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    Performance On a Possible Thinkpad T500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rikimusha, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    P8400
    Vista Busi 32 bit
    Wsxga+
    1 GB Ram :(
    ATI


    How would it fare for a college student who would use it for mozilla firefox, Open Office, Light Gaming(gunz, stepmania), Dvds, Fraps?
     
    Rikimusha, Aug 19, 2009
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    Once you add another GB or two of RAM (a <$30 upgrade), you'll have a very capable machine. It will more than handle your tasks, in fact, for your games, even integrated graphics mode would provide plenty of power.

    You can read my review (link is in my signature) for more details about the T500.
     
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  3. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    Oh ok, i did find a good upgrade on newegg so when the time comes i'll try to get a 1 or 2gb following the thinkpad.

    thanks =D
     
    Rikimusha, Aug 19, 2009
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