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    Data Sheets: R vs T series case material

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Leon2245, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. Leon2245

    Leon2245 Notebook Deity

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    The data sheets like these: http://www5.pc.ibm.com/europe/me.ns...nkPad+R+Series:Data+Sheet:English&&cntry=UK-L

    These used to detail the different case materials among each series. I am trying to verify Andrew's claim that " The plastic on the lid does not feel like the R-series or the Z-series, it actually doesn't feel like plastic at all, I was surprised when the designers told me it wasn't the same magnesium build."

    I am thinking he means vs previous generation R's and Z's (obviously on Z), the case material of the T is different. I am trying to find out if there is a difference between the case material b/t the R and T, 61. Everything else seems to be the same b/t them aside from thickness, and there is no mention of it on the data sheets. I feeling more and more like there exists no difference in build b/t R and T.

    But just hoping someone has a link to more detailed data sheets, or at least some kind of source to info on this matter, because dietcokefiend also mentioned the specific make of plastic: " My T60 has mitsubishi made carbon/plastic palmrests, and when its not mounted and secured down it is VERY flexible. The fun part is that it bends quite far without cracking though."
     
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    Yeah, that's the stuff, thanks.


    R61- Top: Super-Elastic PolyCarconate (SEPC); Bottom: Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    T61- Top: Super-Elastic PolyCarconate (SEPC); Bottom: Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic

    In terms of build, 0.1" thickness is all that separates the R and T series. That and $100. Waah!
     
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    Correct - T61 14-wide & R61 14-wide have same build design including case materials. R61 is 0.1" thicker to fit the 12.7mm optical, which is good if you care about Blu-ray (to be released later).
     
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