X61s advice

Ok folks, need your collective wisdom. I am sitting here typing on my 17in Hp, that I have spent the conference leaving it in my room. So giving serious consideration to a IBM X61s with the following configuration... Need advice on config... if you think I should change it / why and is the price lenovo is offering good atm. Going to be used for email/web browsing/Thinkorswim Desktop software.

Additional Question: How loud is the X61s, high speed fans drive me nuts
Here is the config

7668CTO ThinkPad X61s - 1 Year Depot Warranty
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Ships within 2-3 weeks** $1,197.65 $1,197.65
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7700 LV (1.8GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)[1]
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic[12]
12.1" XGA TMD Ultralight, 2x3 UltraConnect II antenna
1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)[8]
TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm Serial ATA (2.5")[4]
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)[10]
ThinkPad X60s Series 8 cell High Capacity Battery[60]
7668: Express - 1 Year Depot Warranty[7]

41C9168 3 year onsite 9x5 Next Business Day $219.00 $219.00
40Y8116 ThinkPad X6 UltraBase $149.25 $149.25

So total is 1,565.90 before taxes and 3.5% Fatwallet rebate.

Finally, will drop XP or Vista Ultimate as the OS and 4GB ram


Look forward to hearing from you

 

Wow...from 17" to 12"

 

Yes, I love my dv9000t but battery powered portable it is not.

 

Poster above brings up legit point.
Have you ever had a 12" lappy b4? You have no desktop space in comparison to a 17".

I started with a 12" Avera(crap), loved the size but hated the quality.

Went over to the Dell side, started with a 15.4 and went back to the 12"
700m because I loved the weight and size. Became a semi-legend with my friends and their friends and helped many buy and did clean installs,virus removals, etc. so handled lots of Hps, Dells, Fujitsus, Toshibas.

Went back to Dell 15.4" Precision because of specific (Avid) hardware requirements.

Couldn't wait to go back to a 12", but wanted a video card, then Dell killed the xps1210.

Had to bite the video card requirement when the Thinkpads suddenly became ultra affordable. Using my new x61s from the outlet, price in sig, similar to yours.

I miss the crispness of the sxga+ screen, the depth of color.

I love the 8 hours of battery life, the not sore anymore shoulder.

Hope the insights might help.

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Don't really think your price is that hot, unless you have to pull the trigger I would wait.
Should be in the @$1400 range with the at home warranty, do you really need it?

 

Well, All the screens are tiny by comparison. I use a 47" monitor for my desktop. I use the dv9000t as a desktop replacement at work, and for playing games and such when traveling... But I do want a notebook that is easy to carry around, do stock trading, conferences etc on. So the size 12" is fine in combination with the long duration of the 8 cell battery..

No I dont need it for 90 to 120 days, so I can wait on a good price, or competing products.

 

I think a T series is more your style at 6 pounds or so with 15.4 inches it isn't really a burden. Although you could be like me and get both Yes I know I am an addict.