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    Thinkpad X61s with 2.2GHz dual core: real or scam?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tata668, May 29, 2008.

  1. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    There is a latop on sale on eBay, which is supposed to be a X61s (not a X61) and offer 2.2GHz dual core for the CPU. This 2.2Ghz option is not even listed on Lenovo, for X61s.

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    Is this real? Or a scam?

    If it's real, why the option is not available on Lenovo site?

    Thank you in advance.
     
    tata668, May 29, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's probably a regular X61. I don't think there's a LV 2.2GHz C2D.
     
    ZaZ, May 29, 2008
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  3. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    But look at the picture... You can see "X61s".
     
    tata668, May 29, 2008
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  4. drbiff

    drbiff Notebook Geek

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    It has to be the X61 with the T7500 processor. The X61S is the low voltage processor version of the X61, and there is no low voltage version running at 2.2 GHz (1.8 is the max available).
     
    drbiff, May 29, 2008
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  5. proxima_centauri

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    It could be just not offered anymore. On the Lenovo website before you start configuring the X61 you can read "Up to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 processor (2.20GHz)". A google search of "Thinkpad X61 2.2GHz" also lists varies links which suggest it exists.
     
    proxima_centauri, May 29, 2008
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  6. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm talking about X61 s, not X61.

    If drbiff is right, then this laptop is a scam, right?
     
    tata668, May 29, 2008
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  7. ZaZ

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    AFAIK there's no 2.2GHz LV C2D which is what the X61s uses.
     
    ZaZ, May 29, 2008
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  8. Mu Zeta

    Mu Zeta Notebook Geek

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    If there is any doubt whatsoever on ebay don't buy it. Personally I would look elsewhere.
     
    Mu Zeta, May 29, 2008
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  9. proxima_centauri

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    Mmm my mistake, speed reading comes at a cost.

    Yea, there are no X61s with that config, drbiff is correct.
     
    proxima_centauri, May 29, 2008
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  10. michelkenny

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    Give me Photoshop and I can add an "S" anywhere you want :)
     
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  11. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    Hehe, I guess you are right!
     
    tata668, May 29, 2008
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    jd1010, May 29, 2008
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  13. tata668

    tata668 Notebook Consultant

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    I really think I'll avoid eBay for latops! Or maybe from a power seller it may be ok.

    Did some of you ever buy a latop on eBay?
     
    tata668, May 29, 2008
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  14. MikesDell

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    Nope, but there have been some very good deals on Ebay. There have also been some very bad deals that I know of on E-bay as well. So, all in all I think it's a crap shoot. IMO, your just better off in the long run getting your laptop direct from the manufacture.
     
    MikesDell, May 29, 2008
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