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    X61 Tablet - Did I get an okay deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Prince_Phoenix, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Intel Core 2 Duo processor L7500 (1.60GHz 800MHz 4MBL2)1
    Genuine Windows Vista Business12
    12.1" WVA SXGA+ TFT
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (1 DIMM)8
    80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (US/CAN/LA/AP)10
    8 Cell Li-Ion Battery (Tablet)60
    1 Year Depot/Express Warranty7
    Processor1 Intel Core 2 Duo processor L7500 (1.60GHz 800MHz 4MBL2)
    Operating system12 Genuine Windows Vista Business
    Operating system Language Genuine Windows Vista Business - English
    Recovery DVD Genuine Windows XP Recovery CD English NA
    System graphics Intel GMA X3100 GM965
    Total memory8 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (1 DIMM)
    Keyboard Language US English Keyboard
    Pointing device TrackPoint (TrackPoint Only)
    Hard drive4 80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    WiFi wireless LAN adapters10 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (US/CAN/LA/AP)
    Battery60 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery (Tablet)
    Power cord 65W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin)
    Publication Language English US Publication for Vista
    Additional Microsoft productivity software preload Microsoft OneNote 2007 English ROW

    41C9707 ThinkPlus 1 Year Onsite 9x5x Next Business Day Warranty and Maintenance Option

    All for $1091.40 Canadian. I decided that the X200 tablet, while within my price range wasn't worth the $1000 premium since all I want to do is take notes on my tablet, and I want the larger (non widescreen) space. I'm going to upgrade the RAM and hard drive myself (once SSD comes down).
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you like your machine and are happy with the price you paid, who cares what someone you're never going to meet thinks. This is not a competition, nice machine though. I'd agree the X200t is not worth an extra $1,000.
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    That sounds like a good deal. The x200t is basically an incremental improvement over the x61t anyway. It is a little faster, a little cooler, and a little more efficient on battery. I also think it is a tad more usable due to the 360° hinge and the true full size keyboard, although the resolution is a bit lower (1400x1050 on a 12" is insane). However, the x200t is definitely not twice as good as the x61t, maybe 40% better, but not twice as good.

    FYI, if I try and configure a comparable x61t through my university store it comes out to $1407 US, so I think you got a steal for $1091 CAD.
     
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  4. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I guess my main concern is the screen size. The consensus seems to be that widescreen sucks if you want to simulate a piece of paper, which my primary intent.
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Oct 17, 2008
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