Just placed my order for an X40, Woot!

I just placed my order for an X40, should be here in about 2 weeks! What accessories should I get for it? cases, screen cover/projector, bags, sleeves...?

Any hows here are the specs....


Product Description IBM ThinkPad X40 2371 -
Pentium M 758 1.5 GHz - 12.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 10.6 in x 8.3 in x 1.1 in
Weight 2.6 lbs
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Speaker, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
Processor Intel Pentium M 758 1.5 GHz LV
Cache Memory 2 MB - L2 cache
RAM 512 MB (installed) / 1.53 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - PC2700 - 333 MHz
Card Reader Yes
Hard Drive 40 GB - 4200 rpm
Display 12.1" TFT active matrix XGA (1024 x 768) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Graphics Controller Intel 855GME
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint
Power AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 3.25 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty
Qty Product Code Description Unit Cost Total
1 31P9832 Estimated Ship Date:
05/06/05 $103.50 $103.50
Product Description IBM memory - 512 MB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR
Storage Capacity 512 MB (Will have 1GB of Ram)
Technology DDR SDRAM
Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Memory Speed 333 MHz ( PC2700 )
CAS Latency CL2.5
Lead Plating Gold
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty

 

You want to opt for the larger battery. It will make the battery time about five hours, but push the weight over three pounds. It also sticks out from the back a little bit. You may want to consider an external optical drive if you plan on watching any DVDs or burning any discs while on the road. I'd get one that is usb powered so you don't have to carry an adapter. I personally use a backpack for my T42, but that is a little heavier. Don't forget to post your thoughts after taken her around the blocks a few times. Good Luck.






I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

-Lloyd Christmas


Thinkpad T42:
* 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *

 

Thanks for the reply....

Yea I think I'll get the 8 cell as soon as I play with it for a week or so....The optical drive is out, I really don't need it with my powerhouse desktop. I can't wait till it gets here, gonna be nice to do my work when I need to hehe. Hows yours? Like'n the IBM build quailty?

Any other ideas out there

 

Loving it! I actually just got mine a few weeks ago after getting rid of my T41. I had considered a few others like the Fujitsu s6231 or the Asus z71v, but went the T42. After years of having at least four computers at once, I'll be down to one. I decided if I was going to have only one, I wanted awesome service cause if it breaks, I'm without a PC until it comes back. The few times I had to call IBM, I don't think I have ever put on hold. I did have a problem with my keyboard once, I called in the morning and had the replacement the next day.







I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

-Lloyd Christmas


Thinkpad T42:
* 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *

 

Nice service it seems, I'm really glad I made the leap and bought it...can't wait to start in on it when it gets here.

And I can say so far my experience with IBM has been great.