t60 or x60?where can i make a good deal?

hello everyone:
thanks for reading
i am looking for a new laptop to replace my g4 ibook,(a little slow now)
i have looking into macprobook,but it seems that it is still a little expensive for me now,
then, i think of ibm,for its good name for durable and quality..
then,i think of x60 and t60...
first i want a t60 badly ,because my ibook is 12.1',and i am tired of that tiny screen,but when i think again , x60 is still a good choice...for it is quite easy to carry around.
now i am feel quite unease to consider which one to buy.
they are both awesome.
so ,may be anybody here could offer me some advice?
i have only 1700$now ,and if possible,i don't want to use it up.1500$~1650$ will be ok....
so,which configuration should i take?
and where to buy is best?
ha,i am a international student new to american ,and not very familiar with the online shop..
and how much it will cost me if want the configuration below?:
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1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Processor T2400 w/Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
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512MB RAM
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80GB hard drive /60g will also be fine.
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DVD±RW(±R DL)/DVD-RAM or cd/dvd will also be ok.
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10/100/1000 Ethernet
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WiFi 802.11a/b/g
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Bluetooth
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
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14.1" SXGA+ display 1400*1050,anyone can tell me the difference between this and 1708*1024?
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Think Express
and i want fingerprint ,no need of evdo,and 1year's warrenty will be ok
and ati 64M.
and which configuration will u suggest if i buy a x60 below the price 1700$.
i am a student ,and not play games often,and i want it can run vista in the future...and price is important for me because my bankacount is not very....
any little help from u will be appreciated.and thanks a million in advance!

 

one more question,is the {Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Diagonal Size 14.1 in
Max Resolution 1400 x 1050
Technology TFT active matrix }screen use flexview?IPS?

 

CostCentral.com usually has pretty good prices, but you won't get the security of Lenovo's 30 day return policy. You should qualify for student discounts from Lenovo.

 

my friends tell me that i can't get much discount from the lenovo site,i don't know..
the price in costcentual is quite attractive,maybe i will buy from there..wish for the best ..

 

Who's your frineds, Lenovo reps? Ask Lenovo and you'll know for sure. Sometimes the discounts are very good and sometimes not depending on what state you are in and the machine type. I suppose if you are more flexible on model you'll get a better price. I know for my state they were offereing some pretty hefty discounts on x60s which I was looking at. They were less than I could find on the internet anyway. You still have to pay tax which lessens the deal some, but you can return it which is nice for such a big purchase. Good Luck.

 

thanks a lot i should think again..