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    Project Thinkpad

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by graycolor, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm thinking about getting another notebook, just for Linux. I really like the x-series, but since this is just for fun I'm looking to get the cheapest possible.

    Basically I'm asking what is the oldest x-series with 12" widescreen (sorry the 4:3 is too square I like rectangles)?
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    X200.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 3, 2011
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  3. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    That's disappointing it's still really pricey even after all these years. Project thinkpad will have to wait. :(
     
    graycolor, Feb 3, 2011
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    halobox Notebook Deity

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    What is your budget?
     
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  5. ZaZ

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    It's only about two years old, but ThinkPads were the last mainstream notebooks to go wide screen. There's not a lot of older wide screen machines in the portfolio. The oldest I'm aware of would be the Z60t, which is a Pentium M machine. That makes it about six years old. It's a 14", but light for its size at 4.5 pounds.
     
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you can get a x200 for about 400 USD.
     
    lead_org, Feb 3, 2011
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