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    IBM Z (15") or T43

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Ter, Oct 10, 2005.

  1. Ter

    Ter Newbie

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    I am looking at two notebooks from IBM. The ThinkPad Z series (15" screen) and the ThinkPad T43. I use the system primarily for business. I am wondering what folk think about these two ThinkPad series.
     
    Ter, Oct 10, 2005
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    bhtooefr Notebook Consultant

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    Business? I'd lean towards the T43.

    Also, don't rule out the R52 - it's more of a consumer grade laptop, but so is the Z60m (the 15" model you're looking at). Also, it's very closely related to the T43.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    What types of things will you be doing with it? If you are doing Excel the widescreen Z will com in handy. The FlexView screen on the T43 is very good.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 11, 2005
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    mio75 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have a R52 you can buy cheaply :)! I would NOT recommend it as the screen (15" 1400x1050) is really bad... you have to be positioned exactly right to get a useful contrast and viewing angle is bad as well :(

    I'm also considering change to z60m or t43 but haven't heard anything about the z60m (high res) screens yet!?

    Cheers,
    Mikkel
     
    mio75, Oct 11, 2005
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  5. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    Which proves that IBM does have non-Flexview 15" SXGA screens...
     
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd recommend the T43... the dim screen on the Z60m leaves much to be desired...whereas the (Flexview) screen on the T43 has been reputable.
    Also, the Z series from IBM/Lenovo is still quite new... no one really knows how great the quality is; the T series has been around for a while...you'll know what to expect.

    :buyIBM:
     
    AuroraS, Oct 11, 2005
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