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    T61 discontinued?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by outbreakm, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. outbreakm

    outbreakm Newbie

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    I was told that the T61 series is discontinued.

    Is this true??
     
    outbreakm, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. Laursen

    Laursen Notebook Consultant

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    The T400 is the ThinkPad which will replace the T61. But it's still possible to get a T61. I just bought a T61 because I wanted a ThinkPad with a 4:3 ratio screen and SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution. and although it's a T61 it still packs a Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 Penryn processor...

    The T400 is only widescreen and I don't like that...
     
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    t30power Notebook Deity

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    Yep, I based my decision to accelerate buying a new Thinkpad because later T61 4:3 will be near to impossible to find them new. I also got a SXGA+ model but I find the screen to have washed out colors, backlight bleeding at the bottom of the panel.
    Although quite happy with it, also got a Penryn processor, which undervolted rarely it stays below the 60C mark.
    I wonder if later if I decide to upgrade to a Montevina processor on my T61 if it will be possible?
     
    t30power, Aug 27, 2008
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    M3Coupe Notebook Enthusiast

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    The chipset is completely different, so no.
     
    M3Coupe, Aug 27, 2008
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    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    tons of them on ebay for sale including T61P's
     
    Bashar, Aug 27, 2008
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    Laursen Notebook Consultant

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    I got a T60 and a T61 both with a 4:3 ratio SXGA+ screen. I have no problems regarding washed out colors and backlight bleeding on any of them... I've also undervolted my T61 with a T9300 Penryn and managed to lower my voltage from 1.1375v to 1.0000v... My processor idles at 35 degrees celcius and peaks at full load around 50 degrees celcius...
     
    Laursen, Aug 27, 2008
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