T61 and T61P, Defining Difference . . .

[Odyssey3]

I would really appreciate confirmation.

I have been searching both here and the Lenovo site regarding the differences betweent the T61 and T61P. Several posts said the T61P was "a little more expensive but 'better' " . . . I'd really appreciate confirmation on the differences.

From what I have been able to find, in regards to these two versions (T61 and T61P)...when considering a 14" screen (vs 15" because it will be carried around all day), the only difference between the two is:

T61:
nvidia 140m (128MB)
WXGA+ (or WXGA)

T61P:
nvidia 570m (128MB)
SXGA+

-Is this true...are these the only two differences?

I will be comparing documents side by side a great deal of the time, so the wide screen is particularly appealing to me.

-For a 14" widescreen . . . only the T61 (not T61P) is availalble, right?

Both the NVidia 140M and 570M are 128MB cards, true? (with the 570M being a little faster and better in 3D graphics?).

-So bottom line, would it be fair to say, the T61P is not built any better or is not a better machine (than the T61)... but that they are really identical computers with the exception that the T61P possess a different screen and has a somewhat faster/more advanced graphics card?

Lastly, I know this is a tired and somewhat impossible question ( I apologize) . . . in terms of technology, is now a good time to buy . . . is anyone aware of some vastly superior or better T-series coming out in the near future that would suggest one should wait a little while longer?

Thank you very much!

[GIFF]

I'm to lazy to retype what's in the following link but it should help a little.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

And you have a PM.

[Odyssey3]

Hey GIFF,

Thank you very much for confirming the differences/similarities between the T61 and T61P for me...I really appreciate it!!

Thank you also for your PM . . . I responded.

So sounds like the T61 is the only choice for a 14" widescreen. It is also a nice consolation to know that the performance between the two video cards (nvidia 140M and 570M) is so close.

Thank you very much again GIFF!