T61 15.4 NVIDIA 140M Ship Dates

Yes, they did pull it. However, it still seems to be available through their education portal...I would give you the link..but I don't know what it is

 

Eh, meant to post this in the other topic. Sorry.

 

an update on the dead pixel issue. Turns out it was a speck of dirt on the screen!! I sprayed on the screen lightly with a can of air and no more dead pixel. LOL oh and i did compare my R51 IPS screen with my T61 LG and the LG is DEFINITELY brighter.

 

What about viewing angles. I know IPS are the best, but how does the LG compare?

 

Received mine yesterday, ordered on 8/14. So far so good. I have the LG screen and Chicony keyboard. Will report back with longer report later.

Model number: 6460-66u 15.4 nvidia 140M

 

Side by side are pretty much the same but the IPS is still the champ for up and down angles. The LG will begin to degrade about 5 degrees from the center so yes there is no contest between them in that dept.

 

Could you post your FRU from the parts list?

Thanks

Link for parts lookup: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s...=/partslookup/partsLookup.vm&sitestyle=lenovo

 

42t0422 42t0423 15.4 Inch Lcd Display Fru
42t3241 42t3273 Keyboard Fru

 

Awesome! That is two ppl with 42t0423 that are LG!!!!

Looks like I'm getting an LG for sure!!!!!! oh yeah!

 

I bought this exact same config on 8/12 shipped 8/17 ?? ($1250)
I dont get Lenovo's order/entry system at all...

 

CHadwicktr:

I have the same:

42T0422 42T0423 15.4 INCH LCD DISPLAY FRU

42T3109 42T3143 KEYBOARD FRU

How can I tell which LCD, Keyboard?

 

looks like you're getting a LG...2 previous users with the same FRU ended up with LG's...as far as the KB...im not sure..maybe someone else can help you

 

You got an NMB, congrats! See: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-67916.html

 

I just received the laptop, where do I look?

 

Download PCwizard....

 

Can you please list your specs on your order page? Thanks

 

Monitor Type: LP154W02- TL06 15 INCH

Google: Lp154w02 (b1)(k5) Laptop LCD ScreenLG Philips LP154W02 (B1)(K5) 15.4" laptop screen



29R7077 NOTAFRU COA LABEL, WINDOWS XP-PROFESSIONAL EDITI NO
39T0494 39T0495 FRU ADONID MDC-1.5 ADAPTER YES
39T2793 39T2799 HARD DRIVE 100GB TRAY FRU YES
39T2798 39T2799 HARD DRIVE 100GB TRAY FRU YES
39T2828 39T2829 CD-RW/DVD-RW RAMBO-VI DRIVE FRU YES
39T7209 0000000 PALMREST, 15" W/FINGERP ADS YES
41R0594 0000000 1GB(128MX64), DDR2 DRAM SODIMM, 200PINS, YES
41T1719 0000000 L1, LABEL GROUP BM:BOMS, NOT SHIPPABLE A NO
41U5356 42W7655 MICROASSEMBLIES; FRU CPU ASM INTEL CORE YES
41V9556 0000000 COVER, BASE 15":LABELS YES
41V9757 41V9756 RUBBER SHEET FRU YES
41W1156 39T0497 FRU CALLISTO BDC-2 ADAPTER YES
41W1343 41W1499 USB SUB CARD (FOXCONN) <PRIMARY> YES
41W1419 42W3650 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES YES
41W4528 0000000 HDD BRACKET:BRACKETS/STIFFENERS YES
41W6442 42W2609 FRU COVER HDD ASM 15.4 YES
42T0422 42T0423 15.4 INCH LCD DISPLAY FRU YES
42T0864 42T0865 INTEL KEDRON 802.11 WLAN ADAPTER CARD FR YES
42T3109 42T3143 KEYBOARD FRU YES
42T5008 42T5008 LINE CORD YES
42V8376 43T8160 WINDOWS XP PRO RECOVERY DISC YES
42V8631 0000000 BOMS, NOT SHIPPABLE ACROSS BORDERS; 15 W NO
42W2023 0000000 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES NO
42W2143 44M4361 NOT AVAILABLE NO
42W2427 0000000 LABELS; FCC LABEL FOR WLAN:LABELS NO
42W3007 0000000 FINGER PRINT READER ASM:MECHANICAL ASSEM NO
42W3815 42W7652 SYSTEM PLANAR; FRU PLANAR CARD ASM NVIDI YES
42W3920 42W3692 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES YES
42X3558 0000000 T61(DAVINCI3/CORONADO3 DISCRETE MODEL) NO
42X4075 0000000 ENERGYSTAR4.0 UBLICATIONS MISC NO
42X4525 0000000 LABELS; ENERGY STAR LOGO LABEL - SYSTEM NO
42X6803 42W7652 SYSTEM PLANAR; FRU PLANAR CARD ASM NVIDI YES
91P6914 91P6915 FRU TELEPHONE CABLE W/ CORE (ROHS) YES
91P8421 0000000 TRACKPOINT CAP KIT:MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES NO
92P1105 0000000 AC ADAPTER, 90W:AC ADAPTERS YES
92P1138 0000000 ASM 6 CELL BATTERY PACK SANYO:RECHARGEAB NO
93P8979 0000000 LABEL:LABELS, SHIPPING NO

 

great we got a bunch of numbers

 

WOW hunts4--bargin got the best of the best. An LG screen and NMB keyboard. How do you like it hunts4--bargin?

 

Yea he sure did! I'm happy with my samsung...as long as someone with a LG doesn't come and pop out their computer right next to mine! I'm going to be ignorant on this!

 

You may be ignorant on it, but I've seen some nice screens so I can't be. I'll of course post a thread on what I think of the LG vs. Samsung screens since my first T61 was LG and my new one is Samsung. The LG panel from what I've seen was pretty hard to beat. I should be able to do that tomorrow when my laptop comes. That is if UPS actually delivers it tomorrow which they said they would.

 

Ignorance does have its bliss!

Anyways...it looks like my wireless card and embedded security chip is fried. I'm probably going to end up sending it back and ordering a new one. It can't get any worse than samsung/chicony and a non working security chip..and the dudes at the factory forgetting to stick a wireless card in my comp(so it seems as of now)...if anything..perhaps my new order will be better....

 

I also bought an R61 2-3 weeks ago, can't stand the 14.1" WXGA..I am retiring a Sony Briteview, and I was a little nervous on this T61 that the screen was going to be: 1) dim 2) dull 3) hard to read at 1680x1050 after staring at the briteview/glossy screen over the last 18 Months.

I am very happy to report that the screen font is no where near too small, and this screen although not as bright as the Sony, is very good. As compared to the R61: Not even in the same league- The WXGA has screen door effect, looks grainy and this LCD has great color, smooth edges and NO stuck pixels!

The Keyboard has the blue spongy looking things under the keys, really like the feel of it. Slapped in 2 GB's memory in about 3 min and was on my way. I also got 2 extra years warranty w/ thinkpad protection for free! Also got 2 day at no charge verses the free ground I picked!!

After all the moaning and groaning, I couldn't be happier! Let me know if you guys need any addional info-


Glossy LCD in T61:

Same part #:
NEW LP154W02 WSXGA+ GLOSSY DELL 6400 E1505 LCD
BRAND NEW FROM MANUFACTURER 15.4" GLOSSY LCD SCREEN

 

My R51 has the NMB keyboard as well and I must admit I do prefer typing on that mainly because it's quiet, but the one on my new T61, although is a bit loud but then it's very responsive. Hunts, I got the (free) three year warranty as well as express shipped to me so I don't know maybe Lenovo is in a good mood or what but I read somewhere above that the three year warranty will not show up after sometime as the system will correct/update it. Hope it stays this way.

 

The Lenovo website states the warranty is 1 year labor, 3 years parts. Nothing less then that will suffice. (printed out just in case)

The LCD in my T61 also comes on a Dell (same Part #) but Glossy...see previous post...do you think it would fit?

 

What the hell would you want to put a glossy screen on it for? If you wanted a glossy screen, the T61/p should have been the last place to look.

Heck, just give me your laptop and go buy a dell .

 

I didn't want a glossy screen, I was curious whether or not the same part number used on a different model/mfg would be interchangeable with the T61...may be cheaper too?

 

I don't get why you're at all curious about it? Who cares? I will tell you this though, a review tried to take out the screen and they found they couldn't without breaking glue joints so even if it did fit, you shouldn't replace it yourself. EVEN if you did have it replaced by a third party... the question is just far out, and pointless.

 

glossy definitely sucks...it may be good in the dark...but as soon you as turn on some light or go outside..you're screwed

 

Inquiring on whether or not any part is interchangeable with my machine which is made by a 3rd party mfg, (not Lenovo) and used by other mfg's on their products is not far out and pointless. Different mfg's charge different $$$, if it's same who cares?

Would you buy/install a part made by Whirlpool that's really same thing as what you need for your Kitchenaid appliance, but at a lower price?

 

I think he's just thinking far into the future when is screen may crap out while its not under warranty anymore

 

YES asking whether a part that is not user replaceable is interchangable is far out and pointless. Even if your screen died after 3 years, your laptop will have degraded so much in value that buying a new screen and having it professionally installed would be a waste of money. That is assuming you can even find someone besides Lenovo/IBM to professionally install the screen for you. Lenovo/IBM sure isn't going to install some random screen you got for it. I assume you have an old dell or something lying around that you're wondering whether you can swap the screen on if it gets defective. But the thing is the screen is NOT USER REPLACEABLE. You can be idiot and try but I guarantee you'll make an absolute mess of it unless you have a lot of experience.

 

What makes you think I can't replace it? I've changed a couple of LCD's on my other laptops.....besides...what if I am talking about a battery or a wireless card? My point is simply regarding value and compatibility, I'm not sure what your's is exactly.

 

I had an argument written out but lol I simply don't have the will to argue any longer. I really don't care. I don't know. Be sure to send a picture of your half-ass replacement job when/if ever your LCD dies lol. I'm going to bed. Whatever. By the way take this somewhere else, it's off topic in this thread.

Oh by the way, you're totally right, it makes perfect sense to pull a glossy screen from a dell and stick it on a Thinkpad if/when the LCD ever dies... in 3 years and then on top of that try to replace it yourself even though it's hard glued to the lid and shouldn't be replaced by the user in the first place. PERFECT SENSE. I couldn't agree more. It's a valuable question which I think forum members should pay more attention to.

 

I thought this was funny:

LOUISVILLE,
KY, US 08/22/2007 1:52 A.M. IN TRANSIT TO
08/22/2007 1:51 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN

My package arrived in Louisville and now is in transit to Louisville. Makes perfect sense.

 

We have all read post after post of unhappy Thinkpad owners complaining about the screen quality. That includes me, see my R61 rant. When I Googled the part # for the screen looking for the mfg...I noticed that the part number came up as a Dell, which just happened to be a glossy screenn. I thought to myself, what other lcd's screens might LG, Samsung, etc manufacture that could serve as a possible replacement for screen they are so unhappy with. There might even be a particular screen which is of superior quality, but only sold for another mfg's laptop but might work!??

Funny, I find thread after thread of people asking the very same question regarding swapping LCD's. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=75452&highlight=replace+lcd It seems to be a popular area of interest to the forum members, sorry you feel as though we are "idiots" for simply asking about whether a different LCD might work in another laptop, a very "Playmaker"-ish attack if I might say..

BTW, the LCD in my T61 is no where to found on Lenovo's site. It appears that Dell has been using this LCD screen for some time..(results from Google search.) Maybe they changed something, had to use different LCD due to supply issues? But then again, asking whether or not this is the same lcd is in your opinion ..."pointless".

 

ANYWAY... my laptop is here... I need to go pick it up.

 

grr UPS is taking forever this time

Now it's been rescheduled until the 24th... I dunno why customs is taking so long

 

Congrats to hunts4 for getting an LG screen and a NMB keyboard. Hopefully my notebook will come with at least the LG screen. It's not the end of world if I don't...I think.

 

Has your's shipped pacman? If so, do you have a FRU for your LCD? When is your ESD if it hasn't?

 

Sweet, it finally cleared customs and will be here TOMORROW!

I can't wait to see the LG wsxga+!!

 

No. I'm still waiting for it to be shipped. MY ESD is 9/13. Lenovo said there was some configuration error and they were going to call me back 2 weeks ago. Still waiting. I purchased another T61 with same specs for a fair price at another store. I will probably cancel my existing Lenovo web order.


Chadwick, great to hear you got the LG screen. Tell me if it is as good as everyone says it is.

 

>> Pacman : can you tel us where you bought yours? My ESD is 9/10 and I can't wait for Lenovo anymore.

 

I feel like I should make a post about my Samsung LCD. I was really bashing it right after I got it. I still think it leaves much to be desired, BUT I have to admit I made a mistake and made it worse. Lemme explain...

I had been reading about so many people complaining about it not being bright enough. There have been threads talking about going into the BIOS and setting the LCD on "Bright". Well, I took that and ran with it. Right out of the box, I cranked up the brightness using the fn+Home and I cranked up the brightness (in the nVidia control panel) to 100% shortly after booting up the first time. That is a big mistake. It does make your screen brighter, but it totally washes out all of the colors.

I currently have the brightness at max using fn+Home, but I've returned the settings under the nVidia control panel to the default (which is brightness of 50%). Well, I wish the screen was a little brighter now, but the colors are MUCH better. This is definitely more livable. I intend to keep this laptop. Sure I wish I would have ended up with an LG, but it's not so bad that I am going to go through the hassle of ordering multiple laptops until one arrives with an LG display. I really like my T61 so far. It's built very solid. The performance including Vista 64-bit seems vary stable (after the clean install). All of the things I like about the laptop compensate for the LCDs shortcomings.

I apologize if my previous negative feedback might have panicked anyone waiting for their laptop to arrive.

 

I too was in the same boat...after reading all the posts bashing Samsung...i was psychologically brain washed. The brightness is more than enough for me..in fact i cranked it down 2 notches as the max bright hurts my eyes after long term use. Sure I see the sparkle...but it's not so bad

Unfortunately, I am going to have to go through the return process because I ended up with a lemon (wireless and security chip not working). This time I won't lose sleep if I end up getting the samsung again because I know its not so bad.

So to all those who are getting samsungs...don't worry about it..it's still better than many other notebooks...and I LOVEEE the chicony...I haven't tried out a NMB or alps...but it can't be that much better. It is very responsive and gives amazing feedbacks....don't listen to a few people complaining about it....

those are the people who are used to much, much nicer screens and probably do a lot of photo-editing. I don't so it doesnt bother me one bit. In fact I kind of like the bluish tint..makes the screen look more sharp

also keep in mind that samsung lcd and plasma tv's are the most sought after..even the phones have much nicer screens than motorola, etc.

You are getting a very nice screen.

 

Did you receive it yet? What combo did you end up with? How do you like it?

 

and I LOVEEE the chicony...I haven't tried out a NMB or alps...but it can't be that much better. It is very responsive and gives amazing feedbacks....don't listen to a few people complaining about it....

I am also loving the Chicony, even more than the NMB thats on my R51, although I do miss the quietness of the NMB. Other than that, this is a great keyboard that actually enables you to type much faster due to it's springiness, as someone said it reminds one of the old IBM PC/XT keyboards.

 

I bought my notebook from a university store. I paid about $30 more for my notebook at the store, but it comes with a longer 3-year warranty. My friend bought his T61 (model number 64607EU)from Costcentral.com. He does not pay taxes from where he lives (unlike me ). He got his T61 for about $1320 USD with ground shipping. He said their customer service was adequate and helpful although it is a smaller store.

I would search around for different model numbers for preconfigured T61's on the Internet and find a specification that you want and is within your price range (with warranty and such). The 64607EU and 646066U models are good starting points for 15.4" T61 notebooks.

The 64607EU model is like my T61 in my signature but it comes with XP Pro.
There is also a 646066U model that is like my T61 in my signature, except it comes with Vista Business and Intel Turbo Memory.

I do not know how good of a deal you got on your notebook, so you may want to stick with Lenovo directly. I had to pay taxes with my Lenovo order so it was not the best deal exactly. Good luck.

 

Just received this email:

Dear Customer

We apologize, but we are unable to ship one or more items on your order but anticipate shipment within 1 to 30 days of this notification.

Our online order status tool displays the latest information on your order therefore a revised estimated ship date is not included in this notification. Please continue to visit the online order status tool, available 24 hours a day, to view the latest information on your order status.

1-30 days?? Lovely. As a point of reference I ordered on 7/20 and my ship date was 8/22. I got this email at 1:30 EST on 8/23.

 

Thats what it is! I was trying to pinpoint what I exactly love about it so much and it is the quick springiness of it that allows you to type fast...I am a very type faster as it is and this just influences me to type faster without missing a letter such as other KB's