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    Should I get a T60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ronan_zj, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. ronan_zj

    ronan_zj Notebook Evangelist

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    I am thinking if I need to get a T60. I have went to thinkpads.com many times, and noticed that T60 has fan noise and Battery loose problems.
    I am currently using T42, I like it, it very quite and cool( unless I play game, the fan will run fast). Fan noise is not acceptable for me....
    so , does anyone have owned a T60? I want to hear ur experience on these two problems i have mentioned.
     
    ronan_zj, Nov 17, 2006
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  2. coz007

    coz007 Notebook Guru

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    My friend let me use his t60 for a week while he was away for vacation. That one week has absolutely convinced me that thinkpads are the way to go. I never noticed a fan problem. The fan was much quieter then the dell xps I used to own. The battery does move if you move it yourself but its not loose in the fact that it will fall off.
     
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  3. ronan_zj

    ronan_zj Notebook Evangelist

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    thank you coz007.
    any more reviews from users?
     
    ronan_zj, Nov 17, 2006
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    coz007 Notebook Guru

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    and ronan if the 4:3 aspect ratio is not a must you can wait 2 weeks for the announcement of the widescreen T60. With the different construct these two issues you worry about will not be a factor.
     
    coz007, Nov 17, 2006
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    corymcnutt Notebook Consultant

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    My T60 has NO problem with fan noise...I barely hear it and my machine is only slightly warm to the touch. I have the 9 cell battery and mine does not move or wiggle at all...it sticks out a bit in the back, but the added strength is worth it; besides it makes a nice carrying handle. :)
     
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  6. ronan_zj

    ronan_zj Notebook Evangelist

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    cool, I love to hear thise T60 review.
     
    ronan_zj, Nov 17, 2006
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    There are always nitpickers, and I think forums.thinkpad.com has more than its fair share. Mine is pretty solid and quiet. 9-Cell's battery life is great. I worked on battery from 8:30 ro 12:20 yesterday, wireless on the whole time, majority of the time with the screen brightness set to either 1/7 or 2/7, and some at the time at 0/7 and 7/7. I was using the net, writing a paper, opening PDF's. After those 3hr 50 minutes it still said 31% battery left when I plugged it back into the AC adapter.
     
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    Go to the 'reviews' tab, look up 'Lenovo/IBM', scroll down to T60.
     
    Momo26, Nov 17, 2006
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    Momo26, Nov 17, 2006
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  10. pinesol

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    It is nice to hear this secret info two weeks in advance. :) How certain are you?
     
    pinesol, Nov 17, 2006
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    Fan noise isn't an issue, although I do notice that the battery isn't 100% tight in the bay. Probably easier to notice because it sticks out the back and is easier to grab.
     
    Teranfirbt, Nov 17, 2006
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