Sandy Bridge mobile ULV on 2/20

[IntelUser2000]

Speaking of which, can anyone tell me why the x220T is nearly a pound heavier then the non tablet x220?

It's same with the previous model, the X201: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=5546&review=lenovo+thinkpad+x201+x201s+tablet

I'm guessing it might have to do with the swivel functionality.

 

[Zap]

Aren't those two negatives in conflict with each other?

No, Intel lists three true quad core chips as ULV models. Yes, they would still use more power than a dual core ULV, but they do exist.

Speaking of which, can anyone tell me why the x220T is nearly a pound heavier then the non tablet x220?

Probably the hinge/swivel portion is super beefed up to take years (hopefully) of abuse).

 

[aceO07]

Speaking of which, can anyone tell me why the x220T is nearly a pound heavier then the non tablet x220?

The tablet screen is heavier and thicker. It has the wacom panel and whatever else it in. It also has a better display, which is heavier. It was also made to take some abuse. Try jabbing at your laptop screen with a stylus.

I have a x61t, which is also around 1lb heavier than the x61.

 

[IntelUser2000]

No, Intel lists three true quad core chips as ULV models. Yes, they would still use more power than a dual core ULV, but they do exist.

Where? List the models.

 

[Zap]

Where? List the models.

DOH! I screwed up. They are dual core with HT. Damnit, Intel! D:

 

[IntelUser2000]

DOH! I screwed up. They are dual core with HT. Damnit, Intel! D:

You almost got me there. The mobile quad core models all have the suffix "QM" in the model name.