x201/s now available at Lenovo US site

I did..discount was too good to pass up...

 

Where are the warranty configuration options on the X201/s? Also, the only thing holding me up is:

-Better processor
-Stereo speakers
-Webcam

vs

-Better screen

And I think this is the case for a lot of people...

 

I skimmed through tabook; there are a few X200s models that are WWAN upgradeable, but no X201s model is listed as WWAN upgradeable.

For X200s and (in the future) X201s, it basically comes down to a choice (due to incompatible parts in the LCD assembly).

• Want webcam and WWAN: have to give up WXGA+ screen
• Want WXGA+ screen: have to give up webcam and WWAN

 

I'm the one who made this suggestion, sorry if it wasn't the best for your situation. I believe the 4 cell for the x200(s) is 28.8WHr, vs. 56.6 WHr for the 6 cell, and 84.4WHr for the 9 cell (I think this is higher for the x201).

The 4 cell allows the main system to be light if you only need it for a little while (i.e. less than three hours), or if you plan on also taking your AC adapter. The 9 cell gives triple the battery life of the 4 cell and and weighs about as much as the 4 cell and AC adapter combined.

However, if you're going with only one battery, I would recommend the 6 cell. It doesn't stick out the back (although it does stick out the bottom), provides double the battery life of the 4 cell, and provides a good compromise between weight and life.

First, the difference between the i5 in the x201 and i7 LV in the x201s is pretty small. Second, even when stereo the speakers on the x201 aren't going to be that much better than the mono speaker on the x201s [both work for VoIP and basic videos, but are not going to really satisfy for music/movies]. Only you can decide how much you need a webcam (I've used mine maybe a half dozen times in the year I've had my x200T).

 

I have one on the way. Went with the top seller model 5143-28U.

 

ordered x201 with i7-620M 9-cell bat, $1167 shipped with tax

 

jonlumkin,

Sorry about that. You did make the recommendation for the 6 cell battery in your original message. I ended up buying the 4 cell and the 9 cell without realizing that I was too lazy to make decisions between the two when I went out

One thing I would like to say is that unlike most netbooks with extended batteries, the 6 cell on the X200 is a work of art and barely noticeable. I can see why they removed the 4 cell battery option from the website for the last few months for the X200 series.

 

Just want to confirm that the x200 battery (43R9253) will work for my x201s before I purchase it.

 

Would the palmrest of the new x201 with touchpad fit onto the old x200, since they have the same case design. Would the connector fit and feature the touchpad of the x201.

Would be great if someone with both models could test this.

 

Well the UK model X201s comes with the 1290 x 800 screen and webcam ... 1440 x 900 is perfect on a 13 inch screen but TOO small on a 12 inch screen ... ouch !

 

It's not too small for some people. For others, the DPI can be adjusted. Windows 7 makes this wicked easy.

 

Same here, asked about it@review thread, but until someone tries this@home, no one knows for sure

 

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Thinkpad Wireless option and the various Intel options? Is any one particularly better?

 

That's a tough one. When I was purchasing a X200s, I went with the most expensive Intel non-WiMAX option and regretted it. It performed worse than my netbook regardless of the drivers and there were complaints all over the Internet about it. I haven't learned my lesson yet though. I went with the Ultimate-N wireless card with my X201s because they have promised "optimizations" for it. I don't know which one would be best. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? Range, power, speed?

 

I'd be surprised if it did.

 

I would also be surprised, but they are even listed in one row in the hmm. Is there no Lenovo hardware specialist

 

Please explain where this can be done in win 7?

 

Control Panel -> Display

 

I can't find the 8-cell battery option on the configuration page, did anyone order a x201t with the 8-cell battery already?

 

the X201 system planar has a socket for the TrackPoint module.   the X200 does not have this and cannot be retrofitted.   not only is there no provision for the socket but the X200 BIOS isn't set up for internal UltraNav.

the parts are listed together in the HMM because it's an inclusive release showing both the X200 and X201 series systems.   being listed in the same HMM doesn't mean one can assume interchangeability in parts.   only the machine type numbers listed next to a part guarantee interchangeability.

so, if you want UltraNav then you'll need to get an X201, X201i, X201s, or X201T.

nope.   none.   sorry.

 

Nobody here but us meeses!

 

10 char

 

Can anyone confirm? I know the TA Book says so but sounds fishy..

 

why does that sound fishy?   X200-series batteries haven't changed.

 

Reviews (e.g. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5546&review=lenovo+thinkpad+x201+x201s+tablet ) stated that the X201 9-cell battery has 94Wh capacity, a 10% bump in capacity from X200 9-cell's 85Wh. Not sure if this is a whole new 9-cell battery that is non-compatible with X200, or just the same 9-cell format with better battery cells.

That are various different part numbers for 9-cell battery listed in the HMM, but the battery capacity is not specified there. The one currently selling on Lenovo.com accessories page has a listed capacity of 84.24 (= 10.8 V x 7.8 Ah) and has a part number not found in the HMM. More confusing is that, when you try to configure a X201, your only choice of 9-cell battery is just "ThinkPad X20 0 Series 9 cell Li-Ion Battery". Not sure if this is the 94Wh one or 85Wh one.

 

Yeah, that tripped me up too. Only reason I got the 9 cel with the X201s is because of the battery bump. I already have an extra 6 cell at home.

 

I am going to order x201 with SSD within a week, but before I do that, I have a few questions to ask you guys.
1. 6 cells vs. 9 cells. What do you recommend? I am a graduate student.
2. Why does the website say that "X200" batteries?
3. Do you think there will be an additional sale in the near future?

Right now, I am looking at $1488 with the student discount.

 

why is it that I can't send you a PM? Send me one w/ an email address I can contact you at...

 

@khtse - the HMM shows FRUs, not retail part numbers.   the part numbers you see on the sales site will be different than what's listed in the HMM for this reason.

batteries may have received a bump in capacity but i'm not aware of the physical mounts changing at all (from what i've been told, anyway).   that is what i was referring to above.

 

Sorry, it was the setting. Now you should be able to.

 

I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but for some reason the i7-620M is only configurable when you select the Enhanced or Elite builds. If you choose the base version, you can only select from the i5's. Why?

 

Get the 9 cell.

I have both and I exclusively use the 9 cell. The 9 cell battery is like the energizer bunny, it keeps going and going.....

With the 9 cell, I can take my laptop to school and use it for the whole day without carrying any chargers.

 

I'm wondering if there is much of a difference in boot times between the X201 and X201s model if one used the high end model with SSD? Better performance with 32 bit or 64 bit as well on these new X201 models?

I'm getting close to finally ordering one

 

Im curious about one thing:
http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas...ThinkPad/X-Series/X201 ThinkPad datasheet.pdf

says that X201 with nine cell is 295 x 233.8 x 20.7-35.3
while
X201s with nine cell 295 x 210 x 20.7-35.3

A typo? I mean, i guess it is, but still

 

64bit takes longer to boot. But with an SSD all configurations would still boot quickly.

 

Nope..send me a pm..

 

I don't think it's a typo. From what I understand the 9 cell doesn't sit flush with the bottom in either model, and so it raises it up, effectively increasing the height from top to bottom/thickness to 1.4" for both models. Although the body of the 201s may still be slimmer, the overall height is made equal by the 9 cell.

 

Looks like they changed it finally. The i7-620 is now available on the base config as well.

 

I think you misunderstood me, those sizes appear to be for notebook depth and not width or height? Im talking about depth btw, 233.8mm with 9 cell on X201 vs 210mm on X201 with the same battery, weird. Must be copy-paste typo from 4 cell systems

 

I see what you're saying. It must be a typo. The tabook correctly lists the x201s depth with a 9 cell at 234mm.

 

i'm thinking about getting the x201s, but i have a few questions.

1. how well would linux work on it? i'm planning on installing arch linux.
2. could i buy it without windows? i'd rather not pay for an os i won't use.
3. is the bluetooth built-in? what is 'bluetooth spacer'? i'm guessing n/a.
4. how does the thinkpad b/g/n compare to the centrino options?

 

bluetooth spacer = no bluetooth. It's not built in, you can buy it without it and add your own module if you like.

I don't believe you can buy it without windows. It is thrust upon you.

 

that's what i thought. how about 'bluetooth w/ antenna'? that's installed and not usb, right?

that's disappointing.

 

In the US I don't believe you can get a ThinkPad with DOS through normal channels. Maybe there's a way to do it otherwise.

Any time you've got the newest just released hardware, you'll have more issues with Linux.

I've never been able to tell a noticeable difference between a ThinkPad card and an Intel card, but I would point out Intel hardware always has excellent Linux support if you're going that way.

 

It's installed, but removable. It's not usb. I'm not sure what interface it is. There's a thread about installing one though, it has good pictures but not much info on the module type

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=320008

 

I cannot send you a pm. It says I am not allowed because i just joined the website.

 

good points. i'll do some more research.

thanks for the information. as long as it's internal, i'm fine with it.

 

Why aren't there any warranty options for the X201? There is for the X201s.

 

I just placed an order of X200S about 2 weeks ago. The Est Ship Date is 3/9. Is there a way that I can convert this order to X201S? I could not believe that the new model is out yet the old one has not shipped.

Questions 2: I ordered SU9400 and 128GB SSD.
How is this CPU compare to i7? I noticed i7 is 17W vs. SU9400 is 10Watt. Will it make a difference in an small machine? The last thing I want is overheating laptop like my X61s that I'm using now.

 

I just got a shipping notice. ?