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    Z61t vs T60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Quest, Dec 6, 2006.

  1. Quest

    Quest Notebook Guru

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    These are the two models I am split between.

    On one hand, the Z61t has wide screen display, better speakers, SD card reader, etc, although I'm afraid of the integrated graphics.

    On the other hand, the T60 has a dedicated graphics card (ATI X1400) and a great rep. Although I'm afraid of cramming 1440 pixels into such a small screen (14") and I will not get anything as large as the 15".

    I do a lot of work with photo apps, including CS2, on a semi-professional basis.

    Will the integrated chipset of the Z61t be enough to run CS2 and other apps, or should I stick with the T60 for its dedicated graphics.

    Any advice would be welcome.

    Thanks!
     
    Quest, Dec 6, 2006
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  2. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    You don't need a dedicated card for those applications.
     
    Dreamer, Dec 6, 2006
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  3. marlinspike

    marlinspike Notebook Deity

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    Tell us what the other applications are. CS2 doesn't care about video card, but games and CAD do.
     
    marlinspike, Dec 6, 2006
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  4. Quest

    Quest Notebook Guru

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    No gaming and no CAD planned, but there is a potential for video editing and creation, although nothing professional or too serious.
     
    Quest, Dec 6, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Photoshop and video editing tend to be CPU and memory intensive, not GPU.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 6, 2006
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