Re: [Thinkpad] larger/faster HD for x40

As it happens I do have a new in box X31 available. P-M 1.3, 40 gig. 256,
wifi
$1150 plus shipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Schumann" <cschumann@twp-llc.com>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] larger/faster HD for x40

> > Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 13:12:53 -0400
> > From: Duncan Mak <duncanmak@gmail.com>
>
> > On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:03:58 -0400, richard <rpritz@rcn.com> wrote:
>
> > I have been using the X series thinkpad for the past 3 years (X20 and
> > X24). I just couldn't justify upgrading to an X40 when, in terms of
> > performances and upgradability, my X24 is basically the same as an X40.
> >
> > Duncan.
>
> While I'm still drooling over an X series, I'd harly say the X24 and X40
> have similar performance. While the CPU clock may be about the same, the
> X24 basically has a PIII and the X40 has a P4 core. The maximum memory in
> an X40 is as high as 2.4 times the 640MB limit on the X24. The X40 also
> has two USB2.0 ports and gigabit ethernet, which some might find a huge
> deal.
>
> It is too bad the X40 drives will be slow for some time to come, though.
>
> But I think one big item to consider is that the memory bandwidth in the
> X40 is TWICE that of the X24. Anything memory intensive is going to be
> much faster on the X40.
>
> It's also about a half-pound lighter with the small battery.
>
> If that's not fast enough, consider an X31 with a 1.7GHz Pentium M, memory
> running at PC2100 speed and a 7200RPM drive. That should give you a very
> noticeable speed boost over your X24. You'd also get firewire and up your
> maximum memory to 2GB.
>
> I'm going to go check prices...
>
> Chris
>
>
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