T60p FrankenPad - should I get one?

[medstudent]

I use GNU/Linux (Fedora) and will be starting college next year. I would like this laptop that will last me for at the very least two years. I do web browsing and coding and that is about it. My budget is $1000 and am willing to pay for the best T60p frankenpad, but I don't know whether college will demand more from my system. Majoring in Physics.

The reason I want it is very simple. 4:3 screen ratio, great build quality, linux friendly. Might have to install windows. I had a T60p around 1 month ago and it was not slow at all. I loved it, but I wasn't sure how long it would last so...

I heard TuuS offers great T60p frankenpad kits but once again, want to know if it is worth it.

[RealBlackStuff]

Read this for life-expectancy of FrankenPads: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=121345
I can build you a FrankenPad from a 15" T60 with a T61 motherboard with Intel (or nVidia) graphics, Sharp UXGA (1600x1200) screen with ASV (similar to IPS) and have it ready in a week to 10 days.
Over the years I have built plenty Frankies, so I have plenty experience.
PM me if interested.

[Johan]

@ OP: See this thread just posted today: FS: T61 FrankenPad, LED-lit UXGA screen, 6GB RAM

Johan

[Thinkpads4Life]

Thank you, RBS. I've been looking for that link for months as I'm interested in converting my aging T60p into a Frankenpad.

[Pete B]

Sharp UXGA (1600x1200) screen with ASV (similar to IPS)

Does it drop right in or is a different cable required?

Is LQ150U1LH22B the correct part number?

Edit: From RBS: LQ150U1LW22 or LQ150U1LW22N and NOT my guess above.

[RealBlackStuff]

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 62#p779362