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    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Chk, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    I'm done with montevina, it didn't live up to my expections performance wise, and cost wise, so I'm getting a T61. But not without questions!

    Does the 6 cell battery stick out?
    Hows the 570 in gaming?
    How hot does it get?

    and is 1200 dollars good for a 2g 2.4proccesor laptop with 570 graphics?
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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  2. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    The 6/7/9 cell battery goes stick out. I think you can only get the 9 now anyways unless you want to wait over a month to get it.

    The 570 is good for gaming. I don't think it will run crysis or anything of that caliber but wc3, counter-strike is fine on high settings

    I am not sure about the heat. Try checking the T61 review. The temperatures are all on that.

    1200$ is a little expensive. Does that include the bigger battery, more ram, best screen, etc?

    EDIT: I am talking about the 14.1"
     
    chun9430, Jul 23, 2008
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  3. Arki

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    What size screen? The 6-cell doesn't stick out of the 15".
     
    Arki, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    Just a standard screen with a 160g 7200 rpm hard drive, 6 cell reduced the cost by 50 so I just went ahead and down graded it, but you really dont think the 570 cant handle newer games? Alot say its close to the 9600gt.


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    15 inch screen
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 570 is similar(or the same) as the 8600GT DDR3 nvidia card. It is a very powerful card and works very well for games in my opinion. I can play DOOM3 on ultrahigh setting without any problems, and that is with stock drives and no tweaking at all.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    but the question is do you think what I chose is overpriced?
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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  7. jedisolo

    jedisolo Notebook Deity

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    How can you be done with the new platform from Intel, when Lenovo hasn't released their new thinkpads yet.
     
    jedisolo, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    Just from what I have seen, its only an opinion
     
    Chk, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think you could try to look for some coupons or something. Maybe wait until they release the new lineup and then get a T61p for a discount. That's what I would personally recommend doing. Also the 570M is a great gaming card. I have been able to play CoD4 with no problems. The only battery that sticks out on the 15" T61p is the 9 cell, however I think the extra battery life is worth it.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I second that.
     
    JM, Jul 23, 2008
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  11. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    You have stuff listed here and there. Please list your complete config, what warranty you choose and the total price. Then we can tell better.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 23, 2008
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    I'm getting a 14 inch T61 with the 9 cell...how much does that stick out? will it not fit in a 15.4 inch notebook sleeve?
     
    gogo2390, Jul 24, 2008
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  13. Tim

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    It will fit into a 15.4" sleeve. However I am not sure how much it will stick out the back.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jul 24, 2008
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  14. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am not sure about the 9 cell on the 14.1" but the 9 cell on my 15.4" sticks out about 3/4 to 1 inch. I can easily fit it in my notebook sleeve that was made for a 15.4" widescreen notebook. In fact my main requirement for a sleeve was that it would fit the notebook with this battery installed, because I sure as hell am not taking the battery out each time. So I would say that a 15.4" sleeve would fit your laptop comfortably, with maybe even a little room to spare.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 24, 2008
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  15. gogo2390

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    cool thanx
     
    gogo2390, Jul 24, 2008
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  16. chun9430

    chun9430 Notebook Evangelist

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    The 14.1" inch model with the 9-cell sticks out a full inch
     
    chun9430, Jul 24, 2008
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  17. gogo2390

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    will the laptop fit on the advanced mini dock even though it has the bigger battery?
     
    gogo2390, Jul 27, 2008
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  18. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I believe it will fit.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jul 27, 2008
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  19. Slavor

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    Wont the FX 570 be a candidate for melting down/explosion due to Nvidia's statement earlier. Thats the only thing holding me back from a purchase.
     
    Slavor, Jul 27, 2008
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