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    t400 questions.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dukenukem, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. dukenukem

    dukenukem Notebook Guru

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    Just snagged a mint condition thinkpad t400 with recovery discs off ebay.What is the maximum amount of ram this laptop can use?How good is the screen on it.I think the resolution of this one is 1440x900.
     
    dukenukem, Feb 8, 2012
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    8GB of RAM, 2 x 4GB. And it sort of depends on whether you get the Samsung or LG screen (the latter is preferred), although neither screen is really stunning. Congratulations though ;)
     
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    dukenukem Notebook Guru

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    Thanks man,mine also has switchable graphics rather then just integrated graphics.
     
    dukenukem, Feb 8, 2012
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    dukenukem Notebook Guru

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    Just got my t400 today.Turned comp on to see lenovo recovery since wondows 7 disc was needed to reinstall.I used the recovery discs which are for windows7 professional 32bit.I notice that windows says the current activation key is no longer valid.Does this mean that i will need to buy a product key?
     
    dukenukem, Feb 15, 2012
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    maverick85 Newbie

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    do all t400's or t500's (2241-W8Q) come with switchable graphics? i'm looking at a few sub £200 laptops and they all state intel integrated 4500mhd.
    when i search for drivers on the lenovo support website for model (2241-W8Q), the ati drivers option is there.. confused
    btw i really want the ati option to do some light gaming (vamp masquerade, bully, cs:s, basically console ports)
     
    maverick85, Feb 16, 2012
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    graytotoro Notebook Geek

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    The switchable graphics were offered as an option on the T-series (an upgrade I really should have made)...
     
    graytotoro, Feb 16, 2012
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    thanks, i've just read up. such a crowded market, laptops.should i go for a sxga+ x1400 t60 for £170 or 1440x900 ati 3xxx t400 for £270 or hp envy 17" 1920x1200 5850 for £650
    £500 is the sweetspot, spoilt for choice :/
     
    maverick85, Feb 16, 2012
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    typing this on my t500 i got from ebay for £99, omg boss mode :D
     
    maverick85, Feb 23, 2012
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    If you are installing more than 3 gb of ram you will want 64 bit OS. FWIW, I have the switchable graphics and rarely use it. It was a waste of money for me. I should have got the bluetooth instead!
     
    superduty, Feb 24, 2012
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    Lucky you! I was getting outbidded silly on eBay UK and I'm now using Gumtree in my search for a T61/T400.
     
    ScottyBoy, Feb 27, 2012
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