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    Help on deciding between Z61m and R60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by robycasag, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. robycasag

    robycasag Newbie

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    I'm looking to buy a pc for my technician which is using softwares such as Labview for acquisition data and Solid Edge for simple 3d CAD design.
    I threfore need :
    1) good video card min.128mb
    2) min.1gb RAM
    3) Good battery life
    4) dual core processor
    5) max $1500/1600

    The perfect unit will be the T60P but is too expensive.
    anyway I was looking at the Z61M and R60 both with the same ATI X 1400 128MB video card similar dual core processor and same 1gb ram. I read that the display in z series is not very good.
    What you suggest?
    thank you in adnvace for your help.
    Luciano
     
    robycasag, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Perhaps the HP nc8430 with the x1600 might be worth a look. I wrote the review for the Z61m. I found the screen to be very clear and bright. The T60 with the FlexView screen is better, but you will need to spend more money.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 7, 2006
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  3. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    The Z61m is not as mobile as the R60, Z61m is a widescreen ideal for watching movies. If your budget is tight and portability is important, then you should get the R60.
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Sep 7, 2006
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The 15" models are fairly similar in weight.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 7, 2006
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