Big dilemma, sold powerbook, bought t41, now want powerbook again

[sdaccord01]

Hi,

I recently sold my 12" 867 mhz powerbook that I bought from amazon for around $1200 or so and the reason why is because I have to run some engineering apps on a windows machine, so I bought a $1900 IBM T41 after EBaying the powerbook. The IBM is a great machine but, as a $1900 laptop, it squeaks way too much. The palm rest squeaks and part of the other chassis squeaks as well. I do make some money working at sears commission, but for $1900 i don't think anyone can justify having this kind of build quality issue. The screen is constructed very well but the plastic around the keyboard squeaks way too much. Could be that I'm spoiled from the solid design of the powerbook but I'm leaning towards getting a 15.2" widescreen powerbook and try to run Virtual PC on it whenever I do need to use windows. I don't think I need windows that much and besides, I do have a desktop pc. I can get the 15.2" 1.25ghz for $2199 at my school (UCSD), so I'm wondering if anyone can give me any feedback before I ebay this T41.

 

[Pandaren]

hi sdaccord01,

I did a search and found your original post concerning the squeaking in your palmrest. I'm not sure what is happening with your machine or what the noise sounds like, but it definitely should not be there. I own a T40 and the palmrest area does not make any strange noises when I type.

I would return the unit to IBM if possible.

 

[sdaccord01]

I replaced the palm rest with IBM and it still happens. I went to the student store to check out the T41 and it seems to have a little bit less creaks but it is still there. The only thing with macs is the windows compatibility and I'm wondering if Virtual PC is any good

 

[par]

i wouldn't recommend vpc for running hardcore windows apps, but give it a shot if you wish, you might be happy

past that go to a few stores and try out some lappies, find one you like and get it.. no one can tell you any better than what you experience first hand

good luck