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    FINALLY ordered my IBM T42!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mehtache, Jul 1, 2004.

  1. mehtache

    mehtache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep, just placed an order for the 2978FVU.

    PM 1.7 Ghz
    768 RAM
    9600 Mobility Radeon
    40 gig 5400 RPM HDD
    DVD/CD-RW combo
    3 year ThinkPad Protection Warranty

    Total = 2177 before tax. Good stuff.

    I was wavering between the Fujitsu S6210 and the IBM T42 for a while. The Fujitsu was smaller and lighter with an all-formate DVD burner, but the IBM is bulletproof with the Mobility 9600 Radeon. I figured I could always get a USB DVD Writer (they should drop in prices soon) and get the 14.1-in ThinkPad, which is only 4.5 pounds. All-in-all, I am happy. Now I just gotta be patient and wait for a big package to arrive sometime soon.
     
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    Twister: Is yours one of the 98 notebooks sitting in Louisville, KY right now? I'm waiting on one and hoping to arrives tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath... last I checked,:

    Jul 1, 2004
    5:32 P.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US FOOD/DRUG ADMINISTRATION HOLD;BROKERAGE RELEASED. WAITING FOR CLR AGY

    4:07 P.M. LOUISVILLE, KY, US FOOD/DRUG ADMINISTRATION HOLD

    Jun 30, 2004
    11:21 P.M. KOWLOON BAY, HK PICKUP SCAN
    6:58 A.M. CN
    BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

    I wish it would clear already! I'm guessing I won't see it until Tuesday though (after the July 4 holiday) My question: if I live in New York, why does it say the shipping address say it's going to McLean, VA?!

    Jeremy
     
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    mehtache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh and how much did you machine cost? Did you get any Educational or Shareholder pricing? That 1 gig of RAM and 7200 RPM drive sounds awfully sweet. I got the 5400 RPM due to cost efficiency and that post Brian made on the General board regarding HDDs. Seems like the 7200 RPM is definitely faster, but not by much.
     
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    twister Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by mehtache
     
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    I snagged the 2373-3UU with the 735 1.7 processor, 512MB, 14.1 SXGA+, 9600 graphics, 40GB, Intel 11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Blue Tooth.

    Love it![8D]

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    T42 2373-3UU
     
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    mehtache Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, I got an extra memory module and I will be installing it myself. [8D]

    Saved 50 bucks.
     
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    mehtache Notebook Enthusiast

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    That model was my original choice, but I fell in love with the form factor and size of the 14.1 inch screen model. It was a tough choice, the 15 inch one has a FlexView, but the 14.1 inch is more than pound lighter.

    I just cant wait for it to get here!
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by jeremy31
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by mehtache
     
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    After much debate, I'm sending my 3UU back with one dead pixel in the middle of the 14.1 screen. I've also opted to go with the 2373-JXU 15.0 flexview. I need more screen real estate...

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    I B M ThinkPad
    T42 2373-3UU
     
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