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2 years ago
I configured the ThinkPad Z61t with an Integrated Camera, so in that respect it'll be just like the MacBook. I don't know what software to use with the camera, though.
I am a Windows XP user, but I'd be interested in using Linux if it doesn't make things too hard for me.
2 years ago
I haven't used any of the Z-series laptops but, I don't think you can go wrong with a ThinkPad. There's a premium to be paid, but it's worth it in my opinion. i would have gone for the higher resolution since it's only $50 more. I can always reduce the display resolution but if the hardware doesn't support it, I can't increase the resolution.
The integrated camera is a nice plus. If the T series had one available, I would have gotten it. Though I didn't use the one on my MacBook for anything other than snapping some funny pictures around the house, it's a nice to have if the price isn't obscene. Unfortunately, i'm not sure what software on Windows supports a cam, but i am pretty sure Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger support it. I don't know of any applications like Apple's PhotoBooth for Windows.
The only Linux distro that I've used that really works out of the box is Ubuntu. It supports most hardware and you can try it out without installing anything (LiveCD). Linux always requires a bit of work but, the freedom and flexibility are enough that I don't use Windows for anything. I use my Mac Mini and MacBook for my iPod and iTunes and managing my digital pictures, movies, etc. I use Linux for all my day to day activities, including some web development.
If you decide you want to give Ubuntu a whirl, I'd love to hear about your experiences.
Cheers,
Pankaj
2 years ago
Do you think that the Live CD could have installed something on my system such that it slowed down my ThinkPad by 3 times.
2 years ago
I haven't installed Ubuntu on the T60 yet but I have booted into the Ubuntu 6.10 LiveCD many times and have no issues at all with my existing Fedora Core 6 or Windows XP installations (yes, it's installed but purely to backup my Nokia E61 and Motorola SLVR L7 and for iTunes)
Are you sure that the LiveCD you have is not corrupt and the MD5 hash of the iso matches the Ubuntu website? I don't think the LiveCD installs anything unless you ask it to install Ubuntu to disk.
Please let me know what you find out.
Cheers,
Pankaj
2 years ago
Since you had both, which one has the better feel on the keyboard, T60 or the MacBook? I'm a writer and I type --a lot--. Right now I have to go mobile, and have to choose (luckily!) between t60 and MacBook.
Please let me know what you think about them. Thanks...
2 years ago
Having been a long time user of ThinkPads, I've grown accustomed to ThinkPads and I love the feel of the ThinkPad keyboard. However, the MacBook also has a fairly decent keyboard. The main difference is that the ThinkPad keys are spaced like any normal laptop keyboard and the keys have a bit of a "bounce" to them which I like. The MacBook keys have a wider spacing that takes a little to get used to but once you get used to it, you feel like the keyboard is no longer cramped like traditional laptops. The MacBook has a bit of a softer feel to it. Both are excellent machines but my personal preference brings me back to a ThinkPad.
I can't comment on the MacBook Pro since I've never owned one. Please let me know which one you decide to pick up!
Cheers,
Pankaj
2 years ago
My only complaint on the T41 was as follows:
6 cell battery barely even lasts 1 hour when wireless is on. Useless on a plane without an extra. Maybe its just my battery.
The SXGA screen is terrible unless you have a magnifying glass. Man was never made to view 1400 x 1050 on a 14" screen. I have a desktop 1600x1200 screen that is 21" and that is about right.
On my new T60 which has about the same form factor, I got the XGA screen. When I demo software, I'm connected to an XGA projector anyway and when I'm docked, I have a 19" monitor. Using dual monitors on my SXGA screen is useless because I have to squint to see the 2nd screen on the laptop versus my desktop screen.
The hard drive isn't that easy to swap. It is better than alot of laptops, but is no picnic to go between a demo drive and my live drive. It feels like the bracket you need to insert and pull it out with is going to break (but it never did).
On the new T60, they offer a SATA based DVD rom drive bay swap in that you can install a real SATA Laptop drive in. Thus I can leave my main drive in and snap in that drive on demand. USB drives are way to slow to boot and demo from. Looking forward to the new 100gig 7200 rpm laptop drive.
Widescreen is cute, but I rarely watch movies on it and widescreens either are way to big for carrying cases without getting a large one, or they fit in a carrying case, but all you are doing is cutting off working resolution when you are not watching a movie.
I still miss the days of laptops that pivot about 40% in the middle instead of at the end. I'm just waiting for a coach airline seat to come down and crack the display. This is a problem with all laptops. IBM could actually overcome this due to their use of the "Track Point". But since they offer both touch and trackpoint, then the touch forces the hinge and keyboard to the back.
2 years ago
I'm not a big fan of widescreens as well but I think the MacBook has implemented it fairly well where you don't compromise too much screen real estate. I also don't watch movies on my laptop but I do wind up watching Battlestar Galactica (from iTunes) on my MacBook :-)
My sound suddenly died on my Ubuntu install and i've yet to troubleshoot it but other than that, Ubuntu is a great OS!!
Good luck with the T60 and if you decide to run Linux on it, definitely let me know how it works out. Watch those reclining coach seats by moving the laptop closer to you :-)