The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    ThinkPad X 100e

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by steve p, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I am really interested in getting one of these bad boys, but as speculation has it dual core versions will be available in the near future. Does any one have an idea of how long it's going to be (or any other info for that matter)?
    I would hate to take the plunge and a month later the dual cores come out...
     
    steve p, Jan 9, 2010
    #1
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    4,982
    Messages:
    34,001
    Likes Received:
    1,415
    Trophy Points:
    581
    Honestly any information you get here is speculation.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 10, 2010
    #2
  3. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

    Reputations:
    613
    Messages:
    1,869
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    su4100 is a dual core, and the x100e should support that if its running low-voltage processors
     
    ronnieb, Jan 10, 2010
    #3
  4. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    The SU4100 is an Intel CPU. The official announcement from Lenovo is that AMD CPUs will be used in these netbooks.
     
    steve p, Jan 10, 2010
    #4
  5. mamber-m

    mamber-m Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    36
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    This is copied from the "Press Release" of x100e posted in Engadget.
     
    mamber-m, Jan 10, 2010
    #5
  6. Aerows

    Aerows Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    235
    Messages:
    331
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    So who is going to be the first to buy one of these? I was trying to avoid being the guinea pig, but I'm *REALLY* wanting one of these.

    Also, I want mine in red, and I can only find it in Black off Amazon.com. I have a gift certificate from Amazon, so I will be picking it up from there. The black is starting to grow on me, though.
     
    Aerows, Jan 12, 2010
    #6
  7. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I want the black one BUT I do want either a Neo X2 or a Turion dual core. My Toshiba netbook is already sold and I am itching for one of these...
    Does anyone know the performance difference between the Neo X2 and Turion dual core CPUs. Is the Turion that much faster?
     
    steve p, Jan 12, 2010
    #7
  8. Phinagle

    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    2,521
    Messages:
    4,392
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    106
    Phinagle, Jan 12, 2010
    #8
  9. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

    Reputations:
    1,571
    Messages:
    8,107
    Likes Received:
    126
    Trophy Points:
    231
    this is great, the cut price does show through in the choice of construction material, the chassis and case is made entirely of ABS/PC from what i can see. I guess it will do alright as long as its light.....
     
    lead_org, Jan 12, 2010
    #9
  10. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    The x200 with 6cell is about the same weight as the x100e with 6cell. So for me this machine is about having a less expensive laptop to get stolen or broken while on a leisure trip.
     
    jaredy, Jan 12, 2010
    #10
  11. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

    Reputations:
    1,571
    Messages:
    8,107
    Likes Received:
    126
    Trophy Points:
    231
    like a disposable camera..... i will have my X200, X60 over this any day....
     
    lead_org, Jan 12, 2010
    #11
  12. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

    Reputations:
    847
    Messages:
    1,309
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Close ups do show its toy like design(compared to normal ThinkPads) very clearly.
     
    JabbaJabba, Jan 13, 2010
    #12
  13. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    78
    Messages:
    775
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I wonder if it has the same finish as a thinkpad I saw today at Fry's, the one I saw had a smooth type of finish that I thought felt cheap. I like the rougher molded finish my T61 has.

    Does anyone know if one has a led backlight? Will it fit in the same dock as a T61?
     
    Tailic, Jan 14, 2010
    #13
  14. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    jaredy, Jan 14, 2010
    #14
  15. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    78
    Messages:
    775
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Tailic, Jan 14, 2010
    #15
  16. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Sorry about that ;).
     
    jaredy, Jan 14, 2010
    #16
  17. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Jaredy,
    when you looked at the x100e did you happen to notice if the hinges are made of metal or plastic?
    Thanks,
    Steve
     
    steve p, Jan 14, 2010
    #17
  18. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    They weren't bare like the other thinkpads that show it was obviously metal, but I am going to assume it was some sort of metal covered. I flipped the x100e over on the lid and let it try and hold the weight. It pretty much did. Also I would hope lenovo is not that cheap with the x100e :|.
     
    jaredy, Jan 14, 2010
    #18
  19. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

    Reputations:
    1,571
    Messages:
    8,107
    Likes Received:
    126
    Trophy Points:
    231
    looks like PC/ABS plastic like the SL series, for that small size, PC/ABS subframe can more than hold up the weight of the machine. I doubt Lenovo is going to use the more expensive Mg, CFRP or GFRP for the construction material of the X100e case.
     
    lead_org, Jan 14, 2010
    #19
  20. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    If they are in fact made of plastic I mind as well get a Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1125 now. It has the small size I want and the dual core CPU plus a large HDD... I think I am going to call Lenovo and ask them.
     
    steve p, Jan 14, 2010
    #20
  21. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    I know it is essentially plastic but the hinges themselves would be plastic too? I guess there is some sort of spring to do the tension at least for the clamping.
     
    jaredy, Jan 14, 2010
    #21
  22. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

    Reputations:
    1,571
    Messages:
    8,107
    Likes Received:
    126
    Trophy Points:
    231
    the hinge should be metallic, it looks to be coated in a black paint, which makes it appear to be plastic.
     
    lead_org, Jan 14, 2010
    #22
  23. erik

    erik modifier

    Reputations:
    3,647
    Messages:
    1,610
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    the hinges are metal, chassis is plastic.

    it's built like the ideapad S netbook (which are actually pretty solid).
     
    erik, Jan 14, 2010
    #23
  24. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    4,982
    Messages:
    34,001
    Likes Received:
    1,415
    Trophy Points:
    581
    Yeah, I liked the S series too. I just wish they made a dual core version of either the S or the X100e. I doesn't need to be a P or T series CPU, but one of the LV or ULV might do. I might be interested in one of those.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 14, 2010
    #24
  25. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    793
    Messages:
    2,876
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Okay, well there was some confusion then. The other poster was asking about the hinges specifically.
     
    jaredy, Jan 14, 2010
    #25
  26. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    "Okay, well there was some confusion then. The other poster was asking about the hinges specifically."

    Yes I know the X100e is made of plastic... The hinge is what I am interested in...
     
    steve p, Jan 15, 2010
    #26
  27. not.sure

    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    101
    Messages:
    480
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    For a smaller screen, and/or one without the heavy rollcage, weaker hinges are appropriate.
    The legendary metal hinges on my T61p are very loose, so I have a good feeling for how darn heavy the screen is.
     
    not.sure, Jan 15, 2010
    #27
  28. thinkpad knows best

    thinkpad knows best Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    108
    Messages:
    1,140
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Yeah no kidding man, there's about 1 full inch of play in my T61p hinges, and what pisses me off even more is that they have play, but when you get past the play, the screen is so hard to pull up it's so tight, i like my T43 hinges much better, consistent and easy to pull up the screen with one hand and not have to hold the laptop down! I'm thinking i'll get them to replace most of the laptop if something major ever breaks down on it, tape a note to the front stating that the hinges are untolerably loose.
     
    thinkpad knows best, Jan 15, 2010
    #28
  29. kaede

    kaede Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    247
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    hopefully it comes with CULV processor in the future.
     
    kaede, Jan 16, 2010
    #29
  30. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    156
    Messages:
    643
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Some reviews are beginning to trickle in and guess what... In this one they seem to view the hinges as suspect...
     
    steve p, Jan 20, 2010
    #30
  31. Changturkey

    Changturkey Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    35
    Messages:
    381
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    No HDMI, why Lenovo, why?
     
    Changturkey, Jan 21, 2010
    #31
  32. perfectionseeker

    perfectionseeker Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    41
    Messages:
    521
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    30
    It should also be lighter ...for a netbook yes it has the bigger screen but compared to the X200(s) it is on the heavy side ...if it goes dual core and does not have too many heat issues ... then I will get one ... just so I can leave my better one at home (which I think will be an X200). Rather travel with a cheaper machine ....LOL I know it does not make sense. Depends where I go. I am guessing for trips to Amazon and hot climates the X100e would explode LOL
     
    perfectionseeker, Jan 22, 2010
    #32
  33. aadadams

    aadadams Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    78
    Messages:
    954
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    When the HP in my sig was under warranty, and I had issues with the hinges developing play HP replaced the LCD assembly onsite. They did this three times during the course of my 4 year warranty. Is this type of issue handled the same way by Lenovo?
     
    aadadams, Jan 22, 2010
    #33
  34. RefinedPower

    RefinedPower Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    190
    Messages:
    1,843
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    56
    1 inch seems like a lot... My T60 has maybe an 1/8 inch of play.

    I like this little laptop, but I dont like what I'm hearing about the heat... all the reviews I have seen mention it got pretty hot. one of the reasons I got this thinkpad was because it was one of the coolest running notebooks at the time.
     
    RefinedPower, Jan 22, 2010
    #34