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    Comparing the Z60T to the T43 for overall build quality.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TripleH, Aug 2, 2006.

  1. TripleH

    TripleH Notebook Consultant

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    How does the Z60T stack up? The T43 is probably the best for build quality, Ive ever felt or seen on an IBM. I was told the Z60T is still good, (a lot better than any other entry level laptops), but not T43 level, can anyone confirm this? I notice the Z60T is dirt cheap just about anywhere now, but was thinking...there must be a reason why its so cheap now compared to say the T43.
     
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    xzjn9p Notebook Consultant

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    i have a z60t my girlfriend has a t43. I personally think the z60t with titanium lid is nicer than her t43 but the older T-series does have the colored mouse buttons and stuff like that. The Z is just as solid if not more so than her T. The Z series introduced the rollcage construction, the quality is high.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I would have to agree both are well built, but the Z is stiffer.
     
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    SkiBunny Notebook Deity

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    Debating build quality is likely to touch a nerve.
    That said, consider that the T43 does not have a rollcage but the Z60t has it (so does the T60 tho).
    Internal memos show that the T-series is more reliable and less problematic and probably better built than the Z series. However, the fact the T series is less problematic may be attributable to the Z series being new (analogous to a new car model having kinks that need to be worked out). But not a surprising conclusion considering the T-series is generally the flagship in the lineup.
     
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