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    ThinkPad X200 vs. ThinkPad X300.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MYK, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I just ordered a ThinkPad X200 and will sell my ThinkPad X300 to my brother. I just wanted to see how many people think I made the right move.

    I never use the CD drive and don't really need it. I will be using the laptop strictly for office, browsing and maybe, maybe get away with some gaming with the X4500, which is not a priority. I preferred the X60s over the X300 and wanted something in between.

    By selling the X300, I will afford the X200 and spare a little cash. So, which one would you choose?
     
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    A more direct comparison would be the yet-to-be-released X200s and the X300.
     
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    Tough choice, the extra RAM on the X300 would appeal to me. Not to mention the included optical drive is nice to have even though like you I rarely need it. I don't know how much slower the X300 processor is but the 4GB and SSD would be nice.
     
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    thinkpad x61s :)
     
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    What if I swap the RAMs? :cool:
     
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    I'm already sooo tempted, I love the 4:3 screen ratio. :confused:
     
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    Nah, with a low voltage processor I'd rather stick with the X300. What got me excited about the X200 is the 2.4GHz and looong battery life.

    Hmmm, now you have me thinking. If a P8600 X200 manages to get near 10 hours of battery life on Andrew's review, how much would a low voltage model get? I'm guessing somewhere closer to 14 or even more. :eek:
     
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    By the way, I got my X200 from Amazon and expecting shipping in a couple of days. Only info I got was the processor and hard disk, I'm assuming it's the "best seller" model. Anyone has an idea on rams? Is it a single 2GB stick or two? What about the hard disk speed and the OS?

    LOL, they had me with the P8600 :p

    There are only 2 sellers on amazon, this one and this one. One is more expensive than the other by almost 300$ and I'm assuming the latter one has the docking station but not really sure.

    Any insight and more info on the specs I got would be highly appreciated.
     
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I miss not having a mouse pad and having no space to the left/right of the keyboard. I'm just dissapointed that only widescreen are available now. Oh well, when in Rome ...
     
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    I'm actully thinking of buying an X61s as well and sticking it in a safe for the next generations :p
     
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    :werd: the x61s is the last of its breed. i'm gonna keep using it until SSD drives become mainstream.

    i would get a x200 though if i were to buy a laptop now. it's just not that much of an upgrade from a x61.
     
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    I totally agree with you.
     
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