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    dell latitude x300 vs x1

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by grrarrgh, May 10, 2005.

  1. grrarrgh

    grrarrgh Newbie

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    Hi,

    Any x300 users who've taken the plunge for the x1?

    As a longtime x300 user, I'm considering doing so.

    Am specifically interested in differences that _can't_ be easily snagged from reading tech specs, etc.

    What I don't need more info on:
    For instance, I know that the x1 lacks a PCMCIA slot, etc, and if you need one, you'll have to find a hacky solution. Also, the built in speaker is even crappier than the x300's...

    What I am interested in are ergonomics, keyboard differences (I know the keys themselves are all 18mm, but are arrangements/spacing/available keys significantly different), touchpad feel differences, and the like.

    thanks!
     
    grrarrgh, May 10, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I would look at Fujitsu P7010. It has a PCMCIA slot. It has an optical drive that can be swapped for an extra battery. The x1 uses a 1.8" hard drive so you are stuck with a 4200RPM drive. The Fujitsu uses a standard notebook hard drive so it can be upgraded to a 5400 or 7200RPM drive. It is a little heavier than the Dell. There is a $100 rebate on the P7010 right now. I'll suggest PortableOne to customize it:

    http://laptopsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P7010CTO&Category_Code=PS2

    No tax and free shipping at PortableOne if you are not it California. If you want the best ultra light keyboard, the IBM x40/41 is it. It uses the 1.8" hard drive as well. Good Luck.





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    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *
     
    ZaZ, May 11, 2005
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  3. sutheep

    sutheep Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Hey, there's US$100 rebate on P7000, check the main page.

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    S7011 - *1.6mHZ*, *512MB DDR 333*, *Hitachi Travelstar 60G 7200RPM*, *Toshiba CDRW Combo Drive*, *14.1' SuperFine*, *Fingerprint Scanner*, *Intel Pro 2200 B/G*, *Logitec Black Optical Mouse*
     
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  4. Packrat

    Packrat Notebook Consultant

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    the P7000 is a 10.6 inch wide screen. How can you compare it to a 12 inch wide screen? It's apples and oranges?

    Regarding the missing PCMCIA some tell me a good use for it that they actually use.
     
    Packrat, May 11, 2005
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Packrat
     
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    ZaZ, May 11, 2005
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