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    Please help me with X201[s] numbers

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zeratul, Apr 9, 2010.

  1. Zeratul

    Zeratul Notebook Guru

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    Hi,

    I'm buying an X200 this month ( see filled form for needs), but I can't buy from Lenovo (international CC, and prefer to buy "in stock"). So, I need help with model numbers... they are confusing and never tell the exact hardware configuration. I need:

    - Bluetooth.
    - Wireless N with good range.
    - HDD/mem is extremely easy to upgrade according to Lenovo instructions... so I can save $ to upg later.

    Other questions:
    1) Is it worth to trade camera for 3x3 panel? Is there any difference? Or is it only for max speed?
    2) Is it worth to get i5 for basic usage instead of i3 (1080p movies as most demanding).
    3) What is the performance difference of the wireless cards on the X201? Which one should I get/you recommend?
    4) Is the WXGA+ any different, quality-wise, from the WXGA, except for the obvious resolution? By NBR review, the WXGA is actually better than WXGA+...

    So far, I've been able to find these models:
    - 3249-J2U X201 $849
    i3-330M(2.13GHz), 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400rpm HD, 12.1in 1280x800 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11bgn wireless, WWAN upgradeable, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, 6c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

    - 3249-2EU X201 $1059
    i5-540M(2.53GHz), 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400rpm HD, 12.1in 1280x800 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN upgradeable, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

    - 3249-2FU X201 $1299
    i5-540M(2.53GHz), 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HD, 12.1in 1280x800 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN upgradeable, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, Camera, 6c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

    - 5143-28U X201s $1399
    i7-640LM(2.13GHz), 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HD, 12.1in 1440x900 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11agn wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, Win7 Pro 32

    So, I'm clueless (J2U, 2EU, 2FU, 28U)... I can browse Lenovo support site, and it tells some information, but not all (see above). Right now I guess the 2EU is better to me.

    Thanks!
     
    Zeratul, Apr 9, 2010
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  2. wallmage

    wallmage Notebook Consultant

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    i'm using 6300 now on an x201s. it makes no difference compared to the 5100 wifi on my old x200. so i believe a camera is more useful.

    i5 is way better than i3.
     
    wallmage, Apr 9, 2010
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  3. josibarns

    josibarns Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you want to get all the specs for each topseller model check the tabook: http://www1.partnerinfo.lenovo.com/psref/pdf/psref375TS.pdf
     
    josibarns, Apr 9, 2010
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