My new T43

[imported_Zeke]

Processor: Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2GHz 2MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB ) (Standard)
40GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II
Ultrabay Slim Drive
Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini
PCI Adapter
ThinkPad T40/R50 Series 6 Cell
Li-Ion Battery
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
256MB PC2-4200 CL4 NP DDR2
SDRAM SODIMM
Discounted T and R Series
9-Cell Li-Ion Battery


Can't wait!

 

[fbrdphreak]

How much???

 

[imported_Zeke]

1500

 

[ai42]

I just got my T43 in the mail yesterday. It's just so fast its great! Of course I upgraded the ram, swapped the hard drive, and upgraded the processor .

BTW what is the screen, graphics chip on your config?

 

[imported_Zeke]

got the x300 and the 14.1 inch SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT Display
and I'm getting more ram and a faster hard drive

 

[andrewbabcock]

Originally posted by: Zeke
got the x300 and the 14.1 inch SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT Display
and I'm getting more ram and a faster hard drive

Yeah i don't think office can even run on 256 meg ram

 

[imported_Zeke]

Actually I've had more trouble with slow hard drives on laptops than memory in the past.

 

[User1001]

be aware. T43s run a lot hotter than the T42s. If you can't deal with the fan always being on don't get one.

 

[imported_Zeke]

yeah I may not be getting it period, the stupid order isnt supposed to ship for a month, I am calling them tommarow and if I cant get it sooner I will cancel.

 

[ShellGuy]

that is the price you pay for ordering an IBM....


Will G.

 

[phaxmohdem]

After having my T40p for a few months now, I am quite sure looking back I would have waited a month for this unit. It is comlpetely worth it, and I'd bet the T43 is too.

 

[psoucaco13]

When I ordered my X41 (Sep 26), IBM website was showing I would get my laptop on Nov 14. I got it within 2 weeks after I ordered it. Do not trust what is on the website. They always ship it earlier.

 

[ValuedCustomer]

Originally posted by: ShellGuy
that is the price you pay for ordering an IBM....


Will G.

What's that mean?

 

[ShellGuy]

They are a high demand item and hence forth you may have to wait to pick one up. Kinda like the Xbox 360 systems when they come out... Did you custom your lappy or did you use one of their prefabed systems???


Will G.

 

[imported_Zeke]

prefab, but it was on sale

 

[suklee]

What's the general concensus on the X300 video unit? Will it handle CSS or DOD:S with this config, and at what resolution?

BTW, I've got the following priced out for US1760 incl. taxes & shipping. Is it an okay deal?


ThinkPad T43 with Integrated Fingerprint Reader
[*]Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86 Hz)
[*]Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
[*]512MB memory
[*]60GB Hard drive (7200 RPM)
[*]DVD-RW Multiburner
[*]14.1" SXGA+ TFT (1400 x 1050)
[*]Gigabit Ethernet & Modem
[*]Wireless 802.11 b/g included
[*]1-Year International Warranty


Bonus
[*]extra Battery
[*]extra AC Adapter
[*]Expander Carrying Case
[*]Notebook Security Lock

 

[imported_Zeke]

the x300 is about like a radeon 9600 as far as I understand. OS I would advise against source games at anything but 800x600

 

[suklee]

Originally posted by: Zeke
the x300 is about like a radeon 9600 as far as I understand. OS I would advise against source games at anything but 800x600

Cool, thanks for the info. Not too shabby I guess, should be able to do some light gaming :thumbsup:

 

[imported_Zeke]

So it shipped and I got this from those punks over at UPS when I entered the tracking number.....

THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL

 

[The Linuxator]

When I ordered my R50e it took it a month to get to my place, 2 weeks on backorder and 1 week to ship and add another week of bing held by the US customs, but after that it was all worth it, I paid $ 849 for it, it handles light gaming like a champ, I have it mainly for programming (JAVA/ VB.net..etc) and it does it pretty smoothly.
I also purchased a discounted Computrace protection for an $ 89 3-years protection.
I didn't buy a 3 year warranty it came with a 1-year warranty, and I figured if a Thinkpad doesn't fail from the first year and you keep treating it gently after that , it will take much more than 3 years to fail .

 

[imported_Zeke]

Yeah I am excited about getting it, I just hoped I would get it oh...before I die of old age......

 

[Philippine Mango]

I would have, if I were you to get a T42 because I've only heard negative things when comparing the T43 to the T42. T42 has better battery life and actually performs a bit better, it's probably the T43's high lantecy ram thats at issue.

 

[suklee]

Got my T43 last night, with

1.73GHz processor, 1GB RAM
80GB hard drive (7200rpm)
Bluetooth
802.11b/g
fingerprint scanner
1400x1050 resolution display

Loving it so far!!

Are there any Thinkpad-specific resource pages? (non IBM/Lenovo)

 

[znaps]

http://forum.thinkpads.com/

 

[imported_Zeke]

Everyone seems to think the heat from the t43 is such a negative, I live in alaska, maybe it can heat my room.