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    T43 enough of an improvement?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kobepm, Jan 21, 2005.

  1. kobepm

    kobepm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Greetings.

    After getting sold on a particular T42 model..the T43 came onto the scene...and from what I've read in posts here & at www.thinkpads.com
    there is some question as to whether the improvements amount to anything substantial.

    I'd love to get some more imput from you all on this question..I really want to buy one or the other.

    Thanks.
     
    kobepm, Jan 21, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    It depends on your usage, but unless you want the high end graphics cards, the chipset probably isn't going to do anything for you. It may even worsen battery life a little bit.

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    although I'll counter that having the Express Card slot + PCMCIA slot as dual accessory ports is nice. Also, according to Intel, 93% better graphics performance with the new processor + 5% better on everything else is nothing to sniff at. Add to that better wireless management and PCI Express support and I think if the cost is somewhat close it is a worthy upgrade.
     
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    Not according to Tom's Hardware Guide <http://www.tomshardware.com/mobile/20050119/index.html>.

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    adamlau, Jan 25, 2005
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