPad X100e and Edge Series

By: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 Review | YugaTech | Philippines, Technology News & Reviews

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:36:26 +0000

[...] Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13 looks the same as the first generation ThinkPad Edge back in January. The main differences are all found under the hood and among them is the ultra-low [...]

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:59:51 +0000

It’s nice to see that they retained the track point! For those who mentioned that they have used the track point failed to mention one track point functionality that I guess not every one else know about. The track point when used with the center button allows you to scroll up/down, and left/right. It’s more convenient than a scroll mouse!

By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:53:39 +0000

is this already available here in the philippines? where can i buy this one?

By: rlug2

rlug2 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:01:01 +0000

Never underestimate that red dot. I finished my engr’g plans when i was still a student with mt thinkpad t20 using only the trackpoint! Hehe.. try doing that with a touchpad..

By: rymon

rymon — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:24:03 +0000

The red dot used to be called the IBM nipple. One of its pros is you can use the pointing device without lifting your hand from the keyboard. It’s actually very convenient and efficient when you have to both type and point like in browsing, as opposed to plain typing. I hope Lenovo won’t compromise reliability and durability that thinkpads, particularly x series, are known for.

By: tadz

tadz — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:41:51 +0000

Actually that trackpoint serves not just a function of Lenovo-IBM, but also an indicator, parang sa Siopao Bola-bola, which says its our laptop.

By: Jhay

Jhay — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:50:41 +0000

The trackpoint is indeed a better pointing device than the clumsy trackpad, especially for those with sweaty fingers and palms like mine.

The 13-incher is really enticing.

By: braindead

braindead — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:24:29 +0000

sir yuga, are these available locally na? id like to get one

By: marvin

marvin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:36:48 +0000

I don’t like the mouse button on keypad’s center. Anyway , anyone can refrain from using it.

By: braindead

braindead — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:41:27 +0000

Are these available locally? I’d like to get one the soonest!

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By: gelo

gelo — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:09:41 +0000

FYI, Dell Latitude notebooks got trackpoint too in blue-violet color.
And yeah, for me, like everyone else here, heavily uses trackpoint rather than the pad.

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By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:03:26 +0000

@ryan: Yup. The red trackpoint is distinctively ThinkPad. There’s a reason why the “i” in ThinkPad is dotted with a red dot.

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:55:20 +0000

I’m a proud owner of IBM ThinkPad T60 and I love that red trackpoint. In fact, I disable the touchpad because I don’t use it anymore. Contrary to what those who haven’t tried it think, it’s quite easy to learn and get used to. It didn’t take me more than two hours to love the trackpoint. It’s great that you don’t have to take your fingers away from the “home” keys to move the mouse pointer, the faster to switch between moving the mouse pointer and typing.

I’m currently searching for a netbook for a lighter travel, but having no trackpoint is a dealbreaker for me. I wish the weight was specified in this posting.

By: CarloBlogg Online 3.0

CarloBlogg Online 3.0 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:52:07 +0000

The ThinkPad X100 kind of reminds me of those old, boxy IBM laptops you see in computer surpluses, but that’s just me

By: Miguel

Miguel — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:14:52 +0000

More competition for the Acer Timeline – shootout!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:07:32 +0000

@roan carl: You clearly have not yet tried the trackpoint which is a far more superior pointing device than the abysmally inaccurate trackpad.

I was disaappointed to find Lenovo’s netbooks missing the trackpoint but this 13-incher is certainly an even better deal. Uh.. this isn’t a netbook right?

By: Brownspank

Brownspank — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:06:50 +0000

I actually wish the red joystick came standard on all laptops. IMO it provides a relatively more precise control over the mouse pointer (it does a better job at endless scrolling than dodgy edge detection or spinning gestures), and it doesn’t consume as much space as much as a touchpad.

The set of buttons over the touchpad is a welcome duplication, as well, especially as it has better contour and feedback than the standard kind.

By: sylv3rblade

sylv3rblade — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:49:16 +0000

Nicely priced. This 13″ gets my thumbs up.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:23:32 +0000

@roan carl: the nub has its uses. if lenovo can still maintain the thinkpad quality then i might still consider it as my next 13″ laptop.

and i dont care about how people harp at its perceived outdated ugly design. my laptops gets battered from use and i dont sign them up for beauty pageants.

ciao!

By: ryan

ryan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:18:55 +0000

@roan carl

Lenovo has been doing that for a long time now.. having both the trackpoint and the trackpad.

Interesting offers from Lenovo. CULV laptops will hopefully be big this year ‘and’ a bigger showing at the upcoming CES from manufacturers. On a side note, is it me or does it resemble the Nokia Booklet 3G. Design wise, there has been a lot of overlapping between companies nowadays.

By: Lenovo Thinkpad x100e | racoma.com.ph

Lenovo Thinkpad x100e | racoma.com.ph — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:02:01 +0000

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By: roan carl

roan carl — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:57:40 +0000

they still retain that red joy stick or pointing device for what?it has a touchpad already