How many of you own only ultraportable laptop(s)

[iqcar]

I agree 100%. Now if only the x200 came with a normal C2D + wxga+ and a 3200 or better GPU I would have done this setup. After hearing it a lot I have started to consider it with my t400, just cant seem to bring myself to sell the dell.

Have you considered x200s?

[jonlumpkin]

Have you considered x200s?

I would imagine he's put off by the low voltage CPU. If he wants a "normal" C2D, I would assume that to be a T series (35 watt TDP) rather than P, SL, or SU.

[Sphinx]

Have you considered x200s?

Yes I did, but the low voltage CPU and intel IGP were a major turn off. Plus my t400 is a perfect size for me right now. Im starting to seriously consider this setup for the t400, but Id have to sell and replace my dell to do so.

I would imagine he's put off by the low voltage CPU. If he wants a "normal" C2D, I would assume that to be a T series (35 watt TDP) rather than P, SL, or SU.

Exactly. I require some GPU power for gaming, and I definitely require a full powered C2D for coding and multitasking.

[cloud_nine]

I agree 100%. Now if only the x200 came with a normal C2D + wxga+ and a 3200 or better GPU I would have done this setup. After hearing it a lot I have started to consider it with my t400, just cant seem to bring myself to sell the dell.

Adding those parts will probably ruin the X200. A normal C2D isn't that huge of a difference from the P8600 processor and the ATI HD3200 is a huge power hog. Having both in a small frame will easily burn holes through your pants.

[Sphinx]

Adding those parts will probably ruin the X200. A normal C2D isn't that huge of a difference from the P8600 processor and the ATI HD3200 is a huge power hog. Having both in a small frame will easily burn holes through your pants.

The x200s uses an 800FSB SU series CPU, not the p series and yes there is a very noticeable difference between a p/t series C2D and the SU series. And I wasn't necessarily set on the 3200, just something of that level or higher.

[wolssiloa]

The difference isn't as large as you think as the SL series has a 6MB L2 cache. You can tell from the benchmarks that the cache does make a difference. And the FSB is 1066 MHz, not 800.

[Sphinx]

The difference isn't as large as you think as the SL series has a 6MB L2 cache. You can tell from the benchmarks that the cache does make a difference. And the FSB is 1066 MHz, not 800.

Wasn't referring to the sl series, but I do agree with you on the sl. Either way still not up to par for me. Besides Im perfectly happy with the p series and the 9-10 hours of battery life with my t400.

[wolssiloa]

Wasn't referring to the sl series, but I do agree with you on the sl. Either way still not up to par for me. Besides Im perfectly happy with the p series and the 9-10 hours of battery life with my t400.

But the X200s currently has either a SL processor or a Celeron 723, not a SU like you said.

[Thinkpad.Forever]

Add me to the list.

It has been more than a decade since I own a desktop. It's been laptops and notebooks after that. I've owned 14.1" thin and lights before.

But my X61 is my only and primary computer at the moment.

I have an external CD/DVD writer for the rare occasions when I need to use optical discs. I use Alcohol 120% to mount virtual images of those CDs/DVDs I need to use/access. Alcohol 120% is fantastic as it is a smart, compact and easy access solution to run optical media without dragging the extra bulk and weight of optical discs around.

I use 2.5" external portable HDDs for off site storage and backups.

I also place my lappy on notebook cooling fans at home to pamper my petitie beauty.

I like my tech small, thin, light and compact while packing decent power and punch to do the heavy lifting.

The legendary solid and satisfying ThinkPad keyboard in my X61 is of course the definition of heaven!

[User Retired 2]

So I'm interested to know how many of you only use ultraportables, i.e. 12" or under?

+1. 12.1" HP 2510P (see signature). Though would recommend a newer 12.1" HP 2530P since it has X4500 graphics, dual RAM slots and has a 1.8" SATA primary bay plus can do a hotswappable 2.5" HDD/optical drive setup. Caddy is same idea as ultrabay used in Lenovo systems. There are some real bargain SU9300 cpu models that pop up on ebay for < $650US. 3yr onsite warranty on non-refurb units. Or could just get a 2510P. They go for ~$350US on ebay. A super netbook