New Business Laptop

Cavallino · 30 Mar 2010 at 14:56

So Im upfor an upgrade soon. Limited to only from the Lenovo range.

Im not looking for a big laptop. I had my eye on the Edge Thinkpad, but the screen seemed just a tad small, even though its a 13", but I think the widescreen aspect ratio makes it look smaller compared to a 4:3 which I have at the moment on my current laptop.

Any thoughts/opinions/recommendatons?

kiteloopy · 30 Mar 2010 at 22:28

Im edging to do the same as this thread with a Lenovo setup:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18125457

but ive got the same thoughts as you cavallino. Which lenovo?

Think im gonna go for a x200 setup. where can you get a x301? its listed on the site, but you cant purchase from them. :confused:

Cavallino · 30 Mar 2010 at 22:50

kiteloopy said:
Im edging to do the same as this thread with a Lenovo setup:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18125457

but ive got the same thoughts as you cavallino. Which lenovo?

Think im gonna go for a x200 setup. where can you get a x301? its listed on the site, but you cant purchase from them.

Tbh, the X200 doesnt have a track pad which I want really.

I was thinking about going down the Thinkpad Edge route... my boss has one and theyre not bad, although the screen is like glass and you can see reflection in it :confused:

kiteloopy · 30 Mar 2010 at 23:07

Cavallino said:
Tbh, the X200 doesnt have a track pad which I want really.

I was thinking about going down the Thinkpad Edge route... my boss has one and theyre not bad, although the screen is like glass and you can see reflection in it

yea, just seen the video for it. definitely got something going for it. altho it doesnt have a dock, which is my requirement.

Ive got the x41, which doesnt have a trackpad. you get used to it very quickly (+not having a dvd drive). the nipples are a lot more accurate.

Cavallino · 30 Mar 2010 at 23:09

kiteloopy said:
yea, just seen the video for it. definitely got something going for it. altho it doesnt have a dock, which is my requirement.

Ive got the x41, which doesnt have a trackpad. you get used to it very quickly (+not having a dvd drive). the nipples are a lot more accurate.

I've never got on with the nipples (no pun) tbh.

It is a tidy laptop, I will have another look at my bosses tomorrow, although hes got the AMD version and I want to try and swindle for an Intel version.

Any idea what "HD Glare" is? :confused:

(in relation to screen).

kiteloopy · 18 Apr 2010 at 22:23

cavallino...any update with your search?

ive noticed that the x201s has been pulled. you aware of any refreshes/announcements? Im in a pickle now. ive moved onto the x100e... although the edge + items coming off the website as put a spanner in the works.

Camoe · 18 Apr 2010 at 22:25

I would allways go for dell on a budget. if money isnt an issue, go MAD

kiteloopy · 18 Apr 2010 at 22:35

humm...im a thinkpad fan boy. i wont choose anything else.

i might just have to go on the bay, or save some up for a top spec 201.
I want something with a decent doc, and i know the thinkpads have one.

Cavallino · 18 Apr 2010 at 23:31

kiteloopy said:
cavallino...any update with your search?

ive noticed that the x201s has been pulled. you aware of any refreshes/announcements? Im in a pickle now. ive moved onto the x100e... although the edge + items coming off the website as put a spanner in the works.

Hey bud.
It looks like a Thinkpad Edge for me. (13" affair with the Dual core AMD cpu).
But not received anything yet.

Aod · 19 Apr 2010 at 02:21

i have an X200. i'd rate it as the best built laptop in the world at the moment.

the "Edge" isn't built anywhere nearly as well as the "proper" thinkpads.

if you're looking for a new thinkpad then i'd recommend an X201 (w/i7) or a T410 depending on your screensize requirements. the X300 is very impressive but doesn't have the space/heat/electrical space to house the high-spec CPU's of the X201 or the T410

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Trackpoints are so much better than touchpads in so many ways - please please please don't count the X201 out because it doesn't have one!

mjt · 19 Apr 2010 at 11:42

kiteloopy · 4 May 2010 at 13:47

Ordered a x201 last night. Last day to get discount on x201 and T410.

Got this for just over £1.1k. I’ve had my x41 for nearly 5 years and want to move to a decent laptop with a decent dock, so I can justify the price tag. Regardless, it’s a nice spec at a decent price. The x200 base is over £100 anyway, that thats in the 1.1k price.

Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.40-2.93GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 US English
12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 3x3 UltraConnect II antenna
2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Keyboard UK English
TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
ThinkPad X200 UltraBase
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
5-1 Media Card Reader and Modem
ThinkPad X200 Series 9 cell Li-Ion Battery
Country Pack United Kingdom with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Bluetooth w/ antenna
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (1X2 BGN)
No WWAN support
Win7 Language Pack UK English

Delivery in 2-3 weeks, pics will come!

Cavallino · 4 May 2010 at 13:48

kiteloopy said:
Ordered a x201 last night. Last day to get discount on x201 and T410.

Got this for just over £1.1k. I’ve had my x41 for nearly 5 years and want to move to a decent laptop with a decent dock, so I can justify the price tag. Regardless, it’s a nice spec at a decent price. The x200 base is over £100 anyway, that thats in the 1.1k price.

Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.40-2.93GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 US English
12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 3x3 UltraConnect II antenna
2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Keyboard UK English
TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
ThinkPad X200 UltraBase
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
5-1 Media Card Reader and Modem
ThinkPad X200 Series 9 cell Li-Ion Battery
Country Pack United Kingdom with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Bluetooth w/ antenna
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (1X2 BGN)
No WWAN support
Win7 Language Pack UK English

Delivery in 2-3 weeks, pics will come!

Congrats!

I havent got anything yet though

kiteloopy · 4 May 2010 at 17:49

yea i cant wait for it!!! 3 weeks tho

lazer46 · 4 May 2010 at 21:38

I was lucky enough to buy a mint condition, in warrenty S12 off of the bay for £130!! Obviously the guy selling it didn't have a clue what he was selling. Upgraded the ram to 2gig and put win 7 on it and it is awesome. Great netbook with a superb battery life too!!

Checked it with Lenovo and it is all above board (Didn't fall off of a back of a lorry)