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    Calling All R61 Users! How is the R61's Durability

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iThinksoiPad, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. iThinksoiPad

    iThinksoiPad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey

    I am going to get the Thinkpad R61, and I was wondering how durable it is. I know it has a plastic case with a "roll-cage". By the feel of it, does it seem like it can last 3-4 years? I don't plan on treating it like a baby, yet I don't plan on destroying it.

    Sooooo... Is the thing durable or not?
     
    iThinksoiPad, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. Saneless

    Saneless Notebook Evangelist

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    According to a lenovo employee on lenovoblogs, it's essentially the same as the T61
     
    Saneless, Aug 22, 2007
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    I would be interesting in the answer to that question to since i am considering buying a r61. I was also wondering what the opinon of the thikness is in the 15.4" version.

    PS: Sorry to be ussing your post but i thougt it wasnt worth oppening a new one since you may be interrested in the answer to.
     
    sekowe, Aug 25, 2007
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  4. xairinx

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    I am very pleased with the build of my R61. I have the 14" wxga. Very rigid casing. Very light it seems to me, at least compared to my old R40. I only have the 4-cell battery, however. All in all, I would recommend it. It is better build quality and performance than you're going to get out of any machine for the price. I would say if you don't abuse it you can definitely get 3-4 years out of it. I got 4 years out of my R40. Plus, they are shipping them pretty fast now. :)
     
    xairinx, Aug 25, 2007
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  5. Stewie Griffin

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    yes all thinkpad laptops are meant to last. Physically speaking, the t61 is slightly thinner and weighs slighty less. The R series has magnesium a roll over cage which protects the computer if you drop it or something. This is something not offered in cheap comsumer laptops like the Dell Inspiron
     
    Stewie Griffin, Aug 25, 2007
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    If the R61 is anything like the R51 then I can tell you that it will easily last atleast 5 years. My R51 with it's plastic ABS casing seems even tougher than my new T61 even though it cant beat the magnesioum rollcage factor but still it seems like it will be able to withstand drops much better than the T61.
     
    firestarter, Aug 25, 2007
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    merlinwang, Aug 25, 2007
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  8. allen_singer

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    hi,
    only the 14" r61's have the display rollcage, and the material that they use in the case for the t61

    the 15.4" r61s are basically made of the ABS plastic like r60 and r50s before that - that means they tend to be thicker and bulkier than the 15.4 t61s

    durability-wise, i think the 15.4" t61s would be more durable (i.e., withstand a few more drops and kicks)

    but under normal use, any thinkpad will last you at least three years.
     
    allen_singer, Nov 7, 2007
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  9. Bomber-Stud

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    i am very happy with my R61 (77441AU in canada). I have only had it for about a month now, but I love it.

    I would consider doing a clean vista install when you get a couple hours of spare time. lenovo loads up the notebooks with a good serving of bloatware (see stallen's thread in this forum)
     
    Bomber-Stud, Nov 8, 2007
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  10. oct

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    are you sure? as far i know both T61 & R61 have roll cages...
     
    oct, Nov 8, 2007
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    ickysmits, Nov 8, 2007
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  12. KnightUnit

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    T61 has the rollcage
     
    KnightUnit, Nov 8, 2007
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