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    R31 vs T30 vs R40 vs T23

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Granddaddy1, Oct 18, 2005.

  1. Granddaddy1

    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    Which one is actually the best;of these four?
    Do I need portibility?NO
    Good battery life?NO
    CD-Burner?YES
    Play DVD's?YES
    I email,im,and do word processing
    I'll need a good hard drive because I download alot of pics at times

    So,which of these is the best for my needs and budget?
    My budget is $740.00(max)!
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd vote for the T23 or R40.
     
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    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    What's the max ram for the T23?
    And what's the max ram for the R40?
    Can a (lets say)60GB or 80GB 5400RPM be put in either one?
    Or who sell's the chea[pest 7200RPM?

    Thanks,Clint
     
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    bhtooefr Notebook Consultant

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    1. 1GB on the T23.
    2. It's either 1GB or 2GB on the R40. I'm leaning towards 2GB.
    3. Yes.
    4. With your budget, I'd settle for 5400RPM.
     
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Cheapest I could find the 60GB 7200RPM was $176.50 at ZipZoomFly. For $5 more you can get the 80GB. I don't think you are doing anything hard drive intensive like audio or video encoding where there is a lot of reading and writing on the drive. It is doing those things where the extra hard drive RPMs will make the biggest difference. I think you are best off saving your money since you seem to be on a limited budget. You can probably get an 80GB 5400RPM drive in the $80 range.
     
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  6. Granddaddy1

    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    Naw,I'll get a 7200RPM
    I'am not that limited.Just had a set limit that I wanted to spend!!
     
    Granddaddy1, Oct 18, 2005
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