Is there any BIG DIFFERENCE between T43p and T60

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draxyu · #1 Post by **draxyu** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:28 pm

My T43p has PM770 + 2G ddr533 + 7K100 hdd + V3200

Comparing with T60 with T5500 + 2G ddr667 + 7k100 + 128M X1400, is there any big difference if no game play or graphic design?

cmarti · #2 Post by **cmarti** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:39 pm

draxyu wrote:My T43p has PM770 + 2G ddr533 + 7K100 hdd + V3200

Comparing with T60 with T5500 + 2G ddr667 + 7k100 + 128M X1400, is there any big difference if no game play or graphic design?

Maybe in video encoding. my X60 is much faster that my Z60t because of the processor.

Temetka · #3 Post by **Temetka** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:54 pm

Yep. The big difference is Dual Core. A Core Duo or Core 2 Duo will smoke the Pentium M.

Cost would be a big difference as well.

I really love my T41P, but have decided to give it to the wife. I want a dual core laptop and I want a T series IBM. therefore my needs (linux) would be better served by a T60. Oh and I want one. Just to have, You know.

#4 Post by **RonS** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:16 pm

If you have a t43 right now and are looking for a good reason to upgrade, I would stay put for a while until at least the next upgrade phase.

I seriously tax the performance of my computers, and I can barely tell the difference between a T60p and a T42p. In some ways, I like the T42p better - the lines, color accents, etc. If my T42p wasn't stolen, I would still be using it at my primary machine.

If you are buying new, need dual-core, PCI-Express in the dock, or ExpressCard, then the T60 is for you. If you need SVideo output or PCI in the dock, then you want a T4x.

Troels · #5 Post by **Troels** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:43 am

The video card is faster, but still very bland compared to some of nvidia's offerings.

You also need to take into account that not all apps utilize dual core. Matlab being one, so i wouldn't want the dual core processors, anyways i wouldn't.. the dothan pentium m has a TDP of 21W versus the 34W CD/C2D. utilizing both cores.

pianowizard · #6 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:28 pm

draxyu, why are you asking this question? Just curious.

draxyu · #7 Post by **draxyu** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:44 am

Temetka wrote:Yep. The big difference is Dual Core. A Core Duo or Core 2 Duo will smoke the Pentium M.

Cost would be a big difference as well.

I really love my T41P, but have decided to give it to the wife. I want a dual core laptop and I want a T series IBM. therefore my needs (linux) would be better served by a T60. Oh and I want one. Just to have, You know.

So, for daily use, they are almost same?

draxyu · #8 Post by **draxyu** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:45 am

RonS wrote:If you have a t43 right now and are looking for a good reason to upgrade, I would stay put for a while until at least the next upgrade phase.

I seriously tax the performance of my computers, and I can barely tell the difference between a T60p and a T42p. In some ways, I like the T42p better - the lines, color accents, etc. If my T42p wasn't stolen, I would still be using it at my primary machine.

If you are buying new, need dual-core, PCI-Express in the dock, or ExpressCard, then the T60 is for you. If you need SVideo output or PCI in the dock, then you want a T4x.

next upgrade phase? You mean quad-core???

I dont have any preference with the shape or style...They are both classic..

draxyu · #9 Post by **draxyu** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:47 am

pianowizard wrote:draxyu, why are you asking this question? Just curious.

I have changed almost 15 thinkpads in last three years...

Right now..I am thinking to upgrade to T60 or T60p but I don't want to waste money..

My T43p is perfect for me...but I still want stronger machine...

Just need to figure out if this investment is worth..

#10 Post by **tomh009** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:49 am

In a few months' time, the new generation of Santa Rosa-based ThinkPads will become available. A little bit faster memory, support for flash-based ("Robson") SuperFetch cache for Vista, faster GPUs -- and support for more than 3 GB of memory. Here is more info about Santa Rosa:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrino

The latest info from Lenovo (confirmed by multiple sources) also indicates that the new ThinkPads will be all widescreen. So if you dream of widescreen, wait for the new systems; if you hate widescreen, you might want to pull the trigger now while you can still get a 4:3 display.

draxyu · #11 Post by **draxyu** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:59 pm

tomh009 wrote:In a few months' time, the new generation of Santa Rosa-based ThinkPads will become available. A little bit faster memory, support for flash-based ("Robson") SuperFetch cache for Vista, faster GPUs -- and support for more than 3 GB of memory. Here is more info about Santa Rosa:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrino

The latest info from Lenovo (confirmed by multiple sources) also indicates that the new ThinkPads will be all widescreen. So if you dream of widescreen, wait for the new systems; if you hate widescreen, you might want to pull the trigger now while you can still get a 4:3 display.

Holy god, you mean the next gen T will all come with Widescreen??????
That's a horrible news.....I LOVE 4:3!

Ruudjah · #12 Post by **Ruudjah** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:18 am

A major difference between the T4x and the T60's are the video cards. Almost none of the T4x have full support for Vista. The T60 have, which come in the form of full-blown aero glass support.

simms · #13 Post by **simms** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:31 am

draxyu wrote:
tomh009 wrote:

If true, that's not good news...

Temetka · #14 Post by **Temetka** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:21 pm

draxyu wrote:
Temetka wrote:

For daily use with XP yes they are. For the most part. Most users needs are rather simple and handled quite easily by nearly any somewhat modern $700 laptop on the market.

For Vista, no. It really sings with a dual core processor. I have a Pentium D 930 box (2x3GHz) at home and Vista Ultimate flies on it. It ran at acceptable speeds on my T41p. If you plan on running Vista, then get a T60P. However wait until after the T61 launch. The prices on T60's will drop and you will more than likely be able to score a great system from someone who feels the need to step up to the 'latest and greatest".

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