R52 on Newegg -good deal?

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velvetsteele · #1 Post by **velvetsteele** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:12 pm

There is an R52 on new egg with following specs:

ThinkPad
Model R52
Part# 18494WU
General
Operating System Windows XP Professional
CPU Type 1 x Intel PentiumM 750 (1.86GHz)
Screen 15.0"TFT SXGA+
Memory Size 512MB DDR2
Hard Disk 80GB
Optical Drive DVD±RW Drive
Graphics Card ATI X300 Radeon
Video Memory 64MB
Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
Card slot 1 - Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 - Express Card Slot
Tech Active Protection System, Security Subsystem, Rapid Restore
CPU
CPU Type Intel Pentium M
CPU Speed 750(1.86GHz)
CPU FSB 533MHz
CPU L2 Cache 2MB
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows XP Professional
Display
Screen Size 15.0"
Wide Screen Support No
Display Type SXGA+
Resolution 1400 × 1050
Graphics
GPU/VPU ATI Mobility RADEON X300
Video Memory Dedicated 64MB
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 80GB
HD RPM 5400rpm
Memory
Memory Size 512M DDR2
Max Memory Supported 2GB
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±R/RW
Communications
Modem 56K
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
IRDA IrDA
Bluetooth Yes
Ports
Card Slot 1 - Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 - Express Card Slot
USB 2
IEEE 1394 1
PS/2 2
Video Port 1 x VGA, 1 x S-Video TV-out
LPT 1
Audio Ports Yes
Audio
Audio AD1981B AC '97, DirectSound
Input Device
Touchpad Yes
Keyboard Standard
Trackpoint Yes
Power
Battery 6-cell lithium ion
Battery Life 3.6 Hour(s)
Physical spec
Dimensions 10.6"(D) x 1.6"(H) x 13.1" (W)
Weight 6.6 Lbs
Features
Software Included Access IBM, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Drivers & Utilities, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM RecordNow, IBM Rescue and Recovery, IBM Update Connector, Intervideo WinDVD, Norton AntiVirus, PC Doctor
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited

seems like a nice unit for the price (high 1300 range).

Is the 15" SXGA screen flexview- looks like it is!
Thanks

wolfman · #2 Post by **wolfman** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:59 pm

I think that is a nice machine for the money. However, I do not think the 15 inch sxga+ on the R52 is flexview (based on info from IBM's Personal Systems ref available here: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pcinstitu ... tabook.pdf). On the R51 it was, but no longer, which is a bummer....

If you check the psref under R52 (1847 model family for example) with SXGA+ displays there is no mention of flexview - contrast that to the R51 (1836 model family for example) page - it specifically says it is flexview in the display section 1/2 way down the page.

I'd still spring for the machine, it's a nice unit.

velvetsteele · #3 Post by **velvetsteele** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:00 pm

Thats too bad about the screen, thanks for the info Wolfman.

firestarter · #4 Post by **firestarter** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:45 pm

So no more R51? I cannot find it on the IBM site, only the R51e! After recieving my new R51 with Flexview i wanted to buy another one but now it's not available. I must say i really love the Flexview and will only get a thinkpad with the flexview option as i absolutely love it.

wolfman · #5 Post by **wolfman** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:03 pm

Looks like the 1836 models may still be available (check the PS Ref link above). I'd call IBM and ask them versus checking the site if you are willing to wait a little while for one you might be able to get one.

You may be able to find them available from resellers (like www.cdw.com) as well...

firestarter · #6 Post by **firestarter** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:26 pm

found the 1836 on cdw but only with XGA. I guess we'll have to wait and see if Lenovo brings the R51 with flexview back on their site.

wolfman · #7 Post by **wolfman** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:29 pm

Take a look at this one:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/defaul ... EDC=736828

• 1.7GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 735 w/Centrino Mobile Technology
• 256MB RAM
• 60GB hard drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• Wifi 802.11b/g
• 56kbps/V.90
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
• 15" SXGA+ display

Looks to be a nice unit for $1299, usually ships same day...

firestarter · #8 Post by **firestarter** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:04 pm

oops i missed that one. Thanks for the link wolfman.

wolfman · #9 Post by **wolfman** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:19 pm

No problem.

abvc · #10 Post by **abvc** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:12 am

wolfman wrote:Take a look at this one:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/defaul ... EDC=736828

• 1.7GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 735 w/Centrino Mobile Technology
• 256MB RAM
• 60GB hard drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• Wifi 802.11b/g
• 56kbps/V.90
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
• 15" SXGA+ display

Looks to be a nice unit for $1299, usually ships same day...

its using older processor

FRiC · #11 Post by **FRiC** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:42 am

abvc wrote:
wolfman wrote:Take a look at this one:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/defaul ... EDC=736828

• 1.7GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 735 w/Centrino Mobile Technology
• 256MB RAM
• 60GB hard drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• Wifi 802.11b/g
• 56kbps/V.90
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
• 15" SXGA+ display

Looks to be a nice unit for $1299, usually ships same day...
its using older processor

But it's an R51 with SXGA, which means it's a Flexview. Not bad for that price. DDR RAM cost more than DDR2 now though, but not by much.

abvc · #12 Post by **abvc** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:32 pm

cost more, less performance, undesireable

firestarter · #13 Post by **firestarter** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:33 pm

less performance as compared to what? There are a lot of people that consider the whole Thinkpad line to be weak in performance, when compared to their dual core AMD X-2, 7800 GTX gpu enabled laptops. It really depends on what you want to use it for, multimedia, gaming or business. I agree about the price but then CDW was never known for low prices!

abvc · #14 Post by **abvc** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:02 am

im talking about the ram

firestarter · #15 Post by **firestarter** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:23 pm

I doubt you'll see any noticeable difference in real life day to day operations with the faster ram but in synthetic benchmarks, sure.

wolfman · #16 Post by **wolfman** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:06 pm

cost more, less performance, undesireable

Well, that is your opinion, you are definately entitled to it. However, the inline poster was looking specifically for R51's with SXGA+ Flexview - this is an older product line. Sometimes you have to give a little (marginally in performance in this case) to get a little (the exact screen you want).

Otherwise they'd need to look at the T series for current spec'ed machines with SXGA+ flexview displays.

R52 on Newegg -good deal?

R52 on Newegg -good deal?

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