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    ThinkPad T43 and ThinkPad T30.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Feng, Dec 2, 2005.

  1. Feng

    Feng Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know the difference between t43 and t30. Is any difference in appearance?
     
    Feng, Dec 2, 2005
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Appearance ? Not sure about that.

    Internally, the T4x series have a Pentium M, while the T30 has a Pentium 4--a lot more heat needs to be disipated in the T30.

    I think T30s were only built for a short while--2002 to 2003.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Dec 2, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    T43 is a much better notebook. T30s have issues with the memory slots. They run warmer due to the P4. If you are going to go old school, I think the T23 is a better option.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 3, 2005
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree...if you can get an old school Thinkpad, make sure it's a T23. Otherwise, it better be a T4x series.

    The T43 is a much better than machine than the T30... zazonz and SpacemanSpiff have made their points.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 3, 2005
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    viaj Notebook Enthusiast

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    it seems that it is common sense that T23 is a legend, a classic, especially handfeel of its keyborad.
    u know, it is quite "unreasonable" and remarkable that people nowadays still remember it, moreover, willing to get it.
     
    viaj, Dec 4, 2005
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