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Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds
Introduction
This is a template for a future guide to running Linux with the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds laptop. If you have the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9900/T9600 : 3.06 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 17“ WUXGA (1920×1200) + 10.5” WXGA |
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 160GB - 7200rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel WiFi Link 5300 |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested |
Notes
You can enter any specific notes with running Linux on the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds here.
Summary
You can enter a summary of how well the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds works with Linux here.
Discussion
I had numerous problems getting this laptop to run like one would like with Linux. The Wacom tablet and the color calibrator were not really functional, and the slide-out monitor was not functional either. This was some time ago, and I can't say for sure if the world is any more friendly to these beautiful creatures.