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    so help me upgrade my x220

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sgtrobo, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. sgtrobo

    sgtrobo Notebook Geek

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    daughter needs a new laptop, and she loves my x220. Can't blame her, because I love it too, but it has served it purpose for me (just returned from deployment)

    so I'll probably be giving up my x220 to her, and getting a new laptop. Basically, here's my ideal "scenario", so please help me get as close to possible (if possible at all)

    1. take an x220 w/IPS
    2. make it 13.3/14.1"
    3. give it a backlit keyboard
    4. Give it > 1366x768 (I suppose 14x or 16x would be fine)
    5. Give it USB 3.0
    6. Make sure it still has great battery life

    Does such a laptop on this planet exist? If not, how close can I get, and what do I have to give up? I'd much prefer the build quality of the Lenovo, and I require a lightweight laptop with good battery life.
     
    sgtrobo, Jun 18, 2012
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    mariol90 Notebook Consultant

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    mariol90, Jun 18, 2012
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The Samsung Series 9 is another option. Plus, it's HD+, which means you'll actually be able to read it. John, one of the moderators here, did a nice write up in the reviews section if you want to have a look.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 18, 2012
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  4. Quanger

    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    how about waiting for the x1c?
    You'll miss out on the IPS but in return, you get more pixels and a bigger screen.
     
    Quanger, Jun 18, 2012
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  5. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    Consider the Dell XPS 14 that will be released by the end of June. Although its screen is TN, it's 1600x900 and supposed of high quality.
     
    Kaso, Jun 18, 2012
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    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    Just saw this
    deal breaker for me. But what a slick machine--want this in the Lenovo Thinkpad brand, then we are talking business.
     
    smiley_lauf, Jun 18, 2012
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