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    just ordered a new T61P

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nsolarz, May 2, 2008.

  1. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Specs:
    15.4 inch wsxga+ (1680 x 1050)
    quadro 570m 256 mb
    2.5 ghz core 2 duo
    2gb ram
    160gb hdd 7200 rpm
    a/b/g/n wireless
    bluetooth
    dvd-rw
    XP Pro
    9 cell batt

    ordered: 5/1/08

    price: 1837 with 3 year warranty (got a discount through school)

    im expecting a shipping delay due to the 9 cell battery but its not a big deal to me because im not in a rush to get the computer. (computer is for school, which doesnt start till fall)

    im going to upgrade the ram to 3gb once i get it.
     
    nsolarz, May 2, 2008
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    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    why did you order it with xp pro? don't you like the vista?
     
    bulik, May 2, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    The Vista? Please just call it Vista (Pet peeve ;)).
     
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  4. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    not at all lol. too many problems with vista. plus if i do want vista, my school gives each student one free copy, as per some agreement with MS
     
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^can you send me one pls? :D
     
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  6. ZaZ

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    You can probably order that notebook for less from Lenovo directly, unless there's something I'm missing. If you were willing to upgrade the drive and memory yourself, you could probably save more. I don't know maybe you got a trust fund or something in which case I'll just start kissing your !@# right now.

    I have Vista running on my R60 right now. I'd agree when it first shipped it was a laggard. Since I installed it with SP1 and ran Windows Update, performance has seemed to improved quite a bit.
     
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  7. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    i think the warranty drove the price up a bit
     
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  8. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I speced it out. It was like $1450 with the three year unless you got accidental. Is it the P or are you in Canada or something.
     
    ZaZ, May 2, 2008
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  9. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    its the P, thats why :)
     
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  10. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The $1450 was the P. My point was you could do better if you don't need the graphics card. That didn't include the nine cell which they're not offering right now so that's maybe $50 bucks.
     
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  11. satellite

    satellite Notebook Consultant

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    there is no problem with vista.
     
    satellite, May 2, 2008
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    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I also priced it out without the 9 cell. it was 1733 before shipping and tax. mine was 1709 before shipping and tax, with the 9 cell.

    i really dont want to get into an argument over this. i am happy with what i bought.
     
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  13. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Oh come on, let's argue. It's been a little dull around here lately. Glad to hear you're content with your machine.
     
    ZaZ, May 2, 2008
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  14. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    "this isn't arguing, this is contradicting!" Monty Python's Flying Circus

    update: just saw my ship date, 5/15
     
    nsolarz, May 2, 2008
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    I do think it is abit overpriced....
     
    nautilus1982, May 2, 2008
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  16. Shinzaku

    Shinzaku Newbie

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    Nice! I'm about to get a T61p myself.
    Although, how did you get the 9cell? I don't even have it as an option on the customization page. :[
     
    Shinzaku, May 2, 2008
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  17. nsolarz

    nsolarz Notebook Enthusiast

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    it came in the package for the laptop lenovo offered through my school. they will probably be offering them soon though
     
    nsolarz, May 3, 2008
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