W500 compared to T61p? - All other things being Equal

[eecon]

Depreciation and future resale aside, a W500 15.4" WS T9300 versus a T61p 15.4" WS T9300?

From all the postings here it looks like they have similar 3D performance, but nice nearly-new T61p units can be found for about $700-$1000 less.

Also, what about the screen PQ differences?

[awolfe63]

I think the only meaningful differences are:

Switchable Graphics
DisplayPort
Wi-Max upgradability (Which could be done externally)
SATA optical drives (including Blu-ray)

Pretty much the same screen.

Used T61p is probably a better deal for most people.

I think W500 starts at T9400 though, not T9300.