Question:
anything better than a thinkpad x series
My friend planning to get thinkpad X31 or X60. But before buying it, wondering if theres any laptop with a better build than these thinkpads...as well as a good battery life. Thinking of x31 just because since it is cheaper, spending the rest of moeny buying a few batteries can last throughout the whole day so. Don't mind buying used notebook from ebay or something.
can't do X40 because heard its not even good built quality of x31 and cost more so why buy that.
maybe xps m1210, asus w5f, msi s260....?
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
around 1200$ or less
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
ultraportable, 12.1 mostly. 13.3 if it is 4.2 lbs or under and good battery life
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
school, net, word processing, pdf, mp3 transfer to player...
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
yes
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
nooo
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I like Ibm, asus, sony vaio, many others
dislike: gateway
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
[b]3-5+ hours of real use, 3+ when surfing...actual need is 8+ hours but don't mind buying more batteries if they are cheap.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
nope
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
doesnt matter
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
better than 800x600
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
doesnt matter
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
nope
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
3-4 years+
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
doesnt matter...can upgrade later
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
doesn't matter
thanks
Answer:
Re: anything better than a thinkpad x series
I think thinkpad x60 is the way to go. I think thinkpads are truely of highest quality especially when it comes to durability and portability.
Answer:
Re: anything better than a thinkpad x series
thanks for quick reply.
but what would x31 be compared to x60, in terms build quality and use?
Answer:
Re: anything better than a thinkpad x series
You're not going to be able to get a ThinkPad x60 for less than $1200 anyway, so you will pretty much be limited to a used system.
Something like the HP nc6400 may work for you and you should be able to get a pretty decent configuration under $1200.