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    About to buy a Thinkpad, need feedback

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Dj2k8, Aug 16, 2008.

  1. Dj2k8

    Dj2k8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have decided to buy a Thinkpad as my back to school notebook but I'm having a hard time deciding which direction to go.

    I can either get this configuration:

    Lenovo Thinkpad T500
    15.4” WSXGA+ 1680x1050
    Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2 25W
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    2GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1067MHz
    160GB HD 7200 RPM
    ATI HD3650
    DVD RW 8x DL
    Wireless AGN
    Bluetooth
    $1473.78 taxed and shipped

    from here: http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Sho...412&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=07-68217014-2

    By the way has anyone ever heard of or had experience with PC Connection. Are they a trustworthy and reputable store?

    My other option is this configuration:

    Lenovo Thinkpad T61
    Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    15.4” WSXGA+ 1680x1050
    NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
    3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 800MHz
    200GB HD 7200 RPM Disk Encryption
    DVD RW 8x DL
    Wireless AGN
    No Bluetooth
    $1163.84 taxed and shipped

    This laptop will used for word processing, photo editing, light video editing, light gaming etc. Which direction do you recommend I go?
     
    Dj2k8, Aug 16, 2008
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  2. yun

    yun Notebook Deity

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    Both of them are OK, but for me, I will choose the new model.

    However, if you do some reaserch , you can get the cheaper price with CPP discount.
     
    yun, Aug 16, 2008
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