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t42 (great deal) or a t43

post #1 of 13
7/9/05 at 12:27pm
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I can get a discount on either of them because of an employee I know. Here are the specs. Tring to figure out which one will suit me better. I will be using it for tons photo editing, some very basic graphical design for websites, but need good battery life as well as I will be using it now at college.


T42
hinkPad T42 2373HBU
2373HBU $2,099.00
Processor: Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8GHz 2MB L2 Cache 400MHz FSB) (Standard)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Display type: 15.0 inch UXGA IPS (1600x1200) TFT FlexView Display with wide viewing angle and high density display (Standard)
Memory: 512MB PC2700 CL2.5 DDR SDRAM SODIMM
Graphics: ATI Mobility FIREGL T2 (Standard)
Hard drive: 80GB 4200rpm Hard Drive
Optical device: ThinkPad Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive
Integrated communication: Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and 56K V.92 designed modem (Standard)
Integrated wireless: Wi-Fi wireless upgradable and Bluetooth (Standard) Wireless: Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini PCI Adapter
Battery: ThinkPad T40/R50 Series Li-Ion Battery
Accessories and options:
Special offers: Discounted High Capacity T and R Series 9 Cell Battery


T43
$2,469.00
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
512 MB
80 GB
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 2GHz
14.1"
1400x1050
64MB ATI Mobility RADEON x300
4.8-5.14
UltraNavUltrabay Slim
DVD Recordable
Three years parts and labor (system battery: one year)
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
56K V.92 designed modem
ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi Wireless II, Bluetooth
Fingerprint Reader Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0

T42 has the nice graphics card and huge resolution. It is also more dated technology, which could be a good thing as more people could help me out. ]
The T43 on the other hand is the latest and greatest and I won't be getting a new notebook for another 4-5 years....

so help?
Thanks as always.
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post #2 of 13
7/9/05 at 12:56pm
Well the second one is only 400 more dollars with .2 more processor speed and a better video card, not to mention DDr2 RAM I believe...If the 80 GB HD is 5400 than I say definetly that one....but if not, then it is all choice.... The Graphics Card and the .2 MhZ processor upgrade normally is 400 dollars alone....so it would be a nice addition for the 5.4K HD....if you get that one, and the DDR2 is faster RAM Speed....

Do you get 3 years of parts and labor with the T42, if no, I would probably go with the T43, plus with the T43 has more portability if you are planning on taking it a lotta places, Im sure you will be happy with whatever you decide...
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post #3 of 13
7/9/05 at 1:50pm
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yea the T43 does have a 5400rpm hard drive. Here is the model number 266872U

I think I am finally going to choose the T43... been tring to think of every notebook possible for the last two weeks, to put up against that notebook and nothing even comes close for portability and performance in my mind.

thanks!
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post #4 of 13
7/9/05 at 5:26pm
The 72U is a very nice model. If you're not worried about money - go with the higher end in the T43.
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post #5 of 13
7/10/05 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by ranger0900
yea the T43 does have a 5400rpm hard drive. Here is the model number 266872U

I think I am finally going to choose the T43... been tring to think of every notebook possible for the last two weeks, to put up against that notebook and nothing even comes close for portability and performance in my mind.

thanks!
np, keep in mind that having a good REP is always nice....
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post #6 of 13
7/10/05 at 10:15pm
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... good REP? sorry don't follow

are you talking about the laptop as a the best ever, most beautiful, sexy, sleak, utilitarian, swiss army knife of a notbook reputation?

if so... ok
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post #7 of 13
7/10/05 at 10:45pm
I think he means Rep as in representative - having a good one can really dictate what you will receive later on as he is the middleman facilitating your order.
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post #8 of 13
7/10/05 at 11:11pm
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ah well considering he is my brother I don't think that will be a problem... he won't bs me at all, and tries to get me the best deal, even if it means waiting antoher few days or week.
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post #9 of 13
7/10/05 at 11:24pm
your brother works for ibm? can't you use the EPP then? I got the exact same laptop as the second one you listed, but it's $1600 through EPP.
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post #10 of 13
7/10/05 at 11:26pm
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yea i get it for a discount for around 1600, I just didn't put the price up.
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post #11 of 13
7/11/05 at 12:00am

Wireless on that model t43?

I'm looking at that exacty same T43(I too have EPP so I'll be getting it for $1600) but I'm confused about the wireless on the laptop. When I go to the checkout(after I click continue), this is what I see:

ThinkPad T43 266875U
266875U $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00
...
Integrated communication: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and 56K V.92 designed modem (Standard) 1
Integrated wireless: Bluetooth Wireless (Standard) 1
....

I do not see any wireless card other than bluetooth, which worries me. Additionally, when I try to add a wireless card in "wireless options" and click "Check System" it seems to have no effect.

Can anyone assure me that this includes a wireless card?

edit: I just noticed that this model is the 75U whereas the other is the 72U. I cannot find the 72U available on the EPP site. How did the two of you purchase the 72U through EPP?
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post #12 of 13
7/11/05 at 12:39am


And mine is the 75U also.
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post #13 of 13
7/11/05 at 1:54am
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just bought it....

eta date on shipping: August 1, 2005

I guess that is my only disappointment so far, but from what I have read over at thinkpads forum they say it goes faster than that.
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