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    Thinkpad X61 or Thinkpad X61 Tablet - SPEED/ PERFORMANCE

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KC128, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. KC128

    KC128 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I hope I'm posting in the right forum.

    I am deciding about what notebook to get - my first one.
    I am interested in the Thinkpad X61 Tablet and the X61 notebook.
    I am leaning towards the tablet, however, I need a portable notebook that is very fast (opening pictures/ windows) and able to handle multiple applications/ several open windows at the same time!

    Here are my questions

    1) How much difference is the 1.8GHZ (tablet) compared to 2.2GHZ (notebook) as far as speed/ performance is concerned?

    2) Will the notebook's performance increase with a higher Hard Drive capacity/ higher RAM? Meaning - how much faster is a 250 GB HD compared to a 200GB HD?

    One last question:
    Does anyone know if a new Thinkpad X61 Tablet is supposed to come out soon (1.8/ 2.0GHZ)?


    Thanks for any input
    Computer illerate people (especially Blondes) appreciate any help and comment

    KC
     
    KC128, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    1) I assume that you are differentiating between the low voltage and standard voltage versions of the C2D. The low voltage versions will garner slightly better battery life than the standard voltage counterparts. But nothing astronomical. Speedwise/performancewise, I doubt you'd notice much, but I'm not an expert on these things, perhaps someone else could chime in with their thoughts here.

    If you are referring to the standard voltage version for both speeds, then it kind of depends on what you plan to be doing with the notebook. Since you mentioned multitasking, the 2.2GHz part would obviously perform better than the 1.8GHz part. The added cache in the 2.2GHz part helps a bit, too.

    2) The only way to get better hard drive performance is to increase its revolutions per minute, or RPMs. Upgrading from a 5400RPM drive to a 7200RPM will offer better performance, but simply switching from a 200GB 5400RPM drive to a 250GB 5400RPM drive won't do you any good.

    Adding RAM also helps performance; it can help quicken the time it takes to load programs, open windows, etc.

    3) I believe Penryn parts are being added to the lineup, but that's more of an update than anything.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Feb 12, 2008
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