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Old 08-01-2006, 09:38 AM   #1
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Finally going to order the T60

Hey, thanks for all the help in the past, but I have a few last minute questions. I have it configured with a 2 ghz T2500, 14.1 SXGA+ screen with a 128mb X1400, 1 GB ram, 80 GB hard drive, and a DVD burner.

1. It says it has "Integrated WiFi wireless LAN Wi-Fi wireless upgradable and Bluetooth (Standard)" for the standard Wifi, but then it offers: "Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter" and "ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter" as upgrades, either of wich for $25. Do I need the upgrade to use Wifi, and if so which would you recommend?

2. They offer tons of different cases for it on the site. I just want a pretty standard briefcase type one that is as small as possible, and I have no need to pay for extra's like leather. Can anyone recommend one through lenovo, or should I just go to staples and pick one out?

3. Any other last minute suggestions?

If I do have to get the wifi upgrade, the total comes to 1,500.08 since I configured it through my school, and that's a lot cheaper than if I configure it directly through lenovo.
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Also is 50.00 a good price for the Thinkpad Expander model case? It's the same price on newegg, but I'm not sure if that is like a name brand premium that they tack on or something. It seems like it has tons of padding along with some pockets and the usual stuff.
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You will need one of those cards to use WiFi. I recommend the Intel PRO/Wireless one.

As for the case, just get a cheapie one from eBags.com.
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