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    Customizing T61 14"

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by glennchung, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. glennchung

    glennchung Notebook Guru

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    Few questions while Customizing it:

    Can its 14" WXGA display 1440x900?
    Does the screen has a mic if I choose one with camera?
    What's the use for an express card slot? Wireless broadband?
    Which warranty should I choose?

    Glenn
     
    glennchung, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. jbauchet

    jbauchet Notebook Geek

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    WXGA displays 1280x800. WXGA+ is the screen that displays 1440x900; it should become available again sometimes.

    The integrated microphone is in the base of the laptop, so camera or not does not impact it.

    Don't know about the express card.

    Your call.

    :)
     
    jbauchet, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. glennchung

    glennchung Notebook Guru

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    Can you also tell me which battery will be protruding?

    Thanks!

    Glenn
     
    glennchung, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. deathlycold

    deathlycold Notebook Guru

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    For the 14.1 T61 anything above the 4 cell is protruding.
     
    deathlycold, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. panteedropper

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    I personally got the one year standard warranty because my amex credit card extended it an additional year for free. I didn't get the express card because I don't need one, I much rather prefer the media card reader since I am always on the go and don't want to fuss around with extra cables.
     
    panteedropper, Aug 22, 2007
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  6. ocellaris

    ocellaris Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the ExpressCard slot. If you need to read a media card, you can get a cheap PC Card or Express slot card reader. If you choose the media card reader now and then at some point in the future you need to use an ExpressCard, you will be screwed since you do not have an ExpressCard slot.
     
    ocellaris, Aug 22, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Other uses for the express card slot are:

    If you are careless/live in a "hazardous" environment you may want to consider a Protection services plan just incase of accidental damages that are not covered by the standard warranty.
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 23, 2007
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    Any battery bigger than a 4 cell will stick out
     
    gridtalker, Aug 23, 2007
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