[ltp] New Thinkpad Advice - X models

[Kevin Krause]

I'm using an X31 right now, and I must say it's a very neat machine, even
though I've got one of the lower end (1.4GHz/no Bluetooth/100M network)
models, it's called 2672-C8G. Everything (IR, modem and Firewire not
tested) works fine, so I can definitely recommend this box for running
Linux. I've heard about the X40s that it's a bit difficult to install
Linux on those boxes because they're using non-standard hardware. They
also use a not-so-easy-to-replace iPod style 1.8" harddrive as opposed to
the standard 2.5" drives in the X31 that can be replaced without opening
the case. This mattered a lot to me as I could simply attach the drive
with an adapter to my desktop PC and partition it there.
I had an X21 before this (266267G, I think). It worked very well too,
only I couldn't make hibernation work. Otherwise it's an extremely nice
machine, too. I think it looks a bit better than the X31, and the hand
rest below the keyboard was made from Ti/carbon composite, while it's
plastic on the X31. And it doesn't have a parallel port - who uses them
these days anyway?

Ken:

> Hi,
> 
> I am thinking of replacing my old TP240 with something newer, and I
> would like some advice/opinions.
> 
> First; X40 vs X31? What are the advantages, disadvantages of each?
> Second; what about older X series Thinkpads that show up on eBay? Any
> models to avoid?
> 
> Anything else anyone can think of?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
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