Homecoming... Just got X200 Tablet... NEED MEMORY

[brettmansdorf]

OK, so I've been on sabatical for a while - was a diehard IBM ThinkPad fan and always had the small one since their first laptop with 240 (spent a fortune), through the sixes the T's... Still have 3 or 4 X31's in need of TLC, a T40, and some others... I went to Fujitsu with the introduction of their B series touch screens of small size and stayed through the last P1620 (still have a P1510 - best ever).
Have been needing to replace the disposable HPs and such and really missed the tablet - so I plunked down the $ for the Thinkpad name... 7449-9EU SL9400/2GB/160GB-5400rmp/ActiveDigitizer
First purchase - RAM. She has a single 2GB now - need another... SUGGESTIONS? Should I buy direct from Lenovo and avoid sckeptical ebayers - or is there a better grade elsewhere.
I plan (by weekend next) having another battery (not sure on which one - would love to know REAL WORLD expectations on 1/2 power - likely buy the cheapo stuff off ebay - disposable).
Would love to add a UDMA CF (suggestions) reader for the PCMCIA (I have several high end CF cards >16gb & camera supporting). For all the Fujitsu's I always had a bump case for the convertible tablets - but haven't see any for x200 (suggestions)?
That's likely too much for a single post - just excited to be back.

[ZaZ]

Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in.

I wouldn't buy memory from Lenovo unless you like paying more. Just pick up a stick from NewEgg or the like. Newer Thinkpads are much less finicky about memory.

You might want to check the Lenovo Outlet for a battery. They've only got a 90 day warranty, but the prices are dirt cheap if they've got your battery. I bought one myself. It looked new to me and had zero cycles.

[brettmansdorf]

Thanks - got 9 cell and 2gb both scratch and dent - $94 delivered...

Any suggestions for a 'bump' case?

Also - noticed my keyboard light - when the Fn and PgUp is pressed - it ALWAYS shows the icon with an X next to it... Mean anything (there is no illumination).

Love the unit.

[jayexel]

I suggest you get ram elsewhere. I'd look for RAM chips from big names, once they get rebranded it's all the same. Micron, Samsung, Hynix all make ram chips.

[Harryc]

There is no Thinklight on the X200T. The keyboard says there is, but it is not enabled and there is no physical light.

[brettmansdorf]

Thanx for the 'light' update - thought my eyes were loosing it - as I figured they put it under the keypad or really hidding in the top of the shell... LOL.

BTW - do I have an X200T or an X200 (might be a dumb question - probably is)...
Lenovo says this... (auto detect)

Product: ThinkPad X200 Tablet 7449-9EU [change]


Operating system: Windows Vista [change]

Original description: SL9400(1.86GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HD, 12.1in 1280x800 LCD, Intel X4500HD, Intel 802.11agn wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 4c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro

[Harryc]

X200T = Tablet

[brettmansdorf]

Thanks - got 9 cell and 2gb both scratch and dent - $94 delivered...

Any suggestions for a 'bump' case?

Also - noticed my keyboard light - when the Fn and PgUp is pressed - it ALWAYS shows the icon with an X next to it... Mean anything (there is no illumination).

Love the unit.

Just a follow up - GOOD HEAVENS... SLOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

From the outlet - I received several emails - none of much significance except the one Thursday (6 days after ordering) saying my order will be processed and can take 7-12 days - then it will ship and they will charge the card...
Fortunately - Late Fri I received - your order has shipped...
Seven days to 'process' an order for a stick of ram and a battery.
Ideally UPS won't be so slow (although I have no idea where it shipped from - and of course the outlet is going to let me sit over the weekend with out letting me know the tracking number), I want my stuff!!!
Price was definately great, but the wait makes me reconsider for next time - as a few extra bucks and I'd already have had it...