Can somebody tell me what this is?

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boudie · #1 Post by **boudie** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:42 am

Hi, am new to ThinkPads, so here is my first question.
On the ibm.ca website, they have a cheap ($1899 CAD)
T40 which is model number 2373223.
Now this model number doesn't seem to match up to
any other models in TABOOK.pdf
Would anyone know anything further about this model
and why the odd number? Is there something I am
missing? Seems like a deal. Thanks.

boudie · #2 Post by **boudie** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:52 am

Here's a link to it:

http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/store/fa ... d+T+Series

#3 Post by **BillMorrow** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:59 am

link does not work..

how much is that in USD..??

on the surface, i think you can do MUCH better for little additional cash..

hausman · #4 Post by **hausman** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:33 am

boudie wrote:Here's a link to it:

http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/store/fa ... d+T+Series

You can't direct-link to specific items on IBM.ca's store

Here's a summary:

Mobile - ThinkPad T40 (2373223) with CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

IBM ThinkPad notebooks with the Intel Pentium M processor provide excellent performance.

Configuration Type: Notebook, PC Card
Installed Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Processor Type: Intel Pentium M Processor 1500MHz
Memory: 256MB
Disc Capacity: 40GB
Graphic subsystem: ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 32 MB

General Information
Part number: 4WTE106
Description: TP T40 1.5G 256MB 40GB XPP
Limited Warranty period and type3: Three years parts and labor (system battery: one year)

Software
Operating system provided: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Communication/networking applications: Access IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Access Support (English Models only), IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rapid Restore PC, IBM Record Now, IBM Update Connector
Device drivers/utilities: Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version, PC Doctor Diagnostics
Productivity applications: Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client (license), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium (license)
Other applications provided: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Preloaded applications: Yes

Processor

Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium M Processor
Processor internal clock speed: 1500MHz
Planar clock speed: 400 MHz
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Upgradable processor: No
BIOS type: Flash ROM

Memory

Memory (RAM) std/max: 256MB/ 2048MB
RAM speed: 266MHz
Alloy: Gold
Optional RAM configuration: 128:256:512:1024 SODIMM
RAM type: PC2100 DDR SDRAM
RAM slots total (available): 2 SODIMM (1)

Hard Disk
Hard disk size: 40GB
Hard disk type: ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Hard disk average seek time: 12 ms
Average latency: 7.1 ms
Cache size: 2 MB
Number of platters 5400
Sustained data trans rate (low; high): 16 MBps;MBps

Multimedia
CD-ROM speed: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 16X/10X/24X/8X Max
CD-ROM interface type: EIDE
CD-ROM data transfer rate: 5000 KBps
CD-ROM average access time: 160 ms
CD-ROM transport type: Side tray loading
Recordable: Yes
Removable: Yes
DVD Speed: CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 16X/10X/24X/8X Max

Graphics Subsystem
Graphics chipset: ATI Mobility RADEON 7500
Graphics type: XGA
Video RAM std/max: 32 MB/ 32 MB
Video RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Max resolution (with std video RAM) NI: 2048x1536 16777216 colors
Max resolution (with max video RAM) NI: 2048x1536 16777216 colors
Max colors (with std video RAM): 16777216
Max colors (with max video RAM): 16777216
Graphics bus interface: AGP 4X

Audio
Audio chipset make & model: SoundMAX
Audio data width: n/a
External speakers: 2 (Internal Speakers)
Number of integrated speakers: 2
Speaker power rating: 1.0 Watts

Communication
Fax/modem: 56K V.92 designed modem
Fax/modem speeds: 56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax
Communications features: Infrared port
Infrared port speed: 4Mbps

Expansion Options
Plug and play support: Yes
Expansion ports: AC adapter, Docking/Port Replicator, External Display, Headphone/Line out, Infrared, Microphone, Parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-Video out, 2 USB 2.0

Weight And Dimensions
Weight: 2.24 Kg
Travel weight: 2.05 Kg
Height: 26.6 mm
Width: 311
Depth: 255 mm
Operating Temperature (C) (low;high): 10, 31
Relative Humidity (%) (low; high): 8, 80

Network
Network interface: Ethernet-Integrated
Network speed: 10Mbps, 100Mbps
Network features: RJ-45 connector

Standard Features
Pointing device type: IBM ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard type standard: Full size
Numeric keypad: Integrated

And CA$1,900 ~= US$1,450

boudie · #5 Post by **boudie** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:54 am

Yes, I checked that link, but it seems to go down after
a few hours. The specs above seem to be the right ones.
Basically it has 14" screen, Radeon 7500 video, the cheaper
10/100 ethernet and no wireless card.
After checking through all the options, it seems the
same as a 23737CU - so why don't they call it that?
More options would be nice, but I'm right at the edge
of the money envelope now.
Hope their laptops work better than their website.

PCO · #6 Post by **PCO** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:14 am

The primary downfall I see is that it does not come with an integrated wireless card....its wireless ready which means you have to upgrade to something like and 802.11b card, I would also upgrade the RAM to 512.

boudie · #7 Post by **boudie** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:19 pm

That's just what I was thinking as well, $104 for an
additional 256 mb of RAM and about the same for
the wireless card.
But now, it's not listed at their site.

VC15 · #8 Post by **VC15** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:15 pm

Click the "call me" link on the top of the page and have the ibm people call you. I just called about the 2378DMU down the list and even though the website does not say it it had built in wireless this model actually did. The person said they are working on their website listings since some of the wireless info is incorrect.

boudie · #9 Post by **boudie** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 9:52 pm

Just put my order in for the 2373223 with 512 mb RAM
and the IBM wireless card.
Got a small discount by taking advantage of their "Recycle
and Save" program which gave me 8% discount.
I'll miss that old 486 I'm sending them!

texref · #10 Post by **texref** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 10:58 pm

boudie wrote:
I'll miss that old 486 I'm sending them!

I didn't know that you could do it with computers that old

Does anyone know if you purchase from Bill that you're also able to send IBM an old Laptop/PC? I'm almost done looking though the couch cusions for the money for the lappy (T42).

Leon · #11 Post by **Leon** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 11:13 pm

I got a TRS-80 they can have....

boudie · #12 Post by **boudie** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 11:34 pm

Go to ibm.ca -> store -> recycle discount.
"For just $49.99 including shipping, you can recycle any
manufacturer's PC (including system units. monitor,
printers and peripherals)."
And then you get the 8% discount - on options and
accessories as well.

Leon · #13 Post by **Leon** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:11 am

not in US though....

boudie · #14 Post by **boudie** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:17 am

Yes, only in Canada I'm afraid.

G-Man · #15 Post by **G-Man** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:53 am

US too, but only for small and medium business.

Regards,
G-Man

Leon · #16 Post by **Leon** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:56 am

business of one, perhaps? (very small business)

boudie · #17 Post by **boudie** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:55 am

I thought it was neat that when they put me on hold,
they played classical music - Bach, I think.
When I call my Internet Service Provider, I get some guy
yelling in my ear about how I can save money.

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