The main reason I want a desktop is because I want a personal server, so a computer that's on 24/7. I don't just need it for torrenting, but as a means of securely accessing all my files. I might have to give this issue a little more thought though.

I think I have the top end one, 2.4GHz dual core. Zero performance issues. It runs very fast. Battery life if you're actively using the computer (word, internet, etc...) is roughly 6-ish hours for a 9-cell battery, using level 5 brightness (out of 15).
How is the weight and bulkiness with the 9 cell battery? Do you notice the "bulge" of the 9 cell sticking out? I want the life of the 9 cell but I'm not sure if it adds much in hauling work over the 6 cell. Also, what do you think of the screen brightness?

I'm debating the X200 vs. X200s and looking for any opinions. I can get the former for $1200 including an onsite+accidental 3-year warranty. I can do the X200s for a bit over $1400 for the same warrant. I would probably go with the 6 cell on the X200s since it runs a bit longer and to save weight. I gather the other plus of the X200s is a better screen, besides the BIG plus of being a lot lighter. I don't really know if the weight makes much of a difference (about 0.6 pounds between 6 cell X200s and 9 cell X200). Any thoughts? Also, what about the performance of the X200s? It has slower processor but I'm not sure how significant the difference will be running Vista.

I change my mind on the topic every 30 seconds it seems. Someone please tell me the weight difference isn't a big deal and that the X200 has a lovely screen!

So after using it for a while what do you think of the resolution? I just had a sudden panic that a 1440 resolution on a 12.1 inch screen is going to be really tough on the eyes. What are your thoughts? How do things look if you switch it from its native resolution to 1280?

Damn these decisions are tough.

I'm leaning towards a X200s myself. How much larger (physical size) is the 9-cell battery than the 6-cell battery?

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First post from the new X200s. Definitely like it so far! But I do think I'll have to bust out Ctrl++ from time-to-time, despite my eagle eyes.

I'm leaning towards a X200s myself. How much larger (physical size) is the 9-cell battery than the 6-cell battery?