Real w520 video reviews

Hello,
I am currently in the process of looking for a replacement for my Dell XPS M1710. It has been a great machine, but after 4 years it is starting to show its age. As of now I have narrowed it down to two choices, the w520 and an apple macbook pro 17 inch.
It seems that both will have similar performance. With the top of the line options for the MBP and top of the line options for the w520, the Lenovo has somewhat of an advantage processor-wise, but that isn't enough for me to worry about. In order to decide I would like to see some real videos of the w520 in action, but all I can find online are 3 videos: The 15 minute by Lenovo, the 4 minute by Lenovo and the "How an art director uses the thinkpad", also by Lenovo.
Does anyone know where I can view a good video of the machine in use? I am especially keen to see how good the screen is. If it had a glossy screen, I would have already pulled the trigger. Since it doesn't, I am hesitant because I don't really like how matte screens I have seen look dark.
One other thing, what is that thing between the trackpad and the keyboard on the w520?
Thanks.

lookingatlenovo wrote:
Hello,
One other thing, what is that thing between the trackpad and the keyboard on the w520?
Thanks.
Hi and welcome to the forum!
This would help:- http://i54.tinypic.com/11sl6c3.png
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I was going to edit my original post to see if I can make myself more clear, but I cannot edit it. So instead I've added/altered some of what I wrote in my originally:
I am wanting to get into video production and editing. Basically I am wanting to record video reviews of different things that I own.
I am also wanting to purchase a USB microphone to use on my iMac.
I will be shortly be replacing my current camera with the Panasonic dmc-fz200 camera which has a video recording capability along with a built in microphone for recording the audio. Although from what I've heard online, the audio isn't very good, hence the reason I want to use a USB microphone.
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Justin,
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