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    Z61T for a student?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bdonkey, Jul 15, 2006.

  1. bdonkey

    bdonkey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone!

    I'm a college student, and I just bought a z61t from Lenovo. Yeah, I've already coughed up the dough, it's already shipped, and it's in the UPS tracking system, but I was wondering if you could comment on whether or not this is a good laptop for a student. I hope it can last me at least 4 years.

    All comments on pricing / specs and suggestions for upgrades (maybe even a return, if necessary?) would be very appreciated. :)

    Also, there's lots of snow on campus, the temperatures are pretty cold, etc. Will that be a factor in the reliability of my Z61t?

    Thanks!

    $1199.00

    Thinkpad Z61t
    Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 1.83GHz
    Windows® XP Professional
    14.1" WXGA (1280x800)
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
    Bluetooth Wireless
    56K V.92 Designed Modem
    Memory (installed/max) 1GB / 4GB
    Memory slots (total/available) 2 SODIMM / 0 SODIMM
    Hard Drive (size/speed) 60GB / 5400RPM
    Super Multiburner
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    Fingerprint Reader
    Embedded Security Chip
    Thinkpad UltraNav™
    3 USB 2.0 Ports / 1 Firewire Port
    PCMCIA Slots 1 Type I and 1 Type II
    4 Cell Lithium-Ion; Up to 3.7 hours
    4.17 lbs with 4 cell battery
    Warranty: Three years system, one year battery
     
    bdonkey, Jul 15, 2006
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  2. camsimple

    camsimple Notebook Evangelist

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    I think you have a very nice machine there, and it will last you well into your college career. As for the heat issue, being somewhere cold does help in the fact that things won't become overheated, but probably something that won't be too much of a factor. I would worry more about dropping something on it or spilling your...er umm...coke...on the keyboard. Nice buy.
     
    camsimple, Jul 15, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    ThinkPads are the best built notebooks. I don't see any issues. I think the price you paid is very good. I am assuming you have some EPP connections.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 16, 2006
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  4. BlueDevilTide

    BlueDevilTide Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, how on earth did you get that price?!
     
    BlueDevilTide, Jul 22, 2006
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  5. SkiBunny

    SkiBunny Notebook Deity

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    I don't know, but it's said the T60 is a better build. But it lacks the ports, although you can get a docking station if willing to put out another $79.

    I am amazed it got shipped so fast.
     
    SkiBunny, Jul 23, 2006
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