I use one at school, on amazon it costs $1000. It is by far the WORST laptop I have ever used, it is very slow. It uses XP and is used very little, it is still very slow, once again, by far the WORST laptop I have used.
Laptop was obviously set up by idiots with loads of bloatware. I suspect you are not even using a T6x series at all, XP runs fast on everything since the T4x series (even with normal bloatware).
I'm trying to find a new T61 for video editing, and I cant seem to find one. Do you know of any newer models of the Thinkpad or any high-performance IBM's?
@OBIWANKENOBIDUDE i think the lenovo t410 is a good notebook it can be purchased online from lenovo outlet, its a high spec pc be sure to get the refurb models they are usually around $730
looking to get this to replace my now near dead Aspire 5100. And as these things go cheap here in the UK on eBay (£200).
I know that IBM's a built like rocks but this model is a good few years old. Would it run Win7 (with or withou Aero). And would it be okay for computer programming (VisualBasic 6).
@NarcoticEvil im currently using a lenovo t61 15.4" with a core2duo @ 2.4ghz 2.4ghz with 2gb ram and it has a nvidia quadro nvs 140m it runs aero themes with tonnes of windows with loads of tabs amazingly...
@NarcoticEvil im currently using a lenovo t61 15.4" with a core2duo @ 2.4ghz 2.4ghz with 2gb ram and it has a nvidia quadro nvs 140m it runs aero themes with tonnes of windows with loads of tabs amazingly... but i reccomend the t410 from the outlet us only
@600evan This one was between $2,000-2,500, but I don't have it any more. It was only for a project that I was working on. That model is now about 3 years old.
thinkpad love it. So far I have amassed around 30 of them from t40 to a w700. I will take a thinkpad over any macbook pro, hp or dell latitude anyday. So how is your nvidia gpu holding up, is it failing or something? I had t61 that just had its mobo replaced recently.
i want a new laptop for my bday, and i picked out the specs and everything on dell and now my dad is sayin u may get a thinkpad...im thinkin no...i mean...the thinkpad looks BAD and its poorly built...dell is quality. i dont like the way this thing looks...its just ugly to me. i like glossy finish laptops with glossy screens.
If you don't like the way that it looks, so be it...BUT Thinkpad's quality is FAR superior to Dell...ANY day. Do a little research if you are fighting to get a Dell. Stay away from the Inspirons...
Alright... old comment, but I'm going to chime in. Nearly every laptop I have owned has been a Thinkpad, other than a couple of Dell XPS machines(I currently have an M1730 and several Thinkpads). Build quality, etc. on the Thinkpads is FAR better, and they will withstand a lot more abuse. I game on the M1730... I WORK on my T60.
@crazyzeldakid yes think pads are not glossy. but thinkpads are the best biuld laptops in the world. there ment to look plain black and boxy. there busniess laptops and most thinkpads have built in roll cages and are ment to be beated around. if you drop your dell your screwed. you drop a think pad you pick it back up and keep working. A top end think pad willl cost you more that virtually any lappy in the world. upto 10g depending on the thinkpad model.. the t61 is a 2100-1500 lappy. new.
@crazyzeldakid Dell has to be THE worst computer manufacturer on the planet. Apart from Gateway. Dells are NOT quality. Dells are built very poorly and the monitor hinges will ALWAYS break. Thinkpad has GREAT specs and one of the reason they arent so popular is because they aren't so flashy-looking. Glossy screens are bad because it increases glare from any and all lighting. The T61 is amazingly built.
Warning: t61's have a FACTORY DEFECT concerning the FAN. Mine rattles so loud that you can hear it downstairs, and unfortunately this occurred after the warranty expired.
Just because the fan died, doesn't mean that it is a factory defect. Factory Defect would mean that it came from the factory with this problem.
Granted my fan just died, after two years, and only started to rattle just before it died, but again that doesn't make it a factory defect. I can tell you that the Thinkpad forum isn't flooded with posts about the fan... Besides, the fan is easy and cheap to replace...it could have been a motherboard issue...
When it happened, a lot of people were dismayed by the fact that it's a Chinese company and not a Japanese one. Chinese products are generally lower quality as compared to Japanese ones, but you may disagree with me on that one. From what I hear, Lenovo is doing a pretty good job at not letting the Thinkpad brand go down into the pits of mediocrity. My last Thinkpad was an IBM A31 and I'm thinking of getting a Lenovo. I don't want a drop in substance, since they're still relatively expensive.
OK, I am glad to see that that was a legitimate question. I am so tired of people chiming in over the "Chinese" purchase, as a means of bashing them. I apologize if I came off as abrasive...its my "Sunday mood"...lol
As for the quality, I am VERY happy with my T61, and I too, feel that they have done a pretty good job of trying to keep up the IBM standards...
Hey mate, I was just wondering. You have got the Thinkpad that is IBM written on it. But I saw couple of thinkpads that there was just written Thinkpad. so how did you get that model? Did you choose it to be IBM written on it, or what?
I have one of the last T61 models that came with the IBM logo. Since Lenovo bought out IBM several years ago, they have been slowly switching the logos from IBM to Thinkpad. I believe that ALL new models only have the Thinkpad Logo...
Lenovo didn't "buy out" IBM. IBM sold their PC (personal computer) market to Lenovo for IBM is more focused on businesses and server side then consumers. IBM actually has a close to 20% ownership of Lenovo.
Okay, I changed my mind. Im ACTUALLY getting a Thinkpad in about 2 weeks! I was gonna get a T40 for $450, but for $575 I can get a Lenovo Thinkpad R61i! The only bad thing is that the T40 is thin and stuff. But the R61 is Factory Refurbished, etc... I can't wait!
Something I really want to say is I really don't see the point of changing the top cover from magnesium alloyed to the so called screen roll cage (i.e. Metal plate with plastic wrap) which is much thicker, heavier and uglyer. The top cover is actually not flat but curved. It feels like there is a huge bubble in the screen.
btw, mine T61's backlight burned out within the first week of purchase.
why is it that when ever I look up something relating to a lenovo think pad I see this EXACT post (or the equivalent) about how your T61 "died" right after the warranty died and such?
Thanks! The T40 is a great machine...you should be quite happy!! Just be careful with lifting it...use two hands. The T40-T42 had issues with the GPU coming loose, due to flexing of the systemboard...
Well, every laptop has some issue that tends to rise, but it is a matter of how common and easy it is to fix. The T40 is an excellent machine, and there is a pretty big gap in the price range between it and the T43. As long as you are careful with it, it should be ok.
My T43 just died on Aug 2nd exactly 5 hours after the 3 year warranty. Not really dead but I just can't move it at all. It will freeze if I move it, even very very gently.
Without a doubt, they are the sturdiest laptops that I have seen...aside from the Panasonic Toughbook of course, which is built with that sole purpose...
very helpful vid man. just wanted to say I like the simple look of the thinkpad laptops and the trackpoint is something I cant live without. Im about to buy a T61p. I was wondering now that its been about a year hows it holding up? I want a laptop thats reliable cause im a college student and need to take it wit me everywhere.
Thanks! I would definately recommend it. I have gone from using this T61 for a work project, to it being my daily driver because it feel good... Aside from the initial Vista issues, which have common "fixes", this machine has been incredible...
Sorry, but I dislike this video. You spent well over 2 and a half minutes explaining to us exactly what the title says, this is you opening your new T61. If you waste time that well at work, I'm surprised you still have a job.
Sorry.. I really am, you look very similar to someone I really don't get along with, and your video bugged me because I would rather see the laptop than you talking about it. I didn't mean to offend you (at least not that much), just some slightly harsh constructive criticism. You're welcome to ignore it, but in doing so, you would be ignoring good advice.
Finally, at least I am not am not standing in front of the camera explaining exactly what the title says for the majority of any of my videos. In fact, if you can find a video with my face in it, I'd be surprised, because there aren't any. I am not what some people call a camera whore.
Well, it depends on what your needs are. These were business class machines. With a business class machines, you don't want them to be flashy. That makes them more desirable for theft. As for specs, it has exactly what I need. If your into heavy design or video work, then a Thinkpad isn't for you. Again, it is a business class machine...and a VERY durable one at that.
But the point is that if it works, why change it? I can tell a Thinkpad from any other laptop at a distance. They are easy to work on, and known to run almost forever. I have 3 Thinkpads from 1995 that are still running strong...
i dont have anything against the laptops and true u can always tell them apart. im just saying they dont warrant any attention cause theyre just boxes.
Yes, they are just "boxes", but they are less likely to be stolen than the shiny Dell or Mac Book Pro sitting next to it. As I stated before, these are (well, they were...) business class laptops. It is only over the past few years that Lenovo has started branching out to Joe Public.
For the record, I gave you 5-stars for your star-like performance in the comparison. I wanted to know if you could help me decide between an x-series and a t-series. What would be the best way to speak to you about this? Thanks
Do you know how much longer the battery life with the 6-cell is compared to the 4-cell? I'm considering buying this notebook, but I don't want to have the battery protruding.
I don't even notice the fact that it is off centered anymore. I thought that it would bother me, because I noticed it right off the bat...but nowadays, I don't even notice...
As for the battery, it sits in the back and I don't see it. I don't like it sticking out when I go to put the laptop in my back, though. I am used to putting my laptops in backside down, but in this case it would ruin to battery connections, so I am forced to put the laptop in front LCD lid facing down.
I haven't actually weighed them myself, but according to "tabook", the T61 is about 5.3lbs, and according to "trwbook" the R40 is 6.0-6.1lbs. I can feel a definate difference between them... What model Thinkpad do you have?
GASP!!! That is the trackpoint. The trackpoint is a DEAD giveaway that it is a Thinkpad. I believe they evven trademarked the red trackpoint cover. Dell and Toshiba have used blue and grey...
I got my T61p finally a few days ago. It actually shipped within 6 days! I was really impressed. This is a monster of a machine. T9300 processor 3gig ram, 1 gig turbo memory, nvidia quadro fx 540m. It runs vista like it's nothing, it runs call of duty 4 with WSXGA+ resolution like nothing.
It's one of THE best laptops I've ever seen =]
I LOVE vista.
I don't see why people don't like vista. You just really need to buy a new computer for it.
We have T61's at our school with insurance that replaces your laptop if its broken in the next 24 hours. So if a new model comes out all the students laptops suddenly break... :P
Is it easy to upgrade the ram on the t61 or do you have to go with several screws and procedures to upgade. Also, nive video it helped me to decide to purchase the t61.
I want a Thinkpad, but those things are too damn expensive in Norway, a customized one from the States would be cheaper even after the toll. Would love one with Linux on it. And the American keyboard would make it easier to code on rather than the shitty Norwegian keyboard.
Sounda like it is time to find a distant relative in the US, or call in a favor. A lot of people will have others in the US buy Thinkpads and ship them out.
It depends on your needs. The X61 is smaller and lighter. There is no optical drive built in...you have to use the base or external drive. The T61 is heavier and larger, and have a built in optical drive. A lot of people prefer the X series over the T series for portatbility. Personally, I like the T series, because I use my optical drive quite often....though less and less with the use of my jump drives...
I'm pretty much set on getting me a 14 inches T61. Here's a question: what's your take on Vista operating system? A lot of people are telling me to stick to XP operating system. And I might just do that, but I'm just curious about your take on this.
I think that that really depends on the end user. I have a friend of mine that absolutely LOVES Vista, because he supposedly can do many things that he couldn't before. He is the same one that helped me tweak my version of Vista, so that I could keep on plugging away on it...
At first I have to apologize. I totally misunderstood you. I thought you talk to maddmaddworld because YouTube didn't show it right that it was an answer to soldiersucker. It was actuallized and corrected a few hours later after i made my posts to you.
So I am really sorry, was just a misunderstanding. Peace ^^
P.S.: I think I am going to buy a T61. At first i wanted a T60 because of the FlexView display. But as I saw the T61 screen it was a good display too.
$200 used/referb today on average XD Still an amazing pc
pspheaven 2 months ago
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sunsetlover 3 months ago in playlist NGU and MMW
I don't feel so bad now I have four ThinkPads ;)
graychap 10 months ago
I'm about to buy one of these off eBay. They look really good! I love the Thinkpads!
techkra 1 year ago
Intro was waaay to long, it would be better if you prepared some script earlier. :)
About the T61 - i thought that they have the new logo on the palmrest.
Anyway, I just ordered my T61 7663-CTO which should arrive next week It's used but in mint condition, it cost about 500 dollars.
Have you tested the gpu performance in yours?
Marco665 1 year ago
I use one at school, on amazon it costs $1000. It is by far the WORST laptop I have ever used, it is very slow. It uses XP and is used very little, it is still very slow, once again, by far the WORST laptop I have used.
LightningDragon1999 1 year ago
@LightningDragon1999 You had to have had a bad one, or one that was locked down to prevent you from using it. Was it an entry level T61?
This T61 was one of my all-time favorite Thinkpads.
maddmaddworld 1 year ago
@maddmaddworld
HAHA. Thinkpad t60, t61 FTW!
I have a t60.
wiigamer136 6 months ago
@LightningDragon1999
Laptop was obviously set up by idiots with loads of bloatware. I suspect you are not even using a T6x series at all, XP runs fast on everything since the T4x series (even with normal bloatware).
MrMonkeyspanner 5 months ago
Classic Dome for president!!!! (would be surely better than obama)
acer5631 1 year ago
I'm trying to find a new T61 for video editing, and I cant seem to find one. Do you know of any newer models of the Thinkpad or any high-performance IBM's?
OBIWANKENOBIDUDE 1 year ago
@OBIWANKENOBIDUDE i think the t410 is a good choice if u live in the us u get purchase one of lenovo outlet online for around $730
RakeyRaker 1 year ago
@OBIWANKENOBIDUDE i think the lenovo t410 is a good notebook it can be purchased online from lenovo outlet, its a high spec pc be sure to get the refurb models they are usually around $730
RakeyRaker 1 year ago
looking to get this to replace my now near dead Aspire 5100. And as these things go cheap here in the UK on eBay (£200).
I know that IBM's a built like rocks but this model is a good few years old. Would it run Win7 (with or withou Aero). And would it be okay for computer programming (VisualBasic 6).
NarcoticEvil 1 year ago
@NarcoticEvil im currently using a lenovo t61 15.4" with a core2duo @ 2.4ghz 2.4ghz with 2gb ram and it has a nvidia quadro nvs 140m it runs aero themes with tonnes of windows with loads of tabs amazingly...
RakeyRaker 1 year ago
@NarcoticEvil im currently using a lenovo t61 15.4" with a core2duo @ 2.4ghz 2.4ghz with 2gb ram and it has a nvidia quadro nvs 140m it runs aero themes with tonnes of windows with loads of tabs amazingly... but i reccomend the t410 from the outlet us only
RakeyRaker 1 year ago
Whahaha, you are so happy with your computer.
henkdegoudvis 1 year ago
how much is the T61?
600evan 1 year ago
@600evan This one was between $2,000-2,500, but I don't have it any more. It was only for a project that I was working on. That model is now about 3 years old.
maddmaddworld 1 year ago
@maddmaddworld and is now an excellent buy on ebay!
Splooshiba 1 year ago
how much is the T61?
600evan 1 year ago
i got 1 just lyk dat!
Anna1210luv 1 year ago
A t41, t42 and t43 are nearly the same in thinckness as a t60.
I think no unknowledged chap won't notice you have a different model :)
Tudorgeable 2 years ago
Whats the price on these bad boys???
FtPhreshWunn 2 years ago
00:42 LOL
macbookboy2 2 years ago
i got a question i have a lenovo t61 but i dont have a good video card, could i upgrade it...
fernandomario 2 years ago
thinkpad love it. So far I have amassed around 30 of them from t40 to a w700. I will take a thinkpad over any macbook pro, hp or dell latitude anyday. So how is your nvidia gpu holding up, is it failing or something? I had t61 that just had its mobo replaced recently.
wjli2 2 years ago
Please what camera you utilze to shot this video? thanks!
airtonfelipe 2 years ago
lol, the first step of curion idiocy is first admitting it, then reducing it, etc etc, good vid
natster146 2 years ago
dell owns =)
i want a new laptop for my bday, and i picked out the specs and everything on dell and now my dad is sayin u may get a thinkpad...im thinkin no...i mean...the thinkpad looks BAD and its poorly built...dell is quality. i dont like the way this thing looks...its just ugly to me. i like glossy finish laptops with glossy screens.
crazyzeldakid 2 years ago
If you don't like the way that it looks, so be it...BUT Thinkpad's quality is FAR superior to Dell...ANY day. Do a little research if you are fighting to get a Dell. Stay away from the Inspirons...
maddmaddworld 2 years ago 11
Alright... old comment, but I'm going to chime in. Nearly every laptop I have owned has been a Thinkpad, other than a couple of Dell XPS machines(I currently have an M1730 and several Thinkpads). Build quality, etc. on the Thinkpads is FAR better, and they will withstand a lot more abuse. I game on the M1730... I WORK on my T60.
Alltracavenger 2 years ago 2
@crazyzeldakid yes think pads are not glossy. but thinkpads are the best biuld laptops in the world. there ment to look plain black and boxy. there busniess laptops and most thinkpads have built in roll cages and are ment to be beated around. if you drop your dell your screwed. you drop a think pad you pick it back up and keep working. A top end think pad willl cost you more that virtually any lappy in the world. upto 10g depending on the thinkpad model.. the t61 is a 2100-1500 lappy. new.
MLGGatewayGuy 1 year ago
@crazyzeldakid Dellls quality sucks my left nut. Thinkpads are the way to go.
MLGGatewayGuy 1 year ago
@crazyzeldakid Dell has to be THE worst computer manufacturer on the planet. Apart from Gateway. Dells are NOT quality. Dells are built very poorly and the monitor hinges will ALWAYS break. Thinkpad has GREAT specs and one of the reason they arent so popular is because they aren't so flashy-looking. Glossy screens are bad because it increases glare from any and all lighting. The T61 is amazingly built.
OBIWANKENOBIDUDE 1 year ago
@crazyzeldakid I hope you listened to your father.
OnRockIT 1 year ago
@crazyzeldakid lol get a dell precision like mine core i7 m820 12gb 128gb ssd 500gb hdd :) 1gb ati firepro m7740
RakeyRaker 8 months ago
Warning: t61's have a FACTORY DEFECT concerning the FAN. Mine rattles so loud that you can hear it downstairs, and unfortunately this occurred after the warranty expired.
jfeltz 2 years ago
Just because the fan died, doesn't mean that it is a factory defect. Factory Defect would mean that it came from the factory with this problem.
Granted my fan just died, after two years, and only started to rattle just before it died, but again that doesn't make it a factory defect. I can tell you that the Thinkpad forum isn't flooded with posts about the fan... Besides, the fan is easy and cheap to replace...it could have been a motherboard issue...
maddmaddworld 2 years ago
I have this laptop and i dont like it
the battery life is too short
ngcendrion 2 years ago
great video! but how did you get the i1400 running Windows XP? I'm having trouble just getting it to run Xubuntu Linux..
soccerku 2 years ago
9:58
BruinsRokk 2 years ago
AHHHH, gotcha!! I haven't watched the video in a while...lol
maddmaddworld 2 years ago
bye bye now haaaa
BruinsRokk 2 years ago
What is the point of your comment? Someone marked it as spam...
maddmaddworld 2 years ago
Ive got the new IBM T61 with the camera, its a bit thinner this one aswell. Its amazing! but now i dont know what to do with the IBM x300! ??
AgentGamble 2 years ago
The new T400 seems to be worse than the old dude T61, may be because of weak plastic case and flex problem on T400 keyboard. I really LOVE T61.
anhtuannd 3 years ago
why did you change the red rubber button to another identical one if i may ask? is it different?
punder 3 years ago
The trackpoint caps are different. The original one was the flat one, and the one that I put on was the rounded one that feels like a cat's tongue...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
I also have an R40 and I got rid of my T43 and R51 because the R40 is much more quiet and temperature cool.
I cant stand high pitched fan noise.
We you be so kind as to tell me how the noise stacks up between the t61 and the R40? Your best description is appreciated.
Thanks!
unperson2 3 years ago
ibms kick ass. had mine forever and i cant find myself to buy anything else. even made a custom gui for windows. check it out if u want
TyProgrammer 3 years ago
Good stuff, I just ordered a tricked out Lenovo T500, can't wait!
dirtbagclothing 3 years ago
And I have got one more question. What display do you have? I dont mean the resolution, but if WXGA or the others :D
dzava 3 years ago
Do you think the quality has gone down since the Thinkpad brand was acquired by a Chinese company?
evildwarf 3 years ago
ABSOLUTELY NOT! Furthermore, what does the company that bought out the IBM PC division have ANYTHING to do with the fact that they are Chinese?!?!?
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
When it happened, a lot of people were dismayed by the fact that it's a Chinese company and not a Japanese one. Chinese products are generally lower quality as compared to Japanese ones, but you may disagree with me on that one. From what I hear, Lenovo is doing a pretty good job at not letting the Thinkpad brand go down into the pits of mediocrity. My last Thinkpad was an IBM A31 and I'm thinking of getting a Lenovo. I don't want a drop in substance, since they're still relatively expensive.
evildwarf 3 years ago
OK, I am glad to see that that was a legitimate question. I am so tired of people chiming in over the "Chinese" purchase, as a means of bashing them. I apologize if I came off as abrasive...its my "Sunday mood"...lol
As for the quality, I am VERY happy with my T61, and I too, feel that they have done a pretty good job of trying to keep up the IBM standards...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
does anyone know why the t61 screen is off-center?
cheese2396 3 years ago
It is because of the antenna on the left hand side. Poor placement, as far as I am concerned...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
The screen looks super-bright and the viewing angles are great. Must be great for movies.
evildwarf 3 years ago
It is pretty good for movies, and tv shows...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Peel it
mansheepo 3 years ago
Hey mate, I was just wondering. You have got the Thinkpad that is IBM written on it. But I saw couple of thinkpads that there was just written Thinkpad. so how did you get that model? Did you choose it to be IBM written on it, or what?
dzava 3 years ago
I have one of the last T61 models that came with the IBM logo. Since Lenovo bought out IBM several years ago, they have been slowly switching the logos from IBM to Thinkpad. I believe that ALL new models only have the Thinkpad Logo...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Damn, only thing left for me, is to believe, that there is still one model with good old IBM logo for me
dzava 3 years ago
You can just buy an IBM ThinkPad sticker on eBay.
victort08 3 years ago
Yeah, but how will I will tear Thinkpad logo out of there without making any tracks?
dzava 3 years ago
The case is relatively scratch resistant. You can easily do this with an exacto knife.
victort08 3 years ago
Lenovo didn't "buy out" IBM. IBM sold their PC (personal computer) market to Lenovo for IBM is more focused on businesses and server side then consumers. IBM actually has a close to 20% ownership of Lenovo.
DanWestfordIBM 3 years ago
Correct, IBM wasn't bought out, they sold off their PC Division to Lenovo...I was just being lazy in my response...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Okay, I changed my mind. Im ACTUALLY getting a Thinkpad in about 2 weeks! I was gonna get a T40 for $450, but for $575 I can get a Lenovo Thinkpad R61i! The only bad thing is that the T40 is thin and stuff. But the R61 is Factory Refurbished, etc... I can't wait!
Btroisi13 3 years ago
I used to have t23 for the long time, for 1 year it's t40, now I'm ordering t61.
I AM A BIG FAN :)
bartee90 3 years ago
i just ordered a t61, the prices have dramatically fell since the release of the new t400/t500
Wujin88 3 years ago
I got a T61 since last year.
Something I really want to say is I really don't see the point of changing the top cover from magnesium alloyed to the so called screen roll cage (i.e. Metal plate with plastic wrap) which is much thicker, heavier and uglyer. The top cover is actually not flat but curved. It feels like there is a huge bubble in the screen.
btw, mine T61's backlight burned out within the first week of purchase.
LENOVO, you need to do better.
992734 3 years ago
@992734
why is it that when ever I look up something relating to a lenovo think pad I see this EXACT post (or the equivalent) about how your T61 "died" right after the warranty died and such?
ConfusedTacos 3 years ago
So I received my Lenovo. Its phenomenal. Its a freakin tank.
Longinus27 3 years ago 6
They really are...maybe they should have called them the ThinkShermans...lol
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Loved it! 5 stars! Can't wait to get my IBm Thinkpad T40!
Btroisi13 3 years ago
Thanks! The T40 is a great machine...you should be quite happy!! Just be careful with lifting it...use two hands. The T40-T42 had issues with the GPU coming loose, due to flexing of the systemboard...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
lol. I like playing it safe, so should I get like a T43? Maybe this won't happen with the T43!
Btroisi13 3 years ago
Well, every laptop has some issue that tends to rise, but it is a matter of how common and easy it is to fix. The T40 is an excellent machine, and there is a pretty big gap in the price range between it and the T43. As long as you are careful with it, it should be ok.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
True, laptops are more fragile than desktops...
The R series may be more sturdy, becasue it is thick and bulky. I do love the T40 though.
Btroisi13 3 years ago
My T43 just died on Aug 2nd exactly 5 hours after the 3 year warranty. Not really dead but I just can't move it at all. It will freeze if I move it, even very very gently.
Called lenovo, they said they can't help.
992734 3 years ago
Wow! Talk about irony! If you take a hair dryer to the motherboard you can fix it.
Btroisi13 3 years ago
You mean this video? Should I do this?
/watch?v=vR8L3B3eDr0
My T43 has the same problem.
Called Lenovo again today.
Evil lenovo try to set me on a one year extended warranty for 200 bucks.
Should I do it?
992734 3 years ago
992734: Hi. Depending on how much a new laptop costs, it may be better to buy a new one.
Love & blessings:)
Satori1800 3 years ago
Your enthusiasm is certainly infectious. I dont know whether to settle for T61 or wait for the imminent thinkpad line update though...
locusSol 3 years ago
Anyone used the HP NC6000? I don't know wether to get an IBM Thinkpad T40 or HP NC6000. The IBM is $10 more than the HP, so I don't know what to get!
Btroisi13 3 years ago
Personally, I prefer IBM/Lenovo. Their computers have top build quality and is likely to last longer than the competition.
locusSol 3 years ago
Thanks for the reply :-) I am leaning towards the IBM. But the HP does seem like a viable option.
Btroisi13 3 years ago
Ordered a T61 a week ago. I ordered it with the XP system, so its compatible with all my software. Can't wait.
Lenovo seems to have the most sturdy laptops on the market.
Longinus27 3 years ago
Without a doubt, they are the sturdiest laptops that I have seen...aside from the Panasonic Toughbook of course, which is built with that sole purpose...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
its great for clumssy people. i spill gatorade on my keyboard and it still works. Thank god for drain holes. but my keys are pretty sticky now lol
hiromiao 3 years ago
If you remove the keyboard, you may be able to wash it off, and let it sit to dry out, to get rid of the stickiness.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
super durable
biantiantian 3 years ago
Absolutely!!
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
i am extremely jealous
narkiz 3 years ago
Will Windows XP run on 365XD?
Prolehma 3 years ago
install a 64mb ram and will run
jiban85 2 years ago
Are you sure? You have the same laptop? If it will work it must be slow, anyways it would be still cool. :D
Prolehma 2 years ago
do they sell it in 14" or 15"???
aleksender1234 3 years ago
they sell it in 14.1, 15.4 inch widescreen and 14 inch standard
Rikimusha 3 years ago
man just go to the point!
That video could have been 2 minutes long!
Beside why is that we have to keep watching your face.
The star is the T61...NOT YOU!
aleksender1234 3 years ago
Blah, blah, blah...its my video, I can do it however I want.
Besides, I actually did this video for a select few friends...I had no idea that it would have THIS many views...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
1GB ethernet? WOW!
Anyway i have old IBM thinkpad.
Model is Thinkpad 365XD and i can play worms2 on it xD.
Prolehma 3 years ago
I have a 365XD...its a nice machine, and was pretty expensive in its day...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
very helpful vid man. just wanted to say I like the simple look of the thinkpad laptops and the trackpoint is something I cant live without. Im about to buy a T61p. I was wondering now that its been about a year hows it holding up? I want a laptop thats reliable cause im a college student and need to take it wit me everywhere.
brownbest23 3 years ago
Thanks! I would definately recommend it. I have gone from using this T61 for a work project, to it being my daily driver because it feel good... Aside from the initial Vista issues, which have common "fixes", this machine has been incredible...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Nice vid!
kimberly1x 3 years ago
Thanks!
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
good lappy, I have lenovo too, the ideapad, they are a good laptop manufacturer! :)
willysos 3 years ago
lol fat ass
ucihapokujin 3 years ago
I'd rather be a fatass, than a dumbass like you...
Check out the comments on this guy's page...all he does is go around and leave crap...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
that's because your fat rolls are restricting your brain's supply of blood. you are a bloated mockery of the human form
ucihapokujin 3 years ago
Fat rolls? Give me f-n break, and get the F off of my channel, loser
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
You're an idiot, that vidoe could have been 20 second long.
trezaei 3 years ago
Um, yeah...ok
I didn't make you watch it...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Sorry, but I dislike this video. You spent well over 2 and a half minutes explaining to us exactly what the title says, this is you opening your new T61. If you waste time that well at work, I'm surprised you still have a job.
Kev50027 3 years ago
Well, I'm sorry that you disliked it. I'll be glad to offer you a full refund...
Maybe I should make my videos more like your "2" short videos that show really nothing....ok, thanks!!
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Sorry.. I really am, you look very similar to someone I really don't get along with, and your video bugged me because I would rather see the laptop than you talking about it. I didn't mean to offend you (at least not that much), just some slightly harsh constructive criticism. You're welcome to ignore it, but in doing so, you would be ignoring good advice.
Kev50027 3 years ago
Finally, at least I am not am not standing in front of the camera explaining exactly what the title says for the majority of any of my videos. In fact, if you can find a video with my face in it, I'd be surprised, because there aren't any. I am not what some people call a camera whore.
Kev50027 3 years ago
I want this one.
No, no, I want this one, AND the X300.
No. I would have a hybrid of them both.
Btw, peel it. :)
vinshlusen 3 years ago
nice, but it lacks on good looks, lacks on specs, and lacks on performance.
apple macbook pro 15 inch has the looks, the performance, is thinner, lighter, and it runs xp or vista fine.
i think these ibm looks so old?
kukelz 3 years ago
Well, it depends on what your needs are. These were business class machines. With a business class machines, you don't want them to be flashy. That makes them more desirable for theft. As for specs, it has exactly what I need. If your into heavy design or video work, then a Thinkpad isn't for you. Again, it is a business class machine...and a VERY durable one at that.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
yeah. ibm lacks all form of appealing design and look the same as when laptops first came out
dwdrummerdave 3 years ago
@dwdrummer: you got that right. And even more weird: it is their choice.
durable and good looks have to be possible!
kukelz 3 years ago
But the point is that if it works, why change it? I can tell a Thinkpad from any other laptop at a distance. They are easy to work on, and known to run almost forever. I have 3 Thinkpads from 1995 that are still running strong...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
i dont have anything against the laptops and true u can always tell them apart. im just saying they dont warrant any attention cause theyre just boxes.
dwdrummerdave 3 years ago
Yes, they are just "boxes", but they are less likely to be stolen than the shiny Dell or Mac Book Pro sitting next to it. As I stated before, these are (well, they were...) business class laptops. It is only over the past few years that Lenovo has started branching out to Joe Public.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
yeah true. thats a good point
dwdrummerdave 3 years ago
Not half as retarded as you are...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
you are one enthusiastic nerd, if you catch my drift. ;)
bachterman 3 years ago
Yep, and I am quite proud of it....though, I do prefer the term geek...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
For the record, I gave you 5-stars for your star-like performance in the comparison. I wanted to know if you could help me decide between an x-series and a t-series. What would be the best way to speak to you about this? Thanks
ahlan82 3 years ago
oh, sorry. geek. :)
bachterman 3 years ago
Wow, delayed response...lol
Peace out!
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
no no, just discovered that i have this inbox-kinda thingy on yt. :)
bachterman 3 years ago
Do you know how much longer the battery life with the 6-cell is compared to the 4-cell? I'm considering buying this notebook, but I don't want to have the battery protruding.
sadgsd 3 years ago
I hate how the T61's screen isn't centered. Also, the 6-cell battery protruding doesn't seem right to me :/
sadgsd 3 years ago
I don't even notice the fact that it is off centered anymore. I thought that it would bother me, because I noticed it right off the bat...but nowadays, I don't even notice...
As for the battery, it sits in the back and I don't see it. I don't like it sticking out when I go to put the laptop in my back, though. I am used to putting my laptops in backside down, but in this case it would ruin to battery connections, so I am forced to put the laptop in front LCD lid facing down.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
nice T61, how much do they weigh ? .....I have a thinkpad now but its from late 2005 and its heavy ....btw how much does the R40 weigh ?
hekma 3 years ago
I haven't actually weighed them myself, but according to "tabook", the T61 is about 5.3lbs, and according to "trwbook" the R40 is 6.0-6.1lbs. I can feel a definate difference between them... What model Thinkpad do you have?
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
my Thinkpad is a R50, is it possible to have a newer thinkpad without the protruding battery mentioned above ?
hekma 3 years ago
ermm...... whats that red button like think on the keyboard?
Anthonyissactsang 3 years ago
GASP!!! That is the trackpoint. The trackpoint is a DEAD giveaway that it is a Thinkpad. I believe they evven trademarked the red trackpoint cover. Dell and Toshiba have used blue and grey...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
sigh, I guess I can only get one with the thinkpad logo on for now.
I really miss the IBM sign
ChronosCypress 3 years ago
Well, if it matters, the quality is still there. I feel that that is the most important thing...even if they painted them with polka dots...lol
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
I guess you are right!
ChronosCypress 3 years ago
I see the IBM sign!
ChronosCypress 3 years ago
Yeah, it is one of the last models with the IBM logo...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
I got my T61p finally a few days ago. It actually shipped within 6 days! I was really impressed. This is a monster of a machine. T9300 processor 3gig ram, 1 gig turbo memory, nvidia quadro fx 540m. It runs vista like it's nothing, it runs call of duty 4 with WSXGA+ resolution like nothing.
It's one of THE best laptops I've ever seen =]
I LOVE vista.
I don't see why people don't like vista. You just really need to buy a new computer for it.
ExternalGod 3 years ago
We have T61's at our school with insurance that replaces your laptop if its broken in the next 24 hours. So if a new model comes out all the students laptops suddenly break... :P
rOoNy911 3 years ago
Is it easy to upgrade the ram on the t61 or do you have to go with several screws and procedures to upgade. Also, nive video it helped me to decide to purchase the t61.
findtruth7 3 years ago
Thinkpads r wank nuff said
Javindo 3 years ago
is it? which do u recommend then?
fiftyfourj 3 years ago
Oh actually I have a question, is that an LG or samsung screen? The screen looks REALLY nice. I have an r51 and well, I just ordered a t61p. :S
ExternalGod 3 years ago
Lmao
It's like a porno! But with thinkpads!
Great video man =]
ExternalGod 3 years ago
Isn't it though!?!? 8-P
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
I want a Thinkpad, but those things are too damn expensive in Norway, a customized one from the States would be cheaper even after the toll. Would love one with Linux on it. And the American keyboard would make it easier to code on rather than the shitty Norwegian keyboard.
Tuxxy87 3 years ago
Sounda like it is time to find a distant relative in the US, or call in a favor. A lot of people will have others in the US buy Thinkpads and ship them out.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
which one is better, T61 or X61 ?
mdadnan 3 years ago
It depends on your needs. The X61 is smaller and lighter. There is no optical drive built in...you have to use the base or external drive. The T61 is heavier and larger, and have a built in optical drive. A lot of people prefer the X series over the T series for portatbility. Personally, I like the T series, because I use my optical drive quite often....though less and less with the use of my jump drives...
Power wise, they are pretty much the same...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Thanks!
mdadnan 3 years ago
Hey! Figured I'd let you know, since it has "61" in it...
I just got a Z61t! it's actually in really crappy condition, I need to tighten the hinges at some point.
BUT.... anything with a titanium lid, TrackPoint, and a Thinkpad keyboard is perfectly fine in my book!
68Kollector 3 years ago
Nice video... just grabbed the same laptop today and it's GREAT! except for vista... hate it so much already
DrBallard2 3 years ago
Yeah, Vista took a little tweaking, but now its running just fine. I downloaded SP1 over the weekend, and things still seem to be running smooth...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
Im realy concerned with the screen quality, can anyone tell me how good it is please, because I want to buy one before the offer ends.
findtruth7 3 years ago
I am quite happy with my screen...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
you are acting like a star! haha
I am also gonna have my own T61, baddy!
Hey, i am excited!
rurorani 3 years ago
thinkpads rules
Marcin786 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
He dosnt even know what the specs are. He also probably has no clue what chipset it uses. My god he dosnt even know what a Core2Duo is!
soldersucker 3 years ago
Thats because I don't really care about that.
Yet, despite that, I'll bet that I can build circles around you on most any Thinkpad...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
haha You can't even spell "doesn't" right, who are you to criticize him?
EdThaGNumba3 3 years ago 4
I'm pretty much set on getting me a 14 inches T61. Here's a question: what's your take on Vista operating system? A lot of people are telling me to stick to XP operating system. And I might just do that, but I'm just curious about your take on this.
Grains3rin 3 years ago
Vista takes a little getting used to. It certainly needs to be tweaked, but I still like it. Granted, I still prefer XP.
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
vista has too many too many bugs... it's crazy! Despite it's nice look, it just cannot compare with xp...
laduch 3 years ago
I think that that really depends on the end user. I have a friend of mine that absolutely LOVES Vista, because he supposedly can do many things that he couldn't before. He is the same one that helped me tweak my version of Vista, so that I could keep on plugging away on it...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
how much did you pay for it?
almeidakrn 3 years ago
I don't know what the cost was, because it was part of a project that I am/was working on with a partner...
maddmaddworld 3 years ago
@Torontoguyy
At first I have to apologize. I totally misunderstood you. I thought you talk to maddmaddworld because YouTube didn't show it right that it was an answer to soldiersucker. It was actuallized and corrected a few hours later after i made my posts to you.
So I am really sorry, was just a misunderstanding. Peace ^^
P.S.: I think I am going to buy a T61. At first i wanted a T60 because of the FlexView display. But as I saw the T61 screen it was a good display too.
d1oftwins 3 years ago