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Would you buy Thinkpad Z61m for $1,293 over Asus Z96j and HP NC8430?

Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by josepidal, Aug 19, 2006.

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I have a student disccount for an IBM Thinkpad Z61m with a special student 3-year acccident warranty for $1,293, and I was wondering if this is a better deal than other alternatives:

Specs:
Core due 1.83mhz processor.
ATI X1400 128MB video card.
15.4" WSXGA+ screen.
1 GB RAM.
80 GB 5400 rpm HDD.
CD/DVD burner.

I am looking for 15.4: WSXGA+ computers, and my alternatives are the Asus Z96j and HP NC8430, both of which have stronger graphics cards.

Is the Thinkpad the clear winner here? Just how much is the 3-year accidental damage warranty worth? Is the Thinkpad build quality and casing significantly better than the other two above?

josepidal, Aug 19, 2006

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The HP is lighter if mobilty is a concern.

ZaZ, Aug 20, 2006

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Lighter than the Thinkpad also?

josepidal, Aug 20, 2006

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The nc8430 is lighter than the Z61m not all ThinkPads.

ZaZ, Aug 21, 2006

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