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    X201 / X201s - Newbie Questions

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rabka, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. rabka

    rabka Newbie

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    Evening everyone.


    Long time MacBook Pro user who has lost patience with Apple not updating their MacBook Pro's, therefore have decided to buy either X201 or X201s.

    Before doing so have a couple of questions to ask with regards to the specs on the Lenovo UK site



    QUESTION 1 - What is the difference between the options below, in terms of 3x3/2x2 UltraConnect II antenna?

    12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 3x3 UltraConnect II antenna
    12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 3x3 UltraConnect II antenna; Wireless Broadband Upgradeable
    12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna; with Camera and Wireless Broadband Upgradeable



    QUESTION 2 - What is the real world difference between the options below, in terms of 1x2/2x2/3x3 bgn & AGN respectively?

    ThinkPad bgn Wireless
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (1x2 bgn)
    Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (2x2 AGN)
    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)



    Thank you to all who reply and educate this Lenovo Newbie ;)
     
    rabka, Mar 23, 2010
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  2. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 6300 has 3 antennas, which theoretically gives you the best wireless performance in terms of picking up networks and such. The 3x3 for the screens refers to the same thing (the antennas are wired up next to the screen).

    I would recommend getting the 2x2 or 3x3 solution if you are in areas with low signal or you just don't mind spending the money on it.
     
    jaredy, Mar 23, 2010
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  3. SeaneyC

    SeaneyC Newbie

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    Hello Rabka, I was in exactly the same boat as you, got bored of waiting for the Mac Pros and knew they would be a lot more expensive than the Lenovos anyway, so bought an X201 last week, should be delivered on Friday to the UK.

    I went for the 2x2 with WWAN option, my router only supports up to 300mbps anyway, it's quite rare that I do such huge file transfers over wireless, if i need to load the laptop with data, an ethernet cable into the gigabit port is a lot easier :)
     
    SeaneyC, Mar 23, 2010
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  4. harbin

    harbin Notebook Geek

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    never mind
     
    harbin, Mar 23, 2010
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  5. rabka

    rabka Newbie

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    Thank you for the reply's, I have decided to go with the 3x3 options :)


    Regards
     
    rabka, Mar 24, 2010
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  6. fusionist

    fusionist Notebook Enthusiast

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    on the website for X201, you can only configure it for <12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna; with Camera and Wireless Broadband Upgradeable>, as such is there any point in choosing an Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)? If the antenna is only 2x2, does a 3x3 wireless card makes it faster than 2x2?
     
    fusionist, Mar 24, 2010
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  7. MAA83

    MAA83 Notebook Evangelist

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    no it does not, but the 3x3 is available for the 3x3 ultraconnect wxga led panel that comes without a camera.
     
    MAA83, Mar 24, 2010
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