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    Is this a good deal on z61m

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wearetheborg, Jun 29, 2006.

  1. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    All right, I just found out that I had been missing a link on our university store which gave more laptop options. Here is what I'm getting for z61m (including tax):
    Price: $1880
    Lenovo - IBM ThinkPad Z61m - 15.4-inch - 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo
    Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz (T2500), 512MB RAM, 80GB HD, 15.4" WSXGA+ display, DVD +/- RW, Fingerprint Reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 11a/b/g Wi-Fi, XP Pro, 3Yr-Depot Warranty.

    I will have to spend 200$ more to upgrade it to 2GB ram - torn between this and the asus z96j, but now am leaning towards this motivated by Zaz'z review.

    Its the same as:
    http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frameset.cgi?finditem+laptop+IBM-Lenovo+9453E8U+yes+no+New+0
    9453E8U

    Also, they have the option of Aluminum Top or Black top. Which one is more rugged/durable ?
     
    wearetheborg, Jun 29, 2006
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  2. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    Goodness, y have u posted this twice? Go read my post on ur newer thread.
     
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  3. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, this thread is more for comparison just between thinkpads, other thread is for comparison betwen asus and thinkpad.

    Is the aluminium top different material or is it just a matter of paint ?
     
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  4. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    Cheap aluminium. Basically tin made.
     
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    xzjn9p Notebook Consultant

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    its actually a Aluminium Titanium alloy and doesn't feel cheap at all. Tin is a seperate element used primarily to coat other metals to prevent oxidation or in other alloys (like bronze). Tin is not generally used as a structural component.

    /just sayin'
     
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    If you are looking for a well built gaming business class notebook, perhaps the HP nc8430 with the x1600 might fit.
     
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  7. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    So tha black cover and the aluminium cover are inherently different in the z61m ?
     
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    xzjn9p Notebook Consultant

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    yes, on the z61m the "black" is polycarbonate/ABS plastic the "silver" is Ti/Al alloy and ABS.

    And before someone corrects me: the Z61m and Z61t use different case materials. The Z61t uses carbon reinforced polymer and not ABS.
     
    xzjn9p, Jun 29, 2006
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