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"Issues with the CNET review"
Pros: well designed, a pleasure to use
Cons: expensive (but you get what you pay for), only 3 usb ports, no card reader
Summary: I respectfully disagree with a few points made in the editor's review.
First, the editor's review states that the 4:3 aspect ratio (i.e. non widescreen) is a negative. It is only a negative for people who want a widescreen display. The T60 comes in a widescreen version for those who want it that way. But widescreen is not for everyone, and you can't fault Lenovo for continuing to make non-widescreen notebooks for people who don't want widescreens.
Second, and this is a general problem with CNET laptop reviews, the comparison among different machines is less useful when the machines being compared have different processor speeds, different hard drive speeds, and different RAM. In this review, the performance of the ThinkPad T60 beats a Dell Insiron, but the ThinkPad has a 2.33 core due processor while the Dell has a 2.00 processor. It's not a fair comparison. In other tests, CNET compares a machine with a 7200 rpm hard drive to one with a 5400 rpm hard drive. Probably all of us already know that a faster processor or faster hard drive will yield better performance. What would be useful would be a comparison between a ThinkPad and a Dell (or other unit) with the same processor speed, same hard drive speed, same amount of installed RAM, etc.
Finally, this review bemoans the high price of this particular ThinkPad. I agree. But what the review doesn't tell you is that you can configure this notebook any way you want. CNET bought one with the fastest possible processor, which costs disproportionately more than the second or third fastest processor. You can shave $325 off the price by getting a 2.16Ghz processor instead of the 2.33Ghz, or you can save $525 by choosing the 2.00Ghz processor. In either case, you will still be getting a very fast machine, but at considerably lower cost.
Despite my issues with some aspects of CNET reviews, I am grateful to CNET for all the helpful info at this website. I've saved a lot of money and made better purchase decisions using the info at CNET.
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The OP isn't the only one who didn't mention the graphics capabilities. It's not mentioned in the review either. You have to question how they actually conduct these reviews.
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You are right but you missed one key point about the price. They reviewed the T60p. The p is the designation used for mobile workstations which include professional graphics rather than the run of the mill gaming hardware. That is a significant part of the price.
