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    Which would you choose? Anyone???

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by khaeman, Jan 27, 2005.

  1. khaeman

    khaeman Newbie

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    This would be my first time purchasing a notebook as well as an IBM product. What are your suggestions?

    Thinkpad R51
    Part# 1830H3U
    $1,136.85 Your price* Excluding Tax
    $1,749.00 IBM Web price*
    System specifications:
    Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology

    * Intel Pentium M 725 processor (1.60GHz)
    * Intel® PRO/Wireless Network Connections 802.11b/g14

    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    15" XGA TFT display
    32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 graphics
    256MB DDR SDRAM
    40GB hard drive
    Ultrabay™ Enhanced CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
    Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and modem
    4 hr Li-Ion battery life4
    3 year system/1 year battery limited warranty8

    OR:

    ThinkPad R50 Express
    Part# 18363SU**
    $1,239.00 Your price* Excluding tax
    $1,899.00 IBM Web price*

    System specifications:
    Intel® Pentium® M processor (1.60GHz)
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    IBM 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless
    Bluetooth wireless
    15"SXGA + TFT display (1400x1050)
    32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 graphics
    256MB DDR SDRAM
    60GB HDD
    Ultrabay Enhanced CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
    Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and modem
    IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
    6 hr Li-lon battery life
    1 year limited warranty

    Also, would it be better to have IBM upgrade the RAM, or do it myself? Is it easily accessible? Thanks.

    Is this the wrong forum? I guess you can't get any help nowadays....[ :(]

     
    khaeman, Jan 27, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I like the R50 with the R51s warranty. Definetly upgrade the memory yourself. You can put in a 512Mb stick for a total of 768 for what IBM charges to upgrade to 512Mb. It is easy to do. Just remove a panel on the bottom and place the memory in the open slot. I like the SXGA on the R50 especially since it is a 15" screen. I would recommend a faster hard drive as opposed to a bigger one. If you can save a few bucks by dropping the a/b/g wireless to b/g, do it. Good Luck.






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    ZaZ, Jan 27, 2005
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  3. RazorsEdge

    RazorsEdge Notebook Guru

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    Qoute..
    Thinkpad R51
    Part# 1830H3U
    $1,136.85 Your price* Excluding Tax
    $1,749.00 IBM Web price*


    ThinkPad R50 Express
    Part# 18363SU**
    $1,239.00 Your price* Excluding tax
    $1,899.00 IBM Web price*


    May I ask where you are getting those prices??
     
    RazorsEdge, Jan 28, 2005
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  4. khaeman

    khaeman Newbie

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    EPP/Employee Purchase Program which includes friends and family. Myself happening to be a friend [ :D]

    By the way, Thanks for your reply Zazonz. You were the only one to reply to my Q regarding the Fujitsu as well....appreciate your help.
     
    khaeman, Jan 28, 2005
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