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    Thinkpad T42 or R51 video card and HD ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dh1t, Aug 23, 2004.

  1. dh1t

    dh1t Newbie

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    In the IBM Thinkpad configuration maze, I found that I can get the T42 (2373JXU) for practically the same price as the R51 (1829LHU). All other features being equal (1 GB RAM, DVD burner, warranty) the main differences are in:

    the video card: T42 --> ATI 9600 64 MB versus R51 --> ATI 9000 32 MB;

    the hard drive size: T42 --> 40 GB versus T51 --> 80 GB;

    the hard drive speed: T42 --> 5400 versus T51 --> 4200 (although according to specs, HD average seek time, Average latency, Cache size and Sustained data transfer rates are identical).

    Considering that my main use will be Photoshop 7 and that I don’t intent to play games, should I go with the T42 or the R51? Why?
     
    dh1t, Aug 23, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    What about the CPU, are they the same?
    If your not going to be playing the newest of games, then the R51 would be better as it has a larger drive and the difference between 4200rpm and 5400 are not too much.
    Have a look at the R40 I've put up for sale in the buy/sell forum. It is mint condition with the all the packaging and box, includes some extras, plus it has a firewire port which is fairly uncommon in thinkpads and is great for the latest camcorder and digital cameras.

    good luck
    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Aug 23, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Remember after it arrives you need to call them up and get them to send you the recovery CDs. If you wait until your 30days is up it is no longer free.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Aug 24, 2004
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    dh1t Newbie

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    Thank you, Jack. I finally decided and ordered the T42 this morning. But I will have to wait a few weeks for delivery because IBM Canada does not have the extra memory and the multiburner in stock. Unbelievable!
     
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi dh1t,
    I just sold my R40...wooohoo!!
    I'm sure your going to be very happy with the T42, I sure am[ :)]

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    Thank you, Jack, for reminding me. I bet most people forget.
     
    dh1t, Aug 24, 2004
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