Lenonvo's ThinkPad
X200t tablet finally made the trip Stateside after hiding out
in Hong Kong for the past few weeks, and it's brought a little friend with it -- the X200s laptop. As expected, the X200t replaces the X61t, and specs for the new machines are right in line with that transition: available processors range from a 1.2GHz SU9300 Core 2 Duo to a 1.86GHz SL9400 chip, RAM maxes out a 4GB, there's a 128GB Samsung SSD option, graphics are integrated GMA 4500MHD, and WWAN, WiMAX and UWB are optional. Notable changes from the X61t in particular include a dual swivel hinge, an LED backit 1280 x 800 screen, and claimed 50% improvement in battery life to 15 hours, reduced touch pressure with a Wacom digitizer, and built-in GPS when the WWAN option is ordered. Prices should start at $2325 when these start going out in October, less for the X200s -- we'll have a hands-on for you ASAP, but there's a vid after the break to hold you over.
posted Sep 18th 2008 6:40PM
No high res option for the tablet like they did for the X61T?
SXGA+ was one of the main reasons I went for the X61T
Yeah, me too. Although, I'm not entirely surprised. Almost everyone who tries to use my notebook complains about everything being too small.
Agreed, 1440x900 LED please and normal voltage cpu options!
Why so expensive??????
Weren't the X61t models like 1500? Geez
Low voltage processors use more exotic parts.
Actually it's still around $2k, it's on SALE* for $1346.03 with 33% off.
If Lenovo stays true to its SALE* then we can see a price roughly around $1600 by first quarter '09.
Holy crap, I want this...
I also want the money to afford this...
Been waiting for this for a while; I just hope it hits the educational channels soon, too.
can't wait for it!
what happened to $1299?
It's actually 10 hours battery life according to the video, not 15
I was wondering where the 15 hours came from; it's 10hrs in the vid and 13hrs in the article.
people complain about Apple hardware being expensive? Jesus.
Look at the specs your actually getting here folks. All the x4500 in the world won't make a 1.2GHz chip handle high def any easier.
These are __business__ notebooks. They don't even have integrated optical drives, nor DVI/Displayport.an entertainment
So we're going to pay $1500 for a laptop that doesn't even have a propper trackpad...I'll pass.
Many people feel the same way, if not more strongly, about trackpoints. They are one of the several big reasons I stay with Thinkpads when I would otherwise buy a MBP.
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hm, i ordered an x200 the day it came out, like 3 weeks ago - just got the darn thing last week and now there's an upgrade? (the s model, don't care about the tablet) - not seeing exactly what the diff is between the x200s and the x200, can someone explain - thank you
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The differences between the x200 and x200s are here:
forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=3931996&postcount=8
The x200s is a slimmer and lighter version of the x200, and it has a lower voltage, less powerful processor.
Amazing spec! It has the Wacom pressure sensitive touch screen and tablet. Great for design and artwork. You can draw directly on the screen. I want one.
Capacitive tocuhscreen?
Capacitive? That wouldn't work with the Wacom digitizer... most likely resistive. Are there capacitive tablets out there?
It is very pricey... jeez I was thinking of $1200 to $1500. I guess I'll have to wait it out... and by then maybe Apple will have a tablet out.
As for the trackpads, I could care less. Trackpoints all the way!
Oh never mind, N-Trig (in the Dell tablet) is capacitive...
is there an IBM logo?
Hmmmm, no multi touch?
I can see that soon after many laptop makers out there to follow Lenovo to make touch screen tablets. Lenovo was the first to make biometric facial recognition, then some companies starting to follow, then Lenovo was the first to have anti-bacterial keyboard, now some companies are also following. I just wonder when people when follow Lenovo in roll cage and airbag technology.
Hehe, looking forward to a "Thinkairbag."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgXXCSlt7uI
Wow, "Lenonvo," seriously engadget?