Anyone knows when would the Z series be in? Anxious to try them on before deciding on a purchase?


cheers.

Went to Lowyat on 1st day of raya.... most ibm resellers (techdos included) don't have stock.... went to Midvalley on Sat - same result. Spoke to couple of dealers, they aren't too sure when they'll get a sample of the Z's but most of them are sure that it'll be the 'm' version that will be in first.

George... thanks for the info. Actually looking for the z60t (not m). M model too big/bulky and heavy for my wife to use. i think with 30 units, means got no extra offers lor... only flyer I saw with freebies was from techdos with the extra ram.

Actually they jumped the gun to put the promo out without any stock... I asked them and they checked (both midvalley and lowyat). Kinda like Dell selling the inspiron 630m. Got promo-promo, but no stock wan.
They were the ones who advised me that the "m" version will be in first, but no indication as to when the"t" model will arrive.

Guess in the meantime, can still shop around for alternatives.

This post has been edited by eviltofu: Nov 8 2005, 08:30 PM

Its a good and hardy machine - been using my company's T40 since early 2002. It still works and its quite reliable (except had to change my HD once in 2004 - due to the klak-klak sound) - but the batt now lasts only 1 hour
They are business machines and not really meant for gaming or much entertainment stuff. Take it as that and you won't be dissapointed. However I did run lucasart's Jedi Knight (1&2) on it sometime back
Got quite hot.... and somehow playing shooter games with the red-rubber pointer takes sometime to get used to.

The main attraction that the Thinkpad has to me is its build since its able to take abuse better than the rest (my previous Dell lat hinge went to pieces - oxidation of the grey plastics due to heat and my personal compaq also suffered damage around the corners).

Since the lack of local Z60T purchase options (and lowered specs) - I might settle for the HP nc6230 for my own purchase. I think its comparable to the Thinkpad T in terms of size and built (magnesium top and lower half) and 3 year warranty.

Read a review somewhere - IBM's are like BMWs (solid premium built machines - even if their specs aren't too exotic), HP's (n-type) are like VW/Volvos (hardy and can get the job done)...

cheers....

Congrats!
Press the Access IBM button and go from there.
Make sure the ThinkVantage app called software installer is installed as well. It'll make life a breeze in keeping your drivers upto date directly with Lenovo. Can update BIOS too. Other app to have is Access Connections to manage my multiple network configs automatically (if you like to go wireless at home, coffeehouse, foodcourt & work).

cheers.