Help me decide

[jst0ney]

I have decided to get a Lenovo notebook but I can't decide between the T or the Z series. I am leaning towards the T because it has a better price point IMO. What do you think?

 

[The Linuxator]

I have heared that more Z-selections are going to be available, right now they are not selling and they have not exposed all the configurations that they are going to sell.
The T series is awesome, but the Z series contains some extra tweaks here and there make sure that you know if the new additions to the Z-series would make a difference to you or not and in case they do see if they are worth the price.

To be honest I was going to buy a T42 @ 1299, then I compared it to the R50e @ 849 shipped I can put so much money in my pocket if I go with the R50e with the same specs, so I got it and no regrets here for how much money I saved by not getting a T series, but once I graduate
I am planning on getting the best top of the line Thinkpad that IBM has to offer

 

[Trippytiger]

Ah, I just made this decision! I decided to go for a T42 (again - I'm hoping that the new one that's coming doesn't have the problems that my last one did) over a Z60t for a few - mostly superficial - reasons. The shipping time for the T42 will probably be less, and I prefer the materials used in the T-series to those used in the Z - although there's nothing wrong with CFRP, I have to believe that it's just better when reinforced with titanium, and the magnesium screen lid might be better. I was also put off by the fact that the Z60t has a fan intake on the bottom, while the T42 had... some other way of drawing air into the laptop, which seems more difficult to block. Another bonus of the T42 was that the standard 6-cell doesn't stick out, and there's an option to go up to 9 cells, while the standard battery for the Z60t is a wimpy 4-cell, and the 7-cell battery sticks out. Finally, I thought the Z60t was just ugly in comparison to the T42.

Of course, the Z60t has a lot of advantages to consider. Personally, I think it actually represents a slightly better deal than the T-series, but not a big one.

 

[Hacp]

Personally, I like widescreen lappys (Z series is widescreen right?). They make the lappy look SOOO much smaller. A 14 inch widescreen looks more like a 12 or 13 incher when you carry it around if its widescreen. If its a regular square block, it looks bigger, and phisically, it is harder to carry around on the side of your arm.

 

[WackyDan]

Originally posted by: Trippytiger
Ah, I just made this decision! I decided to go for a T42 (again - I'm hoping that the new one that's coming doesn't have the problems that my last one did) over a Z60t for a few - mostly superficial - reasons. The shipping time for the T42 will probably be less, and I prefer the materials used in the T-series to those used in the Z - although there's nothing wrong with CFRP, I have to believe that it's just better when reinforced with titanium, and the magnesium screen lid might be better. I was also put off by the fact that the Z60t has a fan intake on the bottom, while the T42 had... some other way of drawing air into the laptop, which seems more difficult to block. Another bonus of the T42 was that the standard 6-cell doesn't stick out, and there's an option to go up to 9 cells, while the standard battery for the Z60t is a wimpy 4-cell, and the 7-cell battery sticks out. Finally, I thought the Z60t was just ugly in comparison to the T42.

Of course, the Z60t has a lot of advantages to consider. Personally, I think it actually represents a slightly better deal than the T-series, but not a big one.

Well... THe Z-series is orderable and starts shipping on the 18th.... 2 more days.

 

[jst0ney]

I think I found the system I want.

ThinkPad T43 2686E7U
Processor: Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86GHz 2MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB) (Standard)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Display type: 14.1 inch SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT Display (Standard)
Memory: 256MB PC2-4200 CL4 NP DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM (ordering more from newegg)
Graphics: 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300 (Standard)
Hard drive: 60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Optical device: ThinkPad Multi-Burner 4X Max DVD Recordable Ultrabay Slim Drive
Battery: ThinkPad T40/R50 Series 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery
ThinkPlus ServicePac® for warranty and maintenance options: Extended Service Contract 1 YR onsite repair 9x5 next day

$1,818.00

 

[imported_mysbca]

Originally posted by: jst0ney
I think I found the system I want.
ThinkPad T43 2686E7U
$1,818.00

Is that before or after tax? If before tax, seems like you can get the similarly spec'd 2686DGU with one of the credit card discounts for about $100 cheaper and get a 2nd 6-cell battery for free. You also get 512MB instead of 256MB for RAM.