Re: [PLUG] Linux Compatible Laptop

[Morgan <morgan@morganjones.org>]

Michael et al,

This is my first Thinkpad, IBM or Lenovo but I would say the quality 
hasn't suffered at all going to Lenovo.  I've heard the quality has gone 
up and I don't have any trouble believing it.  I have used many laptops 
over the years and have never seen one as well made as my Lenovo t60.

I *believe* the t60 was the first fully Lenovo manufactured and designed 
laptop.  They have retained all of the features that make a Thinkpad a 
Thinkpad according to what I've read.  There are several good reviews 
online.

Now, Lenovo has recently released a consumer oriented line, the 3000 
series I think, that from what I've read is the same or slightly lower 
in quality to the Inspiron.  From a quick look at their website they're 
not using the Thinkpad designation though..  a good sign, keep the 
premium line premium, don't put a Jaguar logo on a Ford, it cheapens the 
brand.

-morgan



Michael C. Toren wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 12:32:07PM -0400, Morgan wrote:
> > Oh, That's a Lenovo Thinkpad t60.  As a point of reference, mine was 
> > $2300 shipped to my door.  That's spec'ed pretty nicely.  It's my 
> > primary computer and I travel a fair amount.
>
> I've been very impressed with the Thinkpads I've used in the past couple
> years, but all of those were all IBM Thinkpads, manufactured prior to the
> Lenovo sale.  I'd be very curious to hear if you've seen any decline in
> quality from the post-Lenovo generations?
>
> Thanks,
> -mct
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