[ltp] X61 or X61s (loud fan)

[Christian Fromme]

On 20.08. 13:32, Christian Fromme wrote:
> 
> My shiny new X61 arrived a few days ago. Currently it is running Debian
> Lenny and I am quite happy with it. The only drawback is a very loud fan
> under the upper left side of the keyboard. Not only does it run almost the
> whole time, but it also is quite loud and makes pitch noises every 5
> seconds. In a quiet room it is *really* annoying. A friend who owns a X61t
> does not have this problem and his fan is also much more quiet.
> 
> I wrote my supplier and they told me I could exchange my X61 for another
> Thinkpad (X60, X61s) or call Lenovo and ask to change my fan.
> 
> Before I do the latter, I wanted to ask what the list thinks about it. In
> terms of Linux compatibility I guess the X61 and the X61s are much alike.
> But what about noise and heat? I read the X61s does not get as hot on the
> handrest as the X61. Is that true? Anyone here owning both who can share
> some of his experience? Also the X61s is a bit lighter and battery life is
> said to be better.
> 
> Or do you think it doesn't matter at all which one?

Follow-up:

Got my x61s now. Much more quite, no 5-sec pitch noise. I shouldve
gotten the x61s straight away. In terms of speed I see no difference.
Snappy and fast as the other one.

Thanks everybody,
Christian