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    Z61t and 4 cell battery

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by snoggin, May 21, 2006.

  1. snoggin

    snoggin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a z60t but two things worry me a bit. One one the configurattion page there is no option to upgrade the battery or buy a spare for that matter. It comes with a 4 cell standard which is pretty small I am guessing and so I wonder about battery life. Most times I might only need a couple of hours a day but it seems funny that other options aren't offered. Also the 950 graphics acceloerator. Is it suitable for light autocad and maybe a game or two? I know it is low on performance but could I play something even on a stuttery level ,lol? other wise this machine is pretty much what i am looking for.
     
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    quiks48 Notebook Guru

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    Can you give a link to the product page for this? I have only found the z61m so far. Thanks
     
    quiks48, May 21, 2006
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  3. snoggin

    snoggin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Your are right My bad it is a Z60t. What is the difference of the 61 going to be? I am comparing this to the dell d620 which is a bit less and can be had with better graphics but I am kinda interested in trying out a thinkpad . Only had Dells so far.
     
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    quiks48 Notebook Guru

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    The new one will have a core duo processor and an integrated camera. They are supposed to be available in the beginning of june i believe.
     
    quiks48, May 21, 2006
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    the one I am interested in has the core duo but no camera. I dont need the camera as I am camera shy anyway. What do you guys think the batt life wil be like with the 4 cell. I really only need a couple of hours max most days and can pull out the brick if needed. By the way , what is the IBM power supply like as far as size and weight?
     
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    I am kinda interested to see what the Thinkpad is like. i have heard good things about them.
     
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    Hey thanks man, ha ha. thought i was nuts . I knew I'd seen the z61t but couldnt find it .
     
    snoggin, May 21, 2006
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    I thought the new 14" z61t was going to get dedicated graphics? This is a deal breaker. Now I must decide between gpu and screen, or size and battery life...T60 or X60....
     
    bfd3832, May 22, 2006
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    The x60 doesn't have dedicated card either.
     
    ZaZ, May 22, 2006
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    By the way, the one that's listed on the Lenovo Website z61t 9440-2CU has the camera in-built.
     
    ThinkZ61, May 22, 2006
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