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    T400 question: get 2765T6U or pay more for LED screen & misc

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mrcultureshock, Nov 22, 2008.

  1. mrcultureshock

    mrcultureshock Newbie

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    Hello,

    I'm planning to buy the T400 but got a quick question for you guys. I found the T400 2765T6U at Provantage for about $1200.

    Unfortunately, this model only comes with a CCFL screen and a few missing features (multiple card reader for example). I then went to Lenovo and configured the Enhanced T400 model with the features I wanted and ended up with $1400 (after a 10% off coupon).

    Do you guys think it's worth it paying $200 for the LED screen, a slightly faster CPU, a bigger HD (though slower), and a 7-1 reader? All the other features are exactly the same as the 2765T6U.

    Thanks in advance!!
     
    mrcultureshock, Nov 22, 2008
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  2. zerosource

    zerosource Notebook Deity

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    yes. those are the bang.
     
    zerosource, Nov 22, 2008
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  3. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    I enjoy my LED backlit display.
     
    StealthTH, Nov 22, 2008
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  4. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    The LED is the best part of the T series. Much brighter screen and less power consumption. You can't go wrong with that! Make sure you also get discrete graphics.
     
    ronnieb, Nov 22, 2008
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  5. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    I actually kind of regret getting the discrete graphics. Yeah it is cool technology and all...but I rarely use it. Wish I would have gotten the 9 cell battery instead.
     
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  6. bridgearoo

    bridgearoo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why not wait for another 20% coupon (or more - depending on what comes around in the holiday sales) and get an "elite" T400 from Lenovo. This would include a number of goodies you are referring to without having to price out each upgrade an item at a time. This is what I did with the recent 2 day sale and got a well spec's lapper with LED for the price of what you would purchase from Provantage.
     
    bridgearoo, Nov 22, 2008
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