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    My new Thinkpad T61p

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ed_h, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. ed_h

    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there,

    I got my T61p about a week ago and it works like a dream!!! I figured that I didn't really need a new W-series Thinkpad, and settled on a T61p instead. Plus, I got it at a real good price. :D

    Ordered it on Monday 7 July and the shipment left China on Friday 11 July and I got it on Wedensday 16 July.

    In the next few days, I will post a review and include some pictures, but in the meantime, here is my T61p configuration:

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 NV (2.50 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
    2GB RAM
    200GB 7200rpm FDE HD
    15.4" WSXGA+ TFT (1680x1050) - LG/Phillips screen
    Chicony keyboard
    256MB nVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
    CDRW/DVDRW
    Intel 802.11agn
    Bluetooth
    Fingerprint reader
    9c Li-Ion battery
    Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit

    The screen is definitely bright enough!!!
    The Chicony keyboard is a bit clicky and I would have preferred the usual softer feel keyboard, but I am not too bothered with it.

    ;)
     
    ed_h, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nice. I love my set up as well. Was exactly what I wanted. Looking forward to reading your review. From what I read, not sure if the W series will be any better than the T61p. BTW - the W series is supposed to replace the T61p.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    clicky keyboards are good.

    The shipment comes directly for China?
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 21, 2008
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    Same here, so I'm very interested in your review.

    As a side note, did you order your Thinkpad from Lenovo Australia or directly from China? I live in Italy but the prices from the local Lenovo are ridiculously higher than the international prices, so I'm thinking to buy it from overseas.
     
    Andrew72, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. ed_h

    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I know the W-series is replacing the T61p :p
     
    ed_h, Jul 21, 2008
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  6. ed_h

    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah mine came straight from China. Where else do they come from besides China?
     
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  7. ed_h

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    I ordered it from the Lenovo Australia website.
     
    ed_h, Jul 21, 2008
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  8. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mine also came directly from China and in 2 days :eek:
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 21, 2008
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  9. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Weren't you dissatisfied with your original T61p and had to return it? What's so different this time?
     
    chrixx, Jul 21, 2008
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  10. ed_h

    ed_h Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, my original T61p was an absolute lemon. It came from the factory as a lemon.

    After 4 months of pondering, I decided to take another bite and purchased a better spec'd T61p.

    This was also coupled with the fact that I could not find a viable alternative make of laptop.
     
    ed_h, Jul 21, 2008
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  11. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    Can't wait for the review and pictures!
     
    chun9430, Jul 21, 2008
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