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    What are T-series and R-series differences?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zerosource, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    as the topic :rolleyes:

    Well, the picture look exactly same thing :confused:

    I'm using T61 14.1" but just curious :p
     
    zerosource, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. S60

    S60 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well from what I know, the R-series is more of a mainstream/budget line. You don't pay a premium, you get a good computer, but it's not top of the line. It's more of a value for price. It's more geared towards homes and regular consumers. T-series would be the flagship line. You can get the very best. They are more for prosumers and power users. You pay a premium for the best. And also the -p models on the T series are certified for CAD and stuff.

    The probable reason the pictures might look the same is that the T and R -series both have widescreens now. They used to be different.
     
    S60, Jan 9, 2008
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  3. alexkolb1

    alexkolb1 Notebook Consultant

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    T is a little thinner, 14'' and 15'' T series have rollcage , only 14'' R series has rollcage.
    T can be customized with higher performance components, otherwise they are same
     
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    Also, the T series use slimline Ultrabay drives.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 9, 2008
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  5. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    To sum it up:

    - about .2" thicker
    - uses a standard height (12.7mm) optical drive
    - lacks the option of an FX 570M found on T61ps (it still has an NVS 140M optionally)
    - only 14" models have the roll cage
    - lack of WWAN options

    Other differences affecting the R61 include the fact that the R61 has the option of a glossy screen and offers a Blu-ray drive.

    Unless any of the above affects you a lot, I would bet that you could get a top-of-the-line R61 and not notice any difference from a T61. You still, for the most part, get the same components as you would a T61.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Jan 9, 2008
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