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Want to buy a t42p at least 128mb graphic card, 256 would be
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:47 pm
by Lauranmc
better,
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:58 am
by Temetka
If ytou are referring to upgrading the graphics in the laptop itself, it cannot be done. The graphics chip is soldered onto the motherboard. However if you have the dock, you can add a PCI graphics card to. Any card should work, but I do believe it has to be low profile for it to fit.
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:59 am
by cmarti
Lauranmc,
The T42p came with 128mb of video ram, for 256mb you will need to look for a T60p.
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:04 pm
by Stevesoura
Temetka wrote:If ytou are referring to upgrading the graphics in the laptop itself, it cannot be done. The graphics chip is soldered onto the motherboard. However if you have the dock, you can add a PCI graphics card to. Any card should work, but I do believe it has to be low profile for it to fit.
Hi, is that really true I can add a PCI graphic card to enhance my laptop performance. Ive asked a couple of people how I can make my laptop not lag so much, so far I cant get a straight answer.
there are t42p with 256mb of graphics
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:06 pm
by Lauranmc
i just can't find the model number
T42P / 2378 EZU available
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:48 pm
by Frank Ponte
I have a "like-new" T42P / 2378EZU available. It has 15" UXGA, 128MB ATI FireGL, 1.8GHz Pentium-M, Windows XP Pro, 9 cell battery, 60GB / 7200 rpm Hitachi HD drive, 1 GB Ram, CD / DVD RW combo drive and all original packaging and accessories. The original 1 year waranty expired but I added additional 2 year coverage.
This unit has been sitting on my desk since new. Never traveled. New Keyboard.
If you're interested let me know. $1,000 firm.
IBM description:
Product: ThinkPad T42p 2378-EZU128MB ATI FireGL
Original description: Customer configured(RAM, HDD, Ultrabay, Battery, Preload): P M 745, 15 UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, T2, Wireless upgradeable (MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip
Frank
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:12 pm
by Temetka
That is a sweet deal for T42p. I have seen them going for $1200 plus.
RE: Graphics card in the Dock. I think any el cheapo ATI Radeon 9200 or better and Nvidia GeForce 5200 or better should fit fine in the dock. Fry's usually has them for less than $50 so it's not that bad of a deal. Keep in mind that neither the Radeon 9250 or Geforce 5200 series are top of the line. They are simply secondary cards. Not really bottom feeders, but nor 3D powerhouses as well. Either one of them has more than enough muscle to handle 3D on a secondary display though.
Re: T42P / 2378 EZU available
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:28 pm
by Frank Ponte
Frank Ponte wrote:I have a "like-new" T42P / 2378EZU available. It has 15" UXGA, 128MB ATI FireGL, 1.8GHz Pentium-M, Windows XP Pro, 9 cell battery, 60GB / 7200 rpm Hitachi HD drive, 1 GB Ram, CD / DVD RW combo drive and all original packaging and accessories. The original 1 year waranty expired but I added additional 2 year coverage.
This unit has been sitting on my desk since new. Never traveled. New Keyboard.
If you're interested let me know. $1,000 firm.
IBM description:
Product: ThinkPad T42p 2378-EZU128MB ATI FireGL
Original description: Customer configured(RAM, HDD, Ultrabay, Battery, Preload): P M 745, 15 UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, T2, Wireless upgradeable (MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip
Frank
The ThinkPad T42P has been sold. Thanks all for your interest and offers.
Regards,
Frank