Buying a T60, should I pull the trigger?

[Kenny]

1.66ghz Core Duo
60GB SATA 5400RPM
Wireless Intel ABG
X1300 64MB
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
15" Screen
3 Year Parts and Labor Warranty

Web Price: 1499.99
Your Price: 1124.25 + Tax + Shipping
Savings: 374.75

Getting this for myself. Not gonna play games on it, I already have a gaming machine.

 

[Ionizer86]

That looks like a really good deal, unless all the T60's have become much cheaper all of a sudden. Do note that it's a 15" T model, which to me seems much clunkier than the 14.1" T series.
What kind of discount are you getting on the laptop?

 

[Kenny]

Ouch, you're right.

I'm going to switch over to a 14.1" screen and get an extra 20GB for the same price. The 14.1" is SXGA+ too 🙂

As for the discount, I'm getting it through a buddy of mine via EPP. Looks like I'm gonna jump on this one.

 

[simms]

Holy crap! That's cheap.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Hit it man! You might wanna get the DVDRW; it now burns 8x +/- & Dual Layers. Otherwise good to go, hot system

 

[Schadenfroh]

I wish I could get that price on a T60.

 

[Kenny]

Purchased it earlier today. It came out to 1225 after tax, shipping, and recycle fee.

Didn't opt for the DVD burner, it was gonna be an extra $80...Already spent that much upgrading the warranty. 🙁

Besides that, I already have an external DVDRW -- I rarely burn DVDs anyway.

 

[AmigaMan]

congrats! be sure to come back and rub your purchase in our collective faces 😉

Seriously though, write up a review on how you like it, first impressions, etc.

 

[Kenny]

Found out the extra $80 included not just the DVDRW, but a faster processor (1.83) as well as bluetooth. Doh!

EPP sales are final too 🙁

 

[Kenny]

Just got the laptop today.

Compared to the T41, the keys are a bit lighter and don't feel as solid. They're still pretty good compared to the Dell laptops I've used. There's a ton of bundled software though, and it does get a bit annoying, but everything is uninstalled now. I didn't even notice, but there's even a flashlight on the top center of the screen to shine on the keyboard.

It's 5lbs and the thinness is incredible. Very easy to recommend.

 

[phreedman]

I know the T60 isn't exactly a gaming notebook, but do you think it could run games like Brothers in Arms, Half life 2, CS:S, BF2, Civ 4 decently on a 64mb x1300? how bout on a 128mb x1400? I'm looking to get the 1.83 or 2ghz - might just go down to 1.66 to make it cheaper. I mainly want the laptop for it's portability, but it being able to play a few games would be awesome.