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    Good deal for a T42?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DarkHound, May 16, 2005.

  1. DarkHound

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    ThinkPad T42 (2378REU)

    PRICE: $1,560

    Intel Pentium M Processor 745 - 1800MHz
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    512 ram
    60 - 7200rpm

    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max

    Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Screen: 15.0 TFT FlexView display 1400x1050 Onboard Graphic Chipset: ATI Mobility RADEON 9600 Onboard Audio: SoundMAX Included Modem: 56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax Onboard Network Contoller: Gigabit Ethernet- Integrated 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10M Battery Type: 6 Cell Lithium-Ion PCMCIA Support: 2 Type II or I Type III External Speakers: 2 (Internal Speakers) Warranty: One year parts and labor (system battery: one year)
     
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    Cool. It's still more expensive than some Dells I'm considering. I don't really need such great specs, but it's hard to pass up a good deal. Is this an outstanding deal or just a decent one that I could find anytime when IBM has sales?

    My friend works at IBM says he can get me a discount.
     
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    Should ask your friend to get you the 2379DXU instead.
    Same specs except for 1.7GHz P-M instead of 1.8GHz and 3 year warranty instead of 1 year warranty.
    IBM EPP price was/is $1372. Might be backordered, so you may have to wait a little bit.

    I doubt you will notice the slightly slower processor, but you will save almost $200 and get 2 more years of warranty.
     
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