T42 or T43?

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T42 or T43?

#1 Post by yoohoo726 » Sun Feb 06, 2005 10:52 am

Hi

I'm having a hard time deciding which thinkpad to buy.
I narrowed it down to T42 2378-FVU for $1401 or T43 187186U for $1494. I'd jump on T43 but I heard some bad reviews about its graphic card. Screen size is not important to me.
So, I'll really aprreciate it if anyone can give me some information to help me decide. Thanks

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#2 Post by K. Eng » Sun Feb 06, 2005 11:48 am

I would go with the 2378-FVU for $1401, but I would upgrade the warranty to 3 years instead of 1 year.

The 1871-86U is an unproven model, and I don't think it is worth the extra weight to go to a 15" display for only a 1024x768 resolution. And you are correct - the Intel GMA900 is weak compared to the Radeon 9600. Most people don't care, but if you want to play some 3D games, the Radeon will be worth it.
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#3 Post by RonS » Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:07 pm

I agree. T42.
Apathy is on the rise, but nobody seems to care.

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#4 Post by yoohoo726 » Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:56 pm

thanks for your inputs guys

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T series with Sonoma

#5 Post by risolutore » Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:56 am

I searced on IBM but nothing at all, When will arrrive?
In the past we discussed if it will be T43 ot T50, Bu now competitors Sonoma Notebbok are on sale and in real computer shops, Why we have to wait? for what?

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