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    Best T4X model

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by simon389, May 23, 2006.

  1. simon389

    simon389 Newbie

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    Hello, my name is Simon and I am a student in Nairobi and trying to buy a used laptop to aid my studies. The cheapest prices I can find are on eBay and then brought here to Kenya, but I am unsure which model to get. I find that the T40s sell for about 350-450, the T41s 450-550, and the T420 550-650. Are these the greatest prices I can get? Is there a big difference between these models? What about EPP prices?

    Thank you in advance,

    Simon
     
    simon389, May 23, 2006
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  2. goga

    goga Notebook Consultant

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    For just studies the cheaper the better. To type a word or two PII will do just fine.
     
    goga, May 23, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Honestly they are pretty similar.
     
    ZaZ, May 24, 2006
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  4. simon389

    simon389 Newbie

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    It is not just for word processing, but SPSS and other heavy applications. I want the T4X series because it has the Pentium M proc. But there is virtually no difference between the T40 and the T42? Why are people paying more? How do I get these EEP prices?
     
    simon389, May 24, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The later the models will have better CPUs with a bit better performance, but nothing earthshattering. The cases, keyboard, screens, etc are similar.
     
    ZaZ, May 24, 2006
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    Zack Notebook Guru

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    EPP comes from people who work at IBM or Lenovo, so if you know someone who works there ask them about it. If they don't know you can find out a little if you search for "EPP" at the Lenovo website.
     
    Zack, May 24, 2006
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    boon27 Notebook Evangelist

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    the t40 and the 41 are basically the same cpu (banias) pentium m. T42 have dothan pentium m, which is a bit better performance. the t40 is still great to handle any applications you have.

    eh I havent manage to find t40 for 350$ I think they are worth more
     
    boon27, May 25, 2006
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    Actually some of the T42s had Banais as well. Usually the lower end ones.
     
    ZaZ, May 25, 2006
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