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    What's the difference between these Thinkpads?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by BOOSTEDP4, Apr 14, 2006.

  1. BOOSTEDP4

    BOOSTEDP4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm currently looking at the X60 series thinkpads and am wondering which one of these is the better deal? One has a 60gig HDD vs 40 but my main question is what's the difference between the Duo Core processors? They are the same speed (1.66) but have different model #'s. Any ideas or opinions on if it's worth the extra $100 for 20more gigs and the different processor model? T1300 vs T2300??

    ThinkPad X60 (TopSeller Program)
    170924U
    Customize & buy

    Web Price
    $1,399.00*
    Ships within 3-6 weeks**
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    512 MB
    40 GB
    Intel® Core Solo processor T1300 1.66GHz
    12.1"
    1024x768
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    3.15-3.19
    None
    None
    One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)
    Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
    56K V.92 designed modem
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    Client Security Solution



    ThinkPad X60 (TopSeller Program)
    170947U
    Customize & buy

    Web Price
    $1,499.00*
    Ships within 3-6 weeks**
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    512 MB
    60 GB
    Intel® Core Duo processor T2300 1.66GHz
    12.1"
    1024x768
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    3.15-3.19
    None
    None
    One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)
    Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
    56K V.92 designed modem
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    Fingerprint Reader Client Security Solution
     
    BOOSTEDP4, Apr 14, 2006
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  2. cvec7

    cvec7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, the last one has a larger HD (60GB), a core duo cpu, and a fingerprint reader. The first one has a 40GB HD, a core solo cpu, and no fingerprint reader.
     
    cvec7, Apr 14, 2006
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  3. BOOSTEDP4

    BOOSTEDP4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for pointing out the obvious cvec7... I thought both were core duo's... Which is what I want. Guess the 2nd one would be a much better deal with those additional features! Sure is tempting.. Can't find these on ebay like the dells but oh well I can get a decent deal on the lenovos using my contrator purchase program. This brings me to my next question. What's the difference between the Core Duo T2300 1.66 vs the L2400 1.66 core duo?

    Nevermind, I found out the L just means lower power consumption.
     
    BOOSTEDP4, Apr 14, 2006
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  4. titaniummd

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    Definitely worth the extra $100. I would recommend a bigger harddrive if you can spring for the spare change.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 14, 2006
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    T1xxx are solo processor...T2xxx are duo processors...Lxxx series cpu are ULV or LV (im not sure which one) cpu, which uses less power so offers more battery life
     
    boon27, Apr 14, 2006
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