T42p 2373GVU or T43 266871U

[davidlg16]

I'm gonna order my 2nd Thinkpad next week...I will get a 9cell if i buy the T43 so the prices for these two comes out to be about the same.

The main differences are:

T42P 2373GVU CPU1.8 FGL/128 HD60GB7200RPM No Fingerprt Reader

T43 266871U CPU2.0 X300/64 HD80GB5400RPM Has Fingerprt Reader

Which one do you guys think is a better buy?

Welcoming Suggestions/comments...

by the way, i have no need for the better graphics card but obviously its better to have, same can be said about the finger print reader...I don't need it, but it is certainly good to have.

Both have same price after upgrading 71U with 9cell

Thanks in advance for your input

[BillMorrow]

i would go for the T43..
because i like the FPR..
but the 266871U does NOT have the good wifi card..
or the 128meg video..
or the fast 60gig..

however, you must make your own decision..

but bear in mind that batteries, HDD's and even wifi cards are easily swapped..

and

i can sell either one for the same price..