Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: macwinlin
Based upon what I read in reviews and on this site, the T41s have better build quality than most. Of course, with the price you are paying for the IBMs, other laptops from Dell or HP/Compaq may have better value in terms of features.
Have you looked at one at a store to see how it looks and feels? I'll probably take a final look before deciding whether or not to get one.
You can get IBM's in stores?
I guess I should explain myself a little better. I was recommending at least going to a university bookstore (or any store) that sells ThinkPads on location so that they may have a display out for people to see what they are getting.
I know at UCLA sells T41s and have one out for people to look at. For the OP, this is good so that he/she has an idea of what the T41 offers instead of just having internet and personal reviews.
Unfortunately, I don't know as many retail stores that have ThinkPads in stock for purchase on location, much less have them on display. I tried calling a few large stores that sell ThinkPads to see if they have them on display. One didn't have them on display and another kept me on hold for a long time.
Unless I can find a retail store, I guess I have to go to UCLA's bookstore if I want to take a final look at the T41s before deciding whether or not to purchase one.