Comments on the set up?

T61P

Processor :: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2)

OS :: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

RAM :: 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

Finger :: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader

HDD :: 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

Wireless :: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)

Comes out to $1,546.50

OR

T61 14.1''

Processor :: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2)

OS :: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

RAM :: 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

Finger :: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader

HDD :: 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

Wireless :: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)

Battery :: 6 Cell

Total comes out to $1,415.10

Ok, so here is the plan::
I'm going to buy another 2GB RAM off of newegg, and add it, I already have an XP OS so I'm going to downgrrade.

Questions::
The only reason why I'm picking T61P over T61 is because of its graphic card, do you think its worth the extra money if I'm going to play WoW and TF2? If it isn't, I'll take the T61.

Also, do you think that kind of CPU is necessary? Honestly, I just clicked on that option because it was "recommended". I mean if going down to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2) isnt bad, I'll gladly go down and chip off the 90 dollars off the price.

My use is going to be word processing, watching movies, playing WoW ish games.

Hm, do you think that Lenovo will release a newer version of the T series any time soon? Because I don't want to buy it right now and regret buying the laptop 2 months later. Thanks XD

 

Just to let you know, I own a T61 and I am able to play TF2 on middle to high settings (which is what was recommended during setup). The T61p will definitely give you better performance, but I just wanted to let you know that TF2 is completely playable on a T61.

Edit: The T series refresh will probably be out this summer, but it will definitely cost more too. If you are willing to spend extra and are able to wait a few more months, I'd wait for the new models.

Edit again: I am also pretty certain that you can get your setup a lot cheaper. Don't forget to use those coupons.

 

For your uses, there's little point in getting the T9300 so you can save your $90 and get the T8300 with virtually no difference in performance.

 

Many thanks to you two guys. Thank you.
I think I'll be going with the T61.
I'm not really a graphic freak. I play most of my games on mid anyways even if I am able to put it up to the max just to get more FPS out and keep the lag at bay. If TF2 runs fine on T61 at mid settings I'll go with T61.

Just realizedt the sale ends tomorrow. I don't think there will be any sale soon right?

 

I wouldn't worry about that. Lenovo is always having sales on their current models. Don't forget to use coupon codes from this forum: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=231598

 

Pretty cool but the offer ends in about 2 hours lol. I guess I'll have to wait for another sale season. Pretty stoked to think that I'm going to get the T61 though!

 

Also, if you are going to be playing TF2 on a 14" T61, I'd recommend that you get yourself a full sized external usb keyboard. Don't try to play with the T61 keyboard or you'll get your butt kicked everytime

 

I don't know if I'm going to be stressing over that yet, but thank you for the info

 

I promise that this will be my last post

I forgot to mention that if you decide to go with a T61, go with the discrete graphics option rather than the integrated. You'll want the nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M for TF2. You probably already knew this but I just wanted to make sure.

 

No, you still have time. You should have until midnight tonight 4/21/08.

 

You made a good choice going for the T61. you will love it