Buying a used basic T60 or hi-end R50p? Need some opinions, plz.

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a used Thinkpad, but I'm a bit torn between 2 models, so I'd like some opinions
Thinkpad T60 (don't have number yet))
Intel core duo T2500, 1GB memory, 100 GB HD, 512mb Graph. card (Ati mobility radeon X1400), 14.1 inch screen 1024x768
Multiburner DVD dual layer, wireless, bluetooth, battery more than 2h. Official XP.
= 427 USD
Thinkpad R50p (1833-BU4)
Original description: Based on 1833-23U: P M 1.7GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB 7200rpm HDD, 15" UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, 128MB ATI FireGL T2, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), Intel 802.11b wireless, Secure Chip (TCPA), 9 cell Li-Ion battery, No preload
= 388 USD
So basic it's a "high-end, but slower" versus a "basic, but faster" kind of deal.
I'm just gonna use it as a 2nd machine, mostly for some internet, office, chats, some (older) games.
I'm not sure how much would the "user-experience" of a hi-res screen would compare to a more performant machine?
Thanks!
T42p 2373-Q1G (PM765, 2GB, 250 GB HDD, 15" UXGA(1600x1200), 128MB ATI FireGL T2)
T60p 8741-C4G (T7600 2.33GHz, 3GB, 320GB 7k2 rpm, 15.4" 1680x1050, 256MB ATI FireGL V5250)
R50p 1833-BU4PM1.7GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB 7200rpm HDD, 15 UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, 128MB ATI FireGL T2

If you're a fan of high-end LCDs, R50p has a very nice IPS FlexView, and is a very sweet machine overall. With maxed RAM it doesn't feel outdated at all, will fly in most Linux distros and XP, and run 32-bit Vista with no complaints. If the original 1.7 Banias CPU is replaced with 2.0 or 2.1 Dothan (755/765) these babies get quite fast.
The bad news is that these machines are prone to GPU failures that affect the whole ATi-based T4x/R5x generation.
As for your run-of-the-mill T60, if it's going to be nothing more than a backup machine, it's probably a better option than R50p if the price is the same. These are solid performers that don't need any special care to stay in good shape.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
George
In daily use: R60F, R500F, T61, T410
Collecting dust: T60
Enjoying retirement: A31p, T42p,
Non-ThinkPads: Panasonic CF-31 & CF-52, HP 8760W
Starting Thursday, 08/14/2014 I'll be away from the forums until further notice. Please do NOT send private messages since I won't be able to read them. Thank you.

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