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  1. 16th June 2012, 08:56 PM #41
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    With the X230 and X220 (not the tablet versions):

    4-cell: Flush, entirely flat on bottom. Left laptop foot and the foot on the battery will touch a flat desk surface.

    6-cell: Not flush on the bottom, but flush with the back (as seen in the picture Kaso inserted). From the bottom, there is a very slight protrusion (~0.25 inch), but the battery has two rubber feet, so the laptop is perfectly stable.

    9-cell: Exactly the same as the 6-cell on the bottom, but extends out almost exactly one inch from the rear of the laptop.

    In my T500 and X120e, which both have extended batteries, I don't find the 1 inch protrusion from the extended battery to be a problem at all, either aesthetically or ergonomically.
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Strewth, I'm leaning towards Apple now, the X230 was on my short list.
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Thank for the little details. I guess 6 cell, as recommended by Kaso, is the best choice. The protrusion at the rear is fine. If the notebook is stable for some serious work/typing, I am happy with it.
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Quote Originally Posted by kevincaus View Post
    Strewth, I'm leaning towards Apple now, the X230 was on my short list.
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    If you like soldered components and premium prices, Samsung's high end series 9 offers a good alternative to the mbp
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    You guys know the all Macbook Pro's and X series are all BGA soldered too?

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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Quote Originally Posted by Tsunade_Hime View Post
    You guys know the all Macbook Pro's and X series are all BGA soldered too?
    what's soldered on the x230t (beside prob the cpu)?
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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Whats soldered on samsungs other than the CPU? All the RAM?

    If the battery has a hollow bump sticking out of it, maybe you can modify it and remove the bump.


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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Quote Originally Posted by mcdoogs View Post
    what's soldered on the x230t (beside prob the cpu)?
    Everything but RAM, HDD, WLAN card, etc. CPU and GPU are BGA soldered, as almost all ULV/LV CPUs are BGA soldered.

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    Default Re: X230t first impressions (it's not good) -- cross post

    Quote Originally Posted by Tsunade_Hime View Post
    Everything but RAM, HDD, WLAN card, etc. CPU and GPU are BGA soldered, as almost all ULV/LV CPUs are BGA soldered.
    Sounds like a LOT more opportunities for customization and upgrading than a macbook to me. How well does the series 9 warranty cover ram and hdd upgrades?

    btw, nice call throwing the integrated gfx in there lol. Is the memory controller soldered to the motherboard too?
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