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    How is deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by skanji, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. skanji

    skanji Notebook Enthusiast

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    From a local dealer:
    IBM Lenovo ThinkPad R61e
    Processor: Intel Celeron Core Solo @ 1.86, 1MB cache
    Chipset: Intel Mobile 965 Express chipset (Crestline)
    Graphics: Intel X3100 (Integrated graphics card)
    Display: 15.4" WXGA 1280x800 , non glossy
    Hard Drive: 120GB 5400RPM
    Memory: 1GB
    Ports: 3 USB 2.0, GbE Ethernet, Modem, Monitor out, Headphone OUT,
    Microphone IN
    Slots: 1 PC Card Slot, 1 Express Card slot
    Optical Drive: Ultra-bay CDRW/DVD player
    Interfaces: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG LAN
    6 cell battery
    Vista Basic

    Asking $565 (worth over 800 plus tax), 1yr warranty, less 6 weeks, but Brand
    new, never used.
    Upgrades:
    2GB RAM - $35
    3GB - $55
    160GB HD, 7200RPM - $50 (fastest HD available)
    Intel Dual Core CPU T2330 @1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB, 1MB Cache, $45
    Inte Dual Core CPU T5750, @2.0GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB cache, $75
    Intel Dual Core CPU T8100, @2.1GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB cache, $125 (Penryn based)
    XP Pro or Vista Ultimate/Home premium/business- possible
    DVD burner, possible

    Here are my updated needs:
    - MS Office, Video editing
    - less than $1000 budget (US or CDN - I can buy in both places!)
    - at least 2-4GB of RAM
    - integrated webcam
    - 9 cell battery
    - wireless connection (g or n)
    - VGA out
    - NO GLOSSY SCREEN - matte only!
    - portability relatively important as well as weight
    - firewire, fingerprint recognition, HDMI out and cd/sd card reader (all not as important, but would be nice)

    Should I get it? Thoughts?

    What is the difference between the r61 and r61e?
     
    skanji, Sep 12, 2008
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