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R60 vs Z61t vs T61

post #1 of 5
6/6/07 at 2:57am
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ThinkPad R61 - $1100

Intel C2D T7300 (2.0Ghz 800MHz 4MBL2)
Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1 WXGA+ TFT w/o Camera
Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w 1394
512 MB PC3200 667MHz Memory
60GB HDD 5400RPM
DVD Recordable 8x DL
Intel Wireless 4965AGN
6 Cell Battery
1 Yr Warranty

ThinkPad Z61t - $1199

Intel C2D T7200 (2.0Ghz 667MHz 4MBL2)
Windows XP Home
14.1 WXGA+, Black
Intel GMA950 DVI pass through
512 MB PC3200 667MHz Memory
60GB HDD 5400RPM
DVD Recordable 8x DL
Intel Wireless 3945ABG
7 Cell Battery
1 Yr Warranty

ThinkPad T61 - $1145

Intel C2D T7300 (2.0Ghz 800MHz 4MBL2)
Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1 WXGA+ TFT w/o Camera
Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w 1394
512 MB PC3200 667MHz Memory
60GB HDD 5400RPM
DVD Recordable 8x DL
Intel Wireless 4965AGN
6 Cell Battery
1 Yr Warranty

I'm looking to purchase a Thinkpad. These are the configurations I chose. I'm not a gamer, so I don't care for a graphics card. But as you can see the T61 and R61 have indentical configs and yet cost differently. What is the difference between the two. The Z61t seems the have the worse configs of the 3 yet costs the most, why is that? What is the difference between the "black" and "titanium" screen options for the Z61t?

I do notice that the R61 and T61 have off-aligned screen, while the Z61t doesn't.

Any comments or input is appreciated. Thanks.
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post #2 of 5
6/6/07 at 4:42am
The T61 is a little bit thinner and lighter than the R61. T61 also has the option for WWAN and uses the Ultrabay Slim, the R61 has no WWAN option and uses Ultrabay Enhanced.

Not sure why the Z61t costs more, the titanium cover is more heavy duty than the regular black plastic, better protection, more weight, different look.

I've got a T61 and loving everything (except Vista) about it. The off-center screen is really no big deal, I never even notice it when using it.
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post #3 of 5
6/6/07 at 10:42am
the off center screen I believe allows for a larger (or more) WiFi antennas.

unquestionably, go with the T61.
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post #4 of 5
6/9/07 at 6:46am
1 year warranty? All of my laptops came with three years...
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post #5 of 5
6/24/07 at 11:12am
I would go for T61 due to its new cooling system design plus the improved roll cage.

Oh also, it would be a good investment to get at least 2 yrs of warranty.
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