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    Is this a bad idea?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rutledj, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. rutledj

    rutledj Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking of buying a T61 with Linux installed (it is cheaper) and installing my own copy of Vista (which I already have). Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? Would it void the warranty?

    Thanks,
    Rut
     
    rutledj, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    That seems like a fine idea shouldn't be too hard to do. No it will not void your warranty.
     
    jooooeee, Apr 22, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I was thinking of doing this too cause they're so flipping cheap right now. I have extra copies of Vista and XP, though I'd probably run Linux mostly. The only thing that causes me concern right now is the screen. It's bit of a lottery as to what you'll get and Lenovo's return policy is so poor right now. While I dislike the dimness of my R60's screen, at least it's evenly lit with minimal leakage. I'm actually looking at a Vostro 1500 too cause I think I'd like a glossy WSXGA+ screen, but ugh it's so heavy, though I don't need much mobility. In the end I'll probably keep what I got cause the I don't think I'll get much of performance upgrade with either as I'm not really a power user, but as always I'm looking.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 23, 2008
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  4. gamemint

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    It is actually a good idea if you have a vista cd already
     
    gamemint, Apr 23, 2008
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  5. rutledj

    rutledj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would there be any problem obtaining the drivers for Vista from the Lenovo site?
     
    rutledj, Apr 23, 2008
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    gmaster, Apr 23, 2008
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    When I bought my Thinkpad the other day the price delta between the model with Windows Business and SUSE Linux was ~$90. That's real savings for those of us with a spare copy or don't like the Windows ecosystem.
     
    ssnseawolf, Apr 23, 2008
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  8. rutledj

    rutledj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I just made the purchase for the t61 14.1" screen. Looks like a good deal? I'll get some more memory elsewhere.

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    rutledj, Apr 23, 2008
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  9. Crazeman

    Crazeman Notebook Consultant

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    did you order from ccp or from the regular site?

    did you use any coupons, theres quite a few of them floating around.
     
    Crazeman, Apr 23, 2008
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