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    Help me decide between these two T400's...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by VegasMike, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. VegasMike

    VegasMike Newbie

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    T400 Option A:

    Pros: T9400 CPU w/ 6M L2 Cache
    Cons: WXGA Screen, CCFL lit display, 5400-rpm hard drive


    T400 Option B:

    Pros: WXGA+ Screen, LED-lit display, 7200-rpm drive
    Cons: P8400 CPU w/ 3M L2 Cache, Unit Costs $120 more


    I am definitely leaning towards Option B, with the brighter LED-lit screen, and sharper display. Or is the 6MB L2 Cache really all that much better?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    VegasMike, Feb 24, 2009
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  2. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Option B.

    The difference between the two CPUs is not that pronounced for most tasks. At worst, CPU bound applications (e.g. media encoding) will take 10-15% longer on the P8400.

    The screen is far more important for most users in most situations.
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 24, 2009
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  3. xenon2k9

    xenon2k9 Notebook Evangelist

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    Definitely option B for the extra money. The P8400 will also help with battery life.
     
    xenon2k9, Feb 24, 2009
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