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    x200 and x200s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ninjatool, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. ninjatool

    ninjatool Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I am going to buy a thinkpad x200 or x200s and but have a few questions on the configurations:-

    1) Is Intel Turbo Memory beneficial?

    2) is TFT screen superior over a LED screen? What is the benefits of LED? (battery life?, which one looks better?)

    3) CPU - Differences of the P series and SL intel CPU?
    say P8600 2.4 ghz, 3MB L2 Cache vs SL9400 1.86GHz (6MB L2 cache) - my major concern is performance, will the 2.4 3MB L2 be overall perform better than the 1.86 6MB L2?


    Thanks in advance.
     
    ninjatool, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    1)a little now,but after update it will add performance
    2)LED is better-looks better,is lighter,battery life better
    3)P8600 will perform better :)
     
    Xirurg, Aug 9, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    LEDs do not enhance image quality. They do tend to be brighter with a more even backlight.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 10, 2008
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  4. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You could say that the more even backlight makes the monitor better, but it doesnt necessarily have better qualities in the other standpoints. As was mentioned the LED backlit is lighter because you can make them thinner compared to CCFL.
     
    jaredy, Aug 10, 2008
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  5. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    Which update are you referring to?
     
    neenee, Aug 10, 2008
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    The X200 alone gets about 10 hours with a nine cell. The X200s should just be sick!
     
    Jonno000, Aug 10, 2008
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  7. ninjatool

    ninjatool Notebook Enthusiast

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    That certainly sounds good, but what is the CPU of the x200? and you currently own a x200?
     
    ninjatool, Aug 11, 2008
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