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    A few questions regarding T61 configuration....

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by akatz17, May 13, 2007.

  1. akatz17

    akatz17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok,

    I am about to configure a T61, but there are a few things I'm hoping you guys can help me with....

    1) Under the option "System Expansion slots" it gives me 3 different choices:
    #1-PC Card Slot & Express Card Slot
    #2-PC Card Slot & Media Card Slot
    #3-PC Card Slot & Smart Card Slot

    Is there any way I can mix and match slots? I really want an Express Card slot and a Media Card slot.

    2) There has been some talk about the subpar battery time. I have no problem upgrading to a 6 or 7 cell battery (although this might not be necessary since I will be using integrated graphics), but I really don't want something that will stick out like a sore thumb on the laptop. By chance, does anyone have a picture of what the extended battery might look like on the T61?

    3) To upgrade to integrated [WWAN] its cost is stated as [$0.00]. Yet, for some reason when I make the upgrade, the total cost of my configuration increases by $150. Anyone else have this problem?

    Aside from the few aforementioned small things, the reviews have been pretty good regarding the T61. However, I am a little worried about some of negative comments that I've seen so far on the forum. There are a few people that recommend buying the older T60p instead. Would this be the better move to make? Or do you think I should stick with the T61?
     
    akatz17, May 13, 2007
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  2. vermicious

    vermicious Notebook Consultant

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    From what others have told me you can, just not right now. More options will be made available in a month or two (e.g. webcam).
    Only if you want the fastest discrete graphics available in the T series, which you don't. If you want a 15" notebook now, then maybe, but if you wait a month, two at most, I'm guessing the T61 with 15" screen of some kind will be out.
     
    vermicious, May 15, 2007
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