How to order an X61 or X61s with SXGA

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How to order an X61 or X61s with SXGA

#1 Post by nikemen » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:16 pm

So, I am trying to order a new unit, but I cannot find a way to configure this on the lenovo site?

Are they just not available, SXGA or is there a secret code.

What is the diff between X61 and X61s?

Any thoughts on the best deal for these models. Thanks, I'm excited to have a new puter since four years!

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#2 Post by spune » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:26 pm

The SXGA screen is only available for the X61 Tablet. There's no other way to get that screen.

X61s: Low Voltage Core 2 Duo CPU
X61: Core 2 Duo CPU

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#3 Post by ryengineer » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:27 pm

No magic key available. Only X61t comes with SXGA+.

X61s comes with Low Voltage (LV) processor and is slimmer than X61 counterpart. For more detailed differences, I suggest you refer to tabook.
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but but but

#4 Post by nikemen » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:40 pm

why can't I spec it at lenovo?
I have been trying to spec an X61t, but only MULTI-TOUCH shows as a configuration

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Re: but but but

#5 Post by ryengineer » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:03 pm

nikemen wrote:why can't I spec it at lenovo?
I have been trying to spec an X61t, but only MULTI-TOUCH shows as a configuration
Call 1-866-96-THINK.
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#6 Post by pianowizard » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:57 am

Even though you can order it by phone, you should expect a very long wait for the laptop to ship. The fact that the SXGA+ option has disappeared from the website means that Lenovo is having a hard time getting it from suppliers.
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#7 Post by timendres » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:35 pm

That, and they still have the serious problem of the bezels coming UNGLUED from the LCD which they still have not addressed. I suspect they will not ship any more units until they have found a solution to this problem, which is discussed in detail here: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=47509

Personally, I recommend that anyone considering an X61Tablet with an SXGA+ screen wait until Lenovo addresses this serious design flaw.
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#8 Post by pianowizard » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:45 am

timendres wrote:I recommend that anyone considering an X61Tablet with an SXGA+ screen wait until Lenovo addresses this serious design flaw.
Or get the X60t instead.
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#9 Post by mulder » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:01 pm

pianowizard wrote:
timendres wrote:I recommend that anyone considering an X61Tablet with an SXGA+ screen wait until Lenovo addresses this serious design flaw.
Or get the X60t instead.
Or a MacBook which some longtime Thinkpads users have been driven to.

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#10 Post by Jason404 » Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:51 pm

mulder wrote:Or a MacBook which some longtime Thinkpads users have been driven to.
But Macbook keyboards are absolutely awful!

I was also wondering how to get an X-series with a higher resolution screen, as XGA has just not got enough space for me (I have 20/20 vision).

There is some sort of option on the Thinkpad website for an 'UltraLight' screen on the X60s/X61s. What exactly is this? Are they on par with VAIO and Macbook screens? Thinkpad screens have always been a bit crap in comparison, IMO, even though I love Thinkpads in every other way.
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#11 Post by andrewb » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:13 am

I've been weighing up the purchase of an X60 or X61 (having used an X41 for the past couple of years) but have concluded that the X6X no longer represents good value.

The screen resolution has fallen has fallen way behind that now offered elsewhere and, based on my T60, something tells me the keyboard on an X6X will be a crashing disappointment when compared to the X3X and X4X models.

I might hang onto my X41 but now have one eye on the Sony range of sub-notebooks.

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#12 Post by noetus » Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:04 am

Jason404 wrote:
mulder wrote:Or a MacBook which some longtime Thinkpads users have been driven to.
But Macbook keyboards are absolutely awful!
Not to mention, why on earth would someone who wants a tablet PC go and buy a MacBook???? :roll:

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I would

#13 Post by nikemen » Sat Sep 22, 2007 10:05 am

I would, two sepearte applications. One work, one life. Both can co-exist just fine.

But then again, I speak five languages too. :-)

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