On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Clint Pachl <pa...@ecentryx.com> wrote:
> Paolo Aglialoro wrote: > >> Just a small hint.... after the 60 series all thinkpads rock... but I >> wouldn't go to T series unless you'll be moving quite seldom. My advice is >> a >> whooping X61, ultraportable yet powerful and really silent. >> >> > > I thought about the X61. However, my laptop will rarely leave my desk and > will spend much of it's life in a docking station. > > If I really need portability (flying, camping) and I'm just going to be > writing code in vim, then I use my trusty Sony Vaio SR17, weighing in at > less than 3 pounds (~1.3KG). I paid about 2400USD for it new in 2000; works > like a charm. I'm still getting my moneys worth out of it. :-) > Just like my dell latitude L400...... ;))))) ...too bad it sports an awful power connector and its battery is dead ...but actually I emptied the battery, so that it's also way lighter ;))) ...and with a new 80G hd ;)))) Then, T61 is perfect for you :)