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Thinkpadgranddad · #1 Post by **Thinkpadgranddad** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:31 pm

I don't need to worry about portability!Or battery life at all.
My lappy will be replacing a desktop.I'am disabled and never go anywhere.
All I with my computer is:Burn CD's
Email
IM's
Watch DVD's
Word processing(Every now & then!)

Which lappy;will fit the bill:1.)T-23
2.)T-30
3.)T-40(like but outta my budget)

I'am working with about $700-$745.00

red_dragon · #2 Post by **red_dragon** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:44 pm

T40 or T23 is my suggestion. T30 runs the hot, power hog P4-M.

Thinkpadgranddad · #3 Post by **Thinkpadgranddad** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:49 pm

red_dragon wrote:T40 or T23 is my suggestion. T30 runs the hot, power hog P4-M.

T40's are $1,000-up aren't they?For a decent one.

Trip · #4 Post by **Trip** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 6:23 pm

If you're not worried about portability, why not look at a cheap R-series laptop or a low-end Z60m? You should be able to find either one within your budget, and they'll probably be better for what you need than a T30 or T23. And you can get it new.

Thinkpadgranddad · #5 Post by **Thinkpadgranddad** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:38 pm

Trip wrote:If you're not worried about portability, why not look at a cheap R-series laptop or a low-end Z60m? You should be able to find either one within your budget, and they'll probably be better for what you need than a T30 or T23. And you can get it new.

Ok,thanks

DIGITALgimpus · #6 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:35 pm

I'd second the recommendation for an R series.

I had an A31, which is somewhat similar. If you don't carry it to much, it's an excellent desktop replacement. The big disadvantage of the A, and now R series is that they are a bit heavy.

But since you said your not traveling with it... save the cash, and get more power. The weight likely doesn't impact you at all.

Thinkpadgranddad · #7 Post by **Thinkpadgranddad** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:46 pm

DIGITALgimpus wrote:I'd second the recommendation for an R series.

I had an A31, which is somewhat similar. If you don't carry it to much, it's an excellent desktop replacement. The big disadvantage of the A, and now R series is that they are a bit heavy.

But since you said your not traveling with it... save the cash, and get more power. The weight likely doesn't impact you at all.

Which R?R40,R31 The R50e is kinda pricey

DIGITALgimpus · #8 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:01 pm

I don't know enough about the R 3x, 4x, 5x differences to say exactly.

Perhaps somone else here can give you a quick rundown on the differences.

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