Re: [Thinkpad] advice on x series (x31)

i ended up with an 1.7G X31 for $800-odd and was able to find an X3
ultrabase in excellent condition on ebay for $85 including shipping.
(i already had the floppy, CDRW-DVD and ultrabay battery from my T23.

thanks for everyone's helpful advice.

-rei

On Jan28 13:56, David Ross wrote:
> I have an X30, my wife a T23, both running Windows 2000.
> Performance-wise they are very comparable (T23 now has the edge because
> we gave it a new, faster HD). The X is much more convenient for travel.
> Keyboards: X is slightly smaller, so takes a bit of adjustment, but has
> a better feel.
>
> You mention firewire: the X30 has firewire as well.
>
> Your iPod will work on either USB1 or USB2, though of course will be
> much faster with the latter.
>
> The video card on the X31 is much better than that on the X30 (or the
> T23).
>
> As for the ultrabase: The X3 utrabase seems to never be available for
> much under $200, and while I never got around to buying one I've never
> missed it - external floppy and CDRW drives are cheap and lighter.
> (Ultrabase might be better for viewing DVDs.)
>
> DR

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Rei Shinozuka shino@panix.com
Ridgewood, New Jersey
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