Technology Lenovo ThinkPad X200 vs Fujitsu Lifebook T5010

[LVT2DVM]

-Any thoughts? Ive narrowed down my choices to these 2. I really like the SSD option. But the $...phew. Is it really worth it? Anyone know if any walk-in computer stores carry these computers so I can test drive before I buy?

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[deleted87716]

I use a ThinkPad X200 in my office with our EMR. I compared the ThinkPad to a few other tablets before choosing it, and feel that it's among the best tablets available. I particularly like the fact that it's lightweight and portable. The only real downside is the pointing stick (I'd rather have a trackpad), but with the touch screen, I don't really use it anyway.

Honestly, though...if I weren't using it with EMR, where the touch screen comes in very handy, I would have little use for a tablet. I never use it in tablet mode, since I like to have the keyboard available. It's basically a touch screen laptop for me. Unless you really think you'll take advantage of the touch screen, I'd suggest you consider a "regular" notebook and save a bunch of money.

Incidentally, my partner uses a Fujitsu tablet (I'm not sure of the model off the top of my head), and seems to have more trouble with dropped WiFi connections than I do. From what I've read online, this is a common issue with the Fujitsu.

 

[southerndoc]

Intel is releasing new SSD's in the coming month. I would get a HD with any new notebook and upgrade to an SSD myself. The SSD's that are offered by computer companies generally are less than stellar in performance when compared to the higher-end SSD's (like Intel).

 

[BlondeCookie]

Intel is releasing new SSD's in the coming month. I would get a HD with any new notebook and upgrade to an SSD myself. The SSD's that are offered by computer companies generally are less than stellar in performance when compared to the higher-end SSD's (like Intel).

Just checked online and wow. SSDs are really alot more expensive than normal hard drives. What's the big advantage to them?

 

[southerndoc]

Just checked online and wow. SSDs are really alot more expensive than normal hard drives. What's the big advantage to them?

Much faster. You can boot a computer in 15 seconds with fast SSD's. Also, if you get one that has very low power consumption (like Intel), it can extend your battery life.

 

[DrJosephKim]

I use a Thinkpad X200 Tablet. You don't have to get an SSD now. It's very easy to swap a hard drive and over time they will drop in price (but by then you may get a new system). I used to have a few Fujitsu tablets and I really liked them too - great build and excellent quality. However, the Thinkpad is just better. You won't go wrong with either choice. Just make sure you like the TrackPoint.

 

[movax]

Just checked online and wow. SSDs are really alot more expensive than normal hard drives. What's the big advantage to them?

SSDs are solid-state (hence the abbreviation); no moving platters or the such, just an array of flash memory chips. They come in two major flavors, SLC and MLC. SLC is the most expensive currently, with lower capacities, but absolutely blazing speeds.

Drives vary from vendor to vendor, depending primarily on the manufacturer of the controller chip. This also influences the price of the drive accordingly. Personally, I'm using the Intel X25-M - 80GB, $300.00. I could have gone with OCZ/Kingston and spent less, but I wanted the performance. For comparison, the 32GB X25-E (SLC) is over $600.00.

I'd say just get a regular mechanical drive now, and toss in a SSD this time next-year, when they are much cheaper. That being said, I would go for Lenovo. There is a reason Thinkpads are a business-standard choice: they are built like tanks. The X200s are very nice, and the ULV C2D packs a nice punch while going easy on the battery.

 

[LVT2DVM]

You won't go wrong with either choice. Just make sure you like the TrackPoint.

Is that the red button above the space key? Clueless! How would I know if I liked it or not? I've checked out some local computer stores and NO ONE has any of these computers to "play with" for comparision. Ugh!

And thanks for the advice guys, its been very helpful.

 

[movax]

Is that the red button above the space key? Clueless! How would I know if I liked it or not? I've checked out some local computer stores and NO ONE has any of these computers to "play with" for comparision. Ugh!

And thanks for the advice guys, its been very helpful.

If you can find one/borrow one, some older Dell Latitudes will have the nub-mouse as well. I hate mine, personally - mine has both trackpad + nub-mouse, and I've never used the nub except for idle curiosity.

 

[physics junkie]

I'm on my girlfriend's fujitsu t5010 now. She got it after having had an x200 tablet w/ ssd. The extra inch makes all the difference in my opinion. I like the t5010 more than any other tablet I've tried so far(HP 2500, gateway c141xl that i own, etc.). An SSD drive won't really offer you much benefit as a student.