[chesebert]

Trading:

T61:
14in 1440x900 Wide (TN)
T7500 C2D 2.2ghz
3GB
100GB
Intel X3100 integrated
7-cell battery

FOR:

T60:
15in flexview 1400x1050 (IPS)
T2400 C1D 1.83ghz
3GB
300GB HD
ATI X1300
6-cell battery
docking station

Would you have done the trade? am I out of my mind?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

It seems reasonable, although the greatest hit you're taking without a doubt is the processor speed.

 

[montell]

I would not have done for the processor speed alone. You are taking a serious hit in that department. The increase in hdd capacity is not worth it either IMO. Since hdd capacity nowadays is pretty cheap. You can easily swap the 100gb HDD in the T61 for a bigger one.

The increase in display size could be a pro or a con. Youre giving up a laptop with a smaller footprint for one with more real estate. I dont know how good that dedicated videocard is but looking at the model number and the processor inside I'm guessing that videocard isn't top of the line either. You can do some mild gaming with it but thats also possible with the X3100 integrated videocard. Neither a pro or a con.

Personally I would say that this is not a good deal. You do get a docking station but ultimately I feel its not worth it.

 

[nor_spoon]

I would say it depends on the usage. For the usual stuff, you will not notice much of a difference between the two.

 

[Khanate]

How badly do you want the docking station?

 

[chesebert]

docking station was not that important to me..and I will probably replace the CPU when I have some free time over the holidays

 

[firefox360]

some might say that the IPS screen alone is worth the trade, although I would have to agree that you are taking an impact in the computing power department.

personally I wouldn't have done it, and would rather stick with the T61.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

The only reason I'd consider it is the screen type. Now that I have an IPS monitor, I can see what all the fuss is about (pun intended)

 

[chesebert]

yes...cpu does suck....I am only using it for MS office stuff... and watching some mkv video..I think that 2400 should do ok...until I get around to replace the CPU, that is...

I actually like the T60 keyboard better than the T61..I actually have a 14in T60 so I get a chance to compare....

 

[chesebert]

got the laptop.... screen is beautiful!!!! This is better than my temporary desktop monitor...(Samsung TN 19in). I thought T2400 would be slow..but its not really...I can watch all my HD mkv just fine and Aero is pretty quick too. I do have a T7400 on order....but I don't even know if I need it now... oh well...

No regrets whatsoever! and keyboard is better on T60.

 

[krmathis]

A little bit maybe, but it all depends on your usage.
I use a T60 with dock at work and am quite pleased. Would trade it for one with a faster CPU though, cause the Core Duo is not a speed king (mine is 2GHz).

The choice is yours of course.

 

[FrederikS|TPU]

If need a good quality display then the trade is alright. The processor speed decrease is massive. It depends on what you value the most.

 

[chesebert]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif A little bit maybe, but it all depends on your usage. I use a T60 with dock at work and am quite pleased. Would trade it for one with a faster CPU though, cause the Core Duo is not a speed king (mine is 2GHz). The choice is yours of course.

3G of RAM will really help. unless you are doing some CPU intensive work.

I use my oc quad for the number crunching jobs

 

[John E Woven]

I'd have done it for screen resolution alone. Widescreens are just inferior to fullscreens in laptops.

You are losing out on a core2duo with 64bit, and a bit of speed.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesebert /img/forum/go_quote.gif got the laptop.... screen is beautiful!!!! This is better than my temporary desktop monitor...(Samsung TN 19in).

Super! Again, I'm not shocked that you like the screen so much more. I just wish I hadn't wasted a few years using a non-IPS screen.