Advice regarding buying a T60

[Padraic]

Hi everyone, I have a T43 with Windows XP and I'm hoping to get another Laptop with Windows 7 soon. I really love The classic thinkpads, so I'm after some advice as what to buy.
Is the T60 the last of the classic Thinkpads?
What would the ultimate spec to buy, I am considering buying from a German company who can configure the Laptop to the spec I require.
Will my current T43 docking station, ultrabay slim accessories ( hard drive caddy, battery, DVD Player) and spare power leads work with the T60?
How much will I end up Paying?
I know I can install Windows 7 on the T43, but I am currently training in Mechatronics and some of the systems we use are only compatible with XP
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards Padraic.

[RealBlackStuff]

Welcome to the Forum!

T60 is indeed the last of the Mohicans (T60, T60p) and/or Transylvanians (T601 Frankies)!
If you want an absolutely drop dead gorgeous top-of-the-line T60 machine, look no further than this T601FL Frankenpad: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=114543

The only parts from a T43 that could be used in a T60 are some RAM-modules (provided they are DDR2-PC5300 and not DDR2-PC4200) and the optical drive.
T43 uses PATA hard drives (unless SATA-modded) and 16V, T60 and newer all use SATA hard drives and 20V power supplies with different connectors.

[Padraic]

Hi and thanks for the reply, I wish I could afford that machine, but it out of my league.!!!
I'm using a T43 and I would prefer to keep this machine with XP because I am using it for some PLC programming.
I would like to buy something similar with Windows 7 but I don't want a run of the mill Laptop from the high street stores, I was something decent but not too expensive.
I have bought my T43 and my mums T43 from Lapstore.de and they have some T60's which they will build to the spec that I want, so I may go down this route.
Regards Padraic

[ajkula66]

, I was something decent but not too expensive.

What are you looking to spend on a T60? Are you looking for a 14" or 15" unit?

[Padraic]

Hi, a 14" unit, €300-€400 is around what I would like to spend.
Regards Padraic.

[ajkula66]

Well, that amount of money should buy you just about the world's finest 14" T60/p.

With that sum I'd be looking into a 14" T61/p, but that's me. A lot more future-proof than its older sibling.