Deciding on the X60...

[ian]

Having wanted a table since I first saw one a few years ago, they have just dipped into my rice range. Discounting the HP tx1000 due to its battery life, I next considered the Toshiba and then the Fujitsu.

However, should they be able to deliver, I've opted finally for Lenovo, but the extra US$200 fir the X61 coupled with delivery issues and reduced battery time has led me to the X60


Intel® Core™ Duo L2400 LV (1.67GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB)[1]
Genuine Windows Vista Business[12]
12.1" MultiView + MultiTouch TN XGA TFT
512 MB PC2-5300 SDRAM DDR2 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)[8]
80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm Serial ATA (2.5")[4]
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG[10]
ThinkPad X60 Tablet 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery
Wireless cards[10] Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

I'll pop in 1 or 2GBs of extra RAM and when its properly available, an N wi-fi card.


I do still fret over the X61 though... It would have to be delivered within 4 weeks - which is possible, but not definite given Lenovos reputation (the X60 is being delivered in 2 weeks) The extra performance though slightly less battery life The X60 is a nice price

Now I have to consider second batteries - probably not as have the 8 cell, but then the 4 cell is a bit lighter for short trips...

Screen protector - this confuses me Where can I get one for the X60, I've found then for Fujitsu...

A Thinkpad sleeve to carry it around in - and do I need a second pen???


I'm going to be transporting this tablet a lot by bicycle, foot and public transport, hence the need of battery power and lightness. I'll get an external optical drive for home and upload anything I need like game CDs, music or movies onto the HD - and keep most of it on an external HD too.

Soon I'll be a tablet user and hopefully share knowledge and not have any problems...

IAN

[SimsHsia]

Here's two that I found, in regards to the screen protector for the X60:
- ClearTouch Crystal
- ClearTouch Anti-Glare

[ian]

Thank you!

How long does a screen protector last? $39 for just one!

[P8RSON]

Ian,
It really depends on
1. The quality of the protector.
2. Just how much you look after the protector.

I've had the same protector on one of my T4210's now for a year.
I regularly do maintenance on the machine including taking the SP off, give it a clean and put it back again.... It still looks as good as the day I first applied it.

The same can be said for the SP I have on my PPC... It has so far lasted me 3yrs.

[ian]

Thanks P8RSON!

Hope I've got the right battery option. Maybe I should also buy a 4 cell battery? Option to travel light on occasion or have back up...

I don't go shopping very often because I spend too much time thinking...

And I'm still stressing over the X61! But if they can't deliver on time...