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    Reason for x200s to have different screen resolution?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vaw, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

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    Is there any particular reason why x200s has wxga+ while x200 doesn't?
     
    vaw, Apr 25, 2009
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    alphakenny1 Notebook Consultant

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    probably a lenovo strategy to have a lower line and have a higher line so us consumers can spend more money hehe
     
    alphakenny1, Apr 25, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Basically the x200 is optimized to be a relatively low cost machine while still providing a high level of performance and portability.

    The x200s is built to be as light and as energy efficient as possible; cost is secondary. The x200s uses a LV or ULV processor, has a slimmer base, and uses a thinner and more energy efficient WXGA+ LED display. The top cover on the x200s is also thinner, lacks a webcam/WWAN, and is made with more expensive materials.

    It is possible to get the x200s lid/display on the x200. Unfortunately, you will have to procure both an x200 and an x200s to perform the swap.
     
    jonlumpkin, Apr 25, 2009
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  4. vaw

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    You mean the wxga+ actually uses less power than wxga? Because it's thinner, or because of the high resolution?

    And vice versa? -I think the opposite would be desirable for someone who is not comfortable with wxga+.
     
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    It uses a bit less power by virtue of being LED backlit. The weight reduction was probably the larger engineering choice though.
     
    drwho9437, Apr 25, 2009
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    Unfortunately it is not swappable, contrary to what people think. The physical size of the two hinges are different on the X200 and X200s.
     
    zephir, Apr 25, 2009
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