OT: First dibs on X61 Notebooks

[Eric Shubert]

I figured I'd miss something. ;)

lspci says "Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics 
Controller", or numerically:
00:02.0 0300: 8086:2a02 (rev 0c) (prog-if 00 [VGA Controller])
         Subsystem: 17aa:20b5
00:02.1 0380: 8086:2a03 (rev 0c)
         Subsystem: 17aa:20b5

Vista reports it as "Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family", and 
Vista offers to run the external monitor as a mirror or extension of the 
notebook monitor, or just the external monitor (when the notebook and a 
monitor are connected to the base).

I wouldn't know how to test the dual-display functionality in Ubuntu. It 
appears to default to a mirrored setup by default. 1280x1024 looks like 
the max resolution when on the mobile media base. It's sorta weird 
though, as the 'area' on the external monitor is larger (as is higher 
resolution) than the notebook monitor. I wouldn't have expected that, 
but I haven't done anything with multi-monitor configurations before. I 
can't tell what Ubuntu would offer for resolutions off the base, because 
the DVD/CD drive is in the base. Note, the windows 'special effects' (I 
forget what they're called) appear to be working.

If you have any other questions please let me know.

Stephen wrote:
> What is the video chipset?
> 
> On 12/12/08, Eric Shubert <ejs at shubes.net> wrote:
>> If you're looking for a nice little notebook that can double as a beefed
>> up desktop, read on. Otherwise, please pardon the noise.
>>
>> I've come across a couple (2) Lenovo (IBM) Thinkpad X61 notebooks for
>> sale that I'm giving the list first dibs on. They have Vista Ultimate
>> preloaded on them, but other than that I think they're great. They came
>> from a business that failed with the recent banking fiasco, so I know
>> they're not 'hot' (but the deal is smokin'!). They were new/built in
>> March'08, so they should still have at least a few months left on the
>> manufaturer's warranty. I can't verify the warranty online (the web site
>> says not found), so I'm guessing that they were never registered and you
>> might get a full year warranty by registering. Not sure on the warranty
>> though.
>>
>> I've checked them out, and they're like new. Very gently used if much at
>> all. I've run Ubuntu Desktop 8.04 LTS on them, and everything appears to
>> work as is. The wireless didn't show up initially, but after I ran
>> updates it showed up and saw some APs in the area (I didn't try to
>> connect to any however).
>>
>> Here's a link to a review of the X61 in general:
>> http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3765,
>> and here are the specs on these specific units:
>> Thinkpad X61 7675-K2U
>> Intel 2.4GH T8300 Core2 Duo (3M L2 cache)
>> 2G RAM
>> 160G 7200RPM HDD
>> 12.1" 1024x768 Display
>> Intel Mobile PM965/GM965/GL960 chipset
>> Intel 82566MM Gigabit Ethernet
>> Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 AGN Network
>> USB, Firewire, Bluetooth
>> Fingerprint scanner
>> 8 Cell High Capacity Battery (twice the life)
>> Mobile Media Base w/ DVD Multi Recorder CD-RW
>>
>> These units would retail from Lenovo for $2300+, although you might pay
>> closer to $1800 if you find a 'deal'.
>>
>> But wait, there's more. ;)
>> To complete your desktop setup, you'll also get, each new-in-the-box:
>> Lenovo L190xC 19" flat panel monitor
>> Lenovo 73P2620 USB Enhanced Performance keyboard
>> Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse USB/PS2.
>>
>> The first buyer to take delivery will also get a very nice Targus travel
>> case (gently used), although these little units travel nicely in smaller
>> bags as well.
>>
>> All this for only $1075, which is $50 less than I plan to list them for
>> on Craig's list (if you don't grab them soon). Now I know that you can
>> find notebooks for less, but they're skimpy and cheap. We're talking
>> Lenovo here, and loaded with upgrades. Industrial grade, for little more
>> than you'd pay for a cheap (as in quality) one.
>>
>> As is customary, first come first served. And please reply off list. ;)
>>
>> P.S. Although they've been re-loaded with Vista Ultimate, they can be
>> re-loaded with XP Professional if desired. I don't think that'll really
>> matter to you folks though. ;)
>>
>> --
>> -Eric 'shubes'
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