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    Bit the bullet

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by yenemy, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. yenemy

    yenemy Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, once I saw Penryn processors were available, I went ahead and ordered a T61 (on 1/30):

    SXGA+, T9300
    nVidia graphics
    Vista Business
    1GB RAM (+2GB Crucial ordered from Newegg)
    80GB HD (Hitachi 7k200 ordered from Newegg)
    Bluetooth PAN
    4965 wifi
    3-year accidental + 3-year depot warranty
    ....
    Total including Newegg parts came out to about $1800.

    The amazing part; the estimated ship date was 2/25/08... and it shipped today! I got free 2-day shipping, so I guess it'll be here on Monday/Tuesday.

    Newegg delivery to me is super fast (<24 hours, usually) so the spare parts will be waiting for it when it gets here.

    Whee, now I just have to mine all the data from my T43, send it in to get all cleaned up -- the exhaust fan is getting dirty/noisy -- and sell it.


    Edit: Oops, got so lost in the specs that I forgot the real reason for posting; thanks to all who responded to my questions; these forums are a great resource.
     
    yenemy, Feb 1, 2008
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  2. TheCynical1

    TheCynical1 Notebook Consultant

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    Enjoy your new system. Mine just arrived today, and I'm loving it...ThinkPads are great machines.
     
    TheCynical1, Feb 1, 2008
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  3. yenemy

    yenemy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah. I was actually a little sad when I got my T43. I told my friend who was there, "now I'm spoiled for any lesser quality laptop... I can never go back to using Toshibas or Dells."

    I did consider the XPS M1330 this time round, but the keyboard and low res display were deal breakers.
     
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  4. admlam

    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Wow! Congratulations!

    Looking forward to your thoughts about your new Thinkpad when it arrives, and perhaps even a thorough review!
     
    admlam, Feb 1, 2008
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