T40 - 6 cell or 9 cell battery purchase...

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simms · #1 Post by **simms** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:37 pm

Hey everyone!

I just purchased my first IBM T40 today. For $650 incl. taxes and shipping, I got the 2374-PU2 that is based on the 2374-75U.

Lastly - the battery on the T40 is getting low. I need a reputable source to get 6/9 cell batteries - can anyone recommend me a source? Is it worth going for the 9-cell upgrade (7200mah) for $100? Or just use the standard 6-cell (4400mah) for $50 or so?

Thanks so much!

Skysurfer · #2 Post by **Skysurfer** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:16 am

I owned that machine up until this past summer and it was the best notebook I have ever used.

The first thing I would do is to make sure you start with all the original settings...if you bought it used. Then, if you're going to be connected to the Internet, get a firewall up and anti-virus loaded. And finally I would get the latest drivers off the IBM Web site.

Enjoy,

Lawrence

simms wrote:Hey everyone!

I just purchased my first IBM T40 today. For $650 incl. taxes and shipping, I got the 2374-PU2 that is based on the 2374-75U.

Lastly - the battery on the T40 is getting low. I need a reputable source to get 6/9 cell batteries - can anyone recommend me a source?

P M 1.5GHz
1GB RAM <-- upgrade for free
60GB 5400rpm HDD <-- also upgraded
14.1 XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD
32MB ATI Radeon 7500
16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD(slim)
Modem(CDC)
1Gb Ethernet(LOM)
Cisco 802.11b Wireless(MPCI)
Secure Chip(TCPA)
UltraNav
6 cell battery
WinXP Pro

It still has warranty until 9/2006, NBD on-site internationaly.
I personally think it's a great deal and I can finally get into IBM laptops.

Is there anything I should first do when I get it? Any special applications that I should install (or not install)?

Thanks so much!

christopher_wolf · #3 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:48 am

Wow Simms, that is an *impressive* Thinkpad for only $650

Glad you are enjoying it; one of my research buddies has a T40 and loves it

simms · #4 Post by **simms** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 7:06 am

Thanks. Is it worth going for the 9-cell upgrade (7200mah) for $100? Or just use the standard 6-cell (4400mah) for $50 or so?

Habakkuk · #5 Post by **Habakkuk** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:44 am

9 cell battery is great. It is well worth $100. It does add weight to the system, however.

christopher_wolf · #6 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:23 am

I would get a 9-Cell Battery for the system; it is really worth it. It does add some weight and expands the form factor somewhat, but it is a must-have, IMHO, if you are really mobile with your Thinkpad.

simms · #7 Post by **simms** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:40 pm

Thanks guys. I know you all recommended the 9-cell, but I don't know how much portability I'll be using. I managed to pick up a 6-cell 4400mah off eBay for just $19.99 (and $10 shipping) - it was just too good to resist.

jeffcrilly · #8 Post by **jeffcrilly** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:10 am

I managed to pick up a 6-cell 4400mah off eBay for just $19.99 (and $10 shipping) - it was just too good to resist.

Let us know how that battery works out.

Sounds like a great deal.

jeff

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