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    So I went ahead and purchased a T60P after alot of mental torture.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by SFLA99, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. SFLA99

    SFLA99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I have been a lurker for bit. Not long ago I joined the forums asking in regards which notebook would be a good way to go. The mental torure lasted a few months and today, while it was extremely difficult to do, I purchased a T60P (2623DDU). It was so hard to make the decision because I like widescreen, and was going to order a new NC8430 with the Core 2 Duo, but its the SIPS FlexView screen and the touted build quality that drew me in. So I wont have widescreen but I hope I will have one great notebook.

    Here are the specs:
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    - Intel Core Duo T2500 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
    - 2 MB - L2 cache
    - 1 GB (installed) / 3 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
    - 100 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
    - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - plug-in module
    - 15" TFT active matrix 1600 x 1200 ( UXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
    - ATI Mobility FireGL V5200 - 256 MB
    - Fax / modem / cellular modem - 56 Kbps
    - Verizon Wireless
    - Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
    - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

    I then promtly ordered a nice case from Lenovo, the one that hangs verticaly and can be worn as a backpack.

    I had the unit overnighted to me, so hopefully by tomorrow I will be installing apps and feeling happy with my choice hehe.

    Cheers!
     
    SFLA99, Oct 4, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The FlexView screen is worth it
     
    ZaZ, Oct 4, 2006
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  3. PointMan

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    Congratulations! That's a great choice. Just curios, how much was the total cost including the case and the overnight shipping?
     
    PointMan, Oct 4, 2006
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    Where did you order it? I've been building various models on Lenovo's site for a couple weeks now and can't ever manage to build a 15" T60 with a decent graphics card. Right now they're showing that the T60P only comes in 14", both through the regular site and the EPP site.

    Of course every time I build or rebuild a laptop, I get totally different prices and options, so maybe I just don't play well with their site.

    I've got a nice model built on the EPP site, but it only has a 14" (but with Flexview and a FireGl V5200). I'd love a 15" if I can get it.
     
    MrsSuperdork, Oct 4, 2006
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  5. EagleDevil

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    According to what I've read, I don't believe that a 14" Flexview exists.

    Also, apparently the UXGA Flexview (15") is being phased out. Strangely, though, the thread discussing that seems to have been removed from thinkpads.com

    Chris
     
    EagleDevil, Oct 5, 2006
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  7. Jmmmmm

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    Congrats, that is one badass computer. Hope you like it
     
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  8. Karl Gruber

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    You made a considerably wise decision going with the T60. Now to reduce your mental torture in the future get yourself a perscription for Luvox. Your family doctor will write you a script. This will kill your obsessive compulsive disorder.
     
    Karl Gruber, Oct 5, 2006
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    you'll be very happy with it. I made the switch a few weeks ago from an Asus W2J to the exact same model you just ordered. I don't miss the wide screen one bit and the flexview is just worth everything. After having the glossy, I am sooooooo happy to go back to the matte screen. Granted, I loss some multimedia capabilities, but I have my desktop for that. I like the fact that this machine is all business with enough graphics power for some occasional games on the road.
     
    Outrigger, Oct 5, 2006
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