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    X32 or X41 - your opinions please

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Wholesomer, Jul 1, 2005.

  1. Wholesomer

    Wholesomer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Is there any good reason why one should buy the X41 vs. the X32? The X32 has the M Processor 745 1.80GHz and 1024x768 and 16MB ATI Mobility RADEON. The X41, on the other hand, has the Pentium M Processor 758 Low Voltage 1.50GHz and 12.1" 1024x768 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900. The X32 with dedicated ATI card and faster CPU but still cost less than the X41. I want to buy the X series laptop but I still can't figure out which is more bang for the bucks.

    Any help from you guys will be greatly appreciated.
     
    Wholesomer, Jul 1, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You'll see more battery life out of the 41 and it's a little lighter/smaller.
     
    Brian, Jul 1, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    In the x32 you can get a faster hard drive. With the x41, which uses 1.8" hard drive, you are stuck with a 4200RPM drive. You'll only get better battery perofrmance from an x41 if you get the larger battery which sticks out from the back a little. Good Luck.
     
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  4. Wholesomer

    Wholesomer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys, thank you very much for your advice. I will get the X32 based on the performance and bang for the bucks advantage. EPP offers the X32 model 2884M5U for $1124.25:

    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    512 MB
    40 GB
    Intel® Pentium® M Processor 745 1.80GHz
    12.1" 1024x768 16MB ATI Mobility RADEON
    One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)

    I will add 3-year warranty for an additional $118. The X3 ultra base is cheaper to buy from eBay as well as the NEC slim DVDRW with a slight modification of the bezel.
     
    Wholesomer, Jul 1, 2005
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  5. queshy

    queshy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think it depends what you want to do with it. The X41 is smalller though.
     
    queshy, Jul 2, 2005
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