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    I need a quiet computer. What model?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jespero, Sep 3, 2005.

  1. jespero

    jespero Notebook Enthusiast

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    What thinkpad models should I look for.

    I need it for school use mainly. It needs to have some power since it will be running some math applications that sometimes require a lot, but at the same time it needs to be quiet, so I can use it in class and at exams. so a good battery time close to 4 hours or more would be good too.
     
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    my R52 is very quiet and has low temp.
     
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    X40. lightest and quietest
     
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    sounds good. Can it handle some load too? Not 3D gaming but just some some 3d graphics and some math calculations?
     
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    My T42 is also very quiet, especially after undervolting it. Also, my 6 cell battery can last about 4 hours 30 minutes, if I'm doing only the most basic of things, like web surfing and typing a document. I wouldn't recommend getting the Mobility Radeon 7500 though; I doubt it will handle 3D engineering applications well. From my experience, it is no better than Intel's GMA 900.
     
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