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    Purchasing T42 or T42p, which specs??

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bchin, Feb 4, 2005.

  1. bchin

    bchin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, after doing some researching and reading, I think i'm ready to purchase an IBM T42 or T42p. I do light work on it (Office Applications, Dreamweaver), Surf a lot, occasional DVD watching when traveling. I want a quick machine, and I probably want this to last me a few years. I can only spend about $1500...max $1800.

    1. What specs should I choose?
    2. Where should I purchase from, what is the most inexpensive vendor?
     
    bchin, Feb 4, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/IBM_ThinkPad_T42_2378/2378R4U/F27243/






    I know things, things that could get me killed


    Thinkpad T41:
    * 1.6Ghz Pentium M * 768Mb Memory * 40Gb Hitachi 7200RPM * Panasonic UJ-845-B DVD+RW *
     
    ZaZ, Feb 4, 2005
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  3. Esteban

    Esteban Notebook Enthusiast

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    One of the best lower cost T42s is the 2378fvu. It's $1,484.10 thru IBM with a Visa credit card discount.

    http://www.ibm.com/businesscenter/visa

    You can scroll thru the above site and find many T42s in your price range.
     
    Esteban, Feb 5, 2005
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