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Thread ID: 85699 2007-12-19 01:27:00 Thinkpad T61p - Desktop replacement. KiwiTT_NZ (233) Press F1
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622670 2007-12-19 01:27:00 I have been a fan of the Thinkpad since they first came out. I currently use a work supplied T41. What I most like about them is the "Trackpoint". No other main-stream manufacturer (HP, Toshiba, Acer, ASUS, etc.) offers this.

I was looking at getting a second-hand T43p, but am concerned about longevity. Then the vendor steered me towards the T61p as new, with a 5 year warranty.

I will predominately us it for RTS Gaming, Internet and email. It will replace my long serving Athlon XP/1800, 1.5 Gb RAM, 6600 GT 128 Gaming Rig after 4+ years of service (Considering turning it into a lLnux server )

It has a Core 2 Duo. Should I get a 64bit OS. i.e. Windows XP Professional 64-bit, Windows Vista Ultimate Edition or simply Windows XP Professional 32 bit ? Which is best for games, past and present ?
KiwiTT_NZ (233)
622671 2007-12-19 07:52:00 Some of the Toshiba notebooks have a trackpoint.
Assuming by Trackpoint you mean the little nub in the keyboard that you can use instead of the touchpad??
CYaBro (73)
622672 2007-12-19 19:53:00 None of the new ones do. I been looking at shops, online everywhere KiwiTT_NZ (233)
622673 2007-12-19 20:06:00 None of the new ones do. I been looking at shops, online everywhere

Toshiba Tecra A9.
CYaBro (73)
622674 2007-12-20 00:26:00 Thanks for that. Approx $1,500 is not bad either but the graphics card is a bit poor (altho DX10 compatible) in comparison to the T61p.

Not making my decision until the new year, but well food for thought.
KiwiTT_NZ (233)
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