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    a question about x220's hard drive and video playing

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by acho512, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. acho512

    acho512 Newbie

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    hi all,

    I have a lenovo thinkpad x220, and it is my first laptop, ever.
    I have it with the internal 320gb 7200rpm hard drive, and when I watch videos, not streaming, that are saved in my internal hard drive and move my laptop while a video is playing (lift it up, or tilt it slightly when its on my lap), the video seems to freeze for a couple seconds and then play again. This has been pretty annoying to me, although it's not a huge problem. Is this problem unique to my x220 or does this apply to all laptops with internal hdds? Will having an internal ssd fix this?? and if so, can u recommend me some good ssds under $300?
     
    acho512, Jun 14, 2011
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  2. GomJabbar

    GomJabbar Notebook Consultant

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    This is the ThinkVantage Active Protection System to protect the hard drive. You can set it to be less sensitive or disable it all together.

    Go to Start > All Programs > Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools > Airbag Protection > Configuration to make changes.

    Lenovo - Innovation - Active Protection System
     
    GomJabbar, Jun 14, 2011
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  3. acho512

    acho512 Newbie

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    wow thank you so much!
     
    acho512, Jun 14, 2011
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    david1274 Notebook Evangelist

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    I also found it a bit annoying but now understanding why it stops momentarily, I think I'll leave it as is, to protect the drive. Thanks for the info.
     
    david1274, Jun 14, 2011
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  5. Colonel O'Neill

    Colonel O'Neill Notebook Deity

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    Might want to try a different player; it doesn't seem to do it with VLC or Splash Pro.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Jun 15, 2011
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