I got this Latitude X1 from the Dell Outlet site. The system came out to just under $1400 before tax, good price considering the way it was spec'd out would've cost $2300 from Dell's Home or Business sites. The computer was in Brand New condition, i had a friend check the service tags history, the computer was cancelled right before it shipped out. Sorry about the crude pictures at first, better pictures of the system will be up shortly but for now, here are comparison pictures with the D410, I600m, I700m, I6000, and XPS Gen 2.
Pictures:
http://notebookforums.azn-rin.com/x1/
Specifications:
Intel Pentium M 1.1 ULV
1.28gb DDR2 400
60gig 4.2k HDD
Intel 2200BG
Bluetooth
Overall performance is great. The 1.1 ULV runs alot better than i expected. I'm using this mainly for school and internet but i thought i'd try a few games on it. World of warcraft runs a steady 25-35 FPS, large cities like Ironforge will drop the FPS to about 10. Also installed Counterstrike Source which played at 15-30 FPS depending on whats going on in the game. Photoshop CS2 and Autocad runs easily on the system as well.
The keyboard feels much more comfortable than the smaller 700m keyboard. The Period key is much better placed than the half keys of the 700m. One thing i dont like with the keyboard is the keys are more stiff than other dell notebooks i've used. It actually takes some getting used to as you have to press down quite a bit more on the keys. The touchpad is just like any other system, but the left and right click buttons are small so they too need some time to get used to.
The screen is perfect, bright and clear. The screen seems slightly brighter than the 600m's sxga and 6000's wsxga. Compared to the 700m, i have to say its no contest, the 700m's trubrite is nice. But if you are using this for business or even school, i still highly recm'd the matte finish of the X1, much easier to read under light. My system arrived with no dead pixels and even backlighting with no bleed.
As you know, the LX1 does not have any fans in the system so it does operate very quietly. But in a completely quite room you can hear a slight high pitched sound when you access the HDD. It is not at all noticable unless you are trying to listen for it.
One big disappoinment is the Heat this system gives off. During normal computing the computer does get quite warm, but when you fire up a game it really starts to get hot. It's not enough to burn you but sometimes it feels like its going to. Note once again it is only when running proccessor intensive apps like a game. This is one thing i hope they can resolve in future models.
Wireless and bluetooth have worked flawlessly. Using a Sonyericsson k750i and tmobile's gprs internet, i was able to get decent internet speeds connectiong with bluetooth. I also have a Kensington bluetooth mouse which sync's up easily with the dell bluetooth module. The Intel 2200 works great in my home, no connection problems what so ever, the wireless software is very easy to use for people not familiar with wireless networks.
The Build quality of the Latitudes have always been top notch and the x1 is no different. The magnesium alloy build makes the notebook feel very solid. Only small problem is that the battery tends to be a little loose, not nearly as much as my old Sony s170 but enough for me to notice. Battery life has been anywhere between 2-3 1/2 hours depending on what i do. I'm getting a extended life battery on thursday so i will post an update with the new battery. The compact flash and sd memory slots are very well integrated. Dell ships the system with a dummy sd card to fill the slot. The compact flash has a spring door covering the slot. One design flaw would be the absence of a charging indicator when the laptop is closed. The only way to tell if it is charging is to open the cover to reveal the battery light. The DBay was very easy to use and works just as well as an integrated CD drive. The single speaker is loud and clear, honestly sounds just as good as any other dell notebook, its just not stereo.
The case i'm using is a ZeroShock 12" case purchased off Ebay. You can also find this case at shinza.com. The case fits the LX1 with some room to spare, once i get the 6-cell extended battery, it should fill the case perfectly.
If anyone has any other questions please let me know. Better pictures of the system will be up shortly.
Pictures:
http://notebookforums.azn-rin.com/x1/
Specifications:
Intel Pentium M 1.1 ULV
1.28gb DDR2 400
60gig 4.2k HDD
Intel 2200BG
Bluetooth
Overall performance is great. The 1.1 ULV runs alot better than i expected. I'm using this mainly for school and internet but i thought i'd try a few games on it. World of warcraft runs a steady 25-35 FPS, large cities like Ironforge will drop the FPS to about 10. Also installed Counterstrike Source which played at 15-30 FPS depending on whats going on in the game. Photoshop CS2 and Autocad runs easily on the system as well.
The keyboard feels much more comfortable than the smaller 700m keyboard. The Period key is much better placed than the half keys of the 700m. One thing i dont like with the keyboard is the keys are more stiff than other dell notebooks i've used. It actually takes some getting used to as you have to press down quite a bit more on the keys. The touchpad is just like any other system, but the left and right click buttons are small so they too need some time to get used to.
The screen is perfect, bright and clear. The screen seems slightly brighter than the 600m's sxga and 6000's wsxga. Compared to the 700m, i have to say its no contest, the 700m's trubrite is nice. But if you are using this for business or even school, i still highly recm'd the matte finish of the X1, much easier to read under light. My system arrived with no dead pixels and even backlighting with no bleed.
As you know, the LX1 does not have any fans in the system so it does operate very quietly. But in a completely quite room you can hear a slight high pitched sound when you access the HDD. It is not at all noticable unless you are trying to listen for it.
One big disappoinment is the Heat this system gives off. During normal computing the computer does get quite warm, but when you fire up a game it really starts to get hot. It's not enough to burn you but sometimes it feels like its going to. Note once again it is only when running proccessor intensive apps like a game. This is one thing i hope they can resolve in future models.
Wireless and bluetooth have worked flawlessly. Using a Sonyericsson k750i and tmobile's gprs internet, i was able to get decent internet speeds connectiong with bluetooth. I also have a Kensington bluetooth mouse which sync's up easily with the dell bluetooth module. The Intel 2200 works great in my home, no connection problems what so ever, the wireless software is very easy to use for people not familiar with wireless networks.
The Build quality of the Latitudes have always been top notch and the x1 is no different. The magnesium alloy build makes the notebook feel very solid. Only small problem is that the battery tends to be a little loose, not nearly as much as my old Sony s170 but enough for me to notice. Battery life has been anywhere between 2-3 1/2 hours depending on what i do. I'm getting a extended life battery on thursday so i will post an update with the new battery. The compact flash and sd memory slots are very well integrated. Dell ships the system with a dummy sd card to fill the slot. The compact flash has a spring door covering the slot. One design flaw would be the absence of a charging indicator when the laptop is closed. The only way to tell if it is charging is to open the cover to reveal the battery light. The DBay was very easy to use and works just as well as an integrated CD drive. The single speaker is loud and clear, honestly sounds just as good as any other dell notebook, its just not stereo.
The case i'm using is a ZeroShock 12" case purchased off Ebay. You can also find this case at shinza.com. The case fits the LX1 with some room to spare, once i get the 6-cell extended battery, it should fill the case perfectly.
If anyone has any other questions please let me know. Better pictures of the system will be up shortly.
