What is the BEST T Series I can get for under $1500??

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MPDano · #1 Post by **MPDano** » Wed May 25, 2005 3:45 pm

I am trying to figure out what model I can buy for under $1500 total? Min. requirements:

512MB Ram
60 GB HD
NO Celerons
Fingerprint

Any input??

The Weissman · #2 Post by **The Weissman** » Wed May 25, 2005 4:40 pm

Between your minimum requirements and your maximum budget, I don't think there are any ThinkPads that fit the bill. Unless you're willing to compromise on one or the other...

Steve

MPDano · #3 Post by **MPDano** » Wed May 25, 2005 4:50 pm

We want the latest and greatest, but have a budget of $1500 per laptop. I would like to get T43's

wolfman · #4 Post by **wolfman** » Wed May 25, 2005 5:26 pm

You're going to have to compromise on something I think. Here are a few that are close:

Thinkpad R51 1849-6VU (1.73 ghz, 512, 60 gig, 64 meg ati x300, 15 inch 1024x768, xp pro, gigabit ethernet, built in b/g wireless, dvd/cdrw, 1 year warranty, no finger print reader) $1399 list
Thinkpad R51 1859-4AU (1.73 ghz, 512, 60 gig, media accelerator 900, 15 inch 1400x1050, xp pro, gigabit ethernet, built in a/b/g wireless, dvd/cdrw, 1 year warranty, no finger print reader) $1449 list

Both are potentially available for less if you have access to EPP or via the amex/visa type of discounts.

For T series I think you will have to maybe cut the ram to 256 and the hard disk to 40 gig to squeeze under the $1500 unless you have access to some of the discounts mentioned above...

JHaislet · #5 Post by **JHaislet** » Wed May 25, 2005 6:51 pm

Sounds like you might be part of a school (The Bishop School)? If so, there are some really good educational discounts depending on which catagory you fit into.

Plinkerton · #6 Post by **Plinkerton** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:42 pm

Take the fingerprint reader out of your minimum requirements. If you're trying to save cash, you shouldn't make gimmicks among your minimum requirements. Not to say that it can't be useful, but it definitely shoulnd't be considered a necessity.

Steve007 · #7 Post by **Steve007** » Thu May 26, 2005 4:36 am

Plinkerton wrote:Take the fingerprint reader out of your minimum requirements. If you're trying to save cash, you shouldn't make gimmicks among your minimum requirements. Not to say that it can't be useful, but it definitely shoulnd't be considered a necessity.

It's certainly shouldn't be a necessity for someone on a tight budget.

What is the BEST T Series I can get for under $1500??

What is the BEST T Series I can get for under $1500??

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