Thinkpad T60 $894

[NaOH]

Has anyone gotten their T60s yet? How is it?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I just ordered the T60 widescreen whose stats I posted above. The website is having problems, but when it wouldn't let me order it gave me an 866 number I could use to order. The guy was very pleasant to deal with. They also threw in a free carrying case. I bought Office Basic 2003, which allows me to get a free upgrade to Office 2007 when it comes out, in addition to the free upgrade to Vista.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Yeah they don't have full customization. Word about the Ultrabay battery: it adds ~2 hours and it discharges first. So if you have that in and your main battery, the Ultrabay battery would discharge first and that kind of negates the benefit IMO.

9-cell should be ~$100 on EPP, worth it IMO!

I would think you'd always want it to work that way (that is, the main battery to discharge last). That's how my Dell works.

I guess I could buy a 9-cell battery separately and eBay the 6-cell one. We shall see . . .

Sorry I didn't specify well - the Ultrabay battery discharges FIRST. So a couple hours and its dead - then you can't swap the main battery while remaining powered.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: ucdhokie
does anyone know if warranty service is included with thinkpad protection plan?

ThinkPad Protection is regular warranty coverage as well as accidental damage coverage.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: ucdhokie
does anyone know if warranty service is included with thinkpad protection plan?

ThinkPad Protection is regular warranty coverage as well as accidental damage coverage.

That was an additional $199 on my recent T60 order. The way I look at it, it's a bargain!

1) USA based support.
2) Extends warranty from 1 year to 3 years.
3) adds accidental coverage.

$5.53 (x36 = $199) a day for that peace of mind is well worth it IMHO.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: ucdhokie
does anyone know if warranty service is included with thinkpad protection plan?

ThinkPad Protection is regular warranty coverage as well as accidental damage coverage.

That was an additional $199 on my recent T60 order. The way I look at it, it's a bargain!

1) USA based support.
2) Extends warranty from 1 year to 3 years.
3) adds accidental coverage.

$5.53 (x36 = $199) a day for that peace of mind is well worth it IMHO.

What are you going to do with your 700m? I have a 600m that I bought when Dell had the $750-off coupon in Oct 04, and it appears to be on its last legs. I need to find somewhere to donate it for a tax deduction before the end of the year.

 

[veggz]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: ucdhokie
does anyone know if warranty service is included with thinkpad protection plan?

ThinkPad Protection is regular warranty coverage as well as accidental damage coverage.

That was an additional $199 on my recent T60 order. The way I look at it, it's a bargain!

1) USA based support.
2) Extends warranty from 1 year to 3 years.
3) adds accidental coverage.

$5.53 (x36 = $199) a day for that peace of mind is well worth it IMHO.

..you mean a month?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: DonVito
I'm thinking about this setup - comments?

Model name 87445BU
Description ThinkPad T60
Your price* $1,599.20

Display
Screen type description WSXGA+ TFT
Viewable image size (diagonal) inches 15.4
Maximum Resolution 1680x1050

Video RAM std/max 128MB
Description ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 HyperMemory

Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
Processor speed[1] 2 GHz

Memory (RAM) std/max[8] 1GB / 3GB
RAM slots total 2 SODIMM
RAM slots available 1 SODIMM

Hard disk size (GB)[4] 120 GB
Hard drive speed (RPM) 5400

Optical device DVD Recordable

Fax/modem description 56K V.92 designed modem

Ethernet description Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Standard[10] ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless, Bluetooth

Security features Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password

Limited warranty period Three years parts and labor (system battery: one year)

Battery Types 6 Cell Lithium-Ion

Operating system provided Genuine Windows XP Professional

Hmmm - I went ahead and ordered this yesterday for $1599, and today it is up to $1899. Nice not to have missed out on a deal for once!

 

[NaOH]

Just got my T60. Shipped on the 19th and got here on the 22 (pretty darn fast). All I can say is WOW. All the other laptop manuf. seem like crap (these TPs aren't even that expensive if there is a sale).

 

[bit]

Screen type description WSXGA+ TFT
Viewable image size (diagonal) inches 15.4
Maximum Resolution 1680x1050

is the font to small and hard to read at this resolution on a 15.4in screen? any experience?

 

[fbrdphreak]

I have a 15.4" WSXGA+ and if the laptop is in your lap, or on a desk directly in front of you, it is fine for me (23yo 20/20 vision). I enjoy the extra resolution and real estate to work with different things.

 

[bit]

fbrdphreak, thanks for the feedback. can you reduce the resolution and get good display quality (just in case someone feel that the resolution is too high)? I guess it might be crappy since it's not the native resolution.

 

[RossMAN]

Hey Kenneth, long time no see

My T60 shipped and should arrive Tuesday. w00t

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: bit
fbrdphreak, thanks for the feedback. can you reduce the resolution and get good display quality (just in case someone feel that the resolution is too high)? I guess it might be crappy since it's not the native resolution.

I dropped my screen down to 1280x800 and it was definitely more blurry, fuzzy. It was still perfectly readable and usable, but not as sharp and clear.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Hey Kenneth, long time no see

My T60 shipped and should arrive Tuesday. w00t

Yay Ross!! Full review

 

[bit]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Hey Kenneth, long time no see

My T60 shipped and should arrive Tuesday. w00t

. hope you enjoy your t60.

 

[maxcom]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Hey Kenneth, long time no see

My T60 shipped and should arrive Tuesday. w00t

If I had your money, I'd burn mine

congrats and Merry Christmas to all

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I received my T60 WS, which I referred to above, yesterday. My machine was defective (I was experiencing problems with the audio and wireless, which may well have been related), and I had a very poor experience with Lenovo technical support. I also found the 15.4" screen made the computer kind of uncomfortably large (I am used to a 14" screen, and usually use the computer on my lap), and the WSXGA+ resolution made text way too small for my comfort. Also, the touchpad is tiny, the screen was not stellar, and the sound (when it was working) was just not as loud as I would have liked, plus the whole computer just seems unnecessarily pointy-edged. The Lenovo ThinkVantage software is powerful and can do some neat things, but the computer is loaded with bloatware.

I returned the machine. On the bright side, I had a very positive experience with customer service when it came to processing the return. At this point I don't harbor any ill will toward Lenovo, but I also don't know that I'd recommend them to others (and ironically I have been recommending them for years, before I actually owned one)

 

[gsethi]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Hey Kenneth, long time no see

My T60 shipped and should arrive Tuesday. w00t

I demand a Rossman's mini-review

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: DonVito
I received my T60 WS, which I referred to above, yesterday. My machine was defective (I was experiencing problems with the audio and wireless, which may well have been related), and I had a very poor experience with Lenovo technical support...)

I haven't checked out the audio at all on mine. I spent Xmas at my brother's house though and was successfully connected to their wireless network, at least to the extent of web browsing. My new Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 wireless router should arrive tomorrow. I have no complaints with my 14.1 SXGA+ screen, although I'm admittedly inexperienced. I love my T60 so far.

 

[Muse]

Any thoughts on wireless N? I think it's more or less in beta now, but when it's solid what will be the impact as regards to the Thinkpads? Will it be possible to get a wireless N swapout of the wireless g? Something you could order and do yourself? Or will it be necessary to put a card into the TP?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Muse
Any thoughts on wireless N? I think it's more or less in beta now, but when it's solid what will be the impact as regards to the Thinkpads? Will it be possible to get a wireless N swapout of the wireless g? Something you could order and do yourself? Or will it be necessary to put a card into the TP?

I believe 11n requires another antenna, so no easy add to my knowledge.