Latitude X1 - Opinions/Alternatives

jimogr

Hello,

I am looking at getting this laptop:
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&kc=305&l=en&oc=L05X19&s=dhs&sbc=latit_x1

Has anyone any experience with it? Would you recommend it?

Can anyone recommend good competitors to this model?

I am primarily looking for mobility and connectivity (the above weighs just 1.14kg) speed would be nice but hard drive size is not important.

My max price is 1600 euro.

Thanks,

Jim

ednwireland

if you want something slightly more powerful with a bigger screen try the new carbon fibre sony looks fantastic and a similiar price well a bit more (has the new intel duo core processor) great graphics 1.69kg
http://shop.sonystyle-europe.com/SonyStyle/b2c/deeplink.do?countryId=IE&s=external&ss=notebooks&langId=EN&campaignId=LEC-LP05NAVIE

look for this model VGNSZ1XP/C.CEK

1.25kg mdel with smaller screen VGNTX2HP/W.CEK no dual core processor though

look at www.laptopsdirect.ie for thinkpad x41
samsung x1 is the same laptop

dont have any of these myself have a ratty 5 year old ibm but setup a lot of laptops for other people just seen a 3 year old x1 self destruct (network card failure usb failure wireless card failure within the last few weeks (thats what the sonny was bought to replace.

given you a bit more to think about

ednwireland

sorry meant samsunxg x1 is same as dell x1

jimogr

Thanks for the suggestions, the sony looks good, just not sure it is worth the extra money.

ambro25

The spec is way lower, so it depends what your intended use is, but I'd check out the Sharp MM10 - can't beat it for portability, connectivity is std WiFi / LAN / USB / etc.

sceptre

ednwireland wrote:

sorry meant samsunxg x1 is same as dell x1

'Fraid not, though you can be forgiven for thinking so as Samsung have done their best to make it confusing.

The Dell Latitude X1 is the same as the Samsung Q30.

The Samsung (Sens) X1 is rather a different beast, even if it's going after the same type of customer. Top loading optical drive (as opposed to the LatX1/SamQ30 which is external, no touchpad, comes with a remote control, rather larger screen, side speakers (the Dell and Q30 have one mono speaker) and a piddly space bar. 1.7 kilos as opposed to the 1.1 the Dell weighs but they're not including the weight of the optical drive in the latter.

As for the Latitude X1, it's overpriced - it's out about a year and the price hasn't dropped. Might be a bit more value if they included a 1.2GHz processor as opposed to the 1.1 they've been pushing for the last year. Having said that, I rather like it.

TommyGun

sceptre wrote:

'Fraid not, though you can be forgiven for thinking so as Samsung have done their best to make it confusing.

The Dell Latitude X1 is the same as the Samsung Q30.

The Samsung (Sens) X1 is rather a different beast, even if it's going after the same type of customer. Top loading optical drive (as opposed to the LatX1/SamQ30 which is external, no touchpad, comes with a remote control, rather larger screen, side speakers (the Dell and Q30 have one mono speaker) and a piddly space bar. 1.7 kilos as opposed to the 1.1 the Dell weighs but they're not including the weight of the optical drive in the latter.

As for the Latitude X1, it's overpriced - it's out about a year and the price hasn't dropped. Might be a bit more value if they included a 1.2GHz processor as opposed to the 1.1 they've been pushing for the last year. Having said that, I rather like it.

The q30 has stereo speakers, see below.


'Groundbreaking A/V Functions 250 bit Super Bright Gloss LCD providing outstanding image quality. Powerful 3d Sound with integrated stereo speakers'

jimogr

Anyone know of any shops in dublin who stock the Samsung Q30?

sceptre

TommyGun wrote:

The q30 has stereo speakers, see below.

Ah, didn't have in the original release, thanks for the correction. I see they've upgraded the processor as well.

dajaffa

Laptops direct have an acer that'd do:

http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_TravelMate_3010_Dual_Core_Laptops/prod.asp

1.65kg for €1400-€1560 yet pretty much as powerful as any normal-sized laptop that'd be around the same price.

Actually Aldi on parnell st still have some laptos left. €1099 with 60gb, and add-ons so you can watch tv. Can't remember the rest though.