Thinkpad-soon-to-be-owner with a question..

i finally made up my mind to get the thinkpad x61s as my very first laptop but im confused with the ThinkPad X6 UltraBase... is it necessary to play DVDs, CDs, CD-R(W)s, etc?

thanks.

 

No, you can get an external USB DVD drive to play your discs. It's a lot cheaper than getting the UltraBase.

 

one nice benefit with the ultrabase, though, is that you can use it as a docking station.

for example, it can be hooked up permanently at your desk to a monitor, speakers, printer, and keyboard/mouse.

then, you come home, and click it in, and then your laptop will feel like a desktop.

but it is kinda pricey, so use wise judgment. just for reference, you can get an external USB cd-rw drive for about 60 dollars

 

They do on occasion go on sale or are are offered at a discount when buy the machine.

 

i received my X61s few days already. Although the screen isnt as bright as vaio, this is like a perfect machine for me. It has long battery life, linux friendly and allow users enable virtual tech in bios. Of course, i got to agree with many that the quality is outstanding. Seriously, I was amaze the quality and the price i paid for. I used 12" macbook, 11.1" vaio and many other expensive notebook before. This is the cheapest and the best.

I didnt get the base thing. cough* $199 or $100 sale price. I rather get a $300 desktop. besides, you can always run virtual dvd rom and run/play ISO. Of course, if u have difficulty using those programs, u can purchase an external dvd rom. I would also recommend u check out tailormade program, fatwallet cash back and share holder purchasing programs.