X200s Question???

I found a New X200s on EBay for $595 but there's one problem...the seller lists it as new, unopened but it has an Intel Celeron M 723 processor. I didn't think Lenovo sold any X200s' with a Celeron processor??? Am I just mistaken? Is this a good deal?

Reply 1 : X200s Question???

They did:



Lenovo Support - System service parts - ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, X201s

Reply 2 : X200s Question???

OK...is this a decent deal? Isn't the Celeron processor extremely slow?

Reply 3 : X200s Question???

It could be a good deal. Don't let the Celeron name turn you off, as the Celeron M ULV 723 is a decent low-voltage, 64-bit, single-core processor.

Intel Celeron M Processor ULV 723 (1M Cache, 1.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)

You intended use of the notebook would be a key decision factor.

Reply 4 : X200s Question???

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Originally Posted by ash211 I found a New X200s on EBay for $595 but there's one problem...the seller lists it as new, unopened but it has an Intel Celeron M 723 processor. I didn't think Lenovo sold any X200s' with a Celeron processor??? Am I just mistaken? Is this a good deal?

They did sell X200s (though not, AFAIK, X200ss) with it, primarily in overseas markets to capture the low end of the market.



I'd skip it. Here's why: the 723 lacks a few of the power saving features of its higher-end siblings. You can probably find a good-condition X200s with an LV chip for less than that (though finding one with a ULV CPU will be trickier.)

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Ok, I think I will pass on this one then...intended use was basic document writing, PowerPoint, work related stuff.

Reply 6 : X200s Question???

That Celeron should tackle office tasks no problems. Unfortunately it being a ULV processor, it is BGA soldered, no upgrading later on.

Reply 7 : X200s Question???

ash211: Take a look at the latest post by mmmangoes in the "ThinkPad Suggestions" thread.

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Originally Posted by Tsunade_Hime That Celeron should tackle office tasks no problems. Unfortunately it being a ULV processor, it is BGA soldered, no upgrading later on.

It's not a ULV processor, but it is soldered to the planar.

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Ok, I think I will pass on this one then...intended use was basic document writing, PowerPoint, work related stuff.

Oh, it's plenty powerful for that. It just won't offer as good power efficiency as the un-crippled Core 2 series processors that the X200s shipped with. The only reason I advised against it was the cost -- $600 can easily get you an X200s with a real LV/ULV chip, so there's not much reason (IMHO) to settle for less.

Reply 9 : X200s Question???

For that price you are getting Netbook type of performance, sounds like a poor investment.