IBM/Lenovo T60 for $1179 a good deal?

[alphonsus]

Here are the specs:
ThinkPad T60 1953E4U $1,179.00
Processor: Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB) (Standard)
Operating system: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition 40Y8497
Display type: 14.1 inch XGA (1024x768) TFT (Standard)
Memory: 512MB PC2-5300 CL5 NP DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM 40Y7737
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Standard)
Hard drive: 100 GB 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive 41N3022
Optical device: ThinkPad 8x Max DVD Recordable Dual Layer Ultrabay Slim Drive 41N5552 Integrated data/fax modem: 56K V.92 Designed Modem (Standard)
Integrated Ethernet: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (Standard)
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN: Wi-Fi wireless upgradable and Bluetooth (Standard) Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter 41A4068
Battery: ThinkPad 9 Cell Li-Ion Battery 40Y6798 1
USB ports: 3 USB 2.0 (back) (Standard) 1
Security: Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 and Integrated fingerprint reader (Standard) 1

Good deal? I know the screen is small and its not SXGA, but that option is $200 more, and the 15" SXGA is 300 more! How does this laptop sound for a deal?

 

[6000SUX]

Originally posted by: alphonsus
Here are the specs:
ThinkPad T60 1953E4U $1,179.00
Processor: Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB) (Standard)
Operating system: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition 40Y8497
Display type: 14.1 inch XGA (1024x768) TFT (Standard)
Memory: 512MB PC2-5300 CL5 NP DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM 40Y7737
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Standard)
Hard drive: 100 GB 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive 41N3022
Optical device: ThinkPad 8x Max DVD Recordable Dual Layer Ultrabay Slim Drive 41N5552 Integrated data/fax modem: 56K V.92 Designed Modem (Standard)
Integrated Ethernet: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (Standard)
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN: Wi-Fi wireless upgradable and Bluetooth (Standard) Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter 41A4068
Battery: ThinkPad 9 Cell Li-Ion Battery 40Y6798 1
USB ports: 3 USB 2.0 (back) (Standard) 1
Security: Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 and Integrated fingerprint reader (Standard) 1

Good deal? I know the screen is small and its not SXGA, but that option is $200 more, and the 15" SXGA is 300 more! How does this laptop sound for a deal?

The screen is not small IMO. I bought the 14" on purpose for the smaller, lighter chassis. If you can deal with the resolution, I think it's a fine deal, although I'd rather have a 6-cell battery and more RAM. Does the 15" come with more RAM? What are the specs of that deal?

If you pick this one, I think you'll be happy. It's not a bad deal. It's too bad the resolution isn't SXGA+.

 

[alphonsus]

Wow that was a quick reply.
Both the 14.1" and 15" are same specs besdies the screen, same 512MB ram.

I am also looking at the Duo 2 Core Inspiron 6400/E1505 laptop. Here are the specs:

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Inspiron 6400 Dual Core Qty 1
Intel® Core? 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Home Unit Price $829.00
Save $100 on select Inspiron 6400 notebooks through the Small Business
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- $100.00

Catalog Number: 4 I6400LO
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron 6400 Intel® Core? 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Home
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife?
Memory 512MB Shared Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 60GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Digital Music Musicmatch by Yahoo! Music - Basic music software
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Dell Service & Support Plans 1 Year On-site Economy Plan
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Digital Imaging Corel Photo Album? 6 Starter Edition - Organize and Edit your photos
Miscellaneous Inspiron 6400
Financial Software No QuickBooks package selected - includes limited use trial
Free SKIN Promotion 15 - Free Promotion for 15 inch Skin
Future Operating Systems Windows Vista? Capable
Operating System Re-Installation CD PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Purchase Intent Purchase is not intended for resale.
Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

TOTAL:$729.00

Its a lot cheaper and Core 2 Duo, but definately not an IBM.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Dell Inspiron <<<<<<<< Thinkpad

Frankly if quality is a concern, don't bother with the Inspiron.

Have you used an XGA screen before? Personally I can't STAND 1024x768, I would spend the $200 on SXGA+ and love it. Otherwise, that's a great deal. Pick that up, grab some more DDR2 RAM from NewEgg or somewhere cheap, and you've got a great system. I :heart: my T42

 

[cheesehead]

I personally find XGA to be fine, but hey, I use a 12.1" LCD.

The IBM is a sweet machine. Buying the RAM through NewEgg is a very cost-effective measure, and I highly reccomend it.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Meh I didn't even like XGA on the X60s 12.1". I just can't deal with low res. 12" SXGA+ FTW!