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    ThinkPad R51e for college student...what do you think? Help!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by galileo634, Dec 17, 2005.

  1. galileo634

    galileo634 Newbie

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    Hi. I'm a college student from Argentina and I'll buy my first notebook. I'll use it basically for MS Office, internet, DVDs, MP3. Here in my country Lenovo/IBM sells this notebook only for students with 20% OFF. What do you think about this laptop? I want a laptop to use for the next 3-4 years. :budget: Thanks!

    THINKPAD R51e
    Intel® Celeron® M 360 1.4 GHz
    Microsoft® Windows XP Home Ed.
    512 RAM
    40GB
    15" TFT XGA
    ATI RADEON 200M
    CD-RW/DVD
    56K V.92 des. modem
    WIFI 802.11b/g
    Bat life 4.Hs.
     
    galileo634, Dec 17, 2005
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  2. madmike23

    madmike23 Notebook Deity

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    It's not bad, but probably would be a bit out dated by a year or so. How much are you getting it? Sometimes it may not be the best price even with a 20% discount.
     
    madmike23, Dec 17, 2005
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  3. BrassMouse

    BrassMouse Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want to carry it around, take it to class etc. the R series is probably a bit heavy, I have an older T series and it does the trick just fine (T41p). Most of the people I know who have larger notebooks go green with envy when they realize mine is more powerful, more reliable, and above all a lot lighter then theirs.
     
    BrassMouse, Dec 17, 2005
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  4. Karl Gruber

    Karl Gruber Notebook Consultant

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    Spend the extra money and buy a T43P. With fingerprint recognition, you have the extra security you need when people steal your laptop. It's light weight and will easily fit into your backpack.
     
    Karl Gruber, Dec 18, 2005
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