SXGA+ 12.1" ---> X61T only way to go? X62, X62s w/
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:39 pm
Hi all, this is my first post. A bit of history about me: I started with IBM with the A21m machine (PIII-800MHz) and haven't even touched another laptop since. I currently have a T43p(SXGA+), T42p(UXGA), another T43(SXGA+) spare and a very proud owner of the X41 (I like the form factor). I travel a lot and have since given up on the 14.1" and definitely the 15" form factor, way too big and heavy. The 12.1" form factor is absolutely perfect for when you're on the go. I have since stopped using my T-series in favor of the X-series since it's always around.
The problem I have with the x41 now, is that the 1.8" hdd is slow and the XGA resolution is horribly constrictive. On 3/27 I was in the process of checking out an X61T 1.6Ghz, 160GB 7200RPM, ABGN, 4GB RAM, SXGA+ but couldn't finish because I had to run for an emergency off-site meeting. The deal that could have been had was 25% off + 10% off using the USSPRINGSAVINGS or whatever coupon. Now there is the 25% off only, I hope there is another deal coming up shortly.
I don't really care about the tablet functionality, the only thing I care about is SXGA+ in the 12.1" form factor, in fact I would even go on to say that I prefer not to have the tablet features at all as I think the X61T looks much uglier than the non-tablets.
Anyone think the next-generation X6x series will offer SXGA+? I wouldn't ever consider the X300 as it is far too expensive for what it is - the screen resolution of WXGA+ or whatever it is useless to me, I prefer the 4:3 aspect ratio even, I don't need SSD (yet), I don't need an ultra-slim bay or optical drive, etc... As far as I can see the whole whoo-ha surrounding the stupid x300 is due to it's comparison with the macbook air.
As far as any other SXGA+/12.1" options with other notebooks, I'm not interested. Should I wait until the X70 or X62 specs are released? Or do you all think it will only be offered with the tablets anyway in which case I should just order the X61T? Any idea on when new coupons will be offered on the X-series? My config comes out to be US$ 2,058.00 (inc. the 25% off) which isn't bad, but with another 10% it was down near $1,800 with 20% I would consider switching to the cheapest HDD and then ordering that 32GB SSD.
-Chris
The problem I have with the x41 now, is that the 1.8" hdd is slow and the XGA resolution is horribly constrictive. On 3/27 I was in the process of checking out an X61T 1.6Ghz, 160GB 7200RPM, ABGN, 4GB RAM, SXGA+ but couldn't finish because I had to run for an emergency off-site meeting. The deal that could have been had was 25% off + 10% off using the USSPRINGSAVINGS or whatever coupon. Now there is the 25% off only, I hope there is another deal coming up shortly.
I don't really care about the tablet functionality, the only thing I care about is SXGA+ in the 12.1" form factor, in fact I would even go on to say that I prefer not to have the tablet features at all as I think the X61T looks much uglier than the non-tablets.
Anyone think the next-generation X6x series will offer SXGA+? I wouldn't ever consider the X300 as it is far too expensive for what it is - the screen resolution of WXGA+ or whatever it is useless to me, I prefer the 4:3 aspect ratio even, I don't need SSD (yet), I don't need an ultra-slim bay or optical drive, etc... As far as I can see the whole whoo-ha surrounding the stupid x300 is due to it's comparison with the macbook air.
As far as any other SXGA+/12.1" options with other notebooks, I'm not interested. Should I wait until the X70 or X62 specs are released? Or do you all think it will only be offered with the tablets anyway in which case I should just order the X61T? Any idea on when new coupons will be offered on the X-series? My config comes out to be US$ 2,058.00 (inc. the 25% off) which isn't bad, but with another 10% it was down near $1,800 with 20% I would consider switching to the cheapest HDD and then ordering that 32GB SSD.
-Chris