Finally got my new mobile workstation!! Tell me what you thi

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Thinkpad T61p mobile workstation

2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700
2GB of 667MHz DDR2 (upgradeable to 4GB)
100GB, 7200rpm HDD
256MB Nvidia Quadro FX 570M
15.4 inches 1680x1050 (poss. higher)
Wireless AGN
integrated Bluetooth
3 year accidental warranty (includes screen)
Win XP Pro

~ $1,930

I got this instead of the comparable Sager because the graphics card is optimized for 3D modeling/CAD work, the warranty is better and my roomates dad saved me close to $400 with his employee discount.

I think I chose the best thing... its a good balance of power for doing graphics work without being an 8lb. beast that sounds like a vacuum cleaner when its running (the current absolute max. performance books) . Battery life is short but not an issue for me.

What do people think?

[cwaters617]

[solo]

Nice rig, great for 3d.

I see you stayed away from Vista, why?

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I figure I'll update to Vista about a year from now when it will be more easily compatible with all of the programs I use (primarily ACAD, SketchUp, Photoshop/Illustrator, 3DS).

I am in grad school for architecture this year and don't want to take any chances with a new OS that I'm not very familiar with/may have compatability issues. I'll also upgrade to 4GB of RAM when I go to Vista.

[cwaters617]

[Krisidious]

pictures... I cani't wead...