T43 updates in May, what are they?

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rocketman · #1 Post by **rocketman** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:38 am

I've read posts that there are to be T43 updates in May. What are the updates supposed to be and is it unusual for there to be updates so soon after a product release or are these just configurations that haven't been shipped yet?
Also is it possible that IBM can release a firmware fix for the much mentioned fan problems with the T43 series?

jmt · #2 Post by **jmt** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:22 pm

Updates come when they come. They are not subject to time frame or purpose.

pphilipko · #3 Post by **pphilipko** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:04 pm

rocketman wrote:I've read posts that there are to be T43 updates in May. What are the updates supposed to be and is it unusual for there to be updates so soon after a product release or are these just configurations that haven't been shipped yet?
Also is it possible that IBM can release a firmware fix for the much mentioned fan problems with the T43 series?

Where are the sources for those posts?

baraider · #4 Post by **baraider** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:59 pm

this came from steve, the person in UK works for IBM. He is the only one who can give us details.

pphilipko · #5 Post by **pphilipko** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:02 pm

its probably includes some very minor processor updates.

As for the firmware fix, anything is possible

emorphien · #6 Post by **emorphien** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:31 pm

wait and see unfortunately

ilovethinkpad · #7 Post by **ilovethinkpad** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:50 pm

ati x300----> x600

tttttada · #8 Post by **tttttada** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:16 pm

i would love to see

1) X300 -> X600
2) LCD with better response time
3) firewire port

emorphien · #9 Post by **emorphien** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:11 am

tttttada wrote:i would love to see

1) X300 -> X600
2) LCD with better response time
3) firewire port

Yesyes, especially the 2nd and even more so the 3rd.

I'd probably get the higher end model with the Fire card, but still 1 is a good suggestion. Better response would be nice but anythings better than my 4 yr old dell.

Most of all though I wish they had a firewire port and with the tablet having one I'm thinking we may see it showing up on the other models as well which would be great. Now if only IBM could be wise enough to include a full size firewire port.

stgreek · #10 Post by **stgreek** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:02 pm

tttttada wrote:i would love to see

1) X300 -> X600
2) LCD with better response time
3) firewire port

1 is the only likely one. 2 is useless for a business machine (no gamer would buy a thinkpad to play games alone) and 3 would require a redesign of the machine, so it is more likely to be included in a future T50.

JHaislet · #11 Post by **JHaislet** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:00 am

It's almost the middle of May, has anyone heard any more details about possible updates to the T43/T43p line?

baraider · #12 Post by **baraider** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:02 am

the rumor started on April 1 this year....rings any bell?

JHaislet · #13 Post by **JHaislet** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:05 am

[censored], well, I guess a lot of us fell for it, hook, line & sinker! LOL

danny_isr · #14 Post by **danny_isr** » Thu May 12, 2005 5:26 am

maybe i'm wrong about this , but it never actually made any sense to me.
a new machine that just coming out NOW will get an update ....i never heard of that.
it's more like a wishful thinking IMO

mlykke · #15 Post by **mlykke** » Thu May 12, 2005 5:41 am

I dont think it's wishfull thinking or a joke. Just like the T42 got upgraded fomr a Radeon 7500 to a Radeon 9600 - We can also expect this to happen with the T43 - BUT not within a few weeks or in this month. I believe that it will at least be 2-3 months before we see it happen and possibly longer.

danny_isr · #16 Post by **danny_isr** » Thu May 12, 2005 5:48 am

well you saying what i did , just in different words

danny_isr · #17 Post by **danny_isr** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:21 am

just another note.

for the people that maybe waiting for this update. just keep in mind that few months after this "update" the T44 will be just around the corner ....

Steve007 · #18 Post by **Steve007** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:30 am

danny_isr wrote:the T44 will be just around the corner ....

Not quite.

danny_isr · #19 Post by **danny_isr** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:35 am

is it 1 yr between models ?
if that's the case then . 2-3 months from now for an update then few more months and the rumors on the T44 will start .

i say wait , a better computer is on the way !

dukajoe · #20 Post by **dukajoe** » Thu May 12, 2005 11:41 am

Steve knows that what he said a few months ago is probably no longer true because the chineese are slowing everything down. Within the next week, I expect the may edition of tabook or whatever its called now to dispell the may update hopes. I think there wont be a T44, but they will go straight to T50, but im not waiting for another laptop model before I buy, personally.

emorphien · #21 Post by **emorphien** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:19 pm

Ahh I thought the "updates" were here already. Woop

JHaislet · #22 Post by **JHaislet** » Mon May 23, 2005 10:48 am

Well the May tabook is out & I don't see any major updates/upgrades, as graphics are still the same on all T43/T43p as in previous tabook versions.

Does anyone know if the May 13th bios update for the T43 & T43p addressed the fan noise issues?

danny_isr · #23 Post by **danny_isr** » Mon May 23, 2005 10:55 am

i have the latest updates including everything (bios controller) and it didn't change anything.

emorphien · #24 Post by **emorphien** » Mon May 23, 2005 11:34 am

The only changes I saw were some price drops.

chbone · #25 Post by **chbone** » Mon May 23, 2005 3:06 pm

An the delayed shipping!

#26 Post by **BillMorrow** » Mon May 23, 2005 7:54 pm

no T44 this year..

T42 will go through december..

T43 to end of Q1-06..

there MAY be a newer video chipset sometime but when is unknown to me..

some cpu's are constrained right now..
this might explain the delays..

T43p is SUPPOSED to be General Availability TOMORROW, May 24th..
true..?
who knows, but from past experience, unlikely..!

chbone · #27 Post by **chbone** » Mon May 23, 2005 8:07 pm

Nice to know!

#28 Post by **K. Eng** » Mon May 23, 2005 8:13 pm

I am doubting that the X600 will find its way into the T43. The X600 consumes more power than the X300, and encroaches on the performance of the FireGL V3200. The X300 is also more than good enough for most people. Heck, even the Intel GMA900 is good enough for most, and has found its way into some T43s.

Hopefully I'll be proved wrong...

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