Lenovo ThinkPad X120e review (via Engadget)

Good question, decided to buy the x120e from Lenovo, ordered the following memory, hope it works inconjunction with what's in the x120e.

Crucial 2G25664BC10 2GB, 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-8500 memory module in Memory for Desktop and Notebook Computers at JR.com

 

Any laptop DDR3 should work.

 

Interesting.

Keyboard flex did I hear? Dang I still need to know, again even though I can guess, if the single core can handle 1080p flawlessly.

 

Just ordered one off the Lenovo EPP site...$347.46 plus tax for the E350/6 cell/Bluetooth, everything else standard (except no OS - I have my own Win7Ult). Gonna upgrade the RAM to 4GB on my own and try to deal with the 250GB 7200RPM (wasn't worth ~65 for the 320GB 7200RPM IMO).

This should tide me over until Sandy Bridge/AMD Radeon 6970M Sager/Clevos come out.

 

hey sk3tch,

how did you get it to remove the OS?

 

I guess it's only available on the EPP site. I did not see the option on the regular Lenovo.com site. It saved me $117.80!

EDIT: screen shot -

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Also works at the student site( http://lenovo.com/student copy and paste), check this SD thread for more info. It is cheaper through epp by a couple bucks

Also a coupon you can use with epp

I just got it an hour ago with the 6 cell, would have got the one with the 3 cell but can't find any batteries anywhere yet.
$351.97 was the total with tax, I jumped on it immediately, I have been upset that I missed the HP DM1z 75 off coupon and have been debating purchasing it, but even at $430 for the DM1z I couldn't pull the trigger. So for nearly a hundred less, I jumepd on this one.

 

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Yup. Mine was higher because I added BT for $19. I have a Razer Orochi.

 

Okay,

AMD Fusion Processor E-350 (1.6Ghz, 1MB L2, 1.0GHz FSB) 2.0GT/s
ThinkPad PC DOS License12
11.6 HD AntiGlare - Midnight Black(w/WWAN)
AMD Radeon HD 6310 Graphics, AMD Fusion Processor E-350 (1.6Ghz, 1MB L2, 1.0GHz FSB) 2.0GT/s
2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) at 1066MHz8
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
3 cell Li-Ion Battery 40 W/h60
Bluetooth 3.0
ThinkPad b/g/n10
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable65
0596: 1 Year Transactional Mail-in Depot7

for 305$ with the presidents day coupon
(has bluetooth)

 

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you got it. Mine was just higher because I went with the 6 cell battery upgrade.

 

The price on this laptop seems almost too good to pass up, and I'm heavily contemplating buying one, however...

The 6-cell battery sticking out the back really bugs me for some reason. If I were to simply order the 3-cell battery, does that one protrude out the back as well? I would really love the 6-cell, but it just looks so goofy in my opinion.

 

I've been reading that the 3 cell battery doesn't protrude and the 6 cell is an extended battery life one

also the 3 cell makes the laptop weight less
which is why I chose the 3cell

now all I have to worry about is getting a sleeve for this

it came out to be a little under 350$ with tax

 

Holy cow, thats dirty cheap!!!!!!!!

 

question:

is there a sleeve that would house this with a 6 cell battery on it?

it's the same dimensions as a x100e

would anyone know?

 

I'm pretty sure Lenovo sells a sleeve for it. (If memory serves correct.)

 

You got the base model right? Please do some form of youtube review or photo review of it when you get it.

 

Yeah, Lenovo does sell a sleeve for it but I'm wondering if it would also house the laptop if it has a 6 cell battery that protrudes from the back

my only concern of not getting a 6 cell battery is it it would fit in a sleeve (will be carrying it around alot)

 

Im pretty sure you can find a sleeve that fits e.g the 12" flexible/elastic ones may.

 

I also got mine today, hope it arrives sooner then the estimated delivery date. Mines 3/4/11 what about the rest of you guys?

 

10% coupon with GOOGLESHOP

but I don't think it stacks with student or employer discount

 

Does anyone here know if any of the privacy filters fit this laptop? I want to use it on the plane, but I hate it when people look at my screen. I want to maintain a degree of privacy.

 

I believe these fit 3M PF11.6W9 Widescreen Gold Netbook Privacy Filter - Fits 11.6W9 Widescreen Netbook Computers at TigerDirect.com

 

when they said it would be released the 15th of feb. i said more than likely a week later and said the 21st. so the 22nd is close to what i predicted.

 

SNAP! i want the clevo sandy bridge/6970m 15inch AND x120e.
i should have you improt for me LOL

 

LOL just control your urges and wait to u get to the hotel room
(sorry, im just pleased this is released earlier then march the 8th) i just need to find somewhere that imports this

 

We need to hear personal reports on fan sound, heat and power profiles/cooling profiles!

 

Think about us: "so square!" :wink:

Used to have a 6-cell battery in my X200s - and replaced it with a 4-cell one: "what should not stick out should not stick out..." :wink:

 

Order with the Dos option are lock right now, Lenovo team are looking at the problem. They might consider cancel all the order. I figure this out when I was trying to change my order to a 3-cell and with bluetooth. Consider this a warning.

 

So they will actually force people to buy Windows?

 

Yeah, wow...they removed the PC DOS option from their site. Hopefully our orders go through. I don't think I'm interested in this system for $117+ more.

 

How did everyone get their's so cheap?

Mine with the E-350, Win 7HP, Bluetooth and 6-cell battery came to $550. Are people really getting these for $350?

 

Thinkpad X120e (new AMD platform) is available on Lenovo Website, $379 - Slickdeals.net

Although mine was through EPP. They were allowing everyone in EPP/SPP to select a no OS option, which saved $117.

 

I just put in an order without windows last night. Hopefully it goes through...

 

I could not get the 5% coupon to work either.

 

Deals done, Lenovo made the option available and then pulled it today. Waiting to hear if lenovo will cancel my order or fulfill it as ordered. Got mine for ~375

 

Yeah, it looks like they will honor them, at least according to the latest chatter on SlickDeals from the folks that spoke to reps.

My only thought now is whether to upgrade from the standard wireless to the a/b/g/n card - there's talk that it is better with Linux and uses less power (plus may be 300Mbps). Not sure if that's worth $20 to me when I'm already at around $400 after I upgrade the RAM to 4GB.

EDIT: well, I ordered my additional 2GB stick from Crucial.com - hopefully they don't cancel on me now. That will be a bit of a PITA.

 

Same boat, I think we configured the same computer and looking at the same forums. So here's the deal about the wireless card, if you paid lenovo with paypal, you can't upgrade. I would upgrade now but I don't think its a big deal. In a month I can order the part from Lenovo and install it myself. I just dont want to lose this order.

Note: When I spoke to Lenovo on the phone to upgrade wireless they offered to cancel my order so I can re-order, Not worth it for a $20 part. I saved $125+ with tax getting DOS option.

 

Try web chat? I am still debating it myself. Not sure I care that much. I plan on just putting Win7 on it...although Ubuntu is pretty sweet.

 

Yep, was on webchat 10 min ago. Those who paid with Paypal cannot change their configuration. I plan on putting an SSD with Win7Ult, but was looking at Ubuntu yesterday. It's a pretty sweet OS, they have a app store and a netbook ubuntu build. Plus wireless syncing of music and docs through iphone/android. Where the hell is Windows 8 already!?

 

I paid with AMEX and was just denied adding the upgraded wireless card via web chat. Apparently our orders are locked. Same advice to me: that I would have to cancel and re-book.

 

I made a thread about this earlier, see below. k2001 mentioned that all DOS orders are locked completely, it was worth a try though.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/557232-x120e-dos-option-spp-student-site.html

 

anyone know where i can get one to ship to the uk? at least with a configurable option. wanna add that bluetooth. 64bit windows at least

 

NBR finally did a review: Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review

 

Crikey. i been checking everyday! im suprised they got this in 1st before they did a dm1z review.

edit: i thought this was from notebook check.

 

So I got in on the no OS option, and ended up getting the x120e with the E-350 and bluetooth for about $330 after tax - however, I didn't think to upgrade the wireless card for some reason.

So, I was wondering if anyone knows the exact model of the a/b/g/n card? I've heard that it was broadcom, and found a card on ebay, but I'm not sure if it's the right card, or if it would fit, or anything like that, as I don't do hardware upgrades often.

I don't know if I can post a link to this, and if it's not allowed or something I'll delete it, but would it work to buy this card and then replace it in the laptop?

487330-001 HP BROADCOM 4322AGN 802.11A/B/G/N CARD - eBay (item 130489627970 end time Mar-23-11 09:34:07 PDT)

And if that's not the right card or something, does anyone have any idea where I could find the correct card? Thanks.

 

I don't think so, no. Lenovo whitelists its WiFi cards, so you will need to find one specifically for a Lenovo machine. That one is listed for HP (which also whitelists WiFi cards).

 

Damn. Any idea where I could possibly find the correct card? And would a card other than those two work (such as an intel one)?

 

Yes any mini-PCI-E with the Lenovo branding will work. Best bets are like a 5100/5300 AGN from Intel.

 

Particularly in Windows 7 and popular Linux variants such as Ubuntu, driver support is quite good for a wide gamut of wireless cards, so you wouldn't need to find the exact card and rely on Lenovo's supplied drivers. I would also recommend the Intel WiFi cards, they've worked very well for me.

 

Wait I thought Lenovo only had BIOS branding on the wifi card, you have to use their supplied drivers too or can you use Intel's?

I pretty much only recommend Intel. I've had issues with Atheros in the past though maybe mostly on the manufacturer who supplied the drivers. Intel cards just work, the connection is stable and costs the same as everyone else's WLAN cards.