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    Please Help My Uncle!!!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Fenrir84, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. Fenrir84

    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok my uncle gave me 700 dollars and ask me to help him pick a good IBM laptop at that price range. He gave me these 4 models but I don't know anything about lenovo laptops. So can you guys help me out?

    Here are the models:
    ibm t400 7417tpu
    ibm t61 pi7658rvu
    ibm t400 2765t6u
    ibm r500 27175gu
     
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  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Is there anything else you know he will like in his laptop?... Fill out the FAQ
    We know you want a IBM, but this will help us determine what to include
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 1, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Check the Tabook for detailed specs for each model.

    Short answer:

    The T61 is an old model and is probably not recommended.
    2765t6u - Switchable graphics, WXGA+, 2.26GHz, XP, DVD+RW
    7417tpu - Integrated graphics, WXGA, 2.26GHz, XP, DVD+RW
    27175gu - Integrated graphics, WXGA, 2.26GHz, XP, DVD+RW

    Independent of price I would recommend the 2765-T6U as it has switchable graphics (Intel x4500 & ATI 3470) and a high resolution display.

    All of these models have a 2.26GHz P8400 CPU, Intel 5100 wireless (802.11ABGN) XP Pro, and a DVD burner. The R500 is a 15.4" model and therefore heavier; however, the resolution is no better.
     
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  4. Fenrir84

    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    hi thank you for the detailed info. do you know if any of those models have bluetooth or webcam? also, what would be the best website/retailer to buy these laptops?
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    None of those particular models have Bluetooth, Webcam, or WWAN.

    ProVantage is a good place to buy ThinkPad topsellers. Alternatively, you can just Google the machine type (e.g. 2765-t6u).

    However, based on the current price of these topseller models it may be possible to configure a cheaper T400 if you build it to order and apply the appropriate coupon ( list).
     
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    "do you know if any of those models have bluetooth or webcam?"

    The T61 has blue tooth and a web cam option. It's true it was last years model but I wouldn't trade it for any thing new.

    Renee
     
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    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks you two for helping me. I really appreciate it
     
    Fenrir84, Jul 2, 2009
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