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I am interested in getting a T-Series Thinkpad and would like to understand how the -P suffix versions differ from those which are not.

TIA,
Bud Cook

BudC wrote:I am interested in getting a T-Series Thinkpad and would like to understand how the -P suffix versions differ from those which are not.

TIA,
Bud Cook

Welcome. You'll love this forum.

The venerable "p" is the Mobile Workstation model of the Thinkpad. Accross model lines (A, R I think, T) it's the top of the line in (usually) every way.

Common features include highest end graphics (T60 - ATI's v5200), top Intel proc speeds, fastest(er) HDDs and the highest(er) res (flexview, IPS) LCD options...

The "p" is like (for you Porsche fans) the Tubo (911) model and, in addition to speed, functionality and capability increases, has a certain status quo to go along with it, too (and you pay for it).

The Express model T60p on Lenovo.com right now is going for $3k w/$150 rebate (hurry) and is, IMO, a GREAT deal. Search the lenovo site for "tabook" and use that (pdf) to look at different model configs and just call lenovo (or place your order online like I did) when you're ready!

I don't think you'll be dissapointed!

Thanks for the reply. Looking at these two models (2623D3U & 2623DDU) of the T60, it appears the only difference between the T60 and the T60P is the graphics adaptor. The difference in list price is $400.

BudC wrote:Thanks for the reply. Looking at these two models (2623D3U & 2623DDU) of the T60, it appears the only difference between the T60 and the T60P is the graphics adaptor. The difference in list price is $400.

For that $400, yes, you get the v5200 (so 256MB X1600 vs. 128MB X1400) but also the faster HDD (7200rpm vs 5400) and the higher res screen (UXGA vs SXGA+).

Thanks for pointing out the differences. Now all I have to do is decide which Thinkpad to buy.

Should add that it is unclear what the -p suffix stands for, although the general consensus is that it stands for either performance or price

K. Eng wrote:Should add that it is unclear what the -p suffix stands for, although the general consensus is that it stands for either performance or price

I thought it meant Professional.

I thought it was premium.

I am pretty sure it stands for perfection

Lol... i thought it was performance...

BudC wrote:I am interested in getting a T-Series Thinkpad and would like to understand how the -P suffix versions differ from those which are not.

TIA,
Bud Cook

Good choice, I have a T40, running great, Happy. Hope you will enjoy your T60. I will certainly get a T60, since 6 is my lucky number

Besides, if you are not in a hurry, you might also want to consider to wait a bit for 2 reasons,

1. T60 is in their first few months of production. Though Thinkpad has a history of getting things right rightaway, you might still want to wait for later versions of the machine, or current model with reduced price.

2. Wait for Thinkpads ship with Windows Vista. Is a 2006 machine, but XP is a 5 year old OS.

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Nelson

jeremivw wrote:The "p" is like (for you Porsche fans) the Tubo (911) model and, in addition to speed, functionality and capability increases, has a certain status quo to go along with it, too (and you pay for it).

No, actually you pay mostly for the overpriced FireGL chip. Besides that, there is nothing in the P-models that is worth going for. You can configure the non-P models with high-end procs (except possibly the highest-end) and 7200RPM hard disks and the difference between SXGA+ and UXGA isn't that great (since both are Flexview).

In some IBM video they said "P for Performance" so probably P stands for Performance!


Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

dr_st wrote:

jeremivw wrote:The "p" is like (for you Porsche fans) the Tubo (911) model and, in addition to speed, functionality and capability increases, has a certain status quo to go along with it, too (and you pay for it).

No, actually you pay mostly for the overpriced FireGL chip. Besides that, there is nothing in the P-models that is worth going for. You can configure the non-P models with high-end procs (except possibly the highest-end) and 7200RPM hard disks and the difference between SXGA+ and UXGA isn't that great (since both are Flexview).

Well, normally, I'd agree with you. When I found out that the full price of the 94U was almost $4k my heart just sunk. But then I thought about the first review I read of that nice $2599 Express unit. It was really nice and a good price and I did some SERIOUS considering for a few weeks (I mean that is a 2.0, 15" flexview and it is still 100GB w/ all those other bt/wwan/fp options) but (ultimately) I decided for me the extra 400 bones was worth it just so I could say I have a T60pee.

Seriously...I don't see any other oPtions if I HAVE to have 7200rpm AND UXGA (I do). And the 2007 series starts at like 3200? Hmm...boy that express model T60p is starting to look like a good deal...maybe I'll buy one.

'p' suffix stand for "plus", means upgraded or more advance model compare with those without 'p'

There are also rumours that 'p' means pricey

I heard 'p' means plush.