Buying a x201 on lenovo website

A new buyer of x201. wondering if this is a good deal to bite? Thanks for your thoughts... costing me 1000$ incl tax n shipping.

ThinkPad X201 - 1 Year Depot Warranty
Intel Core i7-620M Processor (2.66GHz, 4MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna; with Camera and Wireless Broadband Upgradeable
Intel HD Graphics
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
TrackPoint with Touchpad
500 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
ThinkPad X200 Series 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
Bluetooth w/ antenna
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
3249: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller

 

Unless you've got a specific need for the i7, I think this is a better deal. I've seen it go as low as $750 if you're not in a hurry.

 

I don't need an i7 really but it is not giving me any options...looks like I have few options coz of the deal

no hurry. searching for a good deal. what does the i stand for in x201i? any x200 with 400 nits brightness? i am reading that the x201 tablet has the best screen. Thanks

Forgot to say my index finger hasn't recovered from my old x200. I need a touch pad

 

According to the Lenovo website that machine has the UltraNav, which means it should have the touchpad.

 

No Superbright 400nit for X201 (tablet only)

Yes, ZaZ is correct, Ultranav = Trackpoint + Touchpad.

 

even they have temp closed that option for the tablet. backorder i guess. any thoughts on the deal i've posted above? Thx

 

You can't buy the superbright display for the X201t either and the frameless display is better anyway if you get the Hydis. I think the one I liked offers better value or you can buy mine.

 

ZaZ, how do you come up with all these deals all the time .

 

He is Superhuman.. that is why...

 

There's also this if you're willing to jump through a couple of hoops: Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Ultraportable: Core i5-560M 2.66GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HD, 12.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD w/ Camera - Slickdeals.net

Lenovo has had a lot of coupons for the X201 lately as well, though there aren't any today there was one that expired a couple of days ago for $200 off and I expect another will be along in a day or two. What you found is a good price, but I think there are better deals.

 

That is a kick deal. Just curious, what are the main differences between x201 and x201i?

 

i3 processor instead of i5/i7 processor for one.

That might actually be it.

 

Yes, the i3 is the difference. It offers plenty of performance for most uses.

 

Quick question: Are x201 machines always in 1280x800 res?

 

that is the only resolution you can get. X201s has the 1440 x 900 LCD option.

 

Well...I am opting for the X201 with a i3 processor, 2GB of RAM, which I will get upgraded to 4GB. I will still go with the stock HDD (320 GB) and since the machine will come installed with a PC-DOS OS, I will opt for the Win 7 x64 version.

The only condition is that the keyboard on the X201 will have to be as good or better than my current R400.

Edit: As much as I would like to have a 1440x900 res, I think I tried out the 12" screen and see if the weight compensates for the screen.

 

Great! Nice choice. Keyboard-wise, I love my X201! Screen size might be a little bit of a shock to you at the beginning (not for me since I “upgraded” from a 10.4” 4:3), but I am sure you’ll get used to it. And the quality is quite nice, as well (single user, indoors).

Here is a link that shows you, visually, how much screen real-estate you will lose. I find this very helpful, and works with all aspects and sizes.

 

the x20x keyboard is about on par with the T6x solid backplate keyboards.

 

I just can't help cracking a smile when I see lead_org's puppy! (is it for real?)

 

not my puppy, but a friend's puppy... you wouldn't be smiling if you kept it for a week in your house.... it chews on everything.. laptop, sofa, shoes, even wooden furnitures...

 

i can imagine... tell your friend i trade his puppy with my X201! (so there won't be a laptop to chew on)!

 

it is already given away a while ago... my dog is already taking a fancy to chewing my X200... he already chewed through 6 power adapter cables...

 

I can imagine- you buy them in bulk from Lenovo...?

 

Yes...thank you. This is indeed very helpful and yes, the 12.1" screen looks shockingly small but I think when paired with an external monitor, things would be fine.

Btw, does text look cleaner/ sharper at 1440x900 res?

 

I have no personal experience here- maybe an X201s user can answer. IMO, though, 1400x900 is just stretching it for a 12" screen. Even if text looks clearer/sharper (under a magnifying glass!), it should be much smaller which is a big tradeoff for me. At 1200x800, typing is a very pleasant experience on the X201.

 

@fem...I am glad to learn that the keyboard of the X201 is equal to or better than the solid-plate keyboard that I have on my R400.

 

x201s looks awesome. anyone can find deals on it? Thank u mucho.

I like sharp screens. I bought a sony z for it's screen but returned it coz it was too delicate.

 

I cannot directly compare with the R400 because I’ve never really used that one. What I said is based on the fact that I spend a significant amount of my time with the computer typing (papers and stuff, and recently, here in this forum ).

 

There are 10-20% coupons nearly all the time for Lenovo direct. You can easily find them (logicbuy, etc).
The Outlet is another option though not many X201 are left there (wait for a little bit until they get a new batch in).
Also check the tabook for a model that might fit your needs and Google for retailers.

(ps: no customization is available for models sold through Outlet and retailers, though).


Ah, I remember back in the day, Sony's displays were my favorite, just a little bit before and after the introduction of X-Brite technology. Now, I am not moved either.

 

I thought I was really going to miss the UXGA resolution on my R60 when I got my WXGA X200. I have to say I've not really missed it that much. You can only really look at one look at one part of the screen anyway. With the lower resolution you're going to have to scroll more, but the stick is so easy to scroll on, it really mitigates the lower resolution in my opinion.

 

I am getting this X201.

The listed price is Rs. 61,650, which is about US$ 1400 (with a 3-yr IWS).

I called the reseller and he tells me that it will take a month to get this machine????? A month????? Even though it is not a configurable unit?

But he did say that I would a discount of around 12-15% off the machine.

Good thing that not much can be and needs to be changed on the X201. The Lenovo-India site does not allow for customization. My only changes will be an additional 2GB RAM and installing Win 7 Pro x64. The 320 GB HDD is fair enough because I will make it a point to carry a slim and portable external drive. I would have like a web cam too, but I can always use a portable/external one.

One question:

I have a problem using laptops that become hot with use. The R400 has spoilt me in this regard. The damn thing runs really cool and really silent. Does the X201 become warm/ hot - more so than say a T/R400? Does moving from an i3 to an i5 processor make a significant difference in the heat generated?

Cheers!

 

Yeah... in many countries, Lenovo does not have configurable models, does it?

The processor is listed as i5-450M, which should be i5-540M

Other than that, it looks great! I concur going for 4 GB of RAM.

My X201 with i5-540 does not get *hot* even after 5-6 hrs of use. Warm maybe (which is nice now that the whether in Boston becomes cooler!) - not anywhere near uncomfortable. In theory, yes, the i3 should run a bit cooler, though. Maybe a couple of Kelvins...

 

The Outlet just got a new batch of 119 X201. Give it a try.

 

Can you tell me which reseller you are dealing with? The one I contacted is quoting Rs 65,500 for one with a lower config and what is worse is that the estimated reseller price on the website is only Rs 56,300

 

Well...I am in B'lore at the moment and its is a reseller who I bought my R400 from.

Yes, I have seen that price difference often - the last time when I was looking to buy the dock for the R400. This was not from my usual reseller, but someone else. What you need to do is to take a copy of the web price and show it to the reseller. More importantly, make sure you have the exact model number from the Lenovo-India site and ask the reseller to get you exactly that one.