[sf-lug] Considering purchasing a lightweight laptop: thoughts Thinkpad X1 carbon vs. Thinkpad T460S

[Michael Shiloh]

Jim asked about improving my carrying situation. That's a good
question, but I've tried different bags (backpack, shoulder bag, etc.)
and they all get heavy.

Another problem with the w541 is that the power supply is so massive
(170 Watts if I recall) that I can't use it in many airplanes.

Michael

On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 7:57 PM, jim <jim at well.com> wrote:
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>     I'd like to know what you use to carry
> your laptop--can that be improved?
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> On 12/25/2016 01:43 AM, Michael Shiloh wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I hope everyone is enjoying a restful holiday weekend, whatever your
>> persuasion.
>>
>> You might recall about a year ago I raised the question of a powerful
>> laptop for Linux. I settled on a Thinkpad W541 and I am thrilled with
>> it ... except for the weight.
>>
>> As I travel more and don't need the power of the W541 all the time,
>> I'm thinking of a lightweight laptop for daily use.
>>
>> It's hard for me to consider anything but Thinkpads: I love the
>> TrackPoint, the keyboard, the solid feel of the devices, etc. Given
>> that, the top two contenders are the X1 carbon and the T460S.
>>
>> The X1 is about 2.6 pounds and more expensive than the T460S which
>> weighs about 3 pounds. Additionally, it's a little unclear whether the
>> RAM and SSD can be upgraded on the X1 (I've seen equally strong claims
>> that they can and can not).
>>
>> I think for the extra .4 pounds I'm willing to go with the better
>> price of the T460S, especially if upgrading RAM and SSD is not
>> possible on the X1 (I usually purchase from Lenovo with less storage
>> and upgrade on my own).
>>
>> Any thoughts or advice?
>>
>> Michael
>>
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