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kuip · #1 Post by **kuip** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:23 pm

Hi all

I'm brand new to forum and have never owned a Thinkpad before
Looking for a vote of confidence on my order and a question of what a
(plug in module) means for CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo ?

Component Description Cost
1 266871U THINKPAD T43 2668 - PENTIUM M 760 2 GHZ - 14.1" TFT $1,599.00
Product Description ThinkPad T43 2668 - Pentium M 760 2 GHz - 14.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12.2 in x 10 in x 1.2 in
Weight 5.1 lbs
Localization English / United States
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, fingerprint reader, ThinkLight
Processor Intel Pentium M 760 2 GHz
Cache Memory 2 MB - L2 cache
RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz - PC2-4200
Hard Drive 80 GB - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - plug-in module
Display 14.1" TFT active matrix SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)
Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 - 64 MB
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium ion
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty

Did I forget anything important?

I have lurked on this site for a while and gained a lot of info

would appreciate any input (good or bad) regarding my order

Thanks in advance

pae77 · #2 Post by **pae77** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:37 pm

Sounds like a nice machine.

The optical drive is a "plug in module" that you can remove from the ultrabay which is a big slot on the right side of the laptop. You can get additional plug in adapters which enable you to put other devices in the ultrabay inplace of the optical drive, such as a second hard drive or an extra battery.

christopher_wolf · #3 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:42 pm

Very impressive System

My Model (2668-72U) is quite similar; I have to say, I am very happy with it.

I actually got the MultiBurner (CDRW/DVDRW); but that can be swapped in and out later via the Slim Ulttrabay. In fact, I just finished calibrating a second slim battery.

brainpicker · #4 Post by **brainpicker** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:17 pm

Congratulations. Very nice system indeed. Hopefully you will receive fast delivery and be able to put it to good use soon. Let us know what your impressions are after you've spent some time with it.

Yak

kuip · #5 Post by **kuip** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:31 pm

Thanks for the quick responses

I am very much looking forward to receiving and using this unit

Estimated ship date is 12/26 for main unit and 01/06 for free 512 RAM

maybe I'll receive my new baby by the new year.

I'll also probably be full of questions at that time so please bear with me.

aznmikex215 · #6 Post by **aznmikex215** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:47 pm

You got a sweet deal. Is that price with some kind of discount? Becuase I dont think it can be that price regularly.

My T43 2686E7U
is similar but i have these differences:
1.86 ghz processor
1.5 gig ram
80 gig HD but 7200 RPM
Intel Pro Wireless 2200 B/G
No bluetooth
9 cell battery
XP HOME

I paid about $1,6xx.00 and thats with a discount of nearly $400 bucks. are those differences equal to yours but you having the advantage of 2.0 ghz processor, bluetooth, and A/B/G wireless?

kuip · #7 Post by **kuip** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 8:18 pm

It seemed like a deal not to pass up
Called Sale of the Season on site.
MSRP was $2259, then $660 discount $1599 net
also free 512 mb RAM

andrey · #8 Post by **andrey** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:32 am

Welcome to the forums. I'm from Tucson, AZ as well!

-- Andrey

Domain · #9 Post by **Domain** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:57 pm

I got the 60gig and paid 16xx, with a 5% discount. I'm jealous.

And mine still hasn't arrived....

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