Which System Is Best?

Hi all...I am starting law school and need a laptop...which of the following two systems is the best deal? I need general stuff...I am not a big gamer or editor. Thanks so much.

IBM 23746VU

Product Description IBM ThinkPad T42 2374 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1" TFT
Processor1 Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
RAM 512 MB
Hard Drive 1 x 40G HD 5400RPM
Optical Device DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display 14.1" TFT (1024x768) - 24-bit (16.7M colors)
Networking Gigabit Ethernet
Modem
Centrino b/g
Battery Li-Ion 6 cell battery
Average Run Time 7 hours
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty 3 Year Onsite NBD

$1,755.00


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IBM 1831AHU

Product Description IBM ThinkPad R51 1831 - Pentium M 1.5 GHz - 14.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 3 12.4 in x 10.2 in x 1.5 in
Weight 2 6 lbs
Localization English / United States
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
Processor 1 Intel Pentium M 1.5 GHz
Cache Memory 1 MB - L2 cache
RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - PC2700 - 333 MHz
Hard Drive 1 x 40 GB - 4200 rpm
Optical Storage CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - plug-in module
Display 14.1" TFT active matrix - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 - 32 MB
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom 4 Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Battery Lithium ion
Average Run Time 4.7 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty

$1,549


Let me know what you think Thanks

 

If by general you mean word processing, internet, etc., then either system will work. In fact, they are both more than powerful enough for "everyday" uses. If price is a big issue, you could get something less powerful and still be able to do general stuff.

Can you be more specific as to what you will be using it for.

Also, what is your budget?

Are you set on getting an IBM?

How many years will you be using this laptop (before you upgrade to something else)?

Anything else you can tell us...

P.S. Welcome to the NotebookReview.com Forums [ ].

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Thanks for the warm welcome!

I want to spend between 1500 and $2000. I'd like this laptop to last me a while (at least 3 yrs for school) I need it to be kind of tough, as I am fairly clumsy. I am not married to IBMs but they come highly recommended. I basically want a computer that is fast...that I can use the internet (lots of law school research)while I have word open and music playing. My current desktop (purchased in 1997) basically can only do 1/2 a thing at a time and I just want a good fast computer. Any help you all can give would be great! Thanks so much

T

 

You should also browse around the IBM forum on this site as I remember there are a few topics about the computers you are considering.
http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2

The difference in processors will not be that major.
As long as you have at least 512mb ram you will be good.
Is a 40gig harddrive going to be enough for you. After IBM installs Windows XP and some programs you will be left will ~33gigs (I think). If that is enough, then its fine.


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