Help Specs of Z60m

Hello.

I have almost decided to buy IBM Z60m but info about the notebook is needed would be a Great Help if someone could answer them.

About the Multimedia card reader .It has 3 in 1
Q1 What all formats can it read ? Can it read (Nokias' MMC) and (Sony Ericsson MS pro)

Q2 Does it have ThinkLight?

Q3 Does all USB ports are of 2.0 ?

Q4 Comming of Lenovo what is the future of Big Blue ?


ThankYou in advance

Rohan Sharma

 

Q1: I am guessing the common standards MMC/SD/etc, nothing wacky or proprietary

Q2: Yes

Q3: Yes, and FW too

Q4: Even the business black units feel nice and stiff with really good build quality. Overall build and software was really top notch compared to my old hp business laptop. Its security software actually WORKED!

 

What is FW? Personally, I find the ThinkLight to be a great idea in theory, but nearly useless as implemented - at least on mine. The screen sheds enough light that the ThinkLight is barely noticable.

Now, I don't think this detracts from the computer; it has a lot going for it, which is why I kept it, even in considering the possibility of a T60 or a Gateway dual-core.

Howie

 

Firewire....

 

Q1:When going to the Laptop Store . What things and test that i should do in order to get a good feel of the laptop that i am buying ?

example, should i pair my phone in order to see how the bluetooth works .or take my memory card with me

Q2:What is flex?

Q3:Is there any Thinkpad models that have in build-in-mic them?

Q4 oes any find it useful?

Q5: I have me reading in forums that Z60m does not match up to Thinkpad Quality, also some problem are with CD drive?
Is it a good buy

Thank You in advance

Rohan Sharma

PS : there is a simily in the post ,I dont how to remove it.

 

A1: Keyboard, mouse and screen. Ergonomics are very important if you are to be working with this laptop for a long time. Also to get a feeling of general sturdiness, press it with moderate strength at various spots to check for flex (see below), creakiness, screen ripple, loose parts.

A2: Flex either replies to screen ripple as a result of a hard press against the screen lid, the effect of multiple keyboard keys (or the entire keyboard) moving when you press one key or a general soft feeling of the case at some spots.

A3: All of them except the economy-models (R50e/R51e) I think.

A4: Oh, yeah. I'm having Messenger chats a lot with the built-in mic.

A5: The Z60m should be a good and sturdy laptop. I think most of the complaints are not on the quality per se, but on the looks. The mouse buttons, the extra keys, the laptop edges and the general appearance just don't look as polished as the latest T/X-series. But it's not a biggy. I'm not familiar with the CD drive problems. Perhaps someone else will fill you in on that.

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concerning the z60m...
what material is used on the backside of the screen on the non-titanium z60m's (or z60t)?
Is it the same strong alloy material as the T-series or is it cheap plastic?