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    Difference T61 14" vs T61p 14" ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by toni2, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. toni2

    toni2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all.

    I would like to buy T61 14" (standard screen) or T61p 14".
    I know there is difference in graphic card. I have two questions:
    1. Difference in build quality ?
    2. Power consumption ? (use 6 or 9 cell battery)

    I want to use the notebook for school (electrical engineering) and use it as desktop replacement (not for gaming "only sometimes realtime strategy"). I never had any notebook so I cannot compare it with another models.

    Thanks for advice
     
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    The t61 will be good for the things you said you will be doing. Anything specific you would like to know about the t61?
     
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  3. toni2

    toni2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has T61 the same case as T61p? I have read that ports are bad situated on T61 (widescreen).What about display? What do you recommend to buy 6 or 9 cell battery?
     
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  4. braddd

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    The only difference is the video card, otherwise its the same machine.
     
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  5. Benjamin Chin

    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    I have been advocating the T series in my other postings and would certainly like you to own a ThinkPad T series where applicable; but wait...

    You mentioned about using your notebook "... for school ( electrical engineering)...".

    Isn't there many symbols in electrical engineering that are less convenient to type ? Would it not be easier if you get a tablet-notebook instead ? With a tablet-notebook, you can write + type instead of just type only.

    I would suggest you give the ThinkPad X61t or the very wonderful Fujitsu T4220 a serious thought.

    A tablet-notebook may be more appropriate for your circumstances.


    rgds,
    Benjamin Chin
    3 Nov 07
     
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    smoothoperator Notebook Evangelist

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    The widescreen notebooks have MUCH better screens compared to the 4:3 screens. I have been using my 14.1 4:3 and 15.4 widescreen back and forth and the screen on the t61p hurts my eyes using it, the contrast and viewing angles are terrible, I think lenovo used the cheapest panel they could find.
     
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