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PCO · #1 Post by **PCO** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:43 pm

Hey everyone,

I have an open question for the forum. Through a friend I am able to get a really good deal on the T41 and R51 model thinkpads. However, I am faced with a difficult decision. Both models have the exact same specs but the T41 is $400 (canadian) more expensive. Is the mobility and build of the T41 worth this added expense? Are there any other important differences I am missing out on? Any advice and input would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

#2 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:02 pm

They aren't the same (or there wouldn't be two models). I think the T is lighter than the R, and that counts a lot for me. Also, check the warranty. Two nearly identical machines can be a couple of hundred dollars apart because one has a three year warranty and one has a one year warranty. Get the three year warranty. Finally, the T's have always been a mainstay in the commercial laptop arena and I like that as well. I have a T41.
... jdhurst

krosenstein · #3 Post by **krosenstein** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:11 pm

Also, don't the Ts have metal cases, while the Rs are plastic?

etherelithic · #4 Post by **etherelithic** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:32 pm

I was looking at their specs, and it seems that a 15 inch T42 is about 0.2 inches thinner than a 15 inch R51, weighs 0.8 pounds lighter, has a magnesium cover. the T series offers much higher specs than the R series, but is much more expensive too.

jephhy · #5 Post by **jephhy** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 3:08 pm

I've used the R series briefly, not built nearly as well as the T series and the case is all plastic...it feels very cheap in comparison. I think the extra money is worth it...

Jeff

#6 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:37 pm

etherelithic wrote:T series offers much higher specs than the R series, but is much more expensive too.

And worth every penny. purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

... JDHurst

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