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    Looking for my first IBM Notebook

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FiReWoLf, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. FiReWoLf

    FiReWoLf Notebook Evangelist

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    May I know what is the different between R, T & Z model? Built quality over this 3 series. Thanks in advance.
     
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    jfgdckkuu Notebook Guru

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    T series and Z series are considered to be of the highest quality..some say T is better..some say Z is better.

    R series is considered not of as high quality..compared to the T and Z, but compared to other brands it has a much better build quality.
     
    jfgdckkuu, Dec 11, 2006
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  3. The Oatman

    The Oatman Notebook Consultant

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    The T is their flagship, Z is more consumer oriented, R is more affordable but not quite as portable. In my humble opinion it is not worth getting a thinkpad unless it's a T or X. Aside from those I would probably go with Asus or even Apple.

    Right now the T is a great deal (ends today though)
     
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    T serie:
    Flagship models built for business professionals. Thinner and lighter but have less port options (no card reader, firewire, and s-video out)

    R serie:
    Budget version of the T serie. Thicker and heavier.

    Z serie:
    Widescreen and more multimedia oriented (have the ports unavailable for T serie). Z61t is thin and light but doesn't have dedicated graphic card option. Z61m /p have higher-end graphic card option but is much heavier.

    Wide screen T60 is also available
     
    orca3000, Dec 11, 2006
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