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    newbie buyer in need of some help/advice

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by soccerjoe5, Jul 4, 2004.

  1. soccerjoe5

    soccerjoe5 Notebook Consultant

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    hi, newbie here. i'm looking into a T42 as my very first laptop [ :)] i'm from the philippines and thinkpad's are so expensive here Crying or Very sad my uncle/aunt might be able to bring one home from the US for me. i was thinking of me or my aunt order one, then have it shipped in the US, then bring it home for me. i've read around this forum and there were a few things i wanted to ask you thinkpad experts [8D]

    1. can i use this "shareholder program" and how does this work?
    2. what's this "Global NLS Customization" option i see at the customization screen?
    3. what else comes with the notebook that i need to be carrying around? is it only the unit and charger? i just want to be aware of what i'll be carrying around with me
    4. i've looked around the forum and i've spotted some really attractive looking bags. i like something light and compact. the Blurr bag from

    http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=676275&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=336535&bmUID=1086239320886

    looks really nice. but i wanted to put a bit more things in it so i found the CRUMPLER "WEE BEE" or the "CRIPPY DUCK" from

    http://www.crumpler.com.au/public/select/computer.html

    has anyone had/seen any of these?
    5. lastly, anything else i should know/consider before buying this? i'm looking into the 2378-FVU model Very Happy i do programming/photoshop/web designing and a bit of gaming too

    thank you so much and i'm looking forward to your responses [ :D]
    -diego

    p.s. you can also email me at [email protected]. thanks! [ :D]
     
    soccerjoe5, Jul 4, 2004
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi soccerjoe5,
    Nice choice, very close to what I will pick out when I get my T42 someday.
    I don't know what shreholer program or global NLS is, but if you use google.com you should get some answers.
    Nothing comes with the notebook except the charger and a phone cable for the modem. At least thats all that came with my R40.

    As far as a bag, just get something with lots of padding to protect it.
    I think you will like everything about the T42 except perhaps the speakers. They don't have a lot of power to them as the thinkpads are more for business use than gaming or music. The graphics processor is NOT the best by far for gaming, but unless your a hard core gamer it will work fine.

    Jack


    The color of justice in america is green.
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    bootleg2go, Jul 7, 2004
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