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    Will the T61p be offered with XP Pro?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MotoDave, May 22, 2007.

  1. MotoDave

    MotoDave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to buy a T61p for Grad School. I will be using it for CAD modeling (SolidWorks and Pro-E) regularly. None of my CAD software is compatible with Vista yet, and I don't want to have to buy new software once they release a vista compatible version.

    Now that the T61 with discrete graphics has removed the choice of XP Pro, do you think the T61p will follow suit? I'm on the verge of buying a T60p just for that reason, not to get stuck with Vista as my only choice.
     
    MotoDave, May 22, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Since they are offering the T61 with XP Pro, my guess would be yes.
     
    ZaZ, May 23, 2007
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    Uodnelome Notebook Consultant

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    Actually, now the ThinkPad T61 configuration page since the update to include built-in cameras does not list XP Professional as an option now -- it's only a choice of one of four versions of Vista. (Home Basic/Premium, Business and Ultimate)

    I wonder what happened to the orders that had XP Pro. or Business 64 on them -- since these options are no longer available any more.

    Moreover, I wonder why XP is no longer an option...
     
    Uodnelome, May 23, 2007
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  4. ibmfan

    ibmfan Notebook Consultant

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    Just checked: XP Pro is still an option, camera or not
    Professionals will be using XP quite for a while
     
    ibmfan, May 23, 2007
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  5. MotoDave

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    to clarify: The T61 with discrete graphics does not offer XP Pro as an option anymore. The T61 with integrated graphics does.

    I went ahead and ordered a nicely spec'd T60p with XP Pro last night. My ship date is June 15th, so if the T61p comes out before then (and there is a decent sale) I can change my order.
     
    MotoDave, May 23, 2007
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    Donsell, May 23, 2007
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