My FrankenPads...

This was the easiest one to build, but a fabulous machine nevertheless, if you like FlexViews and dislike touchpads...
You can click on the attachment to view the actual machine...
ThinkPad R60e (0657-4MU)
T2300E(1.66GHz)...........now T2600 (2.16 Ghz)
512MB RAM..............now 2GB (2x1GB)
60GB 5400rpm HD
15in 1024x768 LCD.......now 15" IPS FlexView SXGA+ (1400x1050) LCD
Intel 950
CDRW/DVDRW
Intel 802.11abg wireless
Modem
1Gb Ethernet
No UltraNav..............YAY
6c Li-Ion battery
An economy build that I'd recommend to anyone looking for an inexpensive yet sturdy desktop replacement with a fabulous screen...
More to follow - stay tuned.
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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Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome...the world's ultimate 4:3 FrankenPad:
FrankenPad T601FL
T9500 Core 2 Duo Penryn CPU
8GB RAM
15" UXGA (1600x1200) AFFS FlexView LED LCD
nVidia NVS140M GPU
DVD RW multiburner
256GB Crucial M4 SSD
Atheros abgn wireless card
Verizon WWAN
Bluetooth
NO MODEM
Gigabit Ethernet
UltraNav
Security Chip
Fingerprint reader
Modded BIOS
Win 7 Pro 64-bit
Click on the attachment to view the picture...
A bunch of comparison shots and a more detailed write-up is available here:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=108270
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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