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    T60 deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by houe, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. houe

    houe Newbie

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    ThinkPad T60 Series - 1 Year Carry-in Warranty

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB)[1]
    Genuine Windows XP Home Edition[12]
    15.4 WSXGA+ TFT[]
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 128MB[]
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)[8]
    Integrated fingerprint reader[]
    60GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm[4]
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim[5]
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG[10]
    6 cell Li-Ion Battery[60]
    1 Year Limited Warranty

    Lenovo is running a deal to clear out their t60's. The above combo comes in at $736. What are the pros and cons of the t60 vs t61. Thanks.
     
    houe, Nov 29, 2007
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    toyotatuner Notebook Enthusiast

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    where is this deal at? i would definetly buy this simply b/c it meets all my needs.
     
    toyotatuner, Nov 29, 2007
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    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    Price is good!

    T60 has a Magnesium Lid/Cover! T61 does not!

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Nov 29, 2007
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    I thought they were selling for 899 -- where did you manage to find it so cheap?
     
    MChong, Nov 29, 2007
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    that is what i thought $899. i'm still in a holding pattern until i know this isn't true.
     
    toyotatuner, Nov 29, 2007
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    what is the magnesium cover?
     
    houe, Nov 29, 2007
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    It is reinforced and offers more protection to the top of the notebook.
     
    Maximos, Nov 29, 2007
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    I thought the t61 had added reinforcements over the t60.
     
    houe, Nov 29, 2007
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    the t61 has a rollcage on both top and bottom
     
    eyecon82, Nov 29, 2007
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