T400s or X200s?

I configured both systems, with the x200s (with ultrabase) about $200 cheaper than the T400s.

I configured the x200s when Lenovo still listed the WXGA+ screen for the x200s, and converted it to a quote. If I pay for the quote now, will I be getting the WXGA+ screen or the lower resolution WXGA screen (the WXGA+ is no longer listed as an option for x200s) ?


Between the x200s (if I can get the WXGA+ screen) and the T400s, which one should I get? Which one has better build quality?

And for the optical bay on the T400s, does it accept a 2.5inch hard drive or a 1.8inch hard drive?

 

X200s without a doubt.

The T400s loses out from:

1. a weak HDD (1.8"?? Get real! Haven't they learn from the debacle of the X40 series?)

2. having weak battery endurance. (6 cell with inferior Wh + 3 cell ultrabay batt against a 4c + 8c combo? That's a no brainer)

3. Price.

 

See http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=5168312 .

Can add a third to the mix. A 12.1" HP 2530P, if you need a 9-cell option, SL9xxx cpu and 1.8" SSD + 2.5" HDD via ultrabay-caddy, and don't mind 1280x800 only resolution with no HDMI.

T400s is well designed for a SSD+HDD setup. The 1.8" HDD provided a nice token gesture by Lenovo. I'd choose it over the X200 series since it allows hybrid storage. Samsung's pci-e SSD (with sata controller) may change that if the X200 bios supported boot of it.

 

About three weeks ago I got the x200 (note: NOT the x200s) and was very disappointed with the screen (seemed very washed out) and my eyes got tired at looking at a 12" screen for long periods of time. The screen on the x200s is supposedly much better, however I wanted a faster processor and a larger screen.

See my previous post here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=404938

Therefore I exchanged my x200 for the T400s (I currently have both as I was waiting to mail the x200 back till I received the T400s) and am really glad I switched and purchased the T400s. While the x200 is slightly lighter I find that it almost feels heavier than the T400s b/c all the weight in the x200 seems to be in the back due to the battery however the weight in the T400s is spread evenly making it seem much lighter.

Other reasons I believe the T400s to be superior are 1) the upgraded keyboard in much nicer and feels much more responsive when typing, 2) the screen is much larger than the x200, 3) the ability to switch out the 3cell battery with DVD burner.

So while I haven't ever used the x200s, after comparing the x200 to the T400s, I am very happy that I have the T400s.

 

Buy T400s , it's much better.

Don't worry 1.8 in SSD, the 1.8 SSD not only weight less, but also the power comsumption is better than 2.5.

If money is not a problem for you , you should go for t400s

 

I'm currently using DELL e4200, but I have to buy a new one later , because the weak CPU performance.

Every time I was working on my project, when I open up, matlab, powerpoint, excel, word and more than 10+ tabs, the computer runs super super slow.

SU9400 is ok for just web suffering.

 

So, do you consider T400s screen to be less "washed out"? For me, this washed out effect comes from poor vertical angle of TN screen. As I mentioned in my numerous whining post lol!!! this is the only negative point about T400s. Other than that, its a super laptop!!!

 

It's simply a matter of preference. The x200s is about 1 pound lighter and offers much larger batteries than the T400s.

However, the T400s has a physically larger (of identical resolution) display, a redesigned keyboard, moderately faster CPU, DisplayPort, and an optical drive or second HDD option.

Both have very good build quality so I wouldn't really use that as a differentiator.

Additionally, if you order your x200s quote you will get the 1440x900 LED display, but I'm not sure how long it will take.