Could you comment on the fan noise of the unit? Specifically, there were many complaints about the high pitched whine from the new "owl feather" (or something like that) blade design.

Thanks!

It will only start on battery, but recognizes the AC plugged in and charges, goes to AC mode, etc. as normal.

Tried different AC adapters so I assume it is something with the AC side of things. Looking for confirmation before I order new parts and spend a bunch of money

ok, so I can get the T60 started using the "push the power button 10 times and hold 30 seconds for the 11th time" method and I can get it to work consistently when only on battery power but I cannot get it to turn on when plugged in. Any solutions? I think this has to do with the power supply and ho...

Did you do any testing of just the thermal paste change? Any comments on what you found regarding the factory thermal paste application?

I love this laptop, if the fan was just not so incredibly annoying...

Thanks,
William

cannot remember exactly, but go into bios under security and clear previous settings. might be one specifically for TPM and/or FP reader

So, vista is out and I have XP loaded, only to find out that I cannot find the Ricoh SD and firewire drivers for the T61.

anyone know where to get them? Anyone have them?

Thanks,
William

Bought this new a couple of weeks ago and would like to find a good home for it, WXSGA+ is to small for my eyes. T5500 1GB RAM 120GB HD 1680x1050 LCD (LG Panel) ATI X1400 Fingerprint reader TPM etc. because I'm sure any of you probably know the specs in your sleep :-) $1250 via Paypal Shipping extra...

Actually, according to IBM, any of their past models with Intel 950 integrated graphics will not support DVI out through a docking station - hence my question.

I do welcome anyone to correct me on this, if they can test.

Thanks

In the past, only models with discrete graphics cards (ATI, Nvidia) would support DVI out on the docks that offered the proper output. Thinkpads with Intel graphics would not. Given all that Intel has improved, and that the x3100 chipset supports DVI, can anyone confirm that a T61+x3100 can output D...

I'm not sure how this happened, but I now have a T61 on the way after thinking the worst - that it would never get here - and I've now made other laptop plans. IF it arrives, or I can confirm shipping, I will (with admin permission) post it for sale in pure, unopened, condition and reasonable price....

Do you find this one to be more glossy than a normal matte panel? Is it that much brighter?

No offense, but that was most likely the z60t, as they do not carry the m model. Only matters to this conversation as the z60t is noted to have only 1 backlight and uneven, dim lighting. The t43 on display is not the flexview, so your comparison is the same as mine when looking at the retail models ...

I would carefully check the return policy. It seems like only IBM will take back a laptop within 30 days at no cost if you do not like it.

Thanks, asiafish. I'm pretty confident this is not a maxbrite screen, but it does seem to have more glare than I'm used to. I've also discovered in the interim that the luminance measurement on this screen is about 60% of any other laptop I could get my hands on to measure - including a 4 year old D...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking something is actually wrong with the unit - the luminance measures around 69 to 71 at full brightness, which is nowhere close to any other laptop I can get my hands on. Even a four yr old dell measures 130! I'm thinking I have something defective, as the z60m is...

That would be great! All I really need is to know what your luminance measurement is with the screen brightness on full and the ATI control panel set to default gamma, brightness and contrast. If you use the 2.7.7 version of Photocal, this should be right at the part where it shows the red, green, a...

If you waited this long, I'd wait a little longer.

I got in a hurry and ordered a Z60M and am sorely dissapointed in the screen brightness and viewing angle and looking for comparisons with others experiences - especially since I bought from a non-returnable source and am otherwise stuck.

I'm looking for some feedback from other Z60m owners as to what brightness level you typically run at. I thought mine was looking a little dim, and then realized I had to run it at full brightness to suit me. This is unusual, as I'm always the one complaining that my friends monitors are too bright....

Something just doesn't look right on my brand spankin' new z60M so I measured the luminance with Colorvision Photocal and the original Spyder. The z60m, not a maxbright, measured only mid 70's at full brightness and default color values in the ATI driver. My old Dell 600m even measures almost 104! 3...

That's why I geqared my choice towards the z60m to begin with. I've waited years to buy my own thinkpad after having them at work and this is really aggravating, but screen quality is of paramount importance to me.

Yes, I finally determined it must be me. I made the rounds of all of the local stores today and they all look similar.

Anyway, decided that I should have gotten the T43 anyway so check the for sale forum.

My finger is getting itchy on the "order" button...

I'm anxious to order my T43, surely someone wants one of these with all of the traffic on shipping delays and 2 month+ wait times!!

BRAND NEW Thinkpad z60M $1300.00 Looks like I need a T43 instead of a z60M (although that might be a downgrade to most) ...but that's what I need and in order to get it, I have to sell this one first. Lenovo has some really long lead times, as everyone probably knows, and these are hard to get so I'...

While I'm not under the expectation that a laptop should look like a desktop LCD panel in terms of brightness, there is a wide gulf between what I'm looking for and this LCD. I'm not even sure that "viewing angle" is an accurate description. Whatever part of the screen is in direct, straight-on view...

I did a fair amount of research prior to ordering my z60m (with ATI for this reason). Everything I found said DVI out not supported by Intel graphics - period - and not dependent on model (t vs m)

ok, finally received my z60M - model 2529E7U. Does anyone else have one of these and can tell me if it is the maxbright screen or not? I did not think that it was, due to the narrow vertical viewing angle, but I wanted to ask to confirm. So if it is the regular screen, can anyone comment on the view...

Ordered on 1/17/06 and as of today, shows shipping on 2/17/06 - not including shipping times and customs hold if applicable. Got tired of waiting and found them at euclid computers and macmall. If you order by midnight tonite, I think you can qualify for the 100 rebate on the 799 model (just be sure...

Thanks! I really appreciate that. It makes me feel better about my purchase (and waiting on it for the next few weeks

I was torn between the z60m and t43, as it seems a lot of people are. I can certainly get a t43 quicker!

I have a z60m on order and the Sales Rep reported a 6.2lb base weight. Could someone who has one post the actual (or as close as you can figure) weight of one?

Prefer non-titanium lid model with 6-cell battery.

Thanks!