X61 or X200 for virtual machines in Vmware Workstation

[yvonnet1960]

I want to run Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) along with two virtual machines (one in Windows XP Pro, one in Linux) under
Vmware Workstation. I would like to run some CAD programs such as Matlab, Solidworks, etc.

I have narrowed down my choices to X200 or X61 for the 12.1".

Would an X61 (T7200, 2GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200 RPM) run these features smoothly? Or should I get an X200
(P8600, 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 500GB 7200RPM)? I just want to try this but don't want to spent excessively.
Would I see a huge performance gap between the two? For those you who have run Wmware workstation under
Windows 7 environment (or Vista), your opinion would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[Dr-J]

I run a FreeBSD VM (VMware Player) on an X61t and it works fine. There are some cursor control issues, but these can be managed. The newer computer will undoubtedly be faster, but my old 1.6GHz tablet handles even the bloated Gnome just fine. I admit that I really like the 4:3, 1400x1050 screen I have.