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    Lightest weight combination for t400?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by x61x200, Dec 19, 2009.

  1. x61x200

    x61x200 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    What is the lightest weight combination for the t400? I've read the configuration (obviously)affects the weight but im not sure which are the heaviest components. The only thing i am bothered about is performance (assume 4GB ram and possibly SSD), whats weight of SSD vs HD??

    edit: would go for 3.06GHz

    thanks
     
    x61x200, Dec 19, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Main contributer to weight difference is the battery, make sure you get the 4-cell. An SSD would also give lower weight.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 19, 2009
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    not having the optical drive helps, and 4 cell battery is also advisable if you want to save weight. The weight difference between the SSD and the regular platter drive is minimal like maybe 50 g.
     
    lead_org, Dec 19, 2009
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    pi3guy Notebook Consultant

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    do you need the dedicated card? the t400s is thinner and lighter, albeit more expensive.
     
    pi3guy, Dec 20, 2009
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  5. davidkneiber

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    hmm.. removing the ultrabay and inserting an empty cover would help u lose some weight.
    is 4.9lbs too much for you with a 3ghz machine?, *like you're fighting for every 50g
     
    davidkneiber, Dec 21, 2009
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