2373-K5U -> Need Some Suggestions...

[senthil]

Finalized on ...

P M 735, 512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1 SXGA+(1400x1050) TFT LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon 9600, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11b/g wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint Reader, 6 cell Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

with Free 512MB Upgrade...

Pls. let me know your suggestions.

[daeojkim]

What kind of suggestion are you referring to?

You have configured a nice well balanced system... free memory upgrade is definitely a plus since 512MB is pretty much required to run the system smoothly. If the free upgrade is to a 1 DIMM 512MB that is a very good thing. If they just added 256 MB (which I doubt they would have) then not as good since you don't have a free DIMM slot for future upgrade.

[mysbca]

Where are you getting this system from?

If you can get the free 512MB upgrade with the 2373M3U, I would do that.
The M3U is the same as the K5U, except it has the faster 60GB 7200rpm HD and faster process 1.8GHz vs 1.7GHz for only $40 more (list).

[senthil]

Actually....its 1 GB Ram

512 Standard + 512 Free offer in IBM Website.

Iam buying this for Personal computing tasks and occasional official work.

Always wanted to own a thinkpad... so decided to pull the trigger next week....

[daeojkim]

This computer will more than adequate for your personal needs such as e-mai, web surfing, etc. Actually 90% of the time you will not be using full performance of the computer.

However, If you do a lot of photoshop, video editing and such it will serve you nicely. Of course a 7k60 HD will improve those task performances noticeably.

Like mysbca said I think m3U would be a better deal since you get HD and processor upgrade for $40 (a 7k60 HD is about $180). YOu can just add a 512 MB stick yourself for under $100, even tough I am sure a 512 MB will suit your needs perfectly, so an upgrade to 1GB may not be necessary

[BillMorrow]

M3U has an intel wifi whereas the M1U has an IBM (Atheros) wifi card..

of the two, my choice would be the M1U or N1U..
depending on which display size i wanted..