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    T500 on sale

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by amitabh9, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. amitabh9

    amitabh9 Notebook Geek

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    I speced the following for C$1140 plus taxes. Any good?

    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) 1
    Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 1
    Operating system Language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic - English 1
    Display type: 15.4 WSXGA+ TFT 1
    System graphics: Intel GMA X4500 1
    Total memory: 2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (2 DIMM) 1
    Keyboard Language: US English Keyboard 1
    Camera: Integrated Camera Module 1
    Hard drive: 100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm 1
    Optical device: DVD Recordable, Ultrabay Slim 1
    System expansion slots: Express Card & PC Card Slots 1
    Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe 1
    Modem: Yes - AMoM 1
    Integrated wireless WAN adapters: Integrated WWAN upgradable 1
    Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
    Power cord: 65W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin) 1
    Publication Language: English US Publication 1
     
    amitabh9, Sep 4, 2008
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  2. Parijat

    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Looks good except the graphics option
     
    Parijat, Sep 4, 2008
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  3. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    if you get the t500, you should really get the 3650 ATI mobility dedicated graphics
     
    keltix, Sep 4, 2008
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why? Only if you game or the like is it important. Integrated cards have better battery life and less heat.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 4, 2008
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  5. vengance_01

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    But if thats the case, get the T400 with the very excellent LED WXGA+ screen. Bit lighter and and better screen. Not to mention its about 150-200$ cheaper.
     
    vengance_01, Sep 4, 2008
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  6. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    yea..i dont see why you would want the t500 except for dedicated.

    maybe for just the extra inch?

    otherwise go with t400
     
    keltix, Sep 4, 2008
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