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    Dell m1210 or Thinkpad X61/T61 or Macbook

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by jtplayte, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. jtplayte

    jtplayte Newbie

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    Hi All,

    In a bit of a dilemma looking for some sound advice.

    Here are my options with pricing (all taxes etc. included)

    Macbook - Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 1GB, 80GB, DVD Superdrive, 13.3". 1yr wty etc. etc.
    $1250

    Dell XPS m1210 - (barely used) Core2Duo 2.16Ghz, 2GB, 100GB 7200RPM, 7400 Video, 9cell battery, 1 yr wty, 12.1:, Vista Home Premium etc. etc.
    $1375

    Thinkpad X61 - XP Pro or Vista Business?, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, X3100, 2GB, 80GB 5400RPM, 12.1", 3yr wty etc. etc
    $1664

    Thinkpad T61 - Vista Business, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 2GB, 120GB 5400RPM, CDRW /DVDROm, X3100, 15.4", 3yr wty etc. etc.
    $1549

    Thinkpad T61 - Vista Ultimate, Core2Duo 2.0Ghz, 2GB, 160GB 5400RPM, DVDRW, Nvidia 140M, 14.1", 3 yr wty etc. etc
    $1708

    Please Help !!!! What would you do?

    Thanks In Advance,

    jtp
     
    jtplayte, Jul 13, 2007
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  2. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    I have a funny feeling people in this forum are going to recommend the Macbook.

    You might consider posting in the What Should I Buy forum instead... with the FAQ filled out.

    Edit: I see you posted duplicates in several forums. Please don't do that.
     
    swarmer, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. Overclocker

    Overclocker Notebook Evangelist

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    Whatever you do, don't get the Dell. Either the Thinkpad or the Macbook will serve you well.

    However, if I were you, I'd get XP pro on the X61 without thinking twice about it.
     
    Overclocker, Jul 13, 2007
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  4. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you want to use OSX? If yes then get the macbook. If not then go for the T61 or X61 depending on what size you like better.
     
    wave, Jul 13, 2007
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