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    Cheap Thinkpad X220s.

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by travfar, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. travfar

    travfar Notebook Evangelist

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    There's been a lot of talk about the X220 as a Z alternative in the past. I just thought I'd give the heads up about the sale today. Lenovo is selling a bunch of the X220s for cheap today. i3's in the $500's, i5's in the $700's and i7's in the $800's. So if you were looking, today is the day to jump.
     
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    willysp Notebook Consultant

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    Link?

    I went to their site and don't see it.

    tnx
     
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  3. travfar

    travfar Notebook Evangelist

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    mfpreach Notebook Evangelist

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    I looked at these by afaik the GPU isn't good enough.
     
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  5. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    indeed the gpu is not up to it, but the screen quality, coupled with the build quality, and the extreme battery life, make up for it.

    with the 9 cell, plus the slice, you can get easily 20hs of battery life
     
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    travfar Notebook Evangelist

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    Exactly. The GPU is lacking. True enough. Personally, I find myself on Stamina 95% of the time. The build quality compared to a Z is beyond reproach. My 4 year old X60 is still going after years of abuse. I would literally toss it about in my backpack. Less than a year of very gentle use for my Z has left it my "beater" laptop. I've given up caring how it looks. The endless creaks and groans have become part of it's character. It continues to warp and the mouse button is flaking off in two spots now.
     
    travfar, Jun 17, 2011
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