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    good T61 deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by CeeNote, May 29, 2008.

  1. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just configured the following T61 since it seems like a really good deal compared to other notebooks. What's everybody's opinion on this config? I'll be using it mostly for stuff like school, music, movies but also some gaming and video editing. Thanks for your input!

    Intel Core 2 Duo processor T8300
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    15.4 WXGA TFT
    NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M 128MB
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (1 DIMM) (will add another 2gigs myself)
    80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm (will upgrade to 250GB, 5400rpm drive myself)
    DVD Recordable
    ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless
    6 cell Li-Ion Battery

    Total for this config including tax and shipping: ~$1,010 CDN ($1,160 CDN incl. the 250gig hdd and 3gigs of ram)
     
    CeeNote, May 29, 2008
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  2. poland

    poland Notebook Enthusiast

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    My t61 is coming in a few days and I ordered-
    T8300
    Vista business
    Intel GMA
    3 GB RAM
    160gb HD, 7200 rpm
    15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
    DVD recordable
    Intel agb wireless
    1gb turbo memory
    6-cell li-ion

    3 year warranty
    1 laser mouse ($31 USD)

    all for $1272 USD which is approx the same cad.
     
    poland, May 29, 2008
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  3. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Google Lenovo coupons for an extra 10-15% off
     
    jooooeee, May 29, 2008
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  4. Nitroholic

    Nitroholic Notebook Enthusiast

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    just purchased my T61

    T9300
    XP Professional
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT
    NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M 128MB
    2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)
    160GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Ultrabay Slim
    PC Card & Express Card Slots
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (US/CAN/LA/AP)

    Total: $ 1,063.12 CAD
     
    Nitroholic, May 29, 2008
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  5. Mu Zeta

    Mu Zeta Notebook Geek

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    Ordered mine this morning as well

    T8100
    XP Professional
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT
    Intel x3100 video card
    2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)
    100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    6 cell Battery

    Total - $809 USD
     
    Mu Zeta, May 29, 2008
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