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    Just ordered T400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by _ignite_, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. _ignite_

    _ignite_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered my T400 and I am very excited
    Specs:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8700 (2.53GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)1
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium12
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight
    ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB
    2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)8
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)5
    No Bluetooth
    ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)10
    Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
    4 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    2764: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7
     
    _ignite_, Jul 23, 2009
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  2. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    your gonna enjoy it for sure :]
     
    Rikimusha, Jul 23, 2009
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    just wondering if i got the right specs.
     
    _ignite_, Jul 23, 2009
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  4. pipspeak

    pipspeak Notebook Deity

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    depends what you want to do with it.
     
    pipspeak, Jul 23, 2009
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  5. Nixus

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    thats how I would've done it excpet I would've goten the 6 cell battery just for a bit more juice
     
    Nixus, Jul 23, 2009
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  6. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Should be a nice config and since you asked I would have added the bluetooth. Enjoy the laptop!
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 23, 2009
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    How come you didn't get WXGA+? And how much was the total o.o
     
    darktehnub, Jul 23, 2009
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  8. _ignite_

    _ignite_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I didnt get the WXGA+ because I didnt feel the need to. And if you really need to know, the total was $850.
     
    _ignite_, Jul 24, 2009
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  9. Th1nkpad

    Th1nkpad Notebook Consultant

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    Should have gotten the 5100 or 5300. I have the Thinkpad (realtek) BGN and it really sucks .
     
    Th1nkpad, Jul 24, 2009
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  10. MidnightSun

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    Not bad for the price; it's got a powerful CPU. Hope you enjoy it!
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 24, 2009
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  11. antskip

    antskip Notebook Deity

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    hope you enjoy your new T400!
    1) I expect you will want to add a 2GB ram module soon?
    2) the 160GB 7200rpm HDD's are fabulous. very fast and very quiet.
    3) I guess you won't be using it much beyond the mains (choice of 4cell battery).
    4) if you want to extend your support to on-site it costs very little, and that way you never have to lose your computer to the techies for any time if they have to fix it. you can extend the warranty whilst your present one is still current.
    5) the P8700 is a really nice cpu, and switchable graphics is awesome.
    6) like you, I have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, and making the recovery set takes 13 CD's. Best to do it immediately. :)
     
    antskip, Jul 24, 2009
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  12. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I though the Thinkpad Wifi was made by Atheros. Did they change manufacturers?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 24, 2009
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  13. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    The only thing I would have to change is the screen to a wxga+. But then again Im a resolution junky. Otherwise it will be a nice rig!
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 24, 2009
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  14. MidnightSun

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    Lately, most people have said their Thinkpad B/G/N wifi card is made by Realtek.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 24, 2009
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  15. The Fire Snake

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    Hmm, interesting. Thanks. Wonder if there is a quality difference?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 25, 2009
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