Korean Job Discussion Forums

[rocklee]

T60 1,700,000 won :
- http://www.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=113108276&pos_shop_cd=SH&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=IBM+T60&search_keyword=IBM%20T60

Z61 1,200,000 won :
- http://www.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=112339605&pos_shop_cd=SH&pos_class_cd=111111111&pos_class_kind=T&search_keyword=IBM%20z61

Lenovo/IBM 1,500,000 won :
- http://www.noteweb.co.kr/main/product_view.asp?pro_code=100012_10291_1934&page=1&service_id=pcdn


HP 1,800,000 won :
- http://www.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=115008962&pos_shop_cd=GE&pos_class_cd=300004045&pos_class_kind=S


My requirements :
- a widescreen resolution of 1400x1050 or larger
- 14.1 (or 15.4 if it is light like under 2.8kg)
- Duo 2 Core (or Duo Core)
- DVDRW


Can anyone advice on real world differences between Duo Core and Duo 2 Core? I hear its anywhere between a 10% to 20% using benchmark programs wtih Duo 2 Core still retaining the same battery life. If the differences are insignificant then I would be all over the Z61,

I know most of what I got up there are IBMs/Lenovos, anyone got any other suggestions? There weren't many to choose from despite the masses of Korean notebooks out there.

[Wrench]

Why do you need a powerful cpu?

Your decision souldn;t be based around the cpu but rather the video card.

[rocklee]

I need a good CPU to last a little longer. When Pentium M first came out, I could only afford the 1.4Ghz version and that was nearly 3 years ago. I need something that is noticeably faster.

[Wrench]

[SuperHero]

[shifdog]

What will you be using the laptop for?

[Demophobe]

This notebook looks alright, but can you get it in Korea? The price is good anyhow..

[mrsquirrel]

T60

Magnesium case - thin - sexy and a workhorse.

I think it has a fingerprint scanner on it as well.

[rocklee]

The T60 does seem like the notebook I'm looking for. I really want to use the notebook for what it is, to type on my lap. I want to be able to carry it to most places, write blogs and work on my website. I've been using my 15.4" notebook doing all that and while it has admirably lived up to the task, it is getting a bit old. Perhaps its time to hand it down to someone else who do not need the extra power of today's technology (thanks sis!).

Also, is it possible to replace the keyboard in case I want to change it to a different language?

[mrsquirrel]

The other option would be the top spec R60.

magesium body again. A little bigger than the T60 but I think you should save a bit on it. I might be wrong though.

[pkang0202]

Definitely T60.

I have a T40 that I've been using for years. Its not a desktop replacement notebook but its been serving as one while I've been in Korea. This laptop is a serious workhorse.

Thinkpads are awesome. The battery life and reliability is second to none.