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    Will there be a Montevina refresh for the X61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MrMaki, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. MrMaki

    MrMaki Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know if and when it will happen?
     
    MrMaki, Jul 15, 2008
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    As John posted, the X61 is being replaced by the X200.
     
    JM, Jul 15, 2008
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    Thanks.

    I thought that Lenovo will maybe keep the 12.1 standard screen form factor. But I guess that's not going to happen.

    By the way, in the data sheet for the X200, I see lenovo quotes the battery life under XP. You think lenovo is going to make available x200 drivers for XP?
     
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  5. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    As long as they are still offering XP, I'd yes.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 15, 2008
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  6. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Lenovo offering XP Pro could end any day down. Shipments of XP to OEMs from Microsoft ceased on June 30th, so Lenovo is probably using the last of the available copies they have.
     
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    Business schools (i.e., mine) will ship XP ...

    In fact, the Tech department recommends XP over Vista!
     
    Big-O, Jul 15, 2008
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    They will offer the Downgrade to XP option until people no longer request it, they just can't ONLY ship it with XP.
     
    schiesz, Jul 15, 2008
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