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    Need Advice on the Purchase of a T43

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jason986, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. Jason986

    Jason986 Notebook Guru

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    After a month of researching a new laptop, I'm leaning towards the following configuration but would like comments from more tenured members of this forum:

    IBM/Lenovo T43 Model 2668BJU (open bay configuration)
    2.0Ghz. Pentium M 760
    15" SXGA+ IPS TFT w/ Flexview
    1GB PC4200 DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
    64MB ATI Radeon x300
    80GB 7200RPM Hard Disk
    4X DVD Multiburner
    IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter II
    9-Cell Battery
    Fingerprint Reader
    Windows XP Professional
    Bluetooth upgradeable
    4-year Thinkplus Onsite Warranty

    Price: ~$1800 + tax and shipping direct from IBM/Lenovo

    This looks like a good deal. Am I missing something? As this is a CTO machine, is there anything else I should be looking at here (I'll add an extra gig of ram when I receive the machine)? If I add a bluetooth modem after I receive the machine, will I risk voiding my warranty (I'd get it from the factory, but it's not listed as an option on the configuration page)? Will this configuration be good for a few years to come for most things?
    Other comments or opinions appreciated. Thanks for any and all help.

    :buyIBM:
     
    Jason986, Dec 4, 2005
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  2. MP5

    MP5 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah ur missing a bluetooth.
     
    MP5, Dec 4, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It might be possible to add bluetooth. I would only get it if you plan to use it. Other than that looks like a nice machine.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 4, 2005
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    this is a gooood deal, compared to prices in China.
     
    viaj, Dec 4, 2005
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  5. Jason986

    Jason986 Notebook Guru

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    Ok. Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I'll order it later tonight.

    Any idea how long it will take to get here?
     
    Jason986, Dec 4, 2005
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    CTOs take longer.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2005
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