Should I invest in getting an ultraportable laptop for med school? I'm getting kind of tired of lugging ~5-6 lb Thinkpad around...I'm getting too old for a really really heavy backpack =P. What do you (tech-y) guys (and gals too!) think?
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. the one thing that i know from getting the x60t is that i love the x60 part of the machine, the t part is just extra bonus!
i think it's far more versatile to have the smaller laptop for the option of roadrunning, and attaching external peripherals for more "workstation"-like function(ie. monitor, speakers, usb hubs). in this case, you can either brave the hooking up and unhooking of all of your cables, or you can go ahead with getting an ultrabase.
the major con to the x60 series is that it has no optical drive, but i haven't found much use for it to be justified on my machine :D.
of course, if you don't need the tablet function, i'd totally recommend the x300...DOO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT.
i doubt i'll ever look back. if i need to get a computer next, i'll either get these types of machines(in order to preference): ultraportable for daily application, desktop for workhorse power and expandability, laptop powerhorse for portable power
But didn't your x60t have a lot of issues with the LCD? I seem to recall you having to send it to IBM to get it fixed a couple of times...I believe it was a defect?
I have to agree with Steph. Though I hate Apple for overcharging everyone their machines are quite amazing and light weight. Truly you have all of the convience of a PC but minus all of the horrible breakdowns that come with a PC. If you're okay with spending the extra money go for a Mac you wont be disappointed, plus they usually come with a free IPOD.
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. the one thing that i know from getting the x60t is that i love the x60 part of the machine, the t part is just extra bonus!
ReplyDeletei think it's far more versatile to have the smaller laptop for the option of roadrunning, and attaching external peripherals for more "workstation"-like function(ie. monitor, speakers, usb hubs). in this case, you can either brave the hooking up and unhooking of all of your cables, or you can go ahead with getting an ultrabase.
the major con to the x60 series is that it has no optical drive, but i haven't found much use for it to be justified on my machine :D.
of course, if you don't need the tablet function, i'd totally recommend the x300...DOO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT.
i doubt i'll ever look back. if i need to get a computer next, i'll either get these types of machines(in order to preference): ultraportable for daily application, desktop for workhorse power and expandability, laptop powerhorse for portable power
oh, right, those machines correspond to the following: x300, d10, and t61p
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But didn't your x60t have a lot of issues with the LCD? I seem to recall you having to send it to IBM to get it fixed a couple of times...I believe it was a defect?
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Just don't get what I got (the eee). I love that it's lightweight/portable, but it's in linux and I have no idea how to troubleshoot.
I second Sheila's *nerd alert* comment. HAH.
ReplyDeleteWhen my computer breaks (or if I get fully funded) I'm all about the MAC baby! WOHOO!
I have to agree with Steph. Though I hate Apple for overcharging everyone their machines are quite amazing and light weight. Truly you have all of the convience of a PC but minus all of the horrible breakdowns that come with a PC. If you're okay with spending the extra money go for a Mac you wont be disappointed, plus they usually come with a free IPOD.
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