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    T61 or T500 or R500 , which is better for programming

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by alireza4, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. alireza4

    alireza4 Notebook Guru

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    which thinkpad model has following properties :

    1- most stablest workhorse

    2- Fine keyboard

    3- WSXGA+ or UXGA ((which is better to programming )

    4- screen hurt my eys (i always look at screen)

    5- no gaming / no graphics

    6- films ( preferly with TV)​

    finally what decide about WWAN or WLAN ?
     
    alireza4, Jul 29, 2008
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    sefk Notebook Consultant

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    I think that all these laptops can do it.
     
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    Generator Notebook Consultant

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    Since you don't want dedicated graphics, any model will be appropriate. The decision would come down to whether the current x3100 graphics would be adequate (it can't play 1080p well), or you would rather have the upcoming x4500.

    Also, the T500 and R500 will have DisplayPort, so if you plan on hooking your laptop to an HDTV, this would give you a digital signal vs. the T61's VGA output.

    If this is not an issue, then the current deals on the T61's make it a great choice.
     
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  4. alireza4

    alireza4 Notebook Guru

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    what about T61 + mini dock vs others ?

    is T500 as stability/reliability as T61 ?
     
    alireza4, Jul 29, 2008
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    Mohdoo Notebook Guru

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    We have no real way of knowing yet. Lenovo in general is extremely reliable and stable. But the T500 or T400 are not even released yet. No one can give you a definitive answer. Even if they were out, it would take longer than a couple days to find out if they are reliable.
     
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  6. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    As said above, all of them are good. However if you want a feel of new technology, wait for the new series.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 29, 2008
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