any difference between A31P 2653 R5U & 2653 R3U

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rbi · #1 Post by **rbi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:02 am

If the price gap is about $69? Is it normal for the two with 512MB memory in them? I got one quote for R5U for $569 factory sealed and R3U for $499 factory sealed. The other one R3U with 256MB memory can be done for $350 refurbished.

pianowizard · #2 Post by **pianowizard** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:11 am

R5U: P4-M 2.0GHz(512KB), 256MB RAM, 60.0GB HDD, 15.0 UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, 16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Wi-Fi wireless/Modem(MPCI), Ethernet(CDC), IEEE 1394, IBM Secure Chip(TCPA), Bluetooth(CDC), TV out, Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

R3U: P4-M 2.0GHz(512KB), 256MB RAM, 60.0GB HDD, 15.0 UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD, 16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Modem(CDC), Ethernet(CDC), IEEE 1394, IBM Secure Chip(TCPA), TV out, Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

rbi · #3 Post by **rbi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:56 pm

Thanks mate. So is it worthy to pay extra $69 for the bluetooth and wireless card (I have a linksys G PCMCIA one already)?

pianowizard · #4 Post by **pianowizard** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:01 pm

rbi wrote:Thanks mate. So is it worthy to pay extra $69 for the bluetooth and wireless card (I have a linksys G PCMCIA one already)?

Do you ever use Bluetooth? If not, I would say just get the R3U.

rbi · #5 Post by **rbi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:10 pm

You are right. I think I really haven't used Bluetooth. Now the question will be is it necessary to pay another extra $150 for a 256 memory more as I can see there is a deal for $350 with 256MB only. Thanks mate.

pianowizard · #6 Post by **pianowizard** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:16 pm

rbi wrote:is it necessary to pay another extra $150 for a 256 memory more as I can see there is a deal for $350 with 256MB only.

The difference between 512MB and 256MB is only like $20US. I think the main reason for the $149US price difference between the two R3U's is that one is brand new whereas the other is used. Do they include warranty? The factory-sealed one probably does, and warranty is typically worth around $80US a year. You need to check how much warranty these units come with, and decide whether you want warranty or not.

rbi · #7 Post by **rbi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:45 pm

The $350 today was just sold out

. The $499 comes with IBM Global Financing 90 Day Parts And Labor and both of them are all refurbished.

pianowizard · #8 Post by **pianowizard** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:42 pm

rbi wrote:The $350 today was just sold out .

Next time you see a good deal, don't hesitate!

rbi · #9 Post by **rbi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:03 pm

Thanks pianowizard. Now I was wondering if there is a machine with the same features as 2653 R5U except for the OS being Win2000 pro selling for $395. What do you think of it?

pianowizard · #10 Post by **pianowizard** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:17 am

rbi wrote:except for the OS being Win2000 pro selling for $395. What do you think of it?

That's definitely not as good as WinXP. There are already quite a few common programs that require XP and won't run on Win2K. If I were you, I would wait a little longer for another reasonably price A31p with XP.

rbi · #11 Post by **rbi** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:52 am

cool yes I agree with you. I need to get my head cool now. Really appreciate it mate.

any difference between A31P 2653 R5U & 2653 R3U

any difference between A31P 2653 R5U & 2653 R3U

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