New ThinkPad 61

Well I am ordering a new ThinkPad 61. Here's what I have on order:

Intel Proc. Core 2 Duo T9500 2.6GHz 800MHz 6MBL2
Vista Ultimate
MS Office Professional 2007
3GB memory
15.4" WSXGA+ TFT
1GB intel turbo memory
200GB hard drive w/ disk encryption
NVIDIA Quadro 140M
Ultra Track Point and Fingerprint reader
DVD R,RW drive
PC card slot and express card slot
Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG
9 cell battery

I'm not in the business world, I do research and everyday stuff.

 

The processor is overkill and Turbo Memory doesn't do anything. Buy the minimum amount of RAM possible and upgrade aftermarket. RAM Deals.

 

is this thinkpad t61? thinkpad is a line of laptop consisting of the R-series, T-series, and X-series.

i would choose thinkpad t61 series. the t61p is the performance lineup of the bunch, and is my pick.

the 3gb is not needed if its 32bit, i prefer to get 2gb. it is enough for most task.

what do you want to know?

 

I have a warranty with lenovo (std. 1 Yr.). If I go with an aftermarket ram module like Corsair or OCZ, I might void that. As of now, the sales rep has it as a "quote." I could still make changes, but will I feel up to do the labor?

 

Replacing RAM does not void the warranty.

 

I've had so many programs bog me down with 2GB, I tend to have tons of gouped windows, and other processes running. Yes this ThinkPad is in the thinkpad line of laptops.

I did notice the ThinkPad T61p workstation, but my research doesn't require running graphic intense software. When and if it does, I am forced to work on a classified workstation.

But I'm one of those guys whose more of a techie. I read about IBM's push for improving memory speeds, etc. I didn't consider the 64 bit OS software because we typically use 32.

I used to own a Toshiba laptop 256mb, 2gb memory, and 1.8Ghz processor and I once opened 12 large PDF files while writing a paper, downloading, chatting, and browsing through internet with multiple pages grouped. I think my computer froze a few times and I was running Time Warner's turbo high speed cable connection.

 

Oh, I did not know that. I will go to newegg.com and see if I can find some good ram.

So Lithus, is the turbo memory a "No Go"?

 

Back to the drawing board...canceled order and figuring out another one that I can live with.