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    Which is better: $576 new Lenovo Thinkpad R61i 8932A11 or $379 display model Toshia Satellite A205-4577?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lookingagain, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. lookingagain

    lookingagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm trying to decide which laptop to keep. I appreciate any advice. Thanks!

    New Lenovo Thinkpad R61i 8932A11, Core2Duo 1.5 Ghz (T5250), 15.4" LCD,120 GB HDD, 1 GB Ram, DVDRW for $576 AR.

    Display model Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577, Core2Duo 1.73 Ghz (T5300, 533 Mhz FSB), 15.4" LCD,160 GB HDD, 1 GB Ram, DVDRW for $379 OTD.
     
    lookingagain, Dec 8, 2007
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The ThinkPad is better build...plus the tosh is a display model so it would have been well used...
     
    Johnny T, Dec 8, 2007
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  3. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Go for the ThinkPad. It'll last you longer, plus it's new compared to a used display model.
     
    Arki, Dec 8, 2007
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  4. myzzdeedee

    myzzdeedee Notebook Consultant

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    thinkpad all the way! Great for home and traveling!
     
    myzzdeedee, Dec 8, 2007
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  5. lajewl

    lajewl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where are you getting the $576 new Thinkpad deal from?

    I think the Thinkpad is better :)


    Julie
     
    lajewl, Dec 9, 2007
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Could be this:

    Link
     
    ZaZ, Dec 9, 2007
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  7. lookingagain

    lookingagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it took a bit of effort at Staples to get the new Thinkpad.

    So everyone thinks I should return the display model Toshiba and keep the new Thinkpad? It'll cost me an extra $200 over the Toshiba.
     
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  8. klutchrider

    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    Thinkpad definitely.
     
    klutchrider, Dec 9, 2007
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  9. lookingagain

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    Thanks everyone. I'm keeping the Thinkpad!
     
    lookingagain, Dec 9, 2007
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  10. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Awesome! Hope you stop by sometime and tell us about your experience. :D
     
    Arki, Dec 9, 2007
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