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><channel><title>Thinkpads.com - News, Reviews, Coupons, Deals on ThinkPad &#38; IdeaPad Laptop computers &#187; thinkpad x200 tablet</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thinkpads.com/tag/thinkpad-x200-tablet/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.thinkpads.com</link> <description>ThinkPads &#38; IdeaPad news, reviews and deals</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:53:47 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0</generator> <item><title>Deal of the day: 20% off Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/30/deal-of-the-day-20-off-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/30/deal-of-the-day-20-off-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:32:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=3042</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lenovo is running a pretty hot sale on their ThinkPad X200 Tablet PCs right now. We&#8217;ve seen 10-15% fairly regularly, but 20% off is more rare and brings the entry price for a tablet down to $1207. I really liked the X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen in my review, especially that gorgeous screen. If [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[
<a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic130" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/130__450x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated" /> </a><p>Lenovo is running a pretty hot sale on their ThinkPad X200 Tablet PCs right now. We&#8217;ve seen 10-15% fairly regularly, but 20% off is more rare and brings the entry price for a tablet down to $1207.</p><p>I really liked the X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen in <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/15/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-with-outdoor-viewable-display/">my review</a>, especially that gorgeous screen. If you&#8217;re not big on using the stylus though, the new multitouch screen with capacitive sensing is a must have for interacting with the OS and software. Of course you get the shiny new Windows 7 and your choice of configurations. Base specs and details on how to get the deal below</p><ul
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href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198">ThinkPad X200 Tablet</a> to your liking</li><li>Apply coupon code in shopping cart with no spaces before/after: <strong>USPTHINKTAB</strong></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/30/deal-of-the-day-20-off-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable display</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/15/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-with-outdoor-viewable-display/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/15/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-with-outdoor-viewable-display/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:55:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2827</guid> <description><![CDATA[Quick Glance Good: Amazing screen, dual-swivel screen hinge, good ergonomic design Bad: A bit pricey, no capacitive touch with outdoor viewable display Specs ThinkPad X200 Tablet Processor Intel Core 2 Duo L9600 (2.13GHz) OS Windows 7 Professional Memory 2GB DDR3 Graphics Intel GMA X4500 Storage 160GB 7200rpm SATA Display 12.1-inch WXGA (1280&#215;800) LED backlit anti-reflective; [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[
<a
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style="color: #ffffff;"><strong>ThinkPad X200 Tablet</strong></span></span></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Processor</strong></td><td><div>Intel Core 2 Duo L9600 (2.13GHz)</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>OS</strong></td><td><div>Windows 7 Professional</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Memory</strong></td><td><div>2GB DDR3</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Graphics</strong></td><td><div>Intel GMA X4500</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Storage</strong></td><td><div>160GB 7200rpm SATA</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Display</strong></td><td><div>12.1-inch WXGA (1280&#215;800)</p><p>LED backlit anti-reflective; 400 nits, IPS</p></div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Optical</strong></td><td><div>None</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Ports</strong></td><td><div>5-in-1 card reader</div><div>3 USB 2.0</div><div>VGA output</div><div>Ethernet, Modem</div><div>ExpressCard/34 &amp; 54</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Dimensions</strong></td><td><div>11.6 x 10.1 x 1-1.3 inches (8-cell)</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Weight</strong></td><td><div>8-cell: 3.88 lb</div></td></tr><tr><td
bgcolor="#dddddd"><strong>Price</strong></td><td><div>Approximately $2100 MSRP from Lenovo.com</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span
id="more-2827"></span></p><h4>Find the latest deals on the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet at <a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/search/x200-tablet">LogicBuy</a></h4><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_front-open.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic131" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/131__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_front-open.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_front-open" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_front-open" /> </a><p><strong>Design<br
/> </strong> The ThinkPad tradition of function before form combined with a timeless black paint scheme is preserved with all the latest ThinkPads. The X200 Tablet of course keeps with this, in Lenovo&#8217;s first 12-inch widescreen tablet. Our model was equipped with the 8-cell battery, which sticks out from the rear by 1.1 inches. It does add a fair amount of bulk, but the extra dimensions serve as a nice grip for the machine, supported by the rubber texture on the top of the battery.</p><p>There really isn&#8217;t much to say about aesthetics on this business notebook, but the other functional aspects of tablet use are covered later in the review.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotate.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic129" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/129__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotate.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotate" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotate" /> </a><p><strong>Display<br
/> </strong> Tablets traditionally have higher quality displays than most notebooks, sporting higher brightness and much better viewing angles. Using a tablet in various environments at different angles necessitates this and is one of the reasons for the higher cost of tablets. Lenovo&#8217;s recent announcement brings two new screens to the ThinkPad X200 Tablets, officially called the &#8220;Enhanced Multitouch WXGA LED Panel with Wide viewing Angle&#8221; and &#8220;SuperBright Outdoor Viewable WXGA LED Panel with Wide viewing Angle.&#8221;</p><p>Our model has the Outdoor Viewable panel and even when you&#8217;re not outside, it rocks. The colors are very vibrant at all brightness levels and stand out to you even at a casual glance. The viewing angles are impeccable and it is pretty much as &#8220;outdoor viewable&#8221; as Lenovo claims. As noted in the hands-on review I posted, the screen does show a fair amount of reflection when outdoors. It&#8217;s not a deal breaker, but if you have a &#8220;busy&#8221; background behind you it might be rather distracting.</p><p>I have reproduced my hands-on review of the outdoor screen below as well.</p><p><strong>Hands-on review</strong></p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_t400_compared-both.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic112" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/112__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_t400_compared-both.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen compared to ThinkPad T400" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen compared to ThinkPad T400" /> </a><p>As always there are trade offs and the outdoor viewable ThinkPad X200 Tablet does have a couple: a glossy finish and fingerprints. Unfortunately it appears a side effect of the process to reduce the type of reflectivity that inhibits viewability in bright sunlight required a screen coating that makes the display have a semi-glossy finish.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_closeup.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic110" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/110__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_closeup.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup" /> </a><p>It won&#8217;t remind you quite of a full-blown glossy display as seen on some consumer notebooks and indoors is barely noticeable. But when you get the outdoor viewable tablet into its element, namely the sunny outdoors, you can&#8217;t help but notice the reflections. If you orient yourself so that you don&#8217;t have numerous distracting elements in the background, you shouldn&#8217;t have any trouble using the machine outdoors.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_fingerprints-reflections.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic111" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/111__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_fingerprints-reflections.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup with screen turned off" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup with screen turned off" /> </a><p><em>Picture above is with screen off, to show extent of fingerprints from normal usage</em></p><p>I discovered the other caveat quickly when I started inking around Windows 7 with the stylus: fingerprints. In the past, the ThinkPad X61 Tablet SXGA+ was very susceptible to fingerprints, but other X60/X61 Tablets didn&#8217;t seem to show them as much. Unfortunately this new screen shows fingerprints pretty significantly, but they shouldn&#8217;t impede with usage, especially indoors. This is more of an aesthetic complaint than a functional one, but who likes to see greasy finger &amp; palm prints all over their shiny new ThinkPad outdoor viewable screen?</p><p>Disclaimer: I haven&#8217;t used other X200 Tablets, so I don&#8217;t know if they show fingerprints just as much.</p><p>I will leave you with one final revelation: ThinkPads get surprisingly hot when sitting in the baking sun!</p><p><span><object
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/> </strong> ThinkPads have never been really oriented towards multimedia, but the reality is that business class PCs are being used more and more for &#8220;general&#8221; purpose. I know this is shocking, but business class PCs are being used for such illicit purposes as therapeutic music listening and even the occasional recreational video watching. Lenovo is not blind to this societal evolution and has long promised improvements to the speaker volume on ThinkPads.</p><p>The last few generations have had sufficient volume, but you&#8217;re still left wishing for a couple more clicks to turn the volume up. I was very surprised at how loud Pandora and Hulu could go. With the tablet in your lap, you really won&#8217;t have a need to max out the volume and it was perfectly audible outdoors with the usual background noise.</p><p>As we&#8217;ve touched upon, the display is excellent. If you&#8217;re travelling, this is actually the perfect little machine for sharing a movie between two watchers. The screen&#8217;s viewing angles and brightness are excellent for video and the audio can scale to most environments. The only video output on the tablet itself is VGA of course. If you have the optional X200 Ultrabase, DisplayPort output is included but it does not transmit audio.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_closed-angle.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic128" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/128__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_closed-angle.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_closed-angle" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_closed-angle" /> </a><p><strong>Features &amp; Technology</strong><br
/> Pretty much all ThinkPads have a minimum set of robust features that give you the flexibility to connect to anything or anywhere. The standard choice of WiFi cards is available, but both WiMAX and 3G WWAN can be included. Despite being a relatively small form factor, Lenovo has managed to include three USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard slot (34mm &amp; 54mm), and 5-in-1 card reader.</p><p>Intel&#8217;s Ultra Low Voltage &amp; Low Voltage Core 2 Duo processors are used to power the X200 Tablet, giving you a decent amount of pep. Windows 7 gives everything a lighter, more efficient feel to it no matter what platform you use. All ThinkPad X200 models use 2.5-inch hard drives, so you have free reign in storage upgrade choices.</p><p><strong>Connectivity &amp; Ports</strong></p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_left-side.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic133" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/133__700x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_left-side.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_left-side" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_left-side" /> </a><p>Left side (front to back): ExpressCard (34 or 54), WiFi switch, USB port, Ethernet, VGA output, fan vent, AC plug, lock slot</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_right-side.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic135" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/135__700x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_right-side.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_right-side" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_right-side" /> </a><p>Right side (front to back): USB port, headphone output, mic input, pen tether loop, modem jack, digitizer pen, USB port</p><p>Front: 5-in-1 card reader, screen latch</p><p><strong>Software Preload</strong><br
/> It doesn&#8217;t appear our Windows 7 system has the final version of Lenovo&#8217;s &#8220;Enhanced Experience&#8221; (read more here), but it&#8217;s still a fast and slick package. While I&#8217;ve found some of the Windows Vista IdeaPad systems to be loaded with some real junk, this ThinkPad is pretty slim in the junk department. A 90 day Norton Internet Security trial is included, but with Microsoft&#8217;s new Security Essentials package it is made pretty obsolete in my eyes as a trial software. The standard Office 2007 trial is included as well, but the only other software you will find is part of Windows 7 or Lenovo&#8217;s own utilities.</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2839" title="lenovo_thinkpad_windows7_integration" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/lenovo_thinkpad_windows7_integration.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_windows7_integration" width="548" height="280" /></p><p>Lenovo&#8217;s excellent Access Connections network management and Power Manager utilities are included and have a slick integration with the new Windows 7 taskbar. You can take a look at a list of what Lenovo utilities made the cut into Windows 7 <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/12/lenovo-talks-about-windows-7-thinkvantage-technologies/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Battery Life</strong><br
/> I&#8217;m still working on a consistent way to benchmark battery life in Windows 7, so unfortunately this is more of a subjective usage. I used the X200 Tablet outdoor while writing this post, playing some online music, and a couple hours of watching Netflix video as well. This usage pattern ran about 4.5 hours out of the battery until it was at 1% remaining. The Netflix videos run the CPU at about 40-50%, so if you stuck with regular web browsing usage you could see another hour or more I would say.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_buttons.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic127" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/127__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_buttons.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_buttons" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_buttons" /> </a><p><strong>Tablet buttons (top to bottom)</strong></p><ul><li>Disable tablet buttons (to protect against accidental presses)</li><li>Tablet function menu</li><li>Rotate screen (one press rotates screen once clockwise)</li><li>Ctrl-Alt-Del</li><li>Lock power button against accidental presses</li><li>Power button (there is a power button on the inside as well)</li></ul><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_windows7_shortcut_menu.gif" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic137" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/137__x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_windows7_shortcut_menu.gif" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_windows7_shortcut_menu" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_windows7_shortcut_menu" /> </a><p><strong>Tablet Usage</strong><br
/> Tablet PCs are all about usability. If the design and features of the tablet don&#8217;t meet your needs, it has the value of a big, expensive paper weight. Lenovo generally prides itself on function over form and for the most part, the ThinkPad X200 Tablet exudes that. The fingerprint reader is large and placed perfectly for use whether it is in notebook or slate configuration. Lenovo included a number of useful buttons placed on the bezel, allowing you to access Ctrl-Alt-Del, screen rotate, a multi-function menu, and a button to disable the tablet buttons against accidental pressing. You can see the options on the multi-function menu below.</p><p>Once upon a time I used a ThinkPad X60 Tablet extensively, with the high resolution SXGA+ screen. I loved that machine. It ran a bit hot due to the thin chassis and LV processor, but the screen and portability were amazing. Moving to the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, a few design changes were made for the worse. A consequence of the new 12-inch widescreen form factor and the tetris that must be played in the computer&#8217;s innards, the digitizer pen was moved from a very natural position at the front left corner of the machine (near the card slot) to the right rear corner. Maybe it&#8217;s because I used the previous design for so long, but I just find this to be less ideal.</p><p>The X6x Tablet models also had a four-way game controller style button that allowed for eminently simple scrolling. You could also &#8220;click&#8221; the button and the actions of each directional push or a click were configurable. While Lenovo&#8217;s studies may have shown the controller wasn&#8217;t used much, I think anyone who used it would agree it was a god-send.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic130" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/130__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_display-rotated" /> </a><p><strong>Real World Usage</strong><br
/> Battery life was more than sufficient for most of my needs and is rather competitive, considering the power draw of the screen and all the technology built into the X200 Tablet. It did get a little warm in my lap with extensive usage, but not unbearable like my X60 Tablet would get. Unfortunately the loss of the four-way controller on the bezel means that scrolling requires either a pen flick or locating the scroll bar on the screen. This is especially a pain for someone who is left handed.</p><p>While I love the awesome Outdoor Viewable screen, the multitouch screen would more than erase any usability lost in the X200 Tablet&#8217;s design changes. I hope to be able to sample a multitouch X200 Tablet soon to compare the screens more directly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong><br
/> Die-hard tablet users are a picky bunch, and rightly so. The little details in a tablet&#8217;s design can make or break usability. Lenovo&#8217;s choice on the tablet system buttons, dual-swivel hinge, wireless switch, fingerprint reader and even LCD latch are all the little details that make for an excellent experience. I must say that a couple of the changes from the X6x Tablets to the X200 Tablets were a step in the wrong direction for usability, but there&#8217;s no use in crying over spilled milk.</p><p>I can wholeheartedly recommend the ThinkPad X200 Tablet as a tablet PC, with its legendary build quality, feature set, and amazing new screen. The big question for the buyer will be what type of screen they really need (high brightness, capacitive touch, etc) and what their budget is.</p><p>A well equipped X200 Tablet with the outdoor viewable screen will run $1800+ before any discounts and that is without the very handy Ultrabase docking slice. You can save several hundred dollars on the screen, which as I mentioned is the biggest deciding factor in what tablet you should buy.</p><p>Despite being a relatively small, thin, and light chassis, the X200 Tablet includes every feature you&#8217;ll find in a non-tablet PC. The new outdoor viewable display is also amazingly vibrant, although it is a fingerprint magnet and difficult to clean. I am spoiled by the eminent portability in my workhorse ThinkPad X61, but the X200 Tablet isn&#8217;t far behind and is one of the more thin &amp; light tablet computers out there. We hope to have some of the other display options for the X200 Tablet in the labs to give you a good comparison of your shopping options.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-display/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_slate-display.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic136" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/136__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_slate-display.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_slate-display" title="lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_screen_slate-display" /> </a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/15/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-with-outdoor-viewable-display/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Don&#8217;t forget: huge ThinkPad X Series sale ending soon, $200-690 off</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/10/dont-forget-huge-thinkpad-x-series-sale-ending-soon-200-690-off/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/10/dont-forget-huge-thinkpad-x-series-sale-ending-soon-200-690-off/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:21:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200s]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2792</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lenovo is still running the uber-super-awesome-mega sale on all ThinkPad X Series notebooks, taking $200 off X200/X200s, $430 off X200 Tablet, and $690 off X301. Visit the original post on this deal for an analysis of the deals and free upgrades, or you can get a quick snap of the specs &#38; sale prices below. [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2504" title="Lenovo Simple Tap multitouch software on ThinkPad X200 Tablet" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/lenovo_simple_tap_multitouch_x200_tablet.jpg" alt="Lenovo Simple Tap multitouch software on ThinkPad X200 Tablet" width="450" height="291" /></p><p>Lenovo is still running the uber-super-awesome-mega sale on all ThinkPad X Series notebooks, taking $200 off X200/X200s, $430 off X200 Tablet, and $690 off X301.</p><p>Visit the <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/03/its-back-lenovo-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/">original post</a> on this deal for an analysis of the deals and free upgrades, or you can get a quick snap of the specs &amp; sale prices below. Hurry before the deal expires on <strong>October 15th</strong>, or when the coupon has been used 20,000 times.</p><p
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.125em; line-height: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"><strong><a
style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 13px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; background-image: url(http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/plugins/sem-external-links/external.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10576099">ThinkPad X200</a></strong></p><ul
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 3em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; padding: 0px;"><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;"><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.125em; line-height: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"><strong><a
style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 13px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; background-image: url(http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/plugins/sem-external-links/external.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10465357?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A">ThinkPad X200s – Core 2 Duo</a></strong></p><ul
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 3em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; padding: 0px;"><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;"><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 1.125em; line-height: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"><strong><a
style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 13px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; background-image: url(http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/plugins/sem-external-links/external.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; margin: 0px;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198">ThinkPad X200 Tablet</a></strong></p><ul
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 3em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; padding: 0px;"><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Premium</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">SuperBright WXGA LED backlit LCD</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;"><strong>$1099 on sale</strong></li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">With new multitouch display: <strong>$1224</strong></li><li
style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0.5em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font-size: 1.125em;">With new outdoor viewable display: <strong>$1274</strong></li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/10/dont-forget-huge-thinkpad-x-series-sale-ending-soon-200-690-off/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>It&#8217;s Back: Lenovo ThinkPad X Series Mega-Sale $200-690 off</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/03/its-back-lenovo-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/03/its-back-lenovo-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:30:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200s]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2709</guid> <description><![CDATA[About a month ago, Lenovo ran this same sale for only one weekend. Now the sale is back, and the great news is it runs through October 15th! (Or 20,000 coupon uses, whichever comes first) This is one of those opportunities that doesn&#8217;t come around too often, making for a chance to pick up ThinkPad&#8217;s [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-500" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/x200_right1.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200" width="500" height="389" /> About a month ago, Lenovo ran this same sale for only one weekend. Now the sale is back, and the great news is it runs through October 15th! (Or 20,000 coupon uses, whichever comes first) This is one of those opportunities that doesn&#8217;t come around too often, making for a chance to pick up ThinkPad&#8217;s best models (in my opinion) at an insane price.</p><p>Every single one of the X Series models is on sale, with <strong>$200 off X200/X200s, $430 off Tablet, and a whopping $690 off X301</strong>.</p><p><strong>This deal is valid until October 15th or after 20,000 coupon uses!</strong></p><p><strong></strong> Without further ado, I&#8217;ll take you through the various base configurations of each model, the resulting discounted price, and any freebie upgrades currently running:</p><p><span
id="more-2709"></span></p><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-2006 alignright" title="windows_7_official_logo" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/windows_7_official_logo.jpg" alt="windows_7_official_logo" width="259" height="160" /><strong>Windows 7</strong><br
/> To start off with, there is one change most of you will want to make on every single model here: upgrade to Vista Home Premium for $49. This gives you a free upgrade to Windows 7 in October. You could also spend another $30 ($79 total) and upgrade to WinXP Pro downgrade, which gives you all three operating systems for only $79. Talk about a bargain. Of course, if you&#8217;re never going to touch an MS operating system once it arrives, then Vista Home Basic is your best bet. And no, you can&#8217;t get a refund on Windows.</p><p><strong>RAM</strong><br
/> All of these systems are also configured with 1GB RAM, which of course will not suffice. The $45 charge to get a single 2GB stick isn&#8217;t bad, but for about $30 you can add one yourself and come out with 3GB RAM (which is max usable on a 32-bit OS). You make the call on what is worth your time and effort.</p><p><strong>How to get the deal</strong></p><p><strong><span
style="font-weight: normal;">Click on the bolded name in each section below to configure your desired ThinkPad Series, then add it to the shopping cart and enter the following coupon code (with no spaces before/after): <span
style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>USPXOFFER</strong></span></span></strong><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2015" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lenovo_thinkpad_x200s_flat_.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" width="500" height="125" /> <strong><a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10576099">ThinkPad X200</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Currently Not Available</span> <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fsystemconfig.runtime.workflow%3ALoadRuntimeTree%3Fsb%3D%3A00000025%3A000026BB%3A%26smid%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A"><span
style="text-decoration: line-through;">ThinkPad X200s &#8211; Celeron</span></a></strong></p><ul><li><span
style="text-decoration: line-through;">Celeron M 723 (1.2GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</span></li><li><span
style="text-decoration: line-through;">160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)</span></li><li><span
style="text-decoration: line-through;">4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</span></li><li><strong><span
style="text-decoration: line-through;">$699 on sale</span></strong></li></ul><p><strong><a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10465357?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A">ThinkPad X200s &#8211; Core 2 Duo</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><em>X200 analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">The X200 models are an amazing value. Their battery life is so long that you won&#8217;t mind the 4-cell battery, but I&#8217;d recommend moving up to the 6-cell for $20. It doesn&#8217;t stick out the back and nearly doubles runtime. Remember the X200 series don&#8217;t have optical drives, but the Ultrabase slice that adds more ports and an optical bay can be included for $100, which is half off regular price.</span></em></p><p><em><span
style="font-style: normal;">The slimmer, lighter X200s is finally available with the WXGA+ screen once again, along with the better UltraConnect II antennas. Unfortunately it has a month or longer delay, so weigh your choices carefully.</span></em></p><p
style="text-align: center; "><em><span
style="font-style: normal;"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1769" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" width="400" height="304" /></span></em></p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198">ThinkPad X200 Tablet</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Premium</li><li>SuperBright WXGA LED backlit LCD</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$1099 on sale</strong></li><li>With new multitouch display: <strong>$1224</strong></li><li>With new outdoor viewable display: <strong>$1274</strong></li></ul><p><em>X200 Tablet analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">The Tablet is the only one to come with Home Premium, due to Basic not having tablet functionality. Once again I recommend the higher capacity battery, this time an 8-cell, and if you ever might want the Ultrabase it is also a $100 upgrade.</span></em></p><p><em></em> <em><span
style="font-style: normal;">You can choose to forgo the default SuperBright LED display and save $75 with the standard wide-viewing-angle LED display. The new outdoor viewable screen option, which we took a hands-on look at <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/22/hands-on-video-with-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/">here</a>, is the most expensive display, with the new multitouch panel coming in at second most expensive. I&#8217;m writing this post on the outdoor viewable model and the screen is AMAZING. Look for a full review this coming week, but if you have the coin I highly recommend it. Of course the multitouch adds amazing interactivity with your tablet. Decisions decisions<img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1579" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X300 / X301" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/x300_over_trackpoints.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X300 / X301" width="500" height="250" /></span></em> <strong><a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10659463">ThinkPad X301</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>64GB SSD, Intel WiFi 5100 (AGN), Bluetooth, WWAN upgradable</li><li>3-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$1199 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><em>X301 analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">Perhaps the most surprising price amongst them is the flagship, ultrathin, feature-filled ThinkPad X301. However, there is indeed a catch. The 7mm thin DVD burner that some might opt for runs a hefty $225 and not far behind is the highly recommended 6-cell main battery for $150.</span></em></p><p><em><span
style="font-style: normal;"><strong>Conclusion<br
/> </strong>This sale is just a little colder than the previous one, as there are less discounted configuration options and the uber-cheap X200s with Celeron M processor isn&#8217;t currently available (likely due to availability shortage). Regardless you&#8217;re still getting an amazing notebook at a significant discount. If you&#8217;re considering this, it means you looked the gift horse in the mouth last time. Don&#8217;t do it again!</span></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/10/03/its-back-lenovo-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>16</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hands-on Video with Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet Outdoor Viewable Screen</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/22/hands-on-video-with-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/22/hands-on-video-with-lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:02:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2571</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lenovo sent me one of their new ThinkPad X200 tablets with the outdoor viewable screen to play with, and in bright sunlight the screen is the most vibrant and legible I&#8217;ve seen yet; with a couple caveats, unfortunately. I recently spent some time outside with it and my trusty ThinkPad T400 with standard WXGA screen [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div
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class="ngg-gallery-thumbnail" > <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_t400_compared-both.jpg" title=" " class="shutterset_set_13" > <img
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class='ngg-clear'></div></div><p>Lenovo sent me one of their new ThinkPad X200 tablets with the outdoor viewable screen to play with, and in bright sunlight the screen is the most vibrant and legible I&#8217;ve seen yet; with a couple caveats, unfortunately. I recently spent some time outside with it and my trusty ThinkPad T400 with standard WXGA screen (not the high brightness LCD), snapped a few pictures, and recorded a quick video.</p><p>Hit the jump for some more details, images, and my hands-on video.</p><p><span
id="more-2571"></span></p><p>A full review of the ThinkPad X200 Tablet will be coming, evaluating it beyond the screen, but overall it is a portable and competent convertible tablet PC. It has the usual ThinkPad build quality we all love, the same amazing keyboard, good battery life, and I&#8217;m loving the dual-swivel hinge (you&#8217;ll see it in the video).</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_t400_compared-both.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic112" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/112__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_t400_compared-both.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen compared to ThinkPad T400" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen compared to ThinkPad T400" /> </a><p>As always there are trade offs and the outdoor viewable ThinkPad X200 Tablet does have a couple: a glossy finish and fingerprints. Unfortunately it appears a side effect of the process to reduce the type of reflectivity that inhibits viewability in bright sunlight required a screen coating that makes the display have a semi-glossy finish.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_closeup.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic110" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/110__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_closeup.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup" /> </a><p>It won&#8217;t remind you quite of a full-blown glossy display as seen on some consumer notebooks and indoors is barely noticeable. But when you get the outdoor viewable tablet into its element, namely the sunny outdoors, you can&#8217;t help but notice the reflections. If you orient yourself so that you don&#8217;t have numerous distracting elements in the background, you shouldn&#8217;t have any trouble using the machine outdoors.</p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-outdoor-viewable-screen/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_fingerprints-reflections.jpg" title="" class="shutterset_singlepic111" > <img
class="ngg-singlepic ngg-center" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/111__600x_lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor_viewable_fingerprints-reflections.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup with screen turned off" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet with outdoor viewable screen closeup with screen turned off" /> </a><p><em>Picture above is with screen off, to show extent of fingerprints from normal usage</em></p><p>I discovered the other caveat quickly when I started inking around Windows 7 with the stylus: fingerprints. In the past, the ThinkPad X61 Tablet SXGA+ was very susceptible to fingerprints, but other X60/X61 Tablets didn&#8217;t seem to show them as much. Unfortunately this new screen shows fingerprints pretty significantly, but they shouldn&#8217;t impede with usage, especially indoors. This is more of an aesthetic complaint than a functional one, but who likes to see greasy finger &amp; palm prints all over their shiny new ThinkPad outdoor viewable screen?</p><p>Disclaimer: I haven&#8217;t used other X200 Tablets, so I don&#8217;t know if they show fingerprints just as much.</p><p>I will leave you with one final revelation: ThinkPads get surprisingly hot when sitting in the baking sun!</p><p><span><object
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2482</guid> <description><![CDATA[The caption on Flickr is &#8220;ThinkPad X200 Tablet outdoor display.&#8221; Per the current datasheet, the X200 Tablet&#8217;s displays are named: 12.1&#8243; WideView Standard WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen 12.1&#8243; WideView SuperBright LED backlight WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen 12.1&#8243; WideView MultiTouch + MultiView LED backlight WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen and finger touch Hmmm&#8230;.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor-viewable-screen.jpg"><img
class="size-full wp-image-2484 aligncenter" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet outdoor viewable screen" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet_outdoor-viewable-screen.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet outdoor viewable screen" width="614" height="461" /></a></p><p>The caption on <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenovophotolibrary/3920078932/">Flickr</a> is &#8220;ThinkPad X200 Tablet outdoor display.&#8221;</p><p>Per the <a
href="http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/merchandising/US/PDFs/X200t_Datasheet.pdf">current datasheet</a>, the X200 Tablet&#8217;s displays are named:</p><ul><li>12.1&#8243; WideView Standard WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen</li><li>12.1&#8243; WideView SuperBright LED backlight WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen</li><li>12.1&#8243; WideView MultiTouch + MultiView LED backlight WXGA panel supporting digitizer pen and finger touch</li></ul><p>Hmmm&#8230;.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/14/lenovo-publishes-interesting-thinkpad-x200-tablet-photo/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Last chance: ThinkPad X200s $699, X200 $799, X200 Tablet $1099, X301 $1199</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/13/last-chance-thinkpad-x200s-699-x200-799-x200-tablet-1099-x301-1199/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/13/last-chance-thinkpad-x200s-699-x200-799-x200-tablet-1099-x301-1199/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:14:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x301]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2444</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today is the last chance to get this amazing deal on Lenovo&#8217;s ThinkPad X Series models. You get $690 off the flagship ThinkPad X301, $430 off the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, and $200 of ThinkPad X200 or X200s. Click here for the deal]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1909" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lenovo_thinkpad_x200s_vertical.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" width="287" height="500" />Today is the last chance to get this amazing deal on Lenovo&#8217;s ThinkPad X Series models. You get $690 off the flagship ThinkPad X301, $430 off the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, and $200 of ThinkPad X200 or X200s.</p><p><a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/11/weekend-deal-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/">Click here for the deal</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/13/last-chance-thinkpad-x200s-699-x200-799-x200-tablet-1099-x301-1199/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Weekend deal: ThinkPad X Series Mega-Sale $200-690 off</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/11/weekend-deal-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/11/weekend-deal-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:19:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x301]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2425</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is one of those opportunities that doesn&#8217;t come around too often, making for a chance to pick up ThinkPad&#8217;s best models (in my opinion) at an insane price. Every single one of the X Series models is on sale, with $200 off X200/X200s, $430 off Tablet, and a whopping $690 off X301. This deal [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-500" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/x200_right1.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200" width="500" height="389" /></p><p>This is one of those opportunities that doesn&#8217;t come around too often, making for a chance to pick up ThinkPad&#8217;s best models (in my opinion) at an insane price. Every single one of the X Series models is on sale, with <strong>$200 off X200/X200s, $430 off Tablet, and a whopping $690 off X301</strong>.</p><p><strong>This deal is only valid until September 13th!</strong></p><p>Without further ado, I&#8217;ll take you through the various base configurations of each model, the resulting discounted price, and any freebie upgrades currently running:</p><p><span
id="more-2425"></span></p><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-2006 alignright" title="windows_7_official_logo" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/windows_7_official_logo.jpg" alt="windows_7_official_logo" width="259" height="160" /></p><p><strong>Windows 7</strong><br
/> To start off with, there is one change most of you will want to make on every single model here: upgrade to Vista Home Premium for $49. This gives you a free upgrade to Windows 7 in October. You could also spend another $30 ($79 total) and upgrade to WinXP Pro downgrade, which gives you all three operating systems for only $79. Talk about a bargain. Of course, if you&#8217;re never going to touch an MS operating system once it arrives, then Vista Home Basic is your best bet. And no, you can&#8217;t get a refund on Windows.</p><p><strong>RAM</strong><br
/> All of these systems are also configured with 1GB RAM, which of course will not suffice. The $45 charge to get a single 2GB stick isn&#8217;t bad, but for about $30 you can add one yourself and come out with 3GB RAM (which is max usable on a 32-bit OS). You make the call on what is worth your time and effort.</p><p><strong>Warranty</strong><br
/> A number of warranty options are discounted, when you get to the second page of the product configuration. The biggest deal is adding ThinkPad Protection to your base 1 year warranty, which is accidental damage coverage on steroids; from $89 down to $39. The other warranties are 3 and 4 years, with or without ThinkPad Protection and either on-site or depot (mail-in). These are all about 16% off, not a bad deal especially if you are investing in a pricier X Series.</p><h4><span
style="color: #00cc00;">How to get the deal</span></h4><p><strong><span
style="font-weight: normal;">Click on the bolded name in each section below to configure your desired ThinkPad Series, then add it to the shopping cart and enter the following coupon code (with no spaces before/after): </span><span
style="color: #ff0000;">USPXSALE</span></strong></p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2015" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lenovo_thinkpad_x200s_flat_.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" width="500" height="125" /></p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10576099">ThinkPad X200</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><strong><a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fsystemconfig.runtime.workflow%3ALoadRuntimeTree%3Fsb%3D%3A00000025%3A000026BB%3A%26smid%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A">ThinkPad X200s &#8211; Celeron</a></strong></p><ul><li>Celeron M 723 (1.2GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$699 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><strong><a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10465357?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A">ThinkPad X200s &#8211; Core 2 Duo</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$799 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><em>X200 analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">The X200 models are an amazing value. Their battery life is so long that you won&#8217;t mind the 4-cell battery, but I&#8217;d recommend moving up to the 6-cell for $20. It doesn&#8217;t stick out the back and nearly doubles runtime. Remember the X200 series don&#8217;t have optical drives, but the Ultrabase slice that adds more ports and an optical bay can be included for $100, which is half off regular price.</span></em></p><p
style="text-align: center; "><em><span
style="font-style: normal;"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1769" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" width="400" height="304" /></span></em></p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198">ThinkPad X200 Tablet</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Premium</li><li>SuperBright WXGA LED backlit LCD</li><li>160GB 5400rpm HDD, ThinkPad WiFi (BGN), WWAN upgradable</li><li>4-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$1099 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><em>X200 Tablet analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">The Tablet is the only one to come with Home Premium, due to Basic not having tablet functionality. Once again I recommend the higher capacity battery, this time an 8-cell, and if you ever might want the Ultrabase it is also a $100 upgrade.</span></em></p><p><em><span
style="font-style: normal;"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1579" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X300 / X301" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/x300_over_trackpoints.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X300 / X301" width="500" height="250" /></span></em></p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10659463">ThinkPad X301</a></strong></p><ul><li>Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz), 1GB RAM, Vista Home Basic</li><li>64GB SSD, Intel WiFi 5100 (AGN), Bluetooth, WWAN upgradable</li><li>3-cell battery, 1 year warranty</li><li><strong>$1199 on sale</strong></li></ul><p><em>X301 analysis<br
/> <span
style="font-style: normal;">Perhaps the most surprising price amongst them is the flagship, ultrathin, feature-filled ThinkPad X301. However, there is indeed a catch. The 7mm thin DVD burner that some might opt for runs a hefty $225 and not far behind is the highly recommended 6-cell main battery for $150.</span></em></p><p><em><span
style="font-style: normal;"><strong>Conclusion<br
/> </strong>All-in-all this is an amazing sale on my favorite ThinkPads, the X Series. Unfortunately the slick WXGA+ LED backlit LCD for the X200s <strong>still</strong> isn&#8217;t available, but the upshot is you can get into an X200 model for only $699. Netbook what?</span></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/09/11/weekend-deal-thinkpad-x-series-mega-sale-200-690-off/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>12</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet finally back on sale</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/20/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-finally-back-on-sale/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/20/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-finally-back-on-sale/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:18:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2244</guid> <description><![CDATA[It doesn&#8217;t seem to be very often that Lenovo puts its sole tablet PC on sale, but we finally have a good coupon code for the ThinkPad X200 Tablet. The X200T already has a $485 instant discount on the website, but a couple free upgrades and an unheardof 20% coupon make the deal even sweeter. [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1769" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lenovo_thinkpad_x200_tablet.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" width="500" height="380" /></p><p>It doesn&#8217;t seem to be very often that Lenovo puts its sole tablet PC on sale, but we finally have a good coupon code for the ThinkPad X200 Tablet.</p><p> The X200T already has a $485 instant discount on the website, but a couple free upgrades and an unheardof 20% coupon make the deal even <em>sweeter</em>. And let&#8217;s not forget about the <a
title="Click here for details on Lenovo's Win7 upgrade" href="http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/06/26/lenovo-announces-windows-7-upgrade-program/" target="_blank">free upgrade</a> to Windows 7.</p><p> If you&#8217;ve been waiting for a ThinkPad tablet, this is the time to buy. Specs and deal details below!</p><ul><li><strong>Free upgrade to 250GB HDD &amp; 8-cell battery ($100 total value)</strong></li><li>Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz or SL9400 1.86GHz CPU options</li><li>Vista; Intel GMA 4500MHD; up to 4GB DDR3; Fingerprint reader</li><li>Up to 320GB Hard Drive or 64GB SSD; Bluetooth; 802.11n</li></ul><p><strong>How to get the deal</strong></p><ol><li><a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198" target="_blank">Click here</a> to configure a standard or elite ThinkPad X200 Tablet</li><li>Apply coupon code at shopping card with no spaces before/after: <strong>USPTHINKSAVINGS</strong></li></ol> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/20/lenovo-thinkpad-x200-tablet-finally-back-on-sale/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Slew of Lenovo discounts set to expire today</title><link>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/17/slew-of-lenovo-discounts-set-to-expire-today/</link> <comments>http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/08/17/slew-of-lenovo-discounts-set-to-expire-today/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:33:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Hobbes</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & Tablet PCs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad r400]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad r500]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad sl500]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ThinkPad T400]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ThinkPad T500]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200 tablet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x200s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[thinkpad x301]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.thinkpads.com/?p=2194</guid> <description><![CDATA[One of Lenovo&#8217;s coupon codes that covers nearly every model sold with discounts up to 15% will be expiring today. If you&#8217;ve been on the fence about purchasing a certain model, today might be your day to do it. The popular coupon code USPNOTEBOOKS expires today and takes with it 10% off on certain IdeaPads [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of Lenovo&#8217;s coupon codes that covers nearly every model sold with discounts up to 15% will be expiring today.</p><p>If you&#8217;ve been on the fence about purchasing a certain model, today might be your day to do it. The popular coupon code <strong>USPNOTEBOOKS</strong> expires today and takes with it 10% off on certain IdeaPads and 10-15% off select ThinkPads. The free upgrades that we compiled previously are still good as well, making for a double win in many cases. We&#8217;ve updated the free upgrades information below with the current coupon codes, so browse below for the Lenovo system of your dreams.</p><p>In case you&#8217;re looking for an IdeaPad with an ending coupon, you can find those here:</p><ul><li><a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/coupon-lenovo-g450-14-in-dual-core-led-laptop/14149.aspx" target="_blank">Lenovo G450</a></li><li><a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/coupon-lenovo-ideapad-u450p-14-in-led-backlit-culv-laptop/14148.aspx" target="_blank">IdeaPad U450p</a> (brand new &#8211; <a
href="http://www.thinkpads.com/tag/ideapad-u450p/" target="_blank">see posts</a>)</li><li><a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y550-15-6-inch-LED-backlit-Dual-core-Laptop/12396.aspx" target="_blank">IdeaPad Y550</a></li><li><a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/Coupon-Lenovo-IdeaPad-T450-14-inch-Laptop/11939.aspx" target="_blank">IdeaPad Y450</a></li><li><a
href="http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/Coupon-Lenobo-G550-15-6-inch-Dual-core-Laptop/13502.aspx" target="_blank">Lenovo G550</a></li></ul><p>Unless otherwise noted, you must select specifically the free upgrade during configuration. We do not know how long the free upgrades will last, so act quickly!</p><p>Also don&#8217;t forget that any Lenovo PC loaded with Vista Home Premium or higher gets a free upgrade to <strong>Windows 7</strong> too!</p><p><span
id="more-2194"></span></p><h3>All ThinkPads except W700/W700ds</h3><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-38   alignright" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="lenovo_thinkpad_t400" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lenovo_thinkpad_t500.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_t400" width="300" height="237" /></p><ul><li>250GB 5400rpm HDD from 160GB 5400rpm HDD &#8211; <strong>$55 savings</strong></li></ul><h3>ThinkPad T400/R400/T500/R500</h3><ul><li>Free 250GB 5400rpm HDD upgrade &#8211; <strong>$55 savings</strong></li><li>Free Privacy Filter &#8211; this is included automatically, no changes need to be made &#8211; <strong>$50 savings</strong></li><li>ThinkPad T400 starting at $709 after 10% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D0A759CA6FAC74C46BC91C724ECD09BA7" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>ThinkPad T500 starting at $736 after 10% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D1BE480ADA7EB421099C1676099E3EA34" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>ThinkPad R400 starting at $611 after 10% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D71B5861F7B7A4D2D8E6D5ABC43C80769" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>ThinkPad R500 starting at $584 after 10% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D7788AB0C7D5942A3BAF7850043686BA4" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>Use coupon: <strong>USPNOTEBOOKS</strong></li><li>Coupon expires 8/17 TODAY!</li></ul><p
style="text-align: center;"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2015" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200s" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lenovo_thinkpad_x200s_flat_.jpg" alt="lenovo_thinkpad_x200s_flat_" width="500" height="125" /></p><h3>ThinkPad X200/X200s</h3><ul><li>Free 250GB 5400rpm HDD upgrade &#8211; <strong>$55 savings</strong></li><li>Free 9-cell battery upgrade &#8211; <strong>$50 savings</strong></li><li>X200 starting at $925 after 15% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10576099" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>X200s w/Celeron &amp; WXGA LCD starting at $764 after 15% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3387723-10499647?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fsystemconfig.runtime.workflow%3ALoadRuntimeTree%3Fsb%3D%3A00000025%3A000026BB%3A%26smid%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>X200s w/Core 2 Duo starting at $1070 after 15% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10465357?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Fweb%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Acategory.details%3Fcurrent-catalog-id%3D12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087%26current-category-id%3D27260E1983734A91A115802FE145A51A" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure &amp; choose &#8220;Enhanced&#8221; or &#8220;Elite&#8221; models</li><li>Use coupon: <strong>USPNOTEBOOKS</strong></li><li>Coupon expires 8/17 TODAY!</li></ul><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-490 alignright" title="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/x200t_right.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet" width="280" height="240" /></p><h3>ThinkPad X200 Tablet</h3><ul><li>Free 250GB 5400rpm HDD upgrade &#8211; <strong>$55 savings</strong></li><li>Free 8-cell battery upgrade &#8211; <strong>$50 savings</strong></li><li>Starting at $1549 after $380 instant discount &#8211; <a
href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3387723-10504198" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li></ul><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-1579 alignnone" title="x300_over_trackpoints" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/x300_over_trackpoints.jpg" alt="x300_over_trackpoints" width="500" height="250" /></p><h3>ThinkPad X301</h3><p><img
class="size-full wp-image-677 alignright" title="Lenovo ThinkPad SL500" src="http://www.thinkpads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sl500.jpg" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad SL500" width="213" height="300" /></p><ul><li>Discounted 6-cell battery upgrade &#8211; $100 upgrade cost- <strong>$50 savings</strong></li><li><strong>FREE UPGRADE TO 128GB SSD &#8211; $200 savings</strong></li><li>Starting at $1682 after 15% coupon &#8211; <a
href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3387723-10659463" target="_blank">click here</a> to configure</li><li>Use coupon: <strong>USPNOTEBOOKS</strong></li><li>Coupon expires 8/17 TODAY!</li></ul><h3>ThinkPad SL500</h3><ul><li>Free 250GB 5400rpm HDD upgrade &#8211; <strong>$55 savings</strong></li><li>Free upgrade to WSXGA+ VibrantView screen &#8211; <strong>$75 savings</strong></li><li>Starting at $499 after $120 instant savings &#8211; <a
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