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    X201 or x201s

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

  1. Durazing

    Durazing Notebook Geek

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    having a tough time deciding between the 2.

    wxga vs wxga+
    wan vs no wan
    slightly faster cpu on the x201
    slighly more power hungry on the x201
    magnesium vs cfrp, gfrp and mag

    Any guidance would be appreciated. Was the gap greater between the 2 last iteration as it seems now there is very little between the 2 models.
     
    Durazing, Mar 23, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    and the price is different too.

    i would get the X201 and forget about the X201s.
     
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    fusionist Notebook Enthusiast

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    wouldn't say it's only "slightly" faster cpu on x201. and x201s doesn't have webcam if that is important to you.
     
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    fusionist Notebook Enthusiast

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    stereo speakers on x201 vs mono on x201s
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Pretty much the same difference as last time. The x201s has WXGA+, uses less power, and is about 400g lighter. The X201 is slightly faster, offers WWAN, and is a bit cheaper. It all comes down to what you prefer (I'd go with the 's' or tablet personally).
     
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  6. Durazing

    Durazing Notebook Geek

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    They are both expensive in Australia so price isnt an issue. Is the cpu cooling larger on the x201? Looking at the specs and various pics it is hard for me to tell.I cant abide a noisy machine. Reports say it runs quiet and presumable the x201s with its more frugal (power wise) processor would be quieter still.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you're looking for value, the X200/X201 is probably were it resides. Typcial notebook usage doesn't need a Core i CPU. If you're in the US you might want to hit the outlet.
     
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    If you do not need WXGA+ resolution, increased portability (lighter), or even better battery life, then the X201 is probably the better option for you. Those factors are pretty much the only reasons for going for the X201s over the X201.

    Personally, though, (if I had the money :p) I would go for the X201s, because I love higher resolution screens and a longer battery lifetime.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    or just get a X200, which is pretty good.
     
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  10. Durazing

    Durazing Notebook Geek

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    I noticed the X200s could be optioned with WAN. The X201s cannot. The screen however states 3x3 WWAN. Does this mean I could pick up the part later on and drop it in? The chassis between the X200s and X201s has not been changed so does anyone know why the WAN option was dropped? Approval time require perhaps?
     
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    s0me0ne Notebook Guru

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    X201
    Faster CPU
    WWAN
    Camera


    X201s
    WXGA+
    More Battery Life
    Lighter Weight
    Roll Cage
     
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  12. Durazing

    Durazing Notebook Geek

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    Dammit. I want WWAN and i want WXGA+. The rest I am happy to compromise with. I guess if forced to choose I would take screen res over WWAN.
     
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  13. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    X200s.... should be okay.
     
    lead_org, Mar 23, 2010
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