[sf-lug] seeking laptop recommendations to upgrade from thinkpad t61p

[Michael Shiloh]

Correction: The T530 is available with a 15.6" screen.

On 06/02/2014 11:21 AM, Michael Shiloh wrote:
> Indeed. I'm willing to compromise speed in order to reduce weight, so
> I'll look for a T series.
>
> It seems that of the W and T series, the 430 and 530 have a trackpoint
> plus real mouse buttons, while the 440 and 540 have virtual mouse buttons.
>
> Lenovo stopped selling the T{4,5}30, so I'm going to keep my eyes open
> for a Lenovo refurbished T{4,5}30.
>
> It's too bad they don't come with a bigger screen. My old T61P has a
> 15.4" screen and I really use it all. The  T{4,5}30 only have a 14"
> screen. I might have to consider the W series after all. It seems to be
> only a pound more, if I'm reading the comparisons correctly. (Sheesh, I
> keep talking myself around in circles...)
>
> Meanwhile, I may buy the SSD for my current T61P, since that seems like
> the biggest speed gain for the least amount of effort and lowest risk,
> and I can always reuse the SSD in whatever I buy, as it's most likely a
> refurbished computer will not have an SSD. Worst case I can use it in my
> spare T61. I may buy the faster processor, too, since that's only $75.
>
> I don't think I'll splurge for the RAM, since I'm rarely above 75%, and
> I don't think I can use T61 RAM in the newer 4x0/5x0 series as it's too
> slow.
>
> As usual, your comments and observations are valuable.
>
> Michael
>
> On 06/02/2014 10:20 AM, Shane Tzen wrote:
>> On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Michael Shiloh
>> <michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Perhaps there is a compromise: What is the latest/fastest Thinkpad that
>>> still has the keyboard and pointing device I so love?
>>>
>>
>> IBM called it a tracking point, but the generic term is "pointing
>> stick." -
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick
>>
>> Basically, the fastest Lenovo laptops are the W series (e.g.
>> http://goo.gl/BiVmA1), though they're significantly bigger/heavier and
>> more
>> power hungry.  They are damn fast though with nice displays.
>>
>>
>>
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