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    T400 for $330, good deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by FinkPad, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. FinkPad

    FinkPad Notebook Evangelist

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    is this t400 for $330 a bargain or should I pass.

    keep in mind this is Australia, THinkpads here are a lot dearer than in the States.
     
    FinkPad, Dec 23, 2011
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  2. FahrenheitGTI

    FahrenheitGTI Notebook Consultant

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    Not really a good deal, at all.
     
    FahrenheitGTI, Dec 23, 2011
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    In Melbourne you can get a R400 for around 219 dollars on gumtree.com.au, as such the T400 at 329 dollars isn't really a bargain.

    Also, the screen resolution is low and the CPU isn't that top end.

    Furthermore, i would avoid the switchable graphics of that generation, for some reason there is some issue where the ATI graphics card on the motherboard can detach, which causes a dead unresponsive laptop. Not sure how often this occurs, but i have seen enough of them to want to stay clear of it.

    I have both a R400 and T400 at home, personally i think the R400 is a better buy for home use (if that is what you are aiming for or giving to your parent).
     
    lead_org, Dec 23, 2011
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  4. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree! The R400 is a damn good machine (at least that is my experience).
     
    lineS of flight, Dec 23, 2011
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  5. Quanger

    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    T400 isnt a bargain at that price even in AU. The only way I think it would be some what of a good bargain is if the specs were a bit higher and the unit was in absolute mint condition.
     
    Quanger, Dec 23, 2011
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