ThinkPad still worth it?

bitequator · 20 Dec 2004, 02:53 PM

A relative recently bought the ThinkPad X41. Another bought the T40 (top of the line model) awhile back. Still another has had 2 ThinkPads. I myself have been planning to get an X4x model too.

I realize it's too early to make definitive judgement calls, but does anyone have opinions/feelings whether it will still be worth it under Lenovo joint venture?

s a · 20 Dec 2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by bitequator
I realize it's too early to make definitive judgement calls, but does anyone have opinions/feelings whether it will still be worth it under Lenovo joint venture?

My understanding is that the current "support framework" will continue unaltered for a period of five years - probably still a good time to buy a thinkpad.

The X-series is superb. I've had a thinkpad X40 for three months now and am very pleased with its performance (its amazingly light - 2.7 lbs, and generates very little heat).

**Gankaku** · 22 Dec 2004, 12:07 AM

i agree. I think they're still worth it. It remains to be seen though after the five year point.

bitequator · 22 Dec 2004, 07:05 PM

Thanks again for the input s a and Gankaku, makes me feel better about the decision

iceshake · 23 Dec 2004, 12:24 PM

I own a T41. I don't care about Lenovo. I do know I got a great deal and a solid build laptop. I don't think quality would be sacrificed in any way in the future.. The Big Blue won't let it happen..

20 Dec 2004, 02:53 PM	#1
bitequator The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,978	ThinkPad still worth it? A relative recently bought the ThinkPad X41. Another bought the T40 (top of the line model) awhile back. Still another has had 2 ThinkPads. I myself have been planning to get an X4x model too. I realize it's too early to make definitive judgement calls, but does anyone have opinions/feelings whether it will still be worth it under Lenovo joint venture?

22 Dec 2004, 12:07 AM	#3
Gankaku Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,265	i agree. I think they're still worth it. It remains to be seen though after the five year point.

22 Dec 2004, 07:05 PM	#4
bitequator The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,978	Thanks again for the input s a and Gankaku, makes me feel better about the decision

23 Dec 2004, 12:24 PM	#5
iceshake Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 17	I own a T41. I don't care about Lenovo. I do know I got a great deal and a solid build laptop. I don't think quality would be sacrificed in any way in the future.. The Big Blue won't let it happen..