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Alrighty, so I'm getting two T60p's with very similar specs. Which do you guys think is better and why? I've compared them myself, but I am probably overlooking something???

Thanks!

You may get some replies if you post the specs for each machine in this thread so potential responders don't have to dig through tabook to compare the models.

RonS wrote:You may get some replies if you post the specs for each machine in this thread so potential responders don't have to dig through tabook to compare the models.

You are correct, sir. I am a lazy [censored]. Here we go:

2623-DDU:

Specs: T2500(2GHz), 1GB RAM, 100GB 7200rpm HD, 15in 1600x1200 LCD, 256MB ATI FireGL V5200, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11abg wireless, WWAN, Bluetooth/Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 9c Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro

Link: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ry=2623DDU

2007-94U
Specs: T2600(2.16GHz), 1GB RAM, 100GB 7200rpm HD, 15in 1600x1200 LCD, 256MB ATI FireGL V5200, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11abg wireless, WWAN, Bluetooth/Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 9c Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro

Link: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ry=200794U

When voting, please do NOT consider the slightly faster processor of the 2007-94U as a factor.

Except for the 166MHz, what the heck is the difference here? LOL

The only difference is that:

2623-DDU:
- 2.00 GHz Core Duo - T2500
- Restricted coverage of warranty is not available in many parts of the world, coverage in Europe is not good.

2007-94G/U
- 2.16 GHz Core Duo - T2600
- Covered all over the world, therefore generally more expensive.

EDIT: To further add, it was one of the things that bugged me when i had to look for a T60p with UXGA flexview - i did choose a 2623-DDU, although it is risky there are still repair shops that fixes this, should anything occour - i hope.
For someone living in the US, i'd say it's a toss-up.
There's a greater chance of getting a BOE-Hydis with the 2007-series since they were discontiuned earlier, and before the last 2008-series came.

Troels wrote:snipped

I noticed that, too. Why is there limited warranty coverage for certain models? I've only ever heard of the legendary IBM 3-year INTERNATIONAL warranty, before it became Lenovo. And the T60/p series is IBM's last design of the T series.

Crunch wrote:snip....And the T60/p series is IBM's last design of the T series.

IBM did not design T60/p, lenovo did. Last thinkpad designed by IBM team was X41/t.

How come they put a not as good a display in the NEWER version???

Due to the high manufacture costs and the insufficient demand for laptop IPS panels I think. I hope Lenovo will bring us something better, if there is anything

ulrich.von.lich wrote:Due to the high manufacture costs and the insufficient demand for laptop IPS panels I think. I hope Lenovo will bring us something better, if there is anything

Cost...what I thought...But both are IPS displays. I believe erik said the frame rate is better...

Crunch wrote:Cost...what I thought...But both are IPS displays. I believe erik said the frame rate is better...

i don't believe i said anything about frame rates.   notebook IPS display refresh times are quite slow compared to most other panels but the BOE-Hydis and IDTech panels are identical in this regard.   their only major difference is in contrast ratio ratings but you're very unlikely to ever notice a difference without seeing both panels side-by-side.

erik wrote:

Crunch wrote:Cost...what I thought...But both are IPS displays. I believe erik said the frame rate is better...

i don't believe i said anything about frame rates. notebook IPS display refresh times are quite slow compared to most other panels but the BOE-Hydis and IDTech panels are identical in this regard. their only major difference is in contrast ratio ratings but you're very unlikely to ever notice a difference without seeing both panels side-by-side.

OOOPS!!! That's it. The contrast ratio was it. Sorry. I am SUCH an idiot. I'm so embarrassed. Anyway, carry on...