Need some help deciding T410, T410s, Edge, Xseries

[ducky2802]

Hey everyone,

So Im finally out of thinkpads and looking to get back in, but having trouble with a 100%, no regret decision. Im approaching this dilemma a bit differently by looking at my "thinkpad burn rate".

Thinkpad T410 ~1000 int GPU, ~1500 dis GPU, ~5lbs, fully expandable with 2nd hdd, large batt selection
Thinkpad T410s, ~1300 int GPU, DVD/batt, ~4lbs, less batt selection
Thinkpad Edge, ~800 int GPU, ~3.5lbs, no expansion, also less batt
Thinkpad x210, 210s, ~1200, ~3lbs, no expansion, large batt selection

From my past "thinkpad burn rate", it seems I replace just about every year, but a 3 year warranty is desired as I can sell them much better at the end of my use for a good amount of cash. Case in point: Bought an X61 Tablet, multitouch used for ~750 3yr warr, sold after 1yr for 500 with 11mo on warranty. Calculating that out, 250/12mo, $21/mo.

Supposing I buy a T410s, total around 1500 with tax and some accessories, and I sell again in a year for half, or two years for a third, and I end up paying quite a bit more a month. I love the size, and if it had the switchable graphics/usb 3.0 on all ports, I might end up keeping it for much longer, but after say 3 years with no sale, my cost would be $500/year, or about buying a brand new x100e each year. Seems kinda high to me, whereas if I buy an edge, my 3 year cost would be about half. Then again, after about 1 or 2 years, the T410s will probably retain more value than the budget edge.

Anyways, hopefully someone out in the thinkpad world can help me sway my decision. Ive handled them all except the edge (still dont have that one in stock), and while I love the flexibility of the T410 and the price, its seriously a big machine for my everyday carry.

[ausmike]

Hi there..

From my experiances, if u want GREAT laptop with 'speed' and light weight - cant go past new T410s...its a PURE BRUT with factory SSD's thus few lbs lighter !!!!

If 'weight' is critical to your shoulders > than i would choose x201s (not sure how u getting it for 1200US?) (no factory SSD avaible here yet)....

I am not sure of RESALE of either ......


Hope this helps
Cheers

[ducky2802]

Thanks, looks like I got the confirmation I wanted!

I ended up picking up an Edge to hold me over until the T410s gets updated with a discrete GPU... I figured if Im going to spend the cash, might as well get one I really like. Been doing research too, and resale on the T400s is still pretty good, though Im sure after 2yrs or so, it be hard to sell it for 1/3 the price to the avg. consumer (~$500 for a used computer vs. ~$400 for a new) easier for thinkpad-lovers.


3249CTO ThinkPad X201 - 1 Year Depot Warranty
Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
12.1" WXGA LED Panel, 2x2 UltraConnect II antenna; with Camera and Wireless Broadband Upgradeable
Intel HD Graphics
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
TrackPoint with Touchpad
160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
ThinkPad X200 Series 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
Bluetooth w/ antenna
ThinkPad bgn Wireless
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
3249: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller
41C9334 3Yr Basic Warranty + 3Yr ThinkPad Protection
Estimated total: $1,172.03*

5129CTO ThinkPad X201s - 1 Year Depot Warranty Edit
Intel Core i7-620LM Processor (2.00GHz, 4MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 6412
12.1 WXGA+ LED backlight with the Next Generation ThinkPad Roll Cage, 3x3 UltraConnect ll antenna
Intel HD Graphics
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
TrackPoint with Touchpad
160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
ThinkPad X200 Series 4 cell Li-Ion Battery60
Bluetooth w/ antenna
ThinkPad bgn Wireless10
No WWAN support65
5129: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7
41C9334 3Yr Basic Warranty + 3Yr ThinkPad Protection
Estimated total: $1,333.53*

2901CTO ThinkPad T410s
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
14.1 WXGA+ TFT, w/ LED Backlight
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB)
4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm - Low Halogen
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
6 cell Li-Ion Battery
Bluetooth w/ antenna
ThinkPad bgn Wireless
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
2901: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller
45K5981 3Yr Basic Warranty + 3Yr ThinkPad Protection
Estimated total: $1,363.60*