[ltp] Z61p - experiences?

[Alex Deucher]

On 11/2/06, Andr=E9 Wyrwa <a.wyrwa@gmx.de> wrote:
> Hello,
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> does anyone own one of these machines? Preferrably someone who would
> have had T-series experience before?
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> I'm looking for a laptop for my girlfriend and am considering everything
> in the range from a T41p to a T60. I was never really found of the Z
> series, but the Z61p with the high resolution screen and a builtin
> camera starts sounding interesting.
>
> My issues with the Z series are that
> - A quick look in a shop gave me the impression that the casing is
> significantly more bulky than a T series.
> - Is the overall build quality comparable to a T-series?
> - What about the general feeling of use?
>
> It'd be very helpful if someone could shed some light for me.
>
> I'm not interested in performance and the like, i'd be curious about the
> general feel of use and handling, the impression of the overall design
> and build quality. What is great, what are the little everyday or just
> occasional annoyances? Does the machine feel as solid as your old
> T-series? Etc. etc. ...

I've never used the Z series laptops, but I used a T60 at a conference
and they are 1.5x as think as the old T4x thinkpads.  too thick for my
tastes.

Alex

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> Thanks,
> Andr=E9.
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