T42 Guys please help me out here, i need a T42 with/but.....

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Scorpiontico · #1 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:35 pm

hello all, i was told by the folks over notebookforums to come here for my "issue?"

guys what im asking is for some advice or guide you know... because i defetnally want a T42 BUT:

i need the following for it:

64 mb dedicated video card (from ati 9600 & up)
14" screen (no matter what display)
finger print reader device (this rocks!)

i dont care about anything else but those 3 things... the thing is that when i went on ibm.com i couldnt find that perfect system (at least for me) and nor in any other place... so please i know you are all the pros at ibm lappys!

thanks so much, im very exited becoming a T model owner

ps: should i wait for the new cpus laptops (ibm) like T43?

I WILL APRECCIATE ANY THOUGHTS AND ETC.

ZPrime · #2 Post by **ZPrime** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:52 pm

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=1689
Answer #1 in the FAQ...

download TABOOK.pdf and start looking.

gcchatel · #3 Post by **gcchatel** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:57 pm

One of these models would have those requirements:

2373-K5U
2373-M1U
2373-M3U

ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pcinstitu ... tabook.pdf

Go there to see more specs about them.

Now call up IBM or talk to Bill (owner of site) and you'll be all set. Don't wait for the t43's, they'll be pricey when then come out, and the t42's are great!

Enjoy your new thinkpad!

Gael

Scorpiontico · #4 Post by **Scorpiontico** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:31 pm

my acrobat reader isnt working so icant open those files.... can you guys tell me if theres anything based on 2373K5U model but with bluetooth... since so many models (as you claim)

same as the 2373K5U but with bluetooth

thanks again

ps: im on the right course, yeah!

csv96 · #5 Post by **csv96** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 4:59 pm

If you absolutely must have Bluetooth and SXGA+, then there are fewer choices. The closest configuration to what you are asking for is the 2373M1U and the 2373M3U. Both have Combo Drive, 1.7ghz processor, 512mb RAM, Bluetooth, SXGA+, 64mb Radeon 9600, and Fingerprint reader. The difference is the M1U has a 80gb HDD with 802.11a/b/g while the M3U has a 60gb HDD with 802.11b/g. If you don't need the Fingerprint reader, then consider the 23733UU which otherwise has the same specs as above, but with a 40gb HDD and 802.11a/b/g.

lfeagan · #6 Post by **lfeagan** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 5:09 pm

Check out the XLS file I have here:
http://www.vectorcomputing.net/Upload/IBM/
I bought my 14" about a month ago and made this up to help me in deciding.

Highline · #7 Post by **Highline** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:22 pm

2373-P1U

aleung · #8 Post by **aleung** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:18 am

I want P1U. but end up i ordered Q1U from IBM. since it is 1600x1200. i always run out of desktop space in my T30 (1400x1050)

Ghostrider · #9 Post by **Ghostrider** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:39 pm

aleung wrote:I want P1U. but end up i ordered Q1U from IBM. since it is 1600x1200. i always run out of desktop space in my T30 (1400x1050)

I hope that you don't mean space to place hundrets of icons on the desktop but space to work with programs...

Well, you have already mentioned the advantage of 1600*1200: More space. But there are also two disadvantages: Bigger footprint of the notebook and more weight.

aleung · #10 Post by **aleung** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 10:57 pm

that's true.. i need more windows/program open at the same time. so i don't need keep switching windows

Kenn · #11 Post by **Kenn** » Sun Dec 05, 2004 2:12 am

Ghostrider wrote: Well, you have already mentioned the advantage of 1600*1200: More space. But there are also two disadvantages: Bigger footprint of the notebook and more weight.

And don't forget shorter battery life! But for me, the 16x12 is definitely worth the extra burden, and it's still much smaller and lighter than ost 15" notebooks.

ronan_zj · #12 Post by **ronan_zj** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:29 pm

I know there is a GUY sell this kind of LAPTOP on ebay, I think is $2300.this seller is good work with because I have bought IBM T42-h13 from him.

T42 Guys please help me out here, i need a T42 with/but.....

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