Any reason to get the x201t over the x201?

If price isn't an issue, is there a reason not to get the tablet? The differences are:

The x201 has the i5-520 with 6 cell battery. The x201t has the i640um with 8 cell battery.

Which one would you guys recommend?

 

The tablet will have better screens. That might be a reason.

 

Well, obviously, the major reason is the tablet functionality. If you have a use for it, the X201t would be a good option to consider. If not, the X201 may be a smarter and cheaper choice. The screens on the X201t are far nicer than the ones on the X201 as well. In terms of processing power and battery life, the X201 comes out on top, mainly because of its full-power processor options and its larger battery options.

 

If price is the same it depends on what you need. The tablet will have a better screen, and obviously tablet features. The 201 will have more power, and better battery life. If all were equal though, I would take the Tablet! Mostly for the screen quality.

 

The X201 is actually slightly lighter than the X201T (discounting battery weight). I think the difference is something like the Tablet weighing 0.3lbs more but with the larger 10-cell battery you're looking at the Tablet would be 3.88lbs and the X201 with the 6-cell 3.18lbs ( X201T specs, X201 specs). The two hinge solution is going to hold up longer in the very long run could be a minor argument in favor of the plain old X201. As others stated, the superior screen and actual tablet functionality make the X201T more desirable. If you have no use for Tablet functionality then it's generally not worth the extra cost IMHO, but there are screen junkies around here that would beg to differ.

 

If you need more processing power, then tablet with its ultra low voltage cpu is out of question IMO.
Also, how much do you need tablet functionality? I supposed the screen on machine you are looking at isnt multi touch anyway?
And even if it is multi touch, if Im not mistaken, tablets have only 2 finger input, T400s series have 4 finger input. Still far too less if you ask me, because if you cant put all your 10 fingers on the screen, then its not quite multi-touch as they advertise, because maybe one day you will want to put all your fingers on the screen and start do something unusual and with this tablet you will be stuck with one or perhaps 2 fingers and thats it.

If you can wait then wait for X series refresh and see what they bring, if not, then go for X non tablet version, youll get IMO better bang for your buck.
Its ThinkPad, business machine, so when you decide that its time for tablet you can always sell it off to someone and get yourself real multi touch machine with plenty of processing power.
I really do find it very limiting to have one to four finger input for tablets, it limits creativity and spontaneous actions when you do something and decide to take things little bit further

My 2 cents.

 

Well price isn't an issue as this will be paid for by the company. There shouldn't be a noticeable difference between the i5-520 and the ulv 640 right? I don't see much of a disadvantage going with the tablet.

 

So tablet it is?

 

Most of the time, the CPU is not the bottleneck for system performance, so you won't notice any difference between the i5-520M and the i7-640LM.

 

The X202 is most likely going to be a 16:9 screen. That's something to take into consideration.

The tablet offers a better screen, but the screen does have some grain due to the tablet layer(s). You could do the AFFS mod on the X201, but I'm guessing since it's employer issued, they don't want you to take it apart.

My X200 ran quiet in low power mode, but was more noisy at above low power mode. I run my X200t in adaptive mode for better SSD performance and it's still very quiet.

I guess if it were a democracy and I were voting, I'd go with the X200t, but I like the X200t form factor better. Both are good machines.

 

ZaZ, do you ever feel the screen is too small as a main computer?

 

While I'm not ZaZ, I do have an X200T which I use pretty much as a main computer (my time is divided unequally between my desktop and my X200T, with much more time spent on the X200T). The screen is great as a main computer, since the colours are great and the viewing angles are heavenly too. I've never found 12" screens to be too small, but I find that the 11.6" on the M11x starts pushing the limits of a screen that can be used full time. However, sometimes I do wish that the screen on the X200T was a higher resolution so that I can fit more stuff on screen.

Note: I am a young'n, since I'm 18, so my eyesight may be considered "better" than others... (but I do wear glasses LOL).

 

I too am not ZaZ, much to my eternal disappointment

Before my T500, I used a 12.1" 1280x800 notebook as my primary notebook for some three years. I didn't have a problem at all with reading the text and such on the screen (in fact, my T500's 1680x1050 screen has a higher pixel density), but now that I've gotten used to my T500's plentiful screen real estate, 1280x800 sometimes does feel a bit limited.

 

My last notebook was a R60 with the gorgeous UXGA FlexView LCD. While it was a great machine, I just disliked the weight and size of it any time I had to take it anywhere. When I switched over to my X200 I thought perhaps I'd miss the resolution, but I can honestly I've not missed it much. Once and while I pine for it, but you can only look at one thing at a time. The stick is so effortless to scroll on, it really mitigates the loss in resolution.

The great thing about the X series is you can hook up a couple monitors while you're more stationary like home, but it's light and portable when you need it to be.

 

I also find the screen of my m11x pretty painful to use. It is because of this reason that I have practically left it to dust. The nice contrast and viewing angles definitely appeal to me. Hmmm decisions, decisions, decisions.

 

Well, if company pays for it and you dont do any CPU intensive tasks on it then Id say go for tablet
Its not your cash anyway

 

I'll let them know tomorrow that I'll be going with the tablet unless someone manage to change my mind to go with the larger T410s instead.

 

T410s has poor battery life.

 

you can always a buy a second hand T400s in the future for couple of hundred dollars (if need arises).

 

Not true! I get 6 hours on average with the primary and ultrabay! It's around 75wh total, more than a T4x0 6 cell, but less than the 9 cell. If you look at it that way that's not bad, for similar performance in a smaller chassis. But if you compare it coming from the X series angle... it's still not particularly good battery life.

You would get saddled with limited drive options though.

I think people who look at the T4x0s as an alternative to a T4x0 find it more appealing than those looking at is as an alternative to an X series.

 

I would be all over T4xxS series if not for the poor battery life.
Ultrabay? It will die fast and cost alot to replace. Not worth the money.
If you use it as desktop replacement and dont need lots of battery life then its perfect machine, but then again, its purpose of low weight and slim body looses its point and you might as well go with regular sized T series.