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    Should I get this T60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Maximos, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. Maximos

    Maximos Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys.

    There is an opportunity to get this 15.4" T60 for $930 shipped.

    Specs:
    T7200 C2D
    2GB 667MHz RAM
    80GB 5.4k RPM HD
    WSXGA Display
    x1400 Mobility Radeon
    6 Cell battery
    Vista HP

    Should I hit it or what? My budget is maxed currently so this will be the best I can do.
     
    Maximos, Feb 9, 2008
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    hm....I'm sure you can get a Thinkpad T61 with that deal in the Lenovo outlet.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 9, 2008
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  3. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    Is it brand new? What's the warranty? Seems like an okay deal, but I'd rather buy a T61 for a little bit more.
     
    sp00n, Feb 9, 2008
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  4. Maximos

    Maximos Notebook Consultant

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    Brand new and sealed, 1 year warranty.
     
    Maximos, Feb 9, 2008
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  5. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    Well you save about $100-150 if you go with a similarly configured T61. I would say go for it if $980 is your max budget.
     
    sp00n, Feb 9, 2008
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  6. Sircas

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    I would go for the T60. It's better quality in my opinion. I know several individuals with the T61. In comparison, the T60 looks and feels more solid and better built. I also paid $980; however, I wanted a T60 or the T61. Man to many little cometic things wrong with the T61. You can not tell the difference in speed. Quality you can!

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Feb 9, 2008
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  7. BHD

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    seems like a solid purchase. you can't go wrong with T60 under a grand.
     
    BHD, Feb 9, 2008
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  8. Felipe7896

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    It depends what your planning on using the laptop for. I was able to get a T61 14" with a C2D 9300 for just a hair above $1000. There is a 15% discount coupon you can use. I just went with the bare minimum: integrated graphics, 80gb hd, 802.11 a/b/g, base cd-rw/dvd-rom drive, fingerprint reader & thumbstick, and a downgrade to Vista Home Basic.

    I wanted to get SUSE Enterprise 10 preinstalled since I already have a OEM copy of Vista Business.

    I work at the hospital part-time and attend school. My main purpose was to have a small and light laptop to take to work, where I can review powerpoints and lecture notes during my breaks. So, it didn't really matter getting the discreet vs intergrated solution.
     
    Felipe7896, Feb 10, 2008
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  9. vancouverlenovo

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    Some t60s have had some problems... freezes... better to go with the T61
     
    vancouverlenovo, Apr 1, 2008
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