what is the major difference between 14'1 and 15 T42p??

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motion51 · #1 Post by **motion51** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:51 am

Im considering to get 14'1 inch model because of portability. and some people say that 15 inch one is better (brighter and etc) than 14.1.. im confused! anyone knows the major difference???

yakman · #2 Post by **yakman** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:03 am

I think you just answered your own question!

ctbenski · #3 Post by **ctbenski** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 5:10 am

1. Are you going to carry the rig around, say, more than three times per week, in your backpack? Use it in airplanes and buses?
If the answer is YES, get the 14 inch, it really makes a difference.
2. What is the type of jobs you will be putting it to? If you do a lot of Photoshop, DTP, CAD, or similar stuff - you will probably have to consider the 15 inch and highest possible resolution.
I've found that for my jobs (translation, i.e. two-three Word windows open at a time, two-three other windows of auxiliary programs such as Trados and Multi-term floating) I've found the 14 inch 1400x1050 of my lappy to be just ideal. The weight and size of the machine are considerably lower than in the case of the 15 inch and this you will notice when you really carry it around.

NeoteriX · #4 Post by **NeoteriX** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:02 am

Th battery life is also greater for the 14" for obvious reasons.

emorphien · #5 Post by **emorphien** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:09 am

The 14.1" is a bit thinner, and lighter and obviously smaller in the other dimensions too. If you travel a lot, or use it in tight places, it will help to have the smaller machine.

But, the 15" is still pretty thin and not heavy at all for a 15" laptop and I have no trouble carrying it around for extended periods of time. I find that if a laptop is under 6 pounds or so it doesn't really bother my shoulder even if I carry it around all day.

bl0tt0 · #6 Post by **bl0tt0** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:44 pm

Is the 14 incher really that much thinner though? I just recently acquired one of the 15 inch T42ps and I notice that it definitely isn't thinner than the old Tibook I have been using for the past several years. It's not a huge deal for me, as I have no problem carrying it around in my bag, but I do wonder how the two really compare, anyone have some images of the two side by side?

Also, how does the battery life between the two differ?

#7 Post by **daeojkim** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:08 pm

This post will answer all of your questions

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=8288

bl0tt0 · #8 Post by **bl0tt0** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:03 pm

Wow, maybe it's just me, but it's kind of hard to see the difference in thickness there. Guess that kills my potential buyer's remorse at the root. Otherwise, I absolutely love this machine. Can't wait to get a 72000 rpm 80 Gig HD and REALLY get this puppy humming!

#9 Post by **GomJabbar** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:45 am

bl0tt0 wrote:Can't wait to get a 72000 rpm 80 Gig HD and REALLY get this puppy humming!

It won't be just humming, it will be flying!

what is the major difference between 14'1 and 15 T42p??

what is the major difference between 14'1 and 15 T42p??

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