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Diff between R400 and T400

Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by faieust, May 16, 2009.

faieust Notebook Enthusiast

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Hello,

Could someone tell me the difference between the R400 and the T400? I'm a graphic designer and need a computer that can handle the entire adobe suite, several programs at a time and I'm a current T61 user, but can't figure out what is so different about the two that they designate one "R" and the other "T"...

I should also mention that I travel for a living so this thing gets carried all the time.

thanks

faieust, May 16, 2009

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The T400 is thinner and lighter, and has the options of more powerful internals, including discrete switchable graphics. The R400 is bulkier and more budget-friendly, and in general its options are lower-end. The build quality should be the same. If you care a lot about mobility or looks, the T400 will be a better choice as it is lighter and thinner (and more visually appealing).

The Adobe suite is, I believe, mostly CPU and not GPU dependent, so either one with a 2GHz+ Core 2 Duo should run it quite nicely.

MidnightSun, May 16, 2009

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Thanks Midnight, that was very helpful info.

faieust, May 16, 2009

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