UltraBase adds VGA, parallel, and PS/2 ports to complement of connections. Other docking stations in roundup feature more ports. Also: could not conduct MD audio test nor DVD playback test. IBM indicated they sent 8X DVD/CD-RW player with UltraBase X2 docking unit. But when we opened the door on the optical drive, nothing but emptiness… By our lights, X24 display could stand some more lights. Somewhat dim screen. On the other hand, screen rendered text better than any portable in roundup -- better than any portable we've ever reviewed. We're not sure why, although we think it may tied in with those crop circles.
ThinkPad X24 comes with dual antennas for 802.11b networking... So what's with all the Xs? Must have been a run on other letters in Armonk... IBM provides nifty three-year warranty for its portables. Now, if they'd just drop the price on X24. Without the X2 docking unit, X24 computers costs $200 less. You'll probably want to invest that in heat-retardant bloomers, however.
If you need fastest portable on block, this is probably the machine for you.
(Editor's Note: Thin is in for notebook computers, but how about the computer makers themselves — how much cash do they keep on hand? See for yourself with the CFO PeerMetrix interactive scorecards.)
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