IBM T42 - Which One Should I Buy? (Also 14.1" vs 15&qu

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RogerPodacter · #1 Post by **RogerPodacter** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:26 pm

Just asking for some advice from fellow Thinkpad owners. I want to replace my T41 (2379-DJU) which was stolen. I definitely want a T series IBM - want to go with a T42 - and dont want to spend over $2,000. I loved the 14.1 inch screen on the T41, but I'm not sure if i would be happy with the larger 15 inch screen on the T42. I definitely want the better video card, 9600. But i think the 14.1 inch size was perfect and i am afraid the 15 inch will be a little too big. And suggestions from people who have either? Here are some choices i have in mind.

23795VU (Newegg.com) - $1,819.00

2378FVU (Newegg.com) - $1,710.00

2378DXU (Newegg.com) - $2,049.00

23733UU (IBM's Website) - Your price $1,879.20*

I think i am leaning towards the last one (23733UU), but Newegg doesnt have it and i would much rather buy from them since their service is so fast. Thanks for any advice.

RP

lfeagan · #2 Post by **lfeagan** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:42 pm

Hope I am not misspeaking here, but I bet Bill can do well against (if not beat) all those prices. Fire him off an email here: bill@thinkpads.com His service is great.

Other than that, the first one is only R9000, no 9600.
The 2378FVU is a great deal. Tons of people have bought them or recent. Nothing wrong with it other than 256MB RAM, which can be corrected easily.
I agree that the 3UU seems like a good deal.

#3 Post by **daeojkim** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:53 pm

I got the fvu.. I love it.
Upgraded the memory, clean istalled and works like a champ..

ssdaytona · #4 Post by **ssdaytona** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:17 pm

Yes, I have to say the 2378FVU is the best buy. Just upgrade the RAM and you'll be all set.

IBM T42 - Which One Should I Buy? (Also 14.1" vs 15&qu

IBM T42 - Which One Should I Buy? (Also 14.1" vs 15&qu

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