Which Thinkpad should I buy?

[Guest]

I've decided on a Thinkpad to purchase for law school. But I'm having slight trouble deciding between three Thinkpads direct from IBM. I probably be able to get the price down if I call, I figure

My top choice is the #2379DKU: T41, 1.6 M, 512 MB Ram, 14.1 (1024 res.), ATI 7500 card, integrated b/g wireless, with a 3 year onsite next day warranty for $1986 + tax

I'm also looking at the well-stocked #2379DJU, the same except only 256 MB, has 1400 x 1050 res, ATI 9000, integrated b wireless...for $1956 (add $50 for crucial 256 MB ram)

Although i'm not sure if this is past my budget, but the T42 model #2378FZU with a 15" display, but apparently not centrino and 5.7 lb. instead of 4.9 lb. is $2147.

Any thoughts, I'm trying to get the best computer for the money. Thanks

[edelrc]

The 1024 resolution one I would discard it without thinking it twice. Look, while I and replying to your email now I am seeing your post underneeth in my 1400 screen. I would have to be scrolling up and down with a 1024. Believeme, you will never go back to anything less than a 1400!!

Then, the 2378 have only 1yr warranty. Take the 3ys. If the 2378 have a good price, at least buy the extension warranty to 3ys with it. By the way, 2378FZU is a Centrino, but that for me is a disadvantage.

For around $2000 you should almost be able to get a T42. Look further on the tabook. Then if to get a 14" and 15", as a student, if you take the laptop frequently to classes, take the 14". If not, go with the 15".

[edelrc]

The hoster of this page have this on sale:
23733UU
P M 735, 512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1 SXGA+(1400x1050) TFT LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon 9600, 24x24x24x/8x CDRW/DVD, IBM 802.11a/b/g wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro
for $2299 (no taxes needed be be added if you are not in Forida, so this will be cheaper for you than the 2378FZU)

http://www.thinkpads.com/start.htm#New_ ... ad_models: