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    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Granddaddy1, Oct 18, 2005.

  1. Granddaddy1

    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    Which is better;for a average notebook user?Email's,IM's,Burn CD's,Watch DVD's,and a little Word Processing!

    1.)T40 (2373-7CU)Pentium M 1.5GHz
    256MB memory installed/2GB(max) 40GB Hard Drive
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Windows XP Pro
    ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 with 32MB dedicated video memory $710.00(I pay shipping) It's used;buying from someone


    2.) R50e (1834E2U) Celeron M 360 1.4GHz
    256MB memory installed 40GB Hard Drive
    CD-ROM
    Windows XP Pro $699.00(Free-Shipping) It's Brand new from www.ibm.com

    Thanks for your help,Clint
     
    Granddaddy1, Oct 18, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They are both fine. Better battery life on the T40.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 19, 2005
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    The T40 will be faster, better equipped, better built and costs the same. I see no reason to go for the other one.
     
    dr_st, Oct 19, 2005
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    how long has it been used for?
    any warranty?
     
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  5. Granddaddy1

    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    The T40 is still warrantied until Nov. 06
    I think!Battery life isn't a factor tho.It'll be a DTR.I'am disabled,and never go anywhere!!I'am just wanting a quaility lappy.
    Zazonz,has always been very reliable.And if he recommends a thinkpad.Well,I'am buy a thinkpad!!
    At first I was going with a Dell Inspiron 6000.But,I've been informed by other member's.That the Thinkpads are way,way better built notebooks!!
     
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    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    I've also considered the G41
    celeron D 320 2.4GHz
    14.1' 128MB DDR SDRAM 30GB HDD
    CD-ROM
    Windows XP Home
    Yeah I know that celeron D's battery life isn't nothing.But it'll have the power of a desktop tho!!
     
    Granddaddy1, Oct 19, 2005
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    T40 is a very nice laptop, nearly the best laptop ever made.
     
    Michael1980, Oct 19, 2005
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    bhtooefr Notebook Consultant

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    That T40 will blow the G41 that you're looking at out of the water.

    A 1.5GHz Pentium M performs between a 2.4GHz P4 and a 2.8GHz P4. You're looking at a 2.4GHz CELERON, which is a lot worse than a 2.4 P4 when it comes to performance.
     
    bhtooefr, Oct 19, 2005
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    Nearly! So which is your number 1?
     
    DoubleDs, Oct 19, 2005
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    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    Well,I'am looking at trying to buy the T40;from someone.But,the G41 & R50e are at www.pcconnection.com
    And both are $699.00(free-shipping)
     
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    Granddaddy1 Notebook Consultant

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    So,if I end-up.Not be able to get the T40.The R50e;would be the best choice over the G41 right?
     
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    The R50e has no touchpad if that is an issue.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 19, 2005
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    I use a wireless mouse anyhow.I don't even use the touchpad.
     
    Granddaddy1, Oct 19, 2005
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    You can't watch DVDs with this R50e model. It only comes with CD-ROM. You will need to upgrade to a DVD-ROM or combo drive.
     
    mysbca, Oct 20, 2005
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    I guess buying a combo drive.Would be best suitiable then.
     
    Granddaddy1, Oct 20, 2005
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