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    Question about R60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by fido_fido, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. fido_fido

    fido_fido Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a R60 .... and i have a couple of questions before i open the box ..... i was just wondering if it's very durable and also the graphic card if it's good for both gaming and work related that needs alot of graphical stuff. my graphic card is a 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 HyperMemory.
    also i was wondering if my laptop is worth it of getting. i got mine for $1,100 CDN.
    Intel Core Duo Processor T2300 1.66 GHz, 1GB ram, 80 GB Hard Drive, 15" display, 128 MB ATI Radeon X1400 video Card, Multi-DVD Burner, Wireless a/b/g, bluetooth conection, ethernet and modem
     
    fido_fido, Aug 13, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The x1400 is a mid level card. There certainly are more powerful options, but it will depend on it what you are doing with it. The case on the r60 is plastic. It will not be as stout as the T or Z or even a Latitude for that matter. If you are not moving it much it will probably not be a big issue.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 14, 2006
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    motte Notebook Geek

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    well i don't know what my opinion is worth, but i have a r60 for a couple of weeks now, and i am very pleased with it. It feels pretty sturdy to me, at least sturdier then my previous notebook witch lasted three years.
    I think it's perfect for moving around the house but i wouldn't mind taking it with me to school for example.
     
    motte, Aug 14, 2006
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  4. renhui

    renhui Notebook Guru

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    I would take a Thinkpad R60 over any Dell inspiron/HP pavilion any day of the week.
     
    renhui, Aug 15, 2006
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    stimp1000 Notebook Consultant

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    $1100CDN? Where!? Which screen resolution did you get?

    But back to you... What kind of graphics applications are you going to be using?
     
    stimp1000, Aug 15, 2006
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  6. thePCxp

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    The R series may be made of plastic but they are as sturdy and durable as any other ThinkPad (like the T series), and they also may be a bit heavier than the T series but they are not that heavy (I carry my R51 a lot). And I also think that the R60 was worth getting.
     
    thePCxp, Aug 17, 2006
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    The plastic lid on the R probably does not offer as much protection as the T, but compared to a Dell or HP it is better. It also costs more so it should be better.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 17, 2006
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    x1400 is almost the best you can get from lenovo. FireGL is based on x1600. It might be better but it is quite different from normal graphic cards.
    If you are not a pro gamer, it will be good for a long time.
     
    GrA, Aug 17, 2006
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  9. fido_fido

    fido_fido Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought it at this IBM Store in Toronto i have a 15" TFT 1400 x 1050

    Graphic stuff like gaming on my free time but most of the time i need graphic stuff for graphic designing like arcitecture
     
    fido_fido, Aug 18, 2006
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