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.

    Which X200 Tablet has the awesome screen?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wii, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. wii

    wii IPS Rules

    Reputations:
    272
    Messages:
    1,013
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    The review:

    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5287

    Mentions that the non-multitouch version has a fantastic screen, I have found a model which these specs, is that the one?

    ThinkPad X200 Tablet model 7449-4ZG, 12.1"WXGA Super Bright Outdoor LED (400 nit)(1280x800),Intel X4500MHD, Up to 384MB, Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400, 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm HDD, Intel 5300
     
    wii, Dec 21, 2009
    #1
  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

    Reputations:
    826
    Messages:
    3,240
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    All of the x200 Tablets have very good screens.

    The particular model you found has the non-multitouch screen that the particular review refers to. It is an exceedingly bright (400 nit) "outdoor viewable" LED panel. It is of an anti-glare glossy style (best of both worlds).

    The knock against the otherwise great touch panels is slightly increased grain due to the extra touch layer.

    I have the older 285-nit LED SuperBright display that is also fantastic.
     
    jonlumpkin, Dec 21, 2009
    #2
  3. dmhummel

    dmhummel Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    How would one purchase that tablet, as reviewed (the one with the superbright screen but no touch)?
     
    dmhummel, Dec 21, 2009
    #3
  4. wilse

    wilse Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    192
    Messages:
    457
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    go to lenovo.com and order it?
     
    wilse, Dec 21, 2009
    #4
  5. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

    Reputations:
    2,637
    Messages:
    6,370
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Or check out a reseller.
     
    surfasb, Dec 21, 2009
    #5
  6. dmhummel

    dmhummel Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Woops, I wasn't very clear -I want the exact machine reviewed. lenovo.com doesn't sell the sl9600 at all and absolutely none of the resellers seem to tell me which model has the daylight readable 400nit screen.

    Really, I just want to buy this exact computer (Copied from the review) ->

    Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Specifications:

    Windows 7 Professional
    1280 x 800 WXGA Sunlight Readable with Wacom LED Backlit (Glossy, Anti-glare)
    Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
    2GB DDR3 RAM (2GB x 1) (Benchmarked with 4GB)
    160GB Seagate 7200.3 Hard Drive
    Intel 5100AGN, Bluetooth 2.0
    Intel X4500M Integrated
    Built-in web camera
    8-cell 11.1v 66.2Wh
    Dimensions: (LxWxH) 11.6 x 10.1 x 1.04-1.31"
    Weight: 4lbs 1oz
    Retail Price: $2,464 ($2,084 Street)
     
    dmhummel, Dec 22, 2009
    #6
  7. bananaman

    bananaman Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    99
    Messages:
    204
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Use the tabook to find the model you want, then find a reseller who's selling it.
     
    bananaman, Dec 22, 2009
    #7
  8. dmhummel

    dmhummel Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Ah, thanks so much, perfect! I was able to find the model numbers that match the specs I'm looking for. However, finding any them at a reseller looks to be more challenging :(
     
    dmhummel, Dec 22, 2009
    #8
  9. erik

    erik modifier

    Reputations:
    3,647
    Messages:
    1,610
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    don't kill yourself over trying to find an SL9600.   my X200T has one and it doesn't benchmark much better than the L7700 in my X61s.   unless you're trying to calculate pi to the millionth position on a daily basis, worry about the other specs of the system first. ;)
     
    erik, Dec 22, 2009
    #9
  10. dmhummel

    dmhummel Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hmm, well i have considered dropping to the sl9400 and going through lenovo CTO for the best price. But they force you to buy the 4 cell and then purchase the 8 cell for an additional 150 bucks. I don't want two batteries. I'm starting to feel like lenovo doesn't want my business at all.
     
    dmhummel, Dec 22, 2009
    #10
  11. rehabdoc

    rehabdoc Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I too can't find the 2.13 on the lenovo site, but they're floating out there with resellers. Any luck getting the 2.13 with the sunbright outdoor display (whatever you call it)? Message me if you do.
     
    rehabdoc, Jan 24, 2010
    #11
  12. wii

    wii IPS Rules

    Reputations:
    272
    Messages:
    1,013
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    So, does all X200 tablets have the IPS screen, or only some? What about the non-tablet x200?
     
    wii, Feb 4, 2010
    #12
  13. warakawa

    warakawa Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    50
    Messages:
    664
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    why is it that all sellers on ebay are selling enhanced multi-touch and no one sell outdoor viewable?
     
    warakawa, Feb 4, 2010
    #13
  14. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

    Reputations:
    2,637
    Messages:
    6,370
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    cause it is more expensive.
     
    surfasb, Feb 4, 2010
    #14