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    should l get this? good deal? thanks gys

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rammerman, May 11, 2008.

  1. rammerman

    rammerman Notebook Enthusiast

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    ThinkPad T61 with Integrated Graphics - 1 Year Depot Warranty

    $1,096.00
    $822.00
    USPMAYSAVINGS -$ 82.20

    Estimated total: $ 739.80*

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7250 (2.0GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)1
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop version 1012
    14.1 WXGA TFT
    Intel GMA X3100 GM965
    2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim5
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG10
    No Bluetooth
    6 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    7658: 1 Year Depot Warranty - Express7
     
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    Seems like a good deal, but it all depends on what you are planning on using it for...
     
    jnorman5, May 11, 2008
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    If you want to save a bit more money, order 1GB of RAM and upgrade the rest on your own.
     
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    Looks good esp. processor. You might also want to opt for bluetooth as I hate dongles :)
    And I am personally a fan of integrated x3100 cards as it will help keep the laptop cooler and I am NOT a gamer, more of a surfer-girl !
     
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    dongles ??
     
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    Arki, May 12, 2008
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    lsnt this real cheap??!!
     
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    You can get another 10% back if you use fatcash (google it). You buy it through their link, and then they send you the 10% back a few months later (sort of like a rebate).
     
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    thanks
    but lsnt this real cheap??!!
     
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    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    That is an incredible deal considering its a thinkpad. You are getting the quality that used to cost three times that price as little as 3 years ago.

    So, congratulations when you order it (if you haven't already) and follow those suggestions given above, they are correct. 1 gig of memory can be had for less than $50 if I'm not mistaken and is a breeze to install. And the fatcash thingy is for real too.
     
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    any last thoughts?!!!

    thnkng 0f a mac als0

    thanks all!!
     
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    Go for it. Linux FTW!
     
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    WXGA or WXGA+? l dont kno this stuff

    thanks gys!!!!
     
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    14.1 WXGA TFT
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT [add $30.00 $22.50]

    ??

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7250 (2.0GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.2GHz 800MHz 4MBL2) [add $106.25 $37.50]

    ??

    yay 0 nay?
     
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    What do you plan on doing with your computer?
     
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    WXGA = 1280x800
    WXGA+ = 1440x900

    You get more space to work with by ordering the higher resolution screen. Fonts are smaller, but you can fit more in.

    As for the processor, it depends on what you do. I find my T7250 more than enough for what I do (web surfing, word docs, mild gaming, some video editing).
     
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    Since you're not a gamer (and even if you were) the T7250 is sufficient and the T7500 is not worth the upgrade price.

    I would say go for the WXGA+ since it's only $30 more, unless you have a hard time seeing, since you can run more applications side by side. I recommend you to go to a local computer shop to compare the resolutions personally and see what you prefer.

    EDIT: Why are there two prices at each option? "$106.25 $37.50"?
     
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    shlt ls this EST? USPMAYSAVINGS 10% dosnt Work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    rammerman, May 13, 2008
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    Well.. It's probably expired. But don't worry, there's always sales going on from time to time.
     
    zephyrus17, May 13, 2008
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    Yes, There will be coupons again in a week or two just keep an eye on the sticky. They will probably be the same......10%

    I bought a 15.4" wxga+ and regretted it. I have to take it out of its native resolution or the fonts are too small. If you still have very good eyesight, this may not be a problem for you.
     
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