As far as RAM goes, the type means nothing. All the types use the same RAM. The different type models feature different GPUs, screens, HDDs, etc. Just various configurations, some of which shipped with a variety of RAM values, but all are DDR2 modules.
Here are some of the differences in the T43 "types"
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1871 (Intel Graphics GMA 900)
1872 (Intel Graphics GMA 900)
1875 (Intel Graphics GMA 900)
1876 (Intel Graphics GMA 900)
2668 (ATI Graphics X300)
2669 (ATI Graphics X300)
2686 (ATI Graphics X300)
2687 (ATI Graphics X300)