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08-08-2006, 06:40 PM
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| | | I'm buying the x60 Thinkpad
I have been following the computer threads and made my research and finally made up my mind to buy the Thinkpad x60. I am looking for a ultraportable, built durable, with good Wifi, WLAN connection and in the 10000 range.
Is there anyone contrary to my decision that suggests something better?It's my first Thinkpad, will I get used to their red TrackPoint?
Any comments are welcome.
cheers,
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08-08-2006, 06:43 PM
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| | | Tommy, make sure you're happy with the LCD screen. Is it the shiny one or anti-glare? The shiny screen tends to be very distracting to work with ... and unfortunately seems to be the most popular one, except on a few models.
Other than that .. it has a top notch rep. | |
09-08-2006, 06:46 AM
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| | | The X-series Thinkpads are truly excellent as long as you are happy with XGA resolution and external optical drives. Given their durability you might want to consider buying a second hand X3n/X4n from one of the computer centres like WCC or 298 Hennessey.
A couple of us on here have the X31 - mine is a 1.5GHz Pentium M with 1GB RAM, 802.11b/g networking. OK it is a little slower than the latest Core Duo processors but it does everything I need well - even Photoshop CS2 runs fine on it. I picked it up for about 7000 last year.
If you are a photographer note the X3n series has a Compact Flash card slot whereas they switched to SD-card slots after that. Also check whether Bluetooth is included if its important to you.
As for the TrackPoint I'm a huge fan - hate using track/touchpads! | |
09-08-2006, 08:20 AM
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| | | Our company bought 6 of these notebooks. They are great!
The X60 is a bit heavier than the X40 notebook - that is because it has the 8 cell battery which can last around 6 hours if not more.
One thing I didn't like was that the power adaptor has changed - the old IBM Thinkpad power adaptor won't work with the X60. I guess it's a Lenovo thing.
Overall, a great notebook. | |
09-08-2006, 08:29 AM
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| | | martyn : what's the screen like? shiny lcd? | |
09-08-2006, 09:01 AM
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| | | The X60 is cheaper by a few hundred US$ in the US if you are able to get an institutional discount. I havent priced it agressively since not in the market for a notebook but based on casual price comps in MongKok etc. you might find a better deal in the USA assuming that is where you are from. | |
09-08-2006, 09:50 AM
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| | | Martyn - tell me about the adaptors! We have 2 thinkpads and 4 IBM power adapters strategically placed around our flat - very pi**ed that Lenovo have now changed them after so many years - particularly since the Core Duo is efficient so don't see why a change was required. OK, I know its a small thing really but its unneccessary - and not very environmentally friendly.
KIA - I think all the XGA screens on the X-series are matt finish but I could be wrong. The X60 I saw in WCC (for about 12xxx new) was matt. | |
09-08-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KnowItAll martyn : what's the screen like? shiny lcd? | Non-shiny LCD. (the ones I prefer) | |
09-08-2006, 02:20 PM
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| | | Thinkpad is a great way to go. I've used Lenovo a couple of times for repairs to my T41* and they had <24 hour turnaround times and incredibly friendly engineers.
* on the downside, the T41 appears to have a known design flaw which sees the video fail if you carry it by one corner too often! | |
09-08-2006, 03:23 PM
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thanks everyone for the opinions.
I also like the anti-glare screen and the x60 I saw has just that.
I'll go on Sunday to get it at WCC, getting as a giveaway at least the update from 512 to 1G RAM for the advertised price (10280).
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