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    Is the screen cover plastic, how does it feel?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thinkwierd, May 30, 2007.

  1. thinkwierd

    thinkwierd Notebook Evangelist

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    If I read correct of the T61 review, the screen cover is no longer metal alloy but plastic.

    How will this affect the feel of touch and the sturdiness of the laptop?

    I haven't actually seen one yet, but my feel is that the plastic cover feels cheap. Is it the case?
     
    thinkwierd, May 30, 2007
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  2. Playmaker

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    You should read Andrew's T61 review. He says the cover of the T61 is a plastic composite material, yet the finish actually feels like metal. You also shouldn't be concerned about the cover being cheap as the metal cover was replaced by a strong metal roll cage underneath the cover.
     
    Playmaker, May 30, 2007
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    but you should be concerned about it being heavier and thicker

    Some long-time thinkpad affecionados are boycotting the T61
     
    SkiBunny, May 30, 2007
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  4. Tholek

    Tholek Notebook Consultant

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    There IS a necessity for this, however. A metal cover would clearly interfere with wireless transmissions. To spin it as if it was a cost cutting measure alone is nearsighted.
     
    Tholek, May 30, 2007
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