Thank you ZaZ. Permanent low or on demand mode?
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I make my own power plan in Power Manager with the CPU set to the lowest both on battery and AC as most things I do don't need more. I can always chose max performance or balanced in Power Manager if the need arises.
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The only time I noticed a decent difference between CPU set on low vs. on demand was when viewing images 2-3MB each. On low setting it will take some time to load next time, which is a bit frustrating.
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Has anyone else noticed hot air being expelled right under the spacebar?
Edit: I've noticed the hot air between the spacebar/top mouse buttons is much more noticeable when the active cooling is on and fan control in power settings is set to maximum performance. The laptop actually feels cooler and even SpeedFan is reporting a drop of two degrees celsius from 49 to 47 in "Temp1", whatever it signifies, when set to passive cooling and fan control to 'balanced' or 'reduce noise dynamically'. -
Does anyone know if a T61 keyboard is compatible with x200?
As far I know it's compatible with T400 and T500, but I'm not sure about x200. Looks like it has red paint on mouse buttons. Does this make it different? Or it's just for looks?
I have one lying around which I bought just in case for my T61, and never had a chance to replace it... original one still works like new.
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It's not compatible. Same size, but completely different connector and supporting hardware.
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Too bad... I guess I'll have to wait till T61's will fail
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On the X201 ordering page, click "Accessories" tab, then click "ThinkPad Battery 47++ (9cell)" option to pop up description:
ThinkPad Battery 47++ (9cell)
Stay unplugged longer with the help of a spare or replacement ThinkPad system battery. Get more the twice the capacity of the 4 cell system battery (select models) or carry an extra to extend your unplugged computing time Its compatible design allows it to be in the system when the system is connected to ThinkPad X200 UltraBase.
Features & Benefits:
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) technology
Nine-cell, rechargeable system battery, 10.8 V, 7.8 Ah
Standard system battery specifications
Over-discharge protection
General
Model name 43R9255
Description ThinkPad Battery 47++ (9cell)
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I assumed that they are all 94wh when purchased new by now (for T/X). However I was under the impression that the old 84wh battery for the X200 fit the X201 and vice versa. Perhaps I'm incorrect.
Here are some FRU's for 9 cells for the X201, you can find out the wh for them.
42T4649 (Sanyo)
42T4650 (Panasonic)
42T4694 (Sanyo, but $10 more expensive than the other Sanyo)
There's supposed to be a 42T4695 that was a 9 cell? Not sure...
42T4696 (Panasonic, but about $25 more expensive than the other Panasonic)
42T4823 (Sayno w/ a 3yr warranty)
42T4825 ???
EDIT: Look here
http://hp-vs-lenovo.com/lenovo-x201s-94wh-battery-arrived/
from September 5th. part number 43R9255. 10.8V 8.1Ah = 87.48 wH however. That's the same part number that you found, but he lists it as 8.1Ah instead of 7.8Ah, which is a claimed increase of 3.24wH.
EDIT AGAIN:
When notebookcheck did their review of the X201... they had a 94wh Battery. They also have a picture of it. The picture shows that it's 10.8V 8.7Ah = 93.96wH! And in the picture they have.... a FRU... 42T4696... so the 9 cell is the expensive Panasonic battery I listed above which is now in bold.
Turns out pretty good that the 94wh is a quality Panasonic and not another brand. Explains why it's more expensive as well. I wouldn't pay an extra 25 bucks for 10wh though personally. That's more or less an hour light usage. And as a percentage of total unplugged usage time already available to the X201, it isn't much of an increase. However for a T4x0s I would pay $9,000 for 10wh. Solved! -
@MAA83: Thank you!
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Panasonic battery rocks.... Sanyo battery (although Sanyo is owned by Panasonic) quality is not the best, so will work dependably some will fail just after 1 year warranty with minimal charge cycles.
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Still loving my X200s (received Dec 2009) - it's running strong and still receives praise from all the other [mostly Dell] biz laptop users around me.
Does the X201 family have a better power:weight (4-cell) ratio? (power being overall perf).
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Interesting, I had the brightness issue on both m11x and m17x too. Maybe it's somekind of a bug in Windows?
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Since when is the X201 available with UM Series Core i processors?:
Core i5-520UM
Amazon
PC Mall
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Those are the tablets. The 520um is a configurable option for the tablets on Lenovos website.
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can anybody please tell me if it's possible to add later options such as the webcam, bluetooth, touchpad and how much it would cost?
I might have found a good deal but I am considering to add these options later on.
Also what is the weight difference between the 4-cell and 6-cell battery?
I know with the camera you get the 2x2 antenna instead of the 3x3, is that a big difference in term of reception?
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Sorry to detract from others' questions (I don't have answers...just more questions):
I've noticed many X200/X201's online mention WWAN upgradeable. How so? What kind of WWAN card will work?
Also, is there a blacklist/whitelist in the BIOS made for any 3rd party hardware other than WLAN/WWAN cards?
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i haven't seen a hacked bios for the X20x laptop.
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that is good, so i can effectively use a 6300 wireless card in the X200.
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can anybody please tell me if it's possible to add later options such as the webcam, bluetooth, touchpad and how much it would cost?
I might have found a good deal but I am considering to add these options later on.
Also what is the weight difference between the 4-cell and 6-cell battery?
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I was looking online for info about the bluetooth upgrade, and came across this. Apparently you can find Bluetooth modules at ebay, but they are meant for X200, so I'm unsure if it would work for X201 (more than likely it would, though).
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Interestingly, the whole screen was dim but the cursor was bright.
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flynn337 said: ↑Still loving my X200s (received Dec 2009) - it's running strong and still receives praise from all the other [mostly Dell] biz laptop users around me.
Does the X201 family have a better power:weight (4-cell) ratio? (power being overall perf).
The only issue I've seen is that the Fn-Home/End brightness hotkey will stop working after some standby scenarios. I blame this on my Intel driver (8.15.10.1855).Click to expand... -
Sir Punk said: ↑can anybody please tell me if it's possible to add later options such as the webcam, bluetooth, touchpad and how much it would cost?Click to expand...
As to the touchpad, my laptop had one when I bought it so I have no first hand experience installing one, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. See, however, this thread.
Sir Punk said: ↑Also what is the weight difference between the 4-cell and 6-cell battery?Click to expand...
Sir Punk said: ↑I know with the camera you get the 2x2 antenna instead of the 3x3, is that a big difference in term of reception?Click to expand... -
mil2 said: ↑The 4-cell is 0.206kg and the 6-cell is 0.330kg. So the difference is 0.124kg/4.37oz.
I did indeed have to remove the third (MIMO) antenna in order to install the webcam. I can't tell you anything about the reception because my x201 came with Intel 1000, which doesn't use the third antenna.Click to expand...
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hello amiga fan
I was going to suggest: HP 2540p vs Lenovo X201 which had some detailed weight comparison (that convinced me not to get the HP 2540p that I was considering)... but it seems he's only comparing against the X201s not the 201. And the 201s is no longer available so now I'd also like actual specs of the 201. -
Sir Punk said: ↑can someone just tell me the actual weight of the x201 with a 4 or 6 cell battery?Click to expand...
infzy said: ↑hello amiga fanClick to expand...
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hmm, fair enough. Appreciate your input.
Actually it seems that Sony Canada randomly started offering better deal than even in the USI can get a 13.1" Vaio Z with a 1600x900 screen (!!) for $1300 CDN. That comes with two 64GB RAID'd SSD's. Pretty much blews away all ultraportable competition here IMO.... as much as I hate sony
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hi all,
I'm having some glitches with the touchpad. A lot of times when I try to pinch-zoom on the touchpad, it will "hang up" my touchpad and keyboard. I can't move the cursor with the touchpad anymore, and pressing keys on the kb will activate special functions. After some testing around I think what happens is that ultranav or synaptics incorrectly recognizes my pinchzoom gesture and instead activates something else that produces the effect of holding down the ctrl key. The problem is I can't find a way to de-activate it so I have to log off Windows and log in again which is a huge pain. I tried fn+F8 to disable touchpad and it won't work. I went to the ultranav/synaptics option in control panel and couldn't find any actions or gestures that would activate holding down the ctrl key.
Anyone can help me with this?
edit: okay, it seems that I can activate this "glitch mode" if I tap on the touchpad haphazardly...it just happens randomly. I can deactivate it and get my keyboard back working normally by press cltr+alt+del, but then the touchpad still won't move the cursor. Also I can't go into the Mouse Option in Control Panel anymore. I googled around and it doesn't seem like a thinkpad issue per se. I disabled all sticky keys and what not. So yeah, my computer just thinks I'm pressing the ctrl key and it's really really annoying -
g125 said: ↑hi all,
I'm having some glitches with the touchpad. A lot of times when I try to pinch-zoom on the touchpad, it will "hang up" my touchpad and keyboard. I can't move the cursor with the touchpad anymore, and pressing keys on the kb will activate special functions. After some testing around I think what happens is that ultranav or synaptics incorrectly recognizes my pinchzoom gesture and instead activates something else that produces the effect of holding down the ctrl key. The problem is I can't find a way to de-activate it so I have to log off Windows and log in again which is a huge pain. I tried fn+F8 to disable touchpad and it won't work. I went to the ultranav/synaptics option in control panel and couldn't find any actions or gestures that would activate holding down the ctrl key.
Anyone can help me with this?
edit: okay, it seems that I can activate this "glitch mode" if I tap on the touchpad haphazardly...it just happens randomly. I can deactivate it and get my keyboard back working normally by press cltr+alt+del, but then the touchpad still won't move the cursor. Also I can't go into the Mouse Option in Control Panel anymore. I googled around and it doesn't seem like a thinkpad issue per se. I disabled all sticky keys and what not. So yeah, my computer just thinks I'm pressing the ctrl key and it's really really annoyingClick to expand... -
Probably dumb questions.
I have a Lenovo X200 (type 7454). My NBD Warranty is about to expire and after talkign to Lenovo, I couldn't justify spending $ to extend the NBD warranty. I've decided to put the $ towards purchasing an X201.
1. When I bought the X200, I also bought an extra 65W power adapter and the ultrabase. I just want to confirm that both can be used with the X201?
2. Can DDR3-1333 memory be used in an X201? From time to time, during sales, I'd see the memory for 4GB modules 1066 and 1333 somewhat similar. I plan to max out the X201 to 8GB.
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Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake
Seks said: ↑Probably dumb questions.
2. Can DDR3-1333 memory be used in an X201? From time to time, during sales, I'd see the memory for 4GB modules 1066 and 1333 somewhat similar. I plan to max out the X201 to 8GB.
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Jayayess1190 said: ↑Anything higher than 1066 will be down clocked to 1066.Click to expand...
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Seks said: ↑But 1333 does fit in an X201?Click to expand...
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Seks said: ↑When I bought the X200, I also bought an extra 65W power adapter and the ultrabase. I just want to confirm that both can be used with the X201?Click to expand...
And as the others already told you, the 1333 memory will be automatically downclocked to 1067, so better get 1067 with better timings: avoid CL9 (there are some), go at least for CL7 (the standard here) or even lower, but I am not even sure whether there are 4GB modules with CL5 (Lenovo states they have, but are very expensive, look upwards $400 each). -
I am going to buy a good quality screen protector film for the X201. I am assuming the X200 and X201 actual screen dimensions never changed?
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Not even the actual displays have changed between x200 and x201!!!
You can draw your own conclusions regarding screen size!
I would suggest getting a custom-cut screen protector from Photodon.com. They have very nice quality screen protectors (for about $10-15). Get it custom cut to a little larger size than the edges of the LCD itself. Take the bezel off of the screen, and put the screen protector on underneath, so that when the bezel is put back on, you'll get beyond edge-to-edge coverage! As if it’s stock! (source: deviantART’s journal on X201T).
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I've successfully convinced my girlfriend to get an X201i over MacBook Air. We just ordered it together today. I'm so proud of myself.
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visiom88 said: ↑convinced my girlfriend...X201i over MacBook AirClick to expand...
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visiom88 said: ↑I've successfully convinced my girlfriend to get an X201i over MacBook Air. We just ordered it together today. I'm so proud of myself.Click to expand...
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and you did this.... the day before Apple updates the MBA line?
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infzy said: ↑and you did this.... the day before Apple updates the MBA line?
lol, we'll see if you made the right choice in an hour when the update is announced, could be trash or could put the tp to shame. *shrug*Click to expand... -
I was reading about it with her. She read no more as she saw 800MHz frontside bus, 2 USB's, and $1000 price tag. She isn't an ordinary girl, you know?
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visiom88 said: ↑I was reading about it with her. She read no more as she saw 800MHz frontside bus, 2 USB's, and $1000 price tag. She isn't an ordinary girl, you know?Click to expand...
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fem said: ↑does she have a sister???Click to expand...
One question: why does it take so long to "safely" eject an USB device on X201? I remember my previous laptops were able to eject any devices such as external HDD or flash drive instantly, but it takes about 10-15 seconds for X201 to detect the device, and then another 10 seconds to eject. -
visiom88 said: ↑Haha she does. But they are all married.Click to expand...
visiom88 said: ↑One question: why does it take so long to "safely" eject an USB device on X201? I remember my previous laptops were able to eject any devices such as external HDD or flash drive instantly, but it takes about 10-15 seconds for X201 to detect the device, and then another 10 seconds to eject.Click to expand... -
fem said: ↑Bummer!
It shouldn't take so long and it doesn't....A nice utility that works for USB ejecting when you get that annoying message "cannot be ejected because it's being used" (I know this is not your case but still, good to point out) is Unlocker, which also works with folder and files ("cannot be deleted" and such).Click to expand...
Thinkpad x20x (s/t/i) Owners Thread
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