Has anyone be able to boot from installing an OS on the SD drive on a x60s? I am considering giving Linux a try but prefer to boot from a medium other than CD or install it on the HD.

Thanks

I can not comment on the future ultra portables from Apple or Lenova because I have not used or even seem them. But I can speak to the overall build quality of Thinkpads and Macbook(Pro) as I have used both over the past two years. I currently use macbook pro 15", X60s and a very portable Panasonic ...

Does that mean the X60/X60s doesn't have the bios issue like the T43 did?

Try reformating the hard drive and do a clean install XP (or Vista) and forget about the lenovo software junk - pardon my langauge. With a clean vista install, the number of processes running on my X60s after boot went from 90s to 50 (there abouts) and my machine feels much faster now. On the heat i...

Thanks for the replies.
I would have called them back because my hidden partition is in fact not accessible for some reason. The only problem is I just had surgery on my vocal cord and can't sleep for 1-2 weeks.

I guess I have to use my Macbook Pro for now.

James

fyi I received my new x60s and deleted C:. Re-installed WinXP on C. When I tried to make a set of recovery CD from the hidden partition, it says "this function is not available." I did format C: but had left the hidden partition untouched thinking it can restore C: or make a set of recovery cd from ...

Sorry...it was missing the Amtel TPM driver. All solved.

After a clean XP install to replace Vista, I have one device marked "Unknown" under other devices. I downloaded all drivers and none seemed to work for the unknown device. Any suggestions/ideas?

thanks

Just received my x60s (1.66Mhz, 1G, 7200rpm hd). Came with Vista and it is significantly slower than my xp box with similar configuration.

Out of the box, it was running 81 processes!

Just thought I drop a note to share my experience.

Hi all,
I am not accepting 700 shipped offers. thanks!

The battery has 35 cycles and serial number L3F4398 for those who wishes to confirm warrenty on the machine.

$750 shipped - any takers??

I just returned a X60. When requesting RMA, they were very clear and specific about the "UNOPEN" requirement! Beware!

T43 - Model type: 2687-D3U Original description: P M 750(1.8GHz), 512MB RAM, 60GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1in 1400x1050 LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon X300, CD-RW/DVD-R Multi-Burner, Intel 802.11abg wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint Reader, 9 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro...

I ordered my X60 on 25th July and expected ship date is 16th Aug!!

Forget it! UMTS/HSDPA in Europe and Asia operates on a different frequency then Cingulars. The US card will not work in europe until it is 2100Mhz.

Hi
I have a one month old T43 that comes with a 5400rpm 60GB drive. I am thinking about pulling it out and upgrading it to a 7200rpm. If you are interested in the 5400 drive, let me know. We can work out a deal.

thanks!

james
jamesclai@yahoo.com

Price reduced to $900 for the entire package.

thanks!

Ok...for those who don't want the docking station, I am lowering the price to:

1/ Just the laptop without the docking station and without 9 cell battery to $900.
2/ With the extra battery for $940.

thx

Model type: 2386E9U Serial Number: KVAN845 Has the following additional accessories: + X4 Docking station with combo drive + Total of two batteries - 4 cell and a 9 cell. Both carries a full charge. + Display does not have any bad pixels + 1.25G Ram installed. Normal wear on the laptop from daily us...

The X40 is sold. Thanks.

-James

Selling one of my two X40. Clean and no bad pixels. Asking $800 + actual shipping.

Note: This machine does NOT come with hard drive cuz I am keeping it as my backup HD for my other machine.

Email me if there's any questions.

thanks

James

fyi It may take just as long to get a new X40. I ordered a X40 with P1.5Mhz which was listed as in stock but it was not shipped until 2 weeks later and another 3-4 days before it arrived - so regardless you would still have to wait for an upward of 3 weeks. BTW the new X40 was manufactured and shipp...

Still have it.

Used for only 3.5 months so still have about 9 months warranty on it. Please check IBM site on remaining warranty, serial number: S/N 6A56285. The specs are: Thinkpad X40 - PM1.2, 768MB ram, Wifi 802.11b/g, 40GB HD. You have the option to have one of the two battery option: 4 or 8 cell and both hold...

Barely used and holds a full charge.

IBM part: 02k7041

Asking $65 inclusive of ground shipping.

Sold. Thanks

Yes. Last buyer never paid.

Anyone has successfully installed Fedora on their X40? Any special drivers needed for video, sound, IBM wifi???

Mind sharing your experience?

thanks

-James

Selling my less than one month old drive cuz I am getting a new X40 and will not be able to use my 2.5" 60GB.

Manufacturer date on drive: Dec 04
Model: HTS726060M9AT00
Warranty until: 2007-12-21.

No bad blocks and runs very fast.

Asking $125 inclusive of Fedex Next day shipping.