Which X201 ThinkPad to buy ? Advice and recos?
I saw a tweet from ltejas who wondered which X201 ThinkPad he should buy and where to buy it? Direct from Lenovo, or perhaps some reseller who has a nice bundle?
So... maybe the community can help.
Let's hear from X201 customers - which models do you recommend and why? What steered you to the model you chose?
What do you like best?
Mark
ThinkPads: S30, T43, X60t, X1, W700ds, IdeaPad Y710, IdeaCentre: A300, IdeaPad K1
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One with a 9 cell battery, and a 90W ac adapter.
Laptops are probably more durable than tablets. Less to go wrong and the screen is more attached. You could apply that to touchpads and finger print readers as well.
Always max out the ram memory now when you purchase, if you have any intention of purchasing more memory later.
Check all the various components and their backgrounds and features plus inter op with other components (ex: the new Intel Wireless Display option).
Built in Bluetooth and a built in GPS is nice.
More hard drive space is better than less hard drive space. I still say SSDs suck no matter how many people like them.
Talk it over with sales guy if you have any questions or concerns or unknowns. You have all the time in the world unless you do not have a computer.
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