Thinkpad x40- any experience?
Mar 12, 2004 | 8:57 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by winkydink:
we ordered on Feb 11</font>
we ordered on Feb 11</font>
They weren't kidding when they said 2-4 weeks delivery.
As far as I can tell, the only model in retail channels has a 1ghz processor. I'm holding out for the 1.2g.
EDIT: there are now about 5 models in stock at online retailers.
I'll look forward to your impressions.
[This message has been edited by richarddd (edited Mar 12, 2004).]
Mar 14, 2004 | 6:29 pm
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I'm in love
http://www.emperorlinux.com/raven.php
(scroll to the bottom of the page for the X40)
and may have to get one soon.
I'm on my 2nd Emperor Linux machine (Sony SRX87 now), and this may be my 3rd.
[This message has been edited by dulcamara (edited Mar 14, 2004).]
http://www.emperorlinux.com/raven.php
(scroll to the bottom of the page for the X40)
and may have to get one soon.
I'm on my 2nd Emperor Linux machine (Sony SRX87 now), and this may be my 3rd.
[This message has been edited by dulcamara (edited Mar 14, 2004).]
Mar 15, 2004 | 9:31 pm
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OK, here's my "it's been 2 days" review.
It's small, though in my mind, not significantly smaller than the X31. In fact I had to put the two side by side to really get a feel for how much smaller the X40 is.
Build quality is consistent with other thinkpads. Keyboard is thinkpad quality.
Battery life reminds me of my X20... you're not buying this for battery life, though.
Screen is good.
All in all, it's a tiny thinkpad. Personally, I'm in love with my T41 for different reasons. I'll stay with the T41.
Let me know if you have other questions.
It's small, though in my mind, not significantly smaller than the X31. In fact I had to put the two side by side to really get a feel for how much smaller the X40 is.
Build quality is consistent with other thinkpads. Keyboard is thinkpad quality.
Battery life reminds me of my X20... you're not buying this for battery life, though.
Screen is good.
All in all, it's a tiny thinkpad. Personally, I'm in love with my T41 for different reasons. I'll stay with the T41.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Mar 16, 2004 | 2:20 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by winkydink:
Battery life reminds me of my X20... you're not buying this for battery life, though.
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Battery life reminds me of my X20... you're not buying this for battery life, though.
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Mar 16, 2004 | 4:42 am
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I expected the x40 to be the same as the x31, but 0.9 lbs lighter (assuming the 4-cell model). The main difference, based on specs, is the inability to use standard 2.5" drives, meaining you can't get a larger capacity drive or a faster drive, such as the 60gb 7200rpm model.
Any problems, issues, etc.?
Published specs for battery life are 3.5 hours for the 4-cell model and 7.5 hours for the 8-cell
Any problems, issues, etc.?
Published specs for battery life are 3.5 hours for the 4-cell model and 7.5 hours for the 8-cell
Mar 16, 2004 | 6:15 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dulcamara:
I'm in love
http://www.emperorlinux.com/raven.php
(scroll to the bottom of the page for the X40)
and may have to get one soon.
I'm on my 2nd Emperor Linux machine (Sony SRX87 now), and this may be my 3rd.
[This message has been edited by dulcamara (edited Mar 14, 2004).]</font>
I'm in love
http://www.emperorlinux.com/raven.php
(scroll to the bottom of the page for the X40)
and may have to get one soon.
I'm on my 2nd Emperor Linux machine (Sony SRX87 now), and this may be my 3rd.
[This message has been edited by dulcamara (edited Mar 14, 2004).]</font>
What is the advantage in that?
I can buy an X40 and chuck RedhatWS on it for $110 or Fedora for $0...
Mar 16, 2004 | 7:44 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dulcamara:
What kind of life is that? 3hrs, 2? </font>
What kind of life is that? 3hrs, 2? </font>
Mar 16, 2004 | 7:48 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by richarddd:
I expected the x40 to be the same as the x31, but 0.9 lbs lighter (assuming the 4-cell model). The main difference, based on specs, is the inability to use standard 2.5" drives, meaining you can't get a larger capacity drive or a faster drive, such as the 60gb 7200rpm model.
Any problems, issues, etc.?
Published specs for battery life are 3.5 hours for the 4-cell model and 7.5 hours for the 8-cell</font>
I expected the x40 to be the same as the x31, but 0.9 lbs lighter (assuming the 4-cell model). The main difference, based on specs, is the inability to use standard 2.5" drives, meaining you can't get a larger capacity drive or a faster drive, such as the 60gb 7200rpm model.
Any problems, issues, etc.?
Published specs for battery life are 3.5 hours for the 4-cell model and 7.5 hours for the 8-cell</font>
No problems or issues, but I wouldn't expect any after 2 days of use. From here it goes to our biggest road-warrior for real-life testing. I'll post back if anything comes up.
Mar 16, 2004 | 11:44 am
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Im a die hard fan of IBM laptops. I have never used anything other than Big Blue laptops since the 1990s. Overall, I have to say that they are top notch, although my latest (and current) machine has been quite a lemon. I have a fully loaded T30 and have had a number of issues, including a zapped motherboard, modem issues, and now Im having boot problems...
I hate to think I may have to dump IBM, but Im very close to the end of my patience. My latest issues are related to a Smart Card reader...
Ive just read a review on the T41 and unfortunately, it doesnt look very good. Who knows, maybe these things will be addresses by years end when they introduce the a new moder (perhaps the T50?).
Here is the review:
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/artic...,113969,00.asp
I hate to think I may have to dump IBM, but Im very close to the end of my patience. My latest issues are related to a Smart Card reader...
Ive just read a review on the T41 and unfortunately, it doesnt look very good. Who knows, maybe these things will be addresses by years end when they introduce the a new moder (perhaps the T50?).
Here is the review:
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/artic...,113969,00.asp
Mar 16, 2004 | 4:16 pm
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Gaucho - Not sure what machine the PCWorld author was using but the T41 does not have a multi-bay that accepts the normal IBM devices. The T-41 has the newer slim t-4x series bay that holds either a cd-rw/dvd or dvd+r drive.
Because of this error I am discount the entire review by PC World.
Overall my T-41p is the best laptop I have ever used. I have a T40, X31 and T30 in the drawer that were all great machines but the T41p is the best of the bunch.
Back to the topic - the X40 is very cool machine and is a bit smaller than the X31 it replaces. I miss the CF slot as I don't have many SD devices yet.
Because of this error I am discount the entire review by PC World.
Overall my T-41p is the best laptop I have ever used. I have a T40, X31 and T30 in the drawer that were all great machines but the T41p is the best of the bunch.
Back to the topic - the X40 is very cool machine and is a bit smaller than the X31 it replaces. I miss the CF slot as I don't have many SD devices yet.