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Interesting. I have not been focusing at the Lenovo build-it site, but rather on vendors offering pre-configured packages---quicker, plus, free shipping, no 10% state sales tax, etc. On the T520, all I found were units with integrated Intel GMA HD3000, not the discret GPU of the W520 Thx!

You must have seen my scribbled notes! I've been scouring for several weeks now, probably longer than I care to admit. I did consider a T520: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/779495-REG/Lenovo_42404EU_ThinkPad_T520_15_6_Notebook.html As I compared that with the W520, I found the i-7...

Thanks for the additional perspective, and the reviews. They jibe with others I've read. The retrevo.com site suggests that the value is in the Lenovo right now, considering features & price point...

First, Thanks for your reply. As for gaming, I'm over 60 so that should tell ya' something. Dabbling to keep the neuronal circuits active would be a good description, I think. I was thinking 17" H-P w/ Blue Ray for movies, etc., but somewhat put-off by its weight. I was surprised, though, at...

I am in market for new laptop. Current one I've had for ~6 yrs, so I don't swap out every year or so. I'm not a big gamer; do like to watch movies. Workwise, mostly Office 2010 suite type stuff, often with multiple windows open plus browser w/ multiple windows. The 2 that have my attention...