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T60 vs R60?

post #1 of 5
7/12/06 at 2:48am
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Straight up which one would you pick? Which is better? Any real difference between the R60 and T60?
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post #2 of 5
7/12/06 at 7:42pm
Obviously the t60. It's thinner, lighter, and has better build quality (reinforced screen, and I'm not sure if hte r60 has the magnesium rollcage). The r60 is a very good computer, and I'd choose it over most other brands, but the t60 is a better built computer.
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post #3 of 5
7/14/06 at 10:43pm
If you are not concerned about the video card, I'd rather choice the R60.

T series have a ultra slim optical drive that is very hard to come by. It also gives you less juice if you decide to put a secondary battery. Also, the R60 isn't that much bigger and being thicker is more strong.

Also, as far as I can remember, only the R60 has FireWire and S-Video.
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post #4 of 5
7/16/06 at 11:45am
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Originally Posted by mikemex
Also, the R60 isn't that much bigger and being thicker is more strong.

Just because it is thicker, doesn't mean that it is stronger. IBM/Lenovo uses all plastic in the R series, thus making them cheaper. The T series uses magnesium alloy, in addition to plastic.

Back to the OP, I think the choice would really be yours. It has been commonly stated that the R series (same with the old G series) is meant to be a desktop replacement. They are heavier and bulkier than the T series. Given that information, if you plan to replace a desktop and don't plan to travel with it too much, then the R60 might be for you. If you plan to travel alot (ie. take the train to work every day) I would recommend the T60.

My R40 (2.2GHz, 80gb 5400rpm, 1GB ram) and my T21 (PIII800Mhz, 60gb 4200rpm, 512mb ram) are my most commonly used Thinkpads. Yet, because I can feel a definate difference in quality between my T21 and my R40, my T21 travels with me everytime I go out of town. The R40 remains on my desk at home.
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post #5 of 5
7/17/06 at 12:15am
I just got my T60 a few weeks ago, and i'm inlove, my next laptop will most Definently be a thinkpad. the build quality is amazing and the screen is very sturdy,You can realy feel the roll cage if u try to squeeze the case, it does not budge.. even if u press on the back of the screen there is no ripple in the LCD.
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