IBM ThinkPad X31 1.4GHz Pentium M: A Traveler's Best Friend
by Matthew Witheiler on April 11, 2003 5:59 PM EST- Posted in
- Laptops
Content Creation Performance
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27.8In Content Creation Winstone 2003 the IBM X31 fell 30% below the IBM T40p and 19% below the 1.5GHz FIC notebook. Remember that the X31 we tested only included 256MB of memory compared to the 512MB of memory that both the FIC and IBM T40p notebooks used. When compared with the 1.5GHz IBM T40 with 256MB of memory, the X31 fell behind by 10%.
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Things level out a bit in the Content Creation portion of SYSMark 2002 with the X31 falling only 16% behind the fastest Pentium M notebook of the bunch, the IBM T40p.
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DL2 - Saturday, March 20, 2004 - link
I currently have a Dell x300. I have had a problem with a spot appearing on the LCD. I have already had the screen replaced once soon to be again. I have heard that the X31 is more durable than the Dell. Can anyone out there that has the X31 speak to this? Specifically, I am interested in the durablity of the screen as it pertains to being able to carry it on trips without the slightest bit of pressure causing problems with the screen. Thanks.DL2 - Saturday, March 20, 2004 - link
eshepard - Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - link
Is the Mini PCI slot in the machine user-accessible? I'd be interested in installing WiFi there, if possible. Thanks.Anonymous User - Thursday, October 2, 2003 - link
I own an X31. You can boot from any USB device. The option is presented in BIOS.A note about the USB 2.0. Each Thinkpad model line (X31, T40, etc) has many options available. Some are standard on specific model numbers, others are not. Read the specs in full and ask questions before you make a $1200+ investment and you should be fine.
Anonymous User - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - link
I purchased an X31 and the models they are currently seelling through their express program DO NOT come with USB 2.0! You have to be aware of what model series you are getting. I am very annoyed by this. Especially as I was going to purchase an external USB2 optical drive. Anandtech should investigate this!jeffdique - Monday, August 11, 2003 - link
I'm thinking about getting an X31 myself, and I have a similar concern, especially as regards getting Linux on the machine. The results of a google search on 'usb boot x31' seem to indicate it can boot from *any* USB storage device, including memory keys!Anonymous User - Saturday, August 9, 2003 - link
i'm considering purchasing the x31. however I've always had a laptop that has an internal optical drive. the x31 does not. how does one restore windows? is any USB 2.0 external optical drive bootable? thanks.northernhats - Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - link
I just purchased a used X31, It has all of the speed and durdability and the screen does have a great pretection line. I have not suffered from any mouse dents in the screen or on the edges, if thats what you need to know.Me, personally would rather have a mouse pad instead of the mouse button but I guess thats what makes the X31 model more durable during trips, the little mouse button does not make contact with the screen.