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    To upgrade the old Z60t or to purchase a new T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by menos, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. menos

    menos Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I have a two year old Z60t (Celeron M 1.4GHz/40GB/1GB). It works well but...

    The battery (4-cell) stopped working, so I needed to buy a new. Then I also started thinking about a new HDD (120GB/7200, say) and a new CPU (e.g. Pentium M 760, that is a 2GHz/2MB model).
    Then I saw a T61...

    Using the laptop for word-processing (Latex, etc.), browsing web, and playing DVDs sporadically, do I NEED a completely new laptop or I just WANT it?
    What about a battery life? Will it improve with the new one? If so, it will be a huge factor (I would not go for a discrete GPU but would like a WXGA+ LCD).
    Thanks in advance!
     
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    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    I would keep your very nice Z60T and wait at least 6+ months after the next generation of T series comes out before buying one. Even though the specs are low on your Z60 it is plenty for what you need. Your Z60 is a much better built laptop than the T61....period.
     
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  3. menos

    menos Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Thank you... I will therefore update the existing lappy and - tasting the build quality - will proudly wait at least 12+ for a new Txxx ;)
    It is indeed a sturdy laptop. I just didn't realize the newer Ts are worse and thought that since Lenovo had unified Z and R series, the T one remained a top-notch.
     
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    If your Z60T has a zexy titanium cover, keep it. Its so much zexier then the current ones.
     
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    you just need the fresh touch of a new lappy. just resist the temptation
     
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    It has the black matte cover. And still a good looking one ;)

    As you see - I'm trying hard.
    New CPU and HDD (and a solid cleaning!) should also strengthen the feeling of having a new toy!
    Thank you for the support!
     
    menos, Mar 8, 2008
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