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Hi,

pls can you tell me the reasons for choosing x60 instead of x60s.

Thanks

The X60 is available with a 1.83GHz Core Duo and appears to be slightly cheaper than the equivalent X60S. That's the only advantage I see.

I bought it because it was available...

However, I would buy an X60 again as I prefer the speed advantage - slight though t is.

Is there a difference in battery life or suitability graphics or process wise when using specific programs?

I use mostly PhotoShop and Excel.

L requires less voltage to run, therefore, lasts longer in terms of battery life, ceteris paribus.

Hello, I agree with senoma.

I also ordered the x60s due to its lower weight, lower heat and longer battery life.
( x60s L2400 at 1.66GHz. Vs x60 T2400 at 1.83GHz. )
I am not a gamer, so I don't really think I will notice the 8% increased clock speed, and I don't feel many people that use a thinkpad are that concerned about maxing their clock speeds in an ultraportible anyway.
But it seems that from these detailed specifications links I found hidden on their web site ( with the most accurate info), I WILL notice the X60s nearly half pound lighter weight difference, and make very good use of it's much longer battery life, due to the L2400 chip operating at less that half the wattage of the T2400 chip

X60s L2400 : 15 Watts
X60 T2400 : 31 Watts

A 106.67% wattage increase for a 8% faster clocked chip

x60s: 2.69 pounds.
x60: 3.15 pounds

A 14.6 % weight difference between the two models.

Your needs may be different, but after compairing the above specs,
the x60s was the right choice for me.


http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-62735

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-62845

http://support.intel.com/products/proce ... /index.htm


Nick.