Just ordered a new thinkpad T42 2373 M3U

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baraider · #1 Post by **baraider** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:32 pm

very excited.
my first thinkpaq. The total is almost the same compared to the fvu model after warranty upgrade and tax
when i called him first time, he said there are 5 left in stock, 20 minutes later, i called back to order, it's 2 left.....wow.

very excited..

lzy_tek · #2 Post by **lzy_tek** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:50 pm

Congrats! You must be the NY guy who complained about the tax before

baraider · #3 Post by **baraider** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:01 pm

indeed....lol....but i can live with this even 1700 poorer.

CoolRunnings · #4 Post by **CoolRunnings** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:45 pm

WOW! That's a fantastic deal! I paid $1950 for mine about a month or less ago... Wish I'd have bought direct from IBM so I could get the discount but oh well.

baraider · #5 Post by **baraider** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:49 pm

just check online and the order has shipped....even ups site does not show anything.

I want to ask anyone is it weird that i have not received any email from ibm regarding my order. I thought i should have received one or two emails after i placed my order.

lfeagan · #6 Post by **lfeagan** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:14 am

They are notoriously bad about sending emails confirming orders in a timely fashion and their shipping info tends to be dubious at best. But, they should get you an email within 24 hours. I think I got my email about a day later.

baraider · #7 Post by **baraider** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:25 am

thanks for the info

Now i need to order the radtech cloth, some sleeve, a docking with ac adaptor so i can leave these at work.

if i get a 9 cell battery, i have to take the 6 cell battery out or i use both of them at the same time

davidlg16 · #8 Post by **davidlg16** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:08 am

baraider wrote: if i get a 9 cell battery, i have to take the 6 cell battery out or i use both of them at the same time

gotta take the 6 cell out

motodude · #9 Post by **motodude** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:33 pm

baraider wrote:indeed....lol....but i can live with this even 1700 poorer.

Wow thats a nice price how did you get it so low, I can't find it for less than 1895.00 before tax.

motodude · #10 Post by **motodude** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:58 pm

I just sent an email requesting an educational quote on this model. 20% would be nice but I'm not holding my breath, oh well that's what is nice about this industry prices inevitably come down.

baraider · #11 Post by **baraider** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 10:24 am

order on thurs.... just check ups and i supposed to get it today

Can't wait....don't know if ups deliver on sat.

Already ordered the Radtech screensavez and the double sumdex sleeve...will get an mini dock off ebay.

i'm ready to rock

kjarrett · #12 Post by **kjarrett** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 10:39 am

Yes, UPS definitely delivers on Saturdays! Enjoy your new TP, let us know how you like it, and welcome to the board!

-kj-

baraider · #13 Post by **baraider** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 10:45 am

just got off the phone with the ups international guy....it will get to me on monday. bummer

I thought i'll have the weekend to play with it....well, can't have it all. The IBM shipping and CS is great. Look like i spent my money wisely with them.

JHEM · #14 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 2:33 pm

kjarrett wrote:Yes, UPS definitely delivers on Saturdays!

Really? Since when?

I can't recall ever getting a UPS delivery on a Saturday!

Regards,

James

baraider · #15 Post by **baraider** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:31 pm

Just received my t42 this morning at 10am sharp.

The machine is AMAZING.

I love it, love it, love it.

The most money spent on a computer and i have to say it's very well spent.

It's light, i can't believe it's that light for a powerful laptop. After using a widescreen 15"4 presario x1000, it's amazing to have a different light, small 14" . i don't think i loose anything by switching.

First thing, tested the dead pixel....Found none...maybe i need to use different tests to look at it more but i like what i saw.

The battery is sanyo but i don't see any loose, there is a close, open switch on the back next to the battery. Wonder if anyone forget to turn it to close position that why it cause the loose problem?

i yanked the norton virus right after i boot it up..

Tonight i will format the hd and install the winxp pro clean...

My Sumdex sleeve from ebags is not here yet so i can't take my baby to school to show it off.

For anyone waiting to pull the trigger, do it ASAP....it's the best laptop or computer i ever have. I'm a happy IBM camper.

Schwaby · #16 Post by **Schwaby** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:46 pm

Sounds great. This is the model I'm looking at ordering in a month or so. Hopefully the price goes down =)

Congrats, btw.

lppy · #17 Post by **lppy** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:59 pm

Cool. You inspired me to order the same model. Anthing more that you can post while i wait (im) patiently to find out the ship date would be greatfully appreciated. I think that it is now on backorder for a few weeks -real big bummer (rbb!)

baraider · #18 Post by **baraider** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:15 pm

yea...it's really bummer to have this model back ordered...when i order last thurs..they are 2 left when i called...they shipped out friday from hongkong and i received this monday...2 business days turn around...amazing...i love IBM.

if you can't wait, then order the fvu model and upgrade it as you see fit.

I will format my baby and install only stuff i need....i'm sure it will fly...

my radtech screensavez is here today so i'm going home now to play with my baby.

lzy_tek · #19 Post by **lzy_tek** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 5:54 pm

When I ordered my M3U, it said 3 weeks back ordered. But after 3 days, it's shipped.

So, just be patient.

motodude · #20 Post by **motodude** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:39 pm

Schwaby wrote:Sounds great. This is the model I'm looking at ordering in a month or so. Hopefully the price goes down =)

Congrats, btw.

me too

JD24 · #21 Post by **JD24** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:17 am

Same here!

I ordered my machine last week and it arrived yesterday.
This is a really awesome machine, i'm very glad with it:

T42, 2373-M3G (ordered in Germany)

- Hydis SXGA+ display (no dead pixel !!!) / in my opinion pretty bright
- Panasonic battery (a little loose

)
- FPR works like a charm
- no disturbing fan noise / no fan howling / fan rarely kicks in
- no palm creak so far
- HDD is a little noisy / 7200rpm

here are some pics:

http://img233.exs.cx/gal.php?g=pic14.jpg

lppy · #22 Post by **lppy** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:31 am

It's left the "fufillment center" !

Leon · #23 Post by **Leon** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:40 am

I predict that you will soon be greatly fulfilled!

baraider · #24 Post by **baraider** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:06 am

just use the ibm fingerprint software and it works.

I recognize every read i gave it....Good image everytime....wow....it's pretty cool..i was skeptical at first.

Now, i'll just wipe my finger print and i'm in...no need to type password anymore

JD24 · #25 Post by **JD24** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:28 am

I didn't believe that i'll use this feature too. It' s just so easy
to swipe your finger instead of typing in the password.

But i'll replace the 7200rpm with a 5400rpm one. The 60GB HDD
is too noisy for me.

duh41 · #26 Post by **duh41** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:22 am

I just ordered one of these earlier today. Hope it comes soon! =)

JKGuru · #27 Post by **JKGuru** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:47 am

Does your Radtech screensaver fit? I heard they don't fit. I orderd the Shaggymac Screen Protector for the T42 and it rocks.

baraider · #28 Post by **baraider** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:17 pm

the 14" radtech fits just fine....very close...i mean you have to carefully plan the cloth over the keyboard before you close your lcd....not just thow in there

jmagbita · #29 Post by **jmagbita** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:24 pm

duh41, i ordered the 2373 M3U this past monday, the 28th of feb., and according to ibm, it was back ordered and should ship out the 10th of march, which isn't too far away..

but guess what!? i just got an email a couple minutes ago informing me that it was shipped out today!! unbelievable!!! ibm really is the best company to deal with! it says it shipped out two day air, but since it is thursday, and i take it after reading the other posts in this forum that UPS does not deliver on saturdays, i'm expecting it to arrive on monday, the 7th.. a whole week ahead of schedule!!

again, ibm really is the best! at least IMHO!

duh41 · #30 Post by **duh41** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:29 pm

jmagbita, that's great! =)

I placed my order yesterday (2nd March). At that time, they didn't have any in stock. Been checking my order status during the day. First the estimated shipping date was the 17th of March. Now its the 14th!

Keeping my fingers crossed.

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