[ltp] X200/X201 or X200s/X201s

Evgeni Golov linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:28:48 +0200


Hi,

On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 03:20:12PM +0000, Uwe Brauer wrote:
>    > normal vs s is:
>    > - s can't have a webcam
> 
> What I have a X200s with a webcam, but without a touchpad.

Interesting. Do you have a 1440 or a 1280 screen?
For the 1440 one in the X201s, Lenovo said it is too thick and webcam
would not fit anymore in the bezel.

>    > - s can (and usually does) have 1440x900 TN panel
>    > - getting a X201s in decent condition used is almost impossible
>    > - s has a ULV CPU, which should be cooler and use less power,
>    >   but in reality it does not really matter
> 
> Interesting, amazon, has some offers either for 
> 
>     -  X200s or 
> 
>     -  X201 but *not*
> 
>     -  X201s
> 
> I don't need or miss a touchpad, so most likely I will go for a X200s.

Lenovo built the X201s only for a very limited time, as they had problems
sourcing the 1440 panel. So that's probably the reason.

Regards