Want X60, but XGA Resolution - On the fence

[Alltweed]

Had a t40P 14.1 SXGA+. Very nice.

Need new laptop. Drawn to the T60 15" Flexview, but love the power and form of X60. In 2 months lenovo may introduce sxga X60. Not sure I can wait.

Is the xga (1024x768) more acceptable on a 12.1 lcd than would otherwise be the case?

[pianowizard]

Is the xga (1024x768) more acceptable on a 12.1 lcd than would otherwise be the case?

Slightly more acceptable than for 14.1" screens (not to mention 15" ones!), but after getting used to SXGA+ and higher-resolution laptops, I have promised myself never to get another 12.1" XGA laptop. I will go back to the X-series (I've owned seven) only if Lenovo introduces 12.1" WXGA or SXGA+ models. No, I don't want the SXGA+ X60 tablet because its weight of 3.8 lbs is ridiculous; for just a little more money I could get a 3.4-lb Panasonic Y5 with 14.1" SXGA+ and a built-in optical drive.

[tomh009]

All depends on what your needs are and how you use your ThinkPad.

Unlike PW, I'm satisfied with the combination of the standard 12.1" XGA panel, in combination with a 20" external 1600x1200 panel on my desk, connected to an Ultrabase. High resolution when I'm docked, but when I'm not at my desk, I compromise resolution for mobility. The nice thing is that both panels are about 100 dpi so I don't need to mess with font sizes etc.

The 14" T60 SXGA+ is a very nice machine, but it's pretty big (dimensions more so than the weight) for using on flights, for example, compared to the X series.

[Chrispy]

I'm very pleased with my X60. I had always used T series laptops from Lenovo in the past and they seem huge now compared to this X60. The screen resolution is a low for my taste at 1024x768 but it is a fair trade off for the size... in my opinion. If they made an X60 with a SXGA screen that would be really great. However, as pointed out above, when it comes to portability and comfort when traveling, you can't beat the X60.