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    x200 vs x200s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by furrycute, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. furrycute

    furrycute Notebook Evangelist

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    With similar configurations (with the x200s having the LV processor), the x200 is about $200 cheaper than the x200s.

    x200s with 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, ultrabase, DVD burner, 3 year onsite warranty, about $1850 after tax.

    x200 with 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, ultrabase, DVD burner, 3 year onsite warranty, about $1650 after tax.

    Are these good prices?

    I am just which one should I pick?

    I will be using mine mostly for office task and surfing the web, no gaming. Is there a significant difference in weight and thickness? I also noticed that the LV processor has 6MB of cache compared to the 3MB of cache on the x200 processor.

    And I know Lenovo will be releasing the new x201/x201s series once the Capella platform rolls out. Will Lenovo have a big old inventory clearance sale by then?

    Thanks.

    And what is maximum amount of RAM the x200/x200s can support? 4GB or 8GB?
     
    furrycute, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    The price seems a bit high (although maybe not with 3 year onsite and Ultrabase). You should try and apply the appropriate coupons (look in the sticky). Additionally, topseller models tend to be a cheaper option if you want the Ultrabase/DVD burner.

    Back to the original question. I would definitely say the x200s is worth a $200 premium over the x200. It is about 0.5lbs lighter, a shade thinner, and gets about 20% better battery life. The display is also a high resolution LED display of slightly higher quality.

    Both models support 8GB of RAM (this is currently impractical due to the high price of 4GB DIMMs). Additionally, you will need a 64-bit OS to properly address that much RAM.
     
    jonlumpkin, Aug 3, 2009
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  3. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Processor power should be of no concern for your tasks except for potentially less power consumption on the x200s. Resolution and some weight difference are going to be your main factors. Also there would be some missing options on the x200s such as the webcam and some connectivity options.
     
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  4. furrycute

    furrycute Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys.

    How would I go about purchasing a topseller model?
     
    furrycute, Aug 3, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Check the Tabook (In the sticky) for a model that suits your requirements. Then Google the product number to find resellers.
     
    jonlumpkin, Aug 3, 2009
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