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I was initially considering getting one of these new T's once they're announced, but then a friend of mine recommended waiting till January when new technologies like hybrid hard drives and Windows Vista would be available.kjjb0204 in another thread wrote:general announce date for T, X, Z series core 2 duo models is 10/17
However, it seems like it might be better to go with a platform that has been proven, instead of getting a machine with untested new technology. And although the benefits of a hybrid drive seem significant, I'd rather not get the very first run. Once they do come out and are somewhat established, it should be easy to put a hybrid drive in a T60, right? I'm assuming they'll use the same form factor as present laptop drives. (If Windows Vista requires a special chipset or something to use them, though, then I guess that would be a problem.)
Also I'd rather upgrade to Windows Vista once it's had the kinks worked out, instead of buying a laptop preloaded with it.
Given that this isn't an urgent upgrade, would you say it's better to get a T60 now, or to wait and buy a laptop with new technology around January? I would like to get the machine kind of soon, and I want it to be future-proof -- I'd like to use it for around four years or so. To that end, I'll be configuring it with the highest specs.
(Another question I had was, should I get the extended Ultrabay battery? Given the issues people seem to be having with it, would it be better for me to not spend my money on it? Since I should get about 4 to 5 hours from the 9-cell, that might be enough, although I can always do with more battery life.)
