Specs:

Dell Inspiron 600M
P-M 1.4GHz
512Mb DDR
ATI Radeon 9000 64Mb.
XGA 14"
30GB HDD 4200RPM
DVD+RW
XP Home

IBM T40
P-M 1.5GHz
512Mb DDR
ATI Radeon 7500 32Mb.
XGA 14"
40GB HDD 5400RPM
DVD/CD-RW
XP Pro

Both are nice laptops, but in the end I kept the T40 and returned the 600M. Even though the 600M had the upper hand in graphics & DVD burner. The IBM's 5400RPM drive and 1.5GHZ. My decision was based on other factors.

I got both systems for exactly the same price.

-IBM carries a 3-year warranty and tech support worldwide that is the BEST. No long periods of waiting on the phone for tech support...immediate service, great people.

-The construction on the T40 is unbeatable. BOth are about the same size and weight, altough the T40 is a tad lighter and thinner. The lid on the T40 is titanium alloy and the overall construction of the system is far superior and more durable.

-T40 has a keyboard with a much better feel. The thing I dislike about it that I miss a lot and didnt realize I used so much was the windows button.

-T40 has a light that iluminates the keypad from the top of the LCD with the touch of a button. Awesome for when using the lappy in dark places.

Overall I'm happy with my decision to keep the T40. Some people think IBM's are ugly, but I personally like them...they're rugged, and perform awesome. Try one and you'll see why they cost more that any other system of similar specs.

Najib

could you give the specs for both machines and pricing for both machines. I always end up with the ibm costing more.

thanks


added: I need to get my head or eyes checked. minutes for hours and this. god i must have been a walking zombie yesterday

He already gave specs for both. Nice pics jiber172r.
stu

I'm considering the T41. Actually, I haven't a clue what the real differences are between the T40/41/42, even when I'm looking at their website.

Can you tell me two things about your T40?
1. Are the keys quiet or "clicky-sounding"? (I'll be using it in law school and don't want to be the person with the annoying "clicky" keys)
2. Is the computer itself quiet (fan, etc.)? (Same reason as above).

I don't think I've ever used a laptop that didnt have "clicky" keys hehe. It's the overall feel of the keyboard that I'm talking about that I like. Wether it's clicky or not, that's very subjective. It doesn't bother me, personally.

The computer is very quiet...you cannot hear it or the fans when it is on.

IBM does cost a lot more, but I got in on a special deal and got a real nice price As for the specs...well...read my post again!

Hangs head in shame. Words fail me