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Just saw Intel SL9600 option (2.13GHz, 6MB L2, 17W, 1066MHz FSB) on X200s config page. How long has this been up? 17W, 2.13Ghz, under USD$1500 soooooo cool! I have been looking at x200/x200s/x301 for some time now but this narrows the decision for me. My only reservation now is lack of displayport (or HDMI) on x200(s). I can get over the lack of touchpad. What do you guys think?

Get an x200 Ultrabase to go with it....has a displayport.

Well, cooler still (by 7W in the TDP!) is the SU9600 which is 1.6GHz which has a 10W TDP....

wow interesting. I would have picked up that option in a heartbeat. alas, I am also not thrilled that lenovo severely cut prices since I got the x200s in late january

meh, maybe i'll just manipulate the multiplier to get 2.1ghz with my sl9400

Harryc wrote:Get an x200 Ultrabase to go with it....has a displayport.

Ultrabase is a fine solution, but I dont want to have to buy a $200 displayport adapter that I wouldn't otherwise need.

dfumento wrote:Well, cooler still (by 7W in the TDP!) is the SU9600 which is 1.6GHz which has a 10W TDP....

True, but, the crunch capacity of this little guy is approaching the threshold of a mainstream C2D in terms of horsepower using 1/3 less juice!!!!

g1tigi wrote:meh, maybe i'll just manipulate the multiplier to get 2.1ghz with my sl9400
wow interesting. I would have picked up that option in a heartbeat. alas, I am also not thrilled that lenovo severely cut prices since I got the x200s in late january

meh, maybe i'll just manipulate the multiplier to get 2.1ghz with my sl9400

Sounds.......... safe . Imagine what this bad boy could do........
Is there a lot of OC'ing with x series?

PS.... 1.8" hdd in x301 makes me cry!!!! I assume there are no viable alternatives to the OEM disks?

g1tigi wrote: I am also not thrilled that lenovo severely cut prices since I got the x200s in late january

Let's be fair...it was not Lenovo that "severely cut the price" but rather the continuing downward pricing that we experience with all components that comprise computers.
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Lenovo simply "adjusted" their pricing, thereby passing on the savings to their customers. A smart move to remain competitive and to show their ability to be a nimble competitor.
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ThinkPads.....Simply Brilliant!

the option has been removed...

maumu wrote:the option has been removed...

I would not take this as it's "gone" but rather just another one of the many errors that I see each day on the site. You might be surprised and find it appear again at any time. If you are truly interested in this option I would encourage you to go to the site twice per day and look for it. When you least expect it you may find it's back.

I was looking for a larger 7200rpm hard drive than the (then) current 200GB, for the T500 I was about to order. I watched for a week as the 200GB disappeared and never returned. Just one day before I was about to give up and just get the default 160GB drive, a new drive was listed: 320GB x 7200rpm. I placed my order immediately and by that afternoon the 320 option was gone, never to return again.

So the bottom line is if you plan on ordering online, it bodes well to watch until you find what you want and then be prepared to ordered immediately before the configuration you want is gone.

Cheers...

archer6 wrote: I would not take this as it's "gone" but rather just another one of the many errors that I see each day on the site. You might be surprised and find it appear again at any time. If you are truly interested in this option I would encourage you to go to the site twice per day and look for it. When you least expect it you may find it's back.

I was looking for a larger 7200rpm hard drive than the (then) current 200GB, for the T500 I was about to order. I watched for a week as the 200GB disappeared and never returned. Just one day before I was about to give up and just get the default 160GB drive, a new drive was listed: 320GB x 7200rpm. I placed my order immediately and by that afternoon the 320 option was gone, never to return again.

So the bottom line is if you plan on ordering online, it bodes well to watch until you find what you want and then be prepared to ordered immediately before the configuration you want is gone.

Cheers...

That's generally irresponsible of Lenovo. Either offer and option, or don't. Having to treasure hunt for errors or half-hour windows of opportunity is terrible, terrible SOP. I can't for the life of me understand why the makers of the best laptops in the world have a third rate error-laden site. It stops being funny or quirky very fast. If I had any official or business connection to Lenovo, I'd be embarrassed.

What's new

ThinkPad X200s notebook models with new Intel SL9600 processors and one- or three-year depot warranty.

http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/s ... #ZG09-0304

The new ThinkPad X200 Tablet [...]

What's new

* Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 processor (2.13 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB))
* Intel Turbo Memory 4 GB card to boost hard drive performance on selected models

http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/s ... #ZG09-0247

Funny, those announcements say it's for Lenovo Europe, Middle East, and Africa with product availability in May. The SL9600 option "error" was also on the US based site. Lenovo is such a tease. I'm waiting for my SL9400 equipped X200s and I will be really upset with Lenovo if the SL9600 comes out after I receive mine. Should I cancel my order and wait until May?

miketoro wrote:That's generally irresponsible of Lenovo. Either offer and option, or don't. Having to treasure hunt for errors or half-hour windows of opportunity is terrible, terrible SOP. I can't for the life of me understand why the makers of the best laptops in the world have a third rate error-laden site. It stops being funny or quirky very fast. If I had any official or business connection to Lenovo, I'd be embarrassed.

Very well said, I could not agree more.

In my opinion it's simply mind boggling that Lenovo runs their site this way. But it's true, as I've visited it twice daily over the last few months while selecting a couple of new ThinkPads that I want. In near disbelief I've watched this incredible show of disorganization in awe.

Never have I witnessed such irresponsible behavior on the part of a large scale enterprise. Simply amazing.

Cheers...

I think the SL9600 is quite a great option for such a small laptop, if I had the opportunity, I would definitely go for it. And no OverClocking on this little baby

Lenovo did an order for a x200s with the sl9600 on tuesday, maybe they got a small batch of the chips and sold them all, or maybe I'll be using the reliable old thinkpad for much longer than the expected ship date (end of next week)...

lenovo france still has posting of the x200s with the SL9600 procs, though only with the WXGA screens..

http://www5.pc.ibm.com/fr/products.nsf/ ... d+X+Series

hehe i made a purchase for an x200t with the su9600. I'm still waiting for them to start manufacturing my machine. I called in today and the CSR said he's force start the manufacturing of my machine and assign it to a warehouse. I will wait and see if it goes through.

me too i got one. they gave me shipping date 5/8/09 and they change it to 6/3/2009. I think they don't have this CPU yet in stock.

1 7448CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
06/03/09
44C7528 SBB I.C2DUSL9600 2.13GHZ6MB L2
42V8010 VBB MS WIN VISTA BUSINESS
43Y5459 SBB GWVIS.BUS US ENG
43Y5744 SBB MW XP TABED05RECDVD-US ENG
43Y5212 SBB 12.1"WIDEVIEW SUPERBRIGHT
42X6308 VBB 3GBPC3-8500 1067MHZ2DIMM
44C5216 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
27R0300 VBB INTEGR. FINGERPRINT SENSOR
44C1917 VBB INTEGRATED CAMERA
43Y5251 SBB 128GB SOLST.DR.,SATA
44C5183 VBB 5-1MEDIACARDREADER+MODEM
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
44C6328 SBB INTWIMJAX/WIFILINK5350
42X6331 SBB ERICS.F3507GUSA-WIWANCARD
43Y5236 SBB TPADX200TAB8CELL LI-LONBAT
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
43Y5301 SBB LPACK US ENG

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My Collection | A30| R30| T40| R40| T42| R50| X61s| X61 Tablet

exact same thing happened to me. changed from 5/8 to 6/3. i called lenovo and the CSR told me estimated shipping date is 5/25.

archer6 wrote: Let's be fair...it was not Lenovo that "severely cut the price" but rather the continuing downward pricing that we experience with all components that comprise computers.

Well, what I was referring to more was the fact that there was at least 2-3 months from dec-jan/feb where lenovo sold the x200s at list price without any discount presumably because it was in short supply and high demand.

archer6 wrote: ThinkPads.....Simply Brilliant!

Agreed!

fahadq wrote:me too i got one. they gave me shipping date 5/8/09 and they change it to 6/3/2009. I think they don't have this CPU yet in stock.

Greetings and Welcome to the Forum!

Please be sure to update us as it arrives and you have a chance to try it out. I'm eager to hear how you like it.

Congratulations on your new ThinkPad.

Cheers...

alphakenny1 wrote:exact same thing happened to me. changed from 5/8 to 6/3. i called lenovo and the CSR told me estimated shipping date is 5/25.

I called them they told me it will be shipped in the week during 05/15. They told me the delay happened because the LCD Super bright option not available right now.

[quote="archer6
Greetings and Welcome to the Forum!

Please be sure to update us as it arrives and you have a chance to try it out. I'm eager to hear how you like it.

Congratulations on your new ThinkPad.

Cheers... [/quote]


Thank you so much. I will let you know what is going on with my new unique tablet.

fahadq wrote: I called them they told me it will be shipped in the week during 05/15. They told me the delay happened because the LCD Super bright option not available right now.

yea looking at their website right now, looks they have a 3-4 week delay for the LED screen. Heh, also i called again yesterday and said you got it, 5/15 estimated ship date.

great just called and they said it should ship out 5/22. this is killing me, haha.

alphakenny1 wrote:great just called and they said it should ship out 5/22. this is killing me, haha.

I am ganna call them, but if they told me 5/22, i am ganna cancle the order.

mmmmmmmm

there is one problem, I think we got a best deal. I shoud stay a lettel more.

Quantity Part No. Description Line Total
1 7448CTO CONFIGURED SYSTEM
44C7528 SBB I.C2DUSL9600 2.13GHZ6MB L2
42V8010 VBB MS WIN VISTA BUSINESS
43Y5459 SBB GWVIS.BUS US ENG
43Y5744 SBB MW XP TABED05RECDVD-US ENG
43Y5212 SBB 12.1"WIDEVIEW SUPERBRIGHT
42X6308 VBB 3GBPC3-8500 1067MHZ2DIMM
44C5216 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
27R0300 VBB INTEGR. FINGERPRINT SENSOR
44C1917 VBB INTEGRATED CAMERA
43Y5251 SBB 128GB SOLST.DR.,SATA
44C5183 VBB 5-1MEDIACARDREADER+MODEM
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
44C6328 SBB INTWIMJAX/WIFILINK5350
42X6331 SBB ERICS.F3507GUSA-WIWANCARD
43Y5236 SBB TPADX200TAB8CELL LI-LONBAT
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
43Y5301 SBB LPACK US ENG
Status: Shipped on 05/14/2009 More info
Shipment tracking available the morning after shipment. Shipment type: N/A



I am so happy, what about you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How much extra did the SL9600 cost?

phr wrote:How much extra did the SL9600 cost?

I got it by mistake; when Lenovo website did update during this month. It is no more available right now. Maybe they will add it later. It's the fastest low voltage CPU in the world with 128GB SSD it will be amazing. I will sell it in eBay around $2700.00. It is a good deal for people they love fastest mobile computer with tablet mode beside the all connectivity availability such as WiMax and WAN.

heh, it seems we are getting the same updates. I got a confirmation email that my laptop has been shipped.

alphakenny1 wrote:heh, it seems we are getting the same updates. I got a confirmation email that my laptop has been shipped.

We got it at the same day, same hour, and same second loool