I love how on the shop Lenovo website it now says: "The notebook doesn't have to survive, just the data." well...once again, I get the point...but would be nice if the laptop was able to survive too. That said, if you watch the "crash test" video ( http://www.lenovovision.com/lv2/mediaplayer.php?fid...

I don't like this ad and what is suggested in there! That's completely unrealistic to me. Under water? Smashed against a wall? Did you ever use your laptop balancing in one hand and typing with your free hand whilst standing upright? While I watched this ad, I couldn't stop myself thinking TOUGHBOO...

Thanks for the info, I greatly appreciate it. So basically, other than loosing a few mins of battery life, there is really no disadvantage nor advantage to using low density? As far as the refresh rate being higher with low density, wouldnt that technically mean the system would be slightly faster w...

Being a student...I'd recommend a pre-owned or refurbished X-series if you will be taking your computer with you to class. I have an HP, and it can do everything (thanks to the Dual Core CPU, 2gb Ram & 160gb of storage)....but its heavy. The HPs are cheaply made. But in general, they are also cheap ...

So Asus is planning on comming out with a 7" and a 10" notebook, starting at $200 for the 7" and $250 for the 10"!! I still drool over the s30/31....and even though they are 600mhz and completely outdated in this CoreDuo Vista world, I love the size and design. Seems like this Asus may crave my urge...

I do...sometimes. I bought a generic stand/cooler off eBay about a year ago for the HP I was using at the time. It was a little small for the 17" HP. It fits my X30 perfectly though. It basically a bent piece of plexiglass which has a 1" or so rise in the back, with 2 fans underneath for cooling. It...

I'm not surprised that in the end, its just a standard, leather covered ThinkPad. That said, I think you're all missing the point. Look at all the free publicity Lenovo is getting out of this! The reserve edition may get a few people who otherwise would not have considered a ThinkPad, to visit Lenov...

Is there an advantage or disadvantage when it comes to the density? What about system performance? or does it really not matter in the end and what matters is the total amount of RAM/memory installed? Can you use one low density and one high density module in the same system? would they have to be t...

I have never paid nor will I for a codec! I give a second vote for VLC. I have also used the K-lite codec packs for years. I can't remember if I installed the K-lite pack on my HP Vista machine, but VLC worked well for me with Vista and XP. Link for K-lite packs: http://www.codecpackguide.com/klmcod...

Just to add, I believe 1gb of Ram is the max for the X30

X30 uses PC133. Do they even make PC133 1gig sodimms? I don't recall ever seeing them...

Thanks for the quick reply. No, I did not remove all the drivers. My point about removing things like WMP has more to do with the fact that I never never ever use it, so why not just take it out. From what I read, Defender slows the system down too...so I took a chance, and removed that too. Same wi...

I was actually just thinking about using the SD slot on my X30 for readyboost...but don't even know if I can get Vista to run on the X30! Lenovo has yet to release any drivers. That said, I wonder if a solid state pcmcia card would work for you guys? As far as your slow 1.8" HDs are concerned, faste...

I was unsure where to post my question, so I have also posted my question on the X-series specific forum. Before I get a lot of why's, or Vista sucks and stick with XP...my OS needs to be re-installed. Its been about a year since I reformatted and re-installed windows. So since I was going to reinst...

Before I get a lot of why's, or Vista sucks and stick with XP...my OS needs to be re-installed. Its been about a year since I reformatted and re-installed windows. So since I was going to reinstall XP this weekend, I figure why not give Vista a try (or even go with a dual OS: Vista & XP). I've had V...

I just bought a new battery (generic off eBay). I get over 5.5 hours on my X30 using NHS. Since my battery is new, I have yet to test it to the max, but I am sure I can get closer and possibly over 6 hours. I did wish I can undervolt the CPU a bit more, it only steps down to 800mhz. Only when the ba...

PM sent. Is the ultrabase/mediaslice still available?

Thanks.

My fear came true, when I tried to install an Atheros mini-PCI wifii card in my X30, I got the dreaded 1802 msg.

Since I don't have an external cd or floppy, is there a way I can run the no-1802 hack?

Anyway I can run it off a bootable USB thumb drive?

Thanks for any help.

I got the 1802 msg on my X30

I have the no-1802 hack, which I will try to install. anyone have any help on using the no-1802 on an X30 without an external floppy or CD drive?

What are you planning on using your computer for? Is it going to be your only machine? I recently bought an X30. I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine! I bought mine 6 weeks ago off ebay for about $250 (not including anything, I had to buy an AC adapter for $20 off ebay too). I'm so enamored with mine; I am conside...

I'll let you know next week. I order an Atheros g+ miniPCI card from eBay. I should have it by next Friday. Supposidly with the X30 there should be no problem. In some machines the BIOS has a whitepaper which will block certain wifi cards. But from what I read, the only affects machines introduced a...

According to Microsoft, they say an 800mhz CPU is minimum to run Vista. Which probably means you can run it on a 500mhz machine provided you disable a lot of the graphical features. Due to all the graphical stuff, ram is the thing you'll need much. Which is where the older X machines (x2x) might hav...

Long story short, I wanted a small, ultra portible computer. I bought a used X30 and I am very happy with it. I've been tempted to buy an S30/31 for a while, but due to the difficulty getting one, and price, I went with the X30. My girlfriends sister is going to Japan for a month. I'm tempted to hav...

All drivers were installed using IBM's/Lenovo's installer, and they were still not working. I played around with the volume buttons on the keyboard another time, and it didn't work...but this time it did! I just kept upping the volume on the keyboard and voila! I heard beeps! If the mute is on (whic...

I bought a used X30 last month. Took me a while to figure out how to install an OS, either than that, there has been no problems...except...no audio :( I am running Windows XP. All the drivers are properly installed and windws says everything is working. I've checked the settings in BIOS. I've enabl...

I received my x30 that I purchased off eBay with no OS. i tried using an IDE to USB converter, using a newish (6 months old) 5.25" DVD burner from my desktop. No luck :( Didn't boot. I went into BIOS and boot options, but USB boot is not on the list, although USB boot is enabled. I too thought timin...

Dr. zoidberg, what do U use (or how do U) to underclock? Is there a Bios setting? software? I just bought an X30 (which I am waiting to arrive in the mail). Since the x30 I bought is 1.2ghz, I won't need that speed. I plan using office, web surfing, and once in a while when I travel, watching Divx f...

Anyone have an x30/31 Hardware Maintenance Manual "hmm." Can you email it to me? Do you have a link other than IBM's? I've been trying to download it from IBM's ftp website...but for some reason, when I "click" on the link to download it, it times out...never connecting to to the ftp site. is it me?...

If you disable (i.e. remove a chip) of the onboard ram from a 240x, you can enable the system to use all of a 256mb low denisty sodim. So since the TP240 uses the 440mx (or 440dx) which are rated for a max of 1gb of ram...if you disable an onboard chip, can you then get the system to recognize and u...

so whats better, a cpu thats 100mhz faster but 70mb less ram? or a 400mhz cpu with 256 ram. I can't decide between the 240 or 240x. 240 easier and cheaper to find. 240x more expensive and harder to find. I'll be using the machine for office work, listening to mp3s, surfing, and I'd like to watch Div...

If you can test the batteries and let me know how long they last...if the 2 batteries you have hold a decent charge, I may be intereted. Honestly, $200 is a bit much for a 400mhz machine. If you look on ebay, 500mhz machines regularly sell for UNDER $200 (about $185 seems to be average), and thats w...