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    Got my new X201, only a few problems.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by carrots, Mar 25, 2010.

  1. carrots

    carrots Notebook Guru

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    One issue is the space bar is a bit bowed, the left side is bowed upward and too high.

    The screens on the X201 really aren't that great I have to say, borderline fuzzy. I wonder if the X201s would have a better experience but I've read that those aren't as bright. It's not terrible but man it could be better.

    Final issue is I had problems installing the Power Manager on 64bit Windows. Seems its not supported. Otherwise a great unit.

    The keyboard is OK, could be better like the old days. Oh well :)
     
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    Durazing Notebook Geek

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    X201 - 200 nits, 250:1 contrast, 1280 by 800 res
    X201s - 250 nits, 300:1 contrast, 1440 by 900 res

    Tabook specs. Not sure how believable :)
     
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    carrots Notebook Guru

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    Well I thought the review from this very site said otherwise. What do I know. I wanted the faster proc anyway, the screen is not horrible, but text could be sharper I think.
     
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't exactly know what you're calling fuzzy unless you're just use to a higher dot pitch density.

    I am sure you read about the screens here not being fantastic. They're perfectly capable for working.

    And does the space bar affect your typing? Mine is slightly bowed on the left side, but I also always hit the space bar with my right thumb.

    And what good old days keyboard are you referring to? The x series doesn't have much issue with flex like the t series had.
     
    jaredy, Mar 25, 2010
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