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Topic: Is this a good deal on a used Lenovo ThinkPad T-61?

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The laptop I usually use for gigs is also used as my everyday PC which I don't like. I found a Lenovo ThinkPad on Craigslist. I wont be doing any video so I just want a machine that can take a beating when it comes to DJing and that is very stable strictly running Virtual DJ only. Well what I found on Craigslist was a Lenovo ThinkPad T-61.

Specs:

•Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T7100 1.8 GHz

•2.5 GB Ram

•150 GB Hard Drive

•Windows Vista Business

•14.1" 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)

These laptops are known for durability and ability to easily make some upgrades so I will be able to upgrade the hard drive and the ram. What I want to know is if its worth the $225.00 there asking for it? Will the processor handle Virtual DJ for a good time? After upgrades is it worth buying? Let's say Windows 7 and as much ram as possible, will that do it?
 
Posted Mon 13 Jun 11 @ 1:39 pm
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Unless someone has the exact same computer, no one will be able to say for sure. On paper it looks fine, but Vista has it's own issues with audio. Ask yourself this. If you buy this computer and it doesn't work, how pissed will you be? Is it worth the hassle to try to upgrade it? Would it be better to buy a new computer, that you can take back, if it doesn't work? Only you can answer these questions.
 
A copy of windows 7 will run you $100 bucks by the time you do that you would be better off grabbing a new laptop with Win 7 and probably slightly better specs for between $350 - $400. considering based on the specs this is a first gen centrino platform it is at least 3 years old probably 4. Even entry level stuff now is probably going to do you better than that, better battery life and lower power circuits. With a 4 year old laptop you would probably end up needing anew battery too so that is another $75 - $100 putting your $225 craigslister up to around $400.

Instead you could get something like this : http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354213

AMD Phenom™ II N830
4GB DDR3-1066 RAM
500GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal Display
8x SuperMulti Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
2-in-1 Digital Media Reader
ATI Radeon™ HD 4250
10/100/1000 Network
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Drystone CPU comparison
22140 vs 16240 = 36% faster than the T7100 with 3 cores instead of 2
 
Thanks guys you guys saved me from some headaches. I'm better off saving a bit more and buying a new laptop.
 
When your ready to buy hit me up with your budget I seem to have knack for finding good deals on Laptops - have helped a dozen or so friends buy in the last year or so.
 
Obedose ......don't buy anything used ......even things that aren't software or hardware ....

for instance if your used speaker stand collapses on somebody .......??

you need to be able to trust your stuff ......


i got some more tweaks coming your way today or tomorrow, sorry i've been busy


that was AMaHM btw , ancient wiseman , recently celebrated his 800th birthday .....

the fire from the candles was so huge they could see it from the Space Station ...

Tayla had the pics.... the updraft from the heat actually sucked a Prius into the vortex ......


it wouldn't be me if i didn't do this......

clearing throat .... nows the moment to roll your eyes .....

it doesn't have to be a laptop .......
 
Good point chuck - If you use rack mount amps or controllers there are rack specific PC cases you can just bolt in. Or you just build something in a lan party case. It is just a matter of what you are comfortable with setting up. If you build your own PC in a rack mount you will probably get more power for the same price and the ability to change parts easier later and put all your Hard drives inside the case instead of using an external drive. This option however, especially if you can fit your collection on the internal HD of a laptop means a lot more cabling, more weight, needing to figure out where and how to mount your keyboard, and how you will secure and mount your monitor. It is the trade-off you always get with Desktop vs laptop

more power, uprgadeability, fault tolerance and capacity - vs - size, weight and simplicity.
 
i got an upgraded acer 5920g with 512gpu, dual core 2.2 cpu, 4 gig ram, 320 hdd, vista prem for £200 so the price isnt too bad i suppose.
 


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