Should I buy this T series notebook

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mntbikeracer1 · #1 Post by **mntbikeracer1** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:43 pm

Wanted to see your guys opinion on this T series build I think I am going to buy it.
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ThinkPad T42 2378RVU
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2378RVU $2,360.20 1 $2,360.20
Processor: Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8GHz 2MB L2 Cache 400MHz FSB) (Standard) 1

Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 73P2891 1

Display type: 15.0 inch UXGA IPS (1600x1200) TFT FlexView Display with wide viewing angle and high density display (Standard) 1

Memory: 512MB PC2700 CL2.5 DDR SDRAM SODIMM 31P9838 1

Graphics: ATI Mobility FIREGL T2 (Standard) 1

Hard drive: 80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive 09N4274 1

Optical device: ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Ultrabay Slim Drive 73P3289 1

Modem/Bluetooth: IBM Integrated 56K V.92 designed modem 73P2814 1

Integrated wireless: Wi-Fi wireless upgradable (Standard) 1

Wireless: Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini PCI Adapter 73P2805 1

Ethernet: Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (Standard) 1

Battery: ThinkPad T40/R50 Series High Capacity Li-Ion Battery 31P9858 1
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all for 2,360.

stgreek · #2 Post by **stgreek** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:47 pm

Unless you tell us what you use it for, I am afraid we cannot help you. Oh, and welcome to the forum!

Leon · #3 Post by **Leon** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:49 pm

nice system, have you checked with Bill, host of this site, for a quote on this or a comparable system?

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gazingwa · #4 Post by **gazingwa** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:50 pm

Not a bad price, where are you getting it from, that can make a difference in recomendation

mntbikeracer1 · #5 Post by **mntbikeracer1** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:55 pm

Well I will be using it for college next year. I wan't something I can compose some music on, Fruity loops, guitar tracks pro, etc..Also some light gaming if it can handle it. The price is after the friends and family discount my gf's mom is a vice president of sales.

mysbca · #6 Post by **mysbca** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:45 pm

Do you really need the UXGA display and the FIREGL T2 video card?

If you don't and it sounds like you may have the EPP discount, you can move down to the 2379DXU and save over $900:
2379DXU - 1.7 GHz P-M, SXGA+, Radeon 9600, 7200rpm 60GB harddrive, only 6 cell battery, but has 3 year warranty vs 1 year (unless you upgraded, 2378 models have 1 year standard warranty)

or the 2379R9U for almost $750 less - 1.8GHz P-M, SXGA+, Radeon 9600, 7200rpm 60GB harddrive, 9 cell battery, 3 year warranty

or if you must have the UXGA and the FIREGL T2, the 2379DYU is $186 less, and you get the same as your system plus the dvd-rw recorder and 3 year warranty, but only a 6 cell battery. You can buy an extra 9 cell battery for about $100.

mntbikeracer1 · #7 Post by **mntbikeracer1** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:52 pm

thnks for the help good tip

dfumento · #8 Post by **dfumento** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:42 pm

If you're going to be lugging the thing with you between classes, etc. I strongly recommend the 14" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050). They're feel much lighter and smaller than the 15" and they use less battery power. I bring my 14" SXGA+ unit with me everywhere.

This unit is a very good one that people have been getting.
T43 2668-72U Pentium M 760 2.00 512MB 14.1" SXGA+ X300 80HS DVD±RW ✳ Intel 11a/b/g Mod/Blue Finger

for about $1650 or $1750 EPP

Should I buy this T series notebook

Should I buy this T series notebook

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