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    Lenovo ThinkPad X120e review (via Engadget)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Marcham93, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. MidnightSun

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    Yes, it does - the X120e has nearly all the Thinkpad features of traditional Thinkpads except the Thinklight.
     
    MidnightSun, Mar 30, 2011
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  2. Regnad Kcin

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    What was the name of that mode? It seems like running the computer in that mode vs using a second battery would be a great idea.
     
    Regnad Kcin, Mar 30, 2011
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    Well, it's not a mode per say, but it's in the Advanced Battery Maintenance settings of ThinkVantage Power Manager. In general, that feature is referred to as battery charge thresholds.
     
    MidnightSun, Mar 30, 2011
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    In regards to the battery Maintenance, could you guys recommend a setting for my situation.

    I have the x120e on the go for 2-3 days a week. Majority of the time though, 4-5 days a week, the x120e is sitting on my desk plugged in. Before anyone says that maybe I should have bought another laptop, this fit my budget and is small enough for my desk.

    What batter setting should i have the x120e on to extend the battery life? Should I choose the option that lets windows handle this?

    10% min - 80% max???
     
    cstavro2, Mar 31, 2011
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    no stuttering problems after unchecking power manager....
     
    mellowmeli, Mar 31, 2011
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  6. MidnightSun

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    @cstavro2: I'd say charge at 30% to 80% would be just fine. Li-ion batteries like staying "in the middle," charge-wise.
     
    MidnightSun, Mar 31, 2011
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    People who think they don't have Bluetooth: be sure that it is not just disabled. You have to press FN+F4 to get the connection window up and it is hidden away in the Advanced section of that, off by default. It tripped me up, too.
     
    GreenReaper, Apr 29, 2011
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    I just noticed that shipping times for the x120e jumped to "ships in more than 4 weeks" now. Has anyone heard of a replacement model due?
     
    jcm3, May 7, 2011
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    Not until late this year, most likely, with the new AMD Fusion platform. The slow shipping is likely due to high demand--the X120e was priced a bit lower than competition a little while ago.
     
    MidnightSun, May 7, 2011
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    AboutThreeFitty, May 7, 2011
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    Just to be cynical, I wonder if it's not due to demand but instead due to a component price break coming up in a few weeks. I know this is a stretch and I wouldn't claim it's true but consider, most parts in these systems fall in price at scheduled times. If say the CPU was going to get 10% cheaper in two weeks then Lenovo might deliberately delay shipment of some systems to get the cheaper component price (assuming a smooth supply line).

    Just a thought and probably not true but stranger things have happened.
     
    Regnad Kcin, May 7, 2011
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  12. Dakks

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    So now it's been 6 months and the x120e has been on the market for a little while. :p

    In what european countries can you find the x120e?
     
    Dakks, Aug 24, 2011
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    Depending on the country, you can purchase the x121e. Similar to the x120e, but has a slightly different build and can be equipped with an AMD or an Intel ULV processor.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Aug 24, 2011
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