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BigGov · 12-06-2003, 09:27 AM

I just got my IBM laptop, an IBM T40. I am convinced that IBM constructs laptops better than anyone else.

This thing feels solid. everything about it, the frame, the magnesium, the keyboard, it's just excellent. (I seriously want this keyboard for my desktop it feels that good, I know almost everyone that has an IBM says things like that and I laughed at them, but now I understand why, it's just that damn good). This whole laptop feels like it's been carved out of stone and the magnesium is an EXTREME upgrade over plastic. And it's only an inch thick.

Oh, the specs:
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.60GHz
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
768 MB (Upgraded from 512 MB)
80 GB
14.1" 1400x1050 (Insanely good)
32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9000
4.5-5.01
UltraNav (Insanely good)
Ultrabay Slim
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
None (No floppy)
Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
56KV.92 designed modem
IBM 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless and Bluetooth
IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0

Total was about $2,500

(To get better prices than on the front of the IBM website go to: http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/st...-840&langId=-1

Anyway, back to my ranting/reviewing. There are no heat issues, even though I have a higher end model.

There are hardly any extra add on programs, which is good and bad. There are no useless programs that just get in the way and cause problems before you decide to sit down and uninstall them. The problem is, you don't have anything like Office or such (but I'm using OpenOffice until I get a cheap version of Office from my University).

It doesn't have Centrino, but it has all the components of a Centrino model (Centrino requires that the Wi-Fi be apart of the whole processor I believe). The Wi-Fi it has is working just fine for me so far (hell, I'm typing this about 75 feet away from my modem in a big comfy recliner and still have a great connection even though the signal has to travel through a lot of materal.

If you wait a little while longer and add a little more to that price range, you can get an IBM T40 with a 1400x1050 display, 512 MB RAM, CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive, great battery life, and you will be VERY happy and have a laptop that will last you a very, very, long time.

12-06-2003, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	I just got my IBM laptop, an IBM T40. I am convinced that IBM constructs laptops better than anyone else. This thing feels solid. everything about it, the frame, the magnesium, the keyboard, it's just excellent. (I seriously want this keyboard for my desktop it feels that good, I know almost everyone that has an IBM says things like that and I laughed at them, but now I understand why, it's just that damn good). This whole laptop feels like it's been carved out of stone and the magnesium is an EXTREME upgrade over plastic. And it's only an inch thick. Oh, the specs: Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.60GHz Microsoft Windows XP Professional 768 MB (Upgraded from 512 MB) 80 GB 14.1" 1400x1050 (Insanely good) 32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 4.5-5.01 UltraNav (Insanely good) Ultrabay Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo None (No floppy) Integrated Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56KV.92 designed modem IBM 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless and Bluetooth IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 Total was about $2,500 (To get better prices than on the front of the IBM website go to: http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/st...-840&langId=-1 Anyway, back to my ranting/reviewing. There are no heat issues, even though I have a higher end model. There are hardly any extra add on programs, which is good and bad. There are no useless programs that just get in the way and cause problems before you decide to sit down and uninstall them. The problem is, you don't have anything like Office or such (but I'm using OpenOffice until I get a cheap version of Office from my University). It doesn't have Centrino, but it has all the components of a Centrino model (Centrino requires that the Wi-Fi be apart of the whole processor I believe). The Wi-Fi it has is working just fine for me so far (hell, I'm typing this about 75 feet away from my modem in a big comfy recliner and still have a great connection even though the signal has to travel through a lot of materal. If you wait a little while longer and add a little more to that price range, you can get an IBM T40 with a 1400x1050 display, 512 MB RAM, CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive, great battery life, and you will be VERY happy and have a laptop that will last you a very, very, long time. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"