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[nycphp-talk] [OT] notebook recommendations - time to retire the Thinkpad t42p... anyone know Lenovo\'s t61p?

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Sat Aug 9 12:39:51 EDT 2008


ditto to Hans.

I roll with a X61 (tablet) with 5GB Ram and a Core2DUO running Vista^$ (anti bloated), and I\'ve never had a better portable workstation (and gaming pad)



Hans Zaunere wrote:
>> On the (excellent) advice of the PHP community almost 4 years ago, I
>> bought a Thinkpad t42p. I still love it but it\'s time to plan retirement.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend the Lenovo t61p as a replacement, or is there
>> something clearly better? No, I\'m not going to switch to a mac. Thanks.
>
> I\'m not paid, but I would definitely go with another Lenovo.  I have the
> T61P and the only thing I\'m waiting for is getting the new T400/T500.
>
> Quick note though:  Disable the fingerprint reader, especially if you\'ll be
> using Windows Vista.  I had the fingerprint reader on my laptop for years,
> but frankly, I rarely use it, and your system will get better drivers (ie,
> SP1).  End of the day, while I thought the fingerprint reader was real
> useful at first, you\'ll likely end up typing your password more than
> anything else.  All that said, Vista Business has worked great on my T61P.
>
> If portability is more than an issue than screen view, then go for the 14
> inch.  Otherwise, vice-versa.  The 15 inch though, or any widescreen, is too
> heavy IMHO.
>
> Best laptops ever though, seriously...
>
> H
>
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