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    Thinkpad R31

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MOSSYOAK, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. MOSSYOAK

    MOSSYOAK Newbie

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    I just aquired an IBM Thinkpad R31.

    Specifications are;

    CPU Intel Pentium-3 M 1.13Ghz

    MEMORY 256 MB System Memory


    HARD DRIVE 30 GB

    OPTICAL DRIVE CD/DVD


    MODEM 56K

    NETWORK 10/100 Ethernet


    DISPLAY 14.1" TFT active matrix

    DISPLAY ADAPTER 24-bit (16.7M colors) 1024 x 768 32MB memmory

    SOUND PCI Sound Blaster compatable

    KEYBOARD Full-size, 85-key keyboard

    POINTING DEVICE TrackPoint

    EXPANSION SLOTS 2x USB, 1x S-Video out, 1x Video out 15pin DB, 1x RS232 parallel port, 1x headphone, 1x speaker out

    A/C ADAPTER Auto Sensing 110-240 Volts

    BATTERY Li-Ion

    SOFTWARE Win 2000 Pro


    WARRANTY 6 months


    CONDITION Refurbished by USA Notebook

    WEIGHT 5.8 lbs

    DIMENSIONS 12.3" x 10.0" x 1.42"


    Whats your opinion on this laptop and should I upgrade anything?

    Thanks
    Art
     
    MOSSYOAK, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. lazyart

    lazyart Notebook Enthusiast

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    Without knowing what you plan on using it for it's tough to say, but maxxing out the memory is a safe bet, especially if you plan on moving to WinXP.
     
    lazyart, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. MOSSYOAK

    MOSSYOAK Newbie

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    This computer will be mostly used for documents, internet, and music MP3 files, I also would like to install WinXP- Pro.

    Thanks
    Art
     
    MOSSYOAK, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd stick in another 512MB or 1GB stick of memory and see how it goes. That may be enough for you. If you have a slower 4200RPM drive, which I think the R31s do, that may be worth considering upgrading. You could pick up a CDRW/DVD drive or DVD burner on eBay if you want make discs.

    I really like 2k. It's my favorite Windows OS. I ran it for years after XP came out.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 19, 2008
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  5. schiesz

    schiesz Notebook Consultant

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    It'll work great for your uses, if you upgrade the RAM. Thinkpads from that era are built like nothing else.
     
    schiesz, Jun 19, 2008
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