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    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by xtoclark, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. xtoclark

    xtoclark Notebook Enthusiast

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    Catch a tiger by a toe? Not sure if thats how it goes or not, but that's not the point,
    The point is I'm going to buy a T61 tonight but I am caught between two worlds, so I need some votes.

    If you had to choose between these two which would you choose and why? Oh and any critism of my final build scheme?

    T61 15" Widescreen -
    * Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2)1
    *SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop version 1012
    *15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
    *Intel GMA X3100 GM965
    *1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)8
    *UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    *120GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
    *CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim5
    *Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG10
    *No Bluetooth
    *9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    *6465: Express - 1 Yr Depot Warranty
    [orig $1,250.00 = final $828.73]

    ThinkPad T61 with Integrated Graphics
    *Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2)1
    *Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12
    *14.1 WXGA+ TFT
    *Intel GMA X3100 GM965
    *1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
    *UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    *120GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
    *CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim5
    *ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ10
    *No Bluetooth
    *Wireless WAN Ready - Integrated Antenna with no Provider Card Installed
    *9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    *7658: 1 Year Depot Warranty - Express
    [$1,241.00= final $822.77]

    I really wanted to get a 14" linux t61 but they didnt have the penryn processor.
    I mean does an extra 1 inch really affect mobility that much? I can't judge because my last laptop was a 7 pound inspiron 6000.
    I'm ready to have an awesomepad! ;)
     
    xtoclark, Jul 11, 2008
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  2. nexentt

    nexentt Notebook Enthusiast

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    What'd you do to get the price down from the $1,200's to the $800's?
     
    nexentt, Jul 11, 2008
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  3. xtoclark

    xtoclark Notebook Enthusiast

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    22% discount + 15% (I think) CPP discount. Check out slickdeals forum
     
    xtoclark, Jul 11, 2008
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    PocketAces21 Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess what it really come down to is if you want widescreen or not.
     
    PocketAces21, Jul 11, 2008
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  5. xtoclark

    xtoclark Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't decide.
    I mean, I just don't know how much more portable 14" is vs. 15". That's my main concern.
    Plus one question I forgot to add is how useful is a WWAN capability, I'll never pay for it, but could I just use my current phone service to use it? I think I read somewhere that I could.

    EDIT: Is the 14" keyboard smaller?
    EDIT 2: No the 14" isn't smaller, incase anybody else is wondering, ha.
     
    xtoclark, Jul 11, 2008
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  6. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    how useful is a WWAN capability, I'll never pay for it, but could I just use my current phone service to use it?

    It is unlikely that you could use your existing phone service to use it. Even if you got it to work it would be considered tethering and if you weren't paying for tethering service you might find yourself hit with $$$ in per-kilobyte charges.
     
    Lew, Jul 12, 2008
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