Why X61s is more expensive than X61?

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Why X61s is more expensive than X61?

#1 Post by mcmanaman » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:15 am

Both machines have almost the same specifications, moreover X61 has a collection of processors more powerful than those of X61s, so why this big difference in price ?
IBM ThinkPad X61s, L7500(1.6GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HD, 12.1in 1024x768 LCD, Intel X3100, Intel 802.11agn wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, Intel Turbo Memory, 4c Li-Ion, WinVista Business 32
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#2 Post by ryengineer » Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:29 am

For one reason, thinkpad X61s is smaller in size and weight i.e. it's more ultraportable, also comes with an option of UltraLight screen, uses LV (Low Voltage) processor which can easily give you battery life of around 10 hrs on 8-cell battery.

In summary, ultraportable notebooks are more expensive...
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#3 Post by iamdmc » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:45 am

Correction: not "easily"

Most I ever got was around 9.5-10 hours reading notes with Wifi off, Minimal screen brightness, set on lowest settings.

Most times I can get 6h-6.5h if I have Wifi on, less if I'm watching films off of the HDD.
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#4 Post by stronach » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:31 pm

The X61s also uses a lighter design of screen which is more expensive to manufacture, which in turn does increase the price slightly.
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