T42/T42p Vs T43

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CodeGuru · #1 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:22 am

Hi to all u tech geeks and freaks,

I am planning to get an IBM thinkpad but I am stumped on what to get.

I have a T41(2373) now.

All I want is 1.8+ Ghz processor and 1 Gig Ram and a 60GB HDD with fingerprint hardware and bluetooth capability with ofcourse wireless

Please let me know which one is better to get and y.

Thanks again

Steve007 · #2 Post by **Steve007** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:24 am

Can't you just upgrade the RAM and HDD in your T41 and buy a MPCI wireless adapter? Much cheaper! As for the fingerprint reader, it's not essential and definitely not worth shelling out 1000's on a new machinem for!

CodeGuru · #3 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:26 am

Forgot to tell you guys:)

That T41 is my company's.

I am about to leave that firm.
So, I will have to return it:)

Steve007 · #4 Post by **Steve007** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:31 am

CodeGuru wrote:Forgot to tell you guys:)

That T41 is my company's.

I am about to leave that firm.
So, I will have to return it:)

You should get plenty of decent T42 deals at the moment....

What will you be using the machine for?

CodeGuru · #5 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:41 am

I am gonna use it at home. I dont use a desktop. I use laptop and its on 24/7

Leon · #6 Post by **Leon** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:49 am

This is the best time for the price curve on the T42/T42P. In addition, they are discounted as the "previous model", but the new model is not that much different. You rarely have a price/ performance point as good as this. Contact Bill (host of this site). He has some great prices on T42/T42Ps, and can ship to you with no sales tax.

CodeGuru · #7 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:55 am

How do I contact Bill..pm me if its not for public usage

Leon · #8 Post by **Leon** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:18 am

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CodeGuru · #9 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:24 am

I will be using EPP . Will Bill get me cheaper than that?

Leon · #10 Post by **Leon** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:49 am

CodeGuru · #11 Post by **CodeGuru** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:52 am

one last question

I have finally decided on gettint t42 after going thru teh forums pdf's here.

I wanted to know if I needed to get a bigger HDD from IBM and a bigger RAM from IBM and a larger Video RAM or do u suggest it to buy it on ebay?

Will it be pretty easy to get it installed?

dfumento · #12 Post by **dfumento** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:41 pm

With EPP you should be able to get a good discount with only upgrading RAM.
Consider 2373M3U w/ 60GB 7200 drive
or 23739XU w/80 GB 5400 drive

check www.pricewatch.com for prices
or buy from www.zipzoomfly.com or www.newegg.com

See the FAQ in my signature.

#13 Post by **K. Eng** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:42 pm

I'd go with the T42. IMO the T43 doesn't provide that much of a performance boost, and a lot of the Sonoma platform features like SATA and Intel High Definition Audio aren't even being used in the T43!

The T42 is also a well tested and proven platform.

CodeGuru · #14 Post by **CodeGuru** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:45 am

dfumento

How much did u get ur 9xu for? whats the difference between 80GB 5400rpm and 60GB 7200 rpm. Sorry I dont know abt this rpm thing.

I wanna get the same config as urs...
or a M3u

please respond

dfumento · #15 Post by **dfumento** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:04 pm

I got my 9XU through school at $1649 tax (8.5%) included.

7200 RPM gives somewhat better performance -- perhaps 10-20% or more increase. If you search the forum you can get more info.

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