Just received my new T43!!!

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TimWang · #1 Post by **TimWang** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:47 am

I just received my new T43!!! I really glad about the purchase and so far, it has meet all my expectations. Since I've heard so much about problems with the T43 series, I wasn't expecting a perfect machine when I bought it. So far, the only problems I've come across is a single dead pixel. It doesn't bother me much and I can hardly see it without squinting so I don't know what all the fuss is about.

Any how, just wanted to tell everyone how glad I am to make this purchase, just in time for when I head off to University in the fall.

hoya · #2 Post by **hoya** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:54 pm

what is the machine type and model number of your T43? how is the fan noise?

if you could add a signature to your profile that would be a big help to others.

TimWang · #3 Post by **TimWang** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:58 pm

Its a 2686-DGU. I got it for about 1800 CDN from the IBM site. I think the fan is at an acceptable level, but it is on all the time. Don't really know how to fix this but I guess I'm going to call IBM support tomorrow and ask them what's wrong with the fan.

Merlyn_3D · #4 Post by **Merlyn_3D** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:24 pm

How do you tell what's new and what's old?

Puttagee · #5 Post by **Puttagee** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:35 pm

TimWang wrote:I got it for about 1800 CDN from the IBM site.

Wow, that price sounds pretty good. You're making me jealous, currently have a T41 1.6MHz.

TimWang · #6 Post by **TimWang** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:42 pm

Yea, apparently the price dropped by almost 300 dollars over night. I called IBM at night to get a quote and I planned on purchasing the machine the next morning. So, when I called again the next morning, a new sales rep gave me the new quote of 1800 and change. Let's just say that I'm more than thrilled that I waited a day.

hoya · #7 Post by **hoya** » Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:07 pm

Merlyn_3D wrote:How do you tell what's new and what's old?

look at the latest TABOOK:
http://www5.pc.ibm.com/us/me.nsf/Lenovo ... cntry=US-L

also, the newer models are noted as "New" on Lenovo's thinkpad.com page.

fefland · #8 Post by **fefland** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:03 am

I received my DGU with one bad pixel as well. Possible bad batch of DGU's? Hmmm. I notice my fan runs all the time too. I actually don't mind since it gets too hot as it is. I am torn between keeping my DGU and sending it back. If I send it back, I have to wait for new DGU and I really can't afford to be without my laptop, as I use it for work. If I keep it gets hot, and has a bad pixel. Anyone else have issues with recent DGU?

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STS06 · #9 Post by **STS06** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:12 am

Just curious but if you send your DGU back, will you get another DGU?

fefland · #10 Post by **fefland** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:58 am

Yes, if the wait is not too long. I love the configuration of the machine and I really like the laptop. I am just not sure if maybe I got a bad machine or it is a problem with the DGU, or 14.1" T43's. If they all run hot then I don't know.
The problem I am having it that I can't get a better laptop than what I got for what I paid. I bought trough EPP, extended the warranty, and added 512MB RAM for around $1500. There is nothing else as thin/light and as well made (structurally) for the price. I state structurally since I do have a bad pixel and it runs quite hot sometimes. Overall though, like stated above, I really like the laptop, and would hate to part with it.

STS06 · #11 Post by **STS06** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:25 am

Have you looked at the T42 models?

I got my model, with an extra 1Gb or ram and an extra 6 cell for just under $1900 (with EPP). If you get 512 instead of 1 Gb, you can probably get it for under 1800. Just an option. I haven't pulled up your model to read the specs but mine are in my signature (below).

fefland · #12 Post by **fefland** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:51 am

Here are my specs:

T43 2686-DGU 14.1" sxga 1400X1050 60GB 7200RPM ATI X300 64MB Multiburner Fingerprint Reader Intel B/G wireless XP Professional 512 MB RAM

Standard Warrnaty is 1 year but I upgraded it to 3 years. Plus I added 512 MB RAM.

About the only thing it didn't get is bluetooth, which I might add later.

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STS06 · #13 Post by **STS06** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:32 pm

Whats the processor speed?

My modle came with 3 year warranty. Add the extras I got and they seem similarily priced (and capable).

fefland · #14 Post by **fefland** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:32 pm

Sorry about that:

Pentium M 750 1.86 Ghz

fefland · #15 Post by **fefland** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 4:22 pm

I decided to try again. I ordered the DGU again and am going to return the one I have. Hopefully it will come not too long after I send the other one back. I also decided to go with Thinkpad protection this time as well. Fingers crossed that the next one will be flawless. One can ony hope.

Champ · #16 Post by **Champ** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:12 pm

the epp price on the the DGU is 1,844 CDN. Consumer is $2000. You got it lower? I'd keep it at that price

highgrovemanor · #17 Post by **highgrovemanor** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:51 pm

*edit - nevermind, just came across the DVD thread*

So what kind of burner comes with the 2686-DGU?

I picked on up during the mastercard pricing mistake (!), but have only installed vmware and struggled with the wifi card...

I did burn the restore media, but haven't installed nero yet....

Just received my new T43!!!

Just received my new T43!!!

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