IBM T43 Hot Price?

[trikster2]

Can't compare? Well partly that's true because higher end Dells use this years graphics versus the last year graphics installed in the latest and "greatest" thinkpads.

But even if you discount the graphics at least some review sites think they compare.

CNET sucks but even if 1/2 of what they say is lies, there has to be a grain of truth in there somewhere:

Stunning 6.3 out of 10
http://reviews.cnet.com/IBM_ThinkPad_T43/4505-3121_7-31312127-2.html?tag=glance

Comparable Dell 8.0 out of 10
http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Latitude_D610/4505-3121_7-31268759.html

IBM laptops have the same reliability as dell (but better service when it breaks):

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,118514,pg,5,00.asp

If cost is no object obviously go with the T43. You'll see no diference in performance with your apps but you will be so happy when you say T43 instead of T42.

If you are maximizing bang for your buck get the T42 and spend the $500 on a docking station and 19" LCD. You'll get tons' better computing experence at home, and better battery life on the road.

 

[Sm0kes]

Trikster, your only argument stems from a pure "graphics" comparison. When do cutting edge graphics chipsets really matter in a laptop? Especially when used for business purposes? General day to day activites? I think not. I consider myself a power user .... I constantly peg my CPU/ram at 100% for hours on end performing security assessments / compiling software and using VMware with multiple OS's running for days at a time. To be honest with you, graphics mean very little. If we're talking gaming / graphics work .... then obviously a T-series laptop is not aimed at you. But lets not forget the target market for each.

Lastly, your comment about "bang for buck" pretty much agrees with my previous statements, in that Dell is cheaper for a reason.

 

[trikster2]

Originally posted by: Sm0kes
Trikster, your only argument stems from a pure "graphics" comparison. When do cutting edge graphics chipsets really matter in a laptop? Especially when used for business purposes? General day to day activites? I think not. I consider myself a power user .... I constantly peg my CPU/ram at 100% for hours on end performing security assessments / compiling software and using VMware with multiple OS's running for days at a time. To be honest with you, graphics mean very little. If we're talking gaming / graphics work .... then obviously a T-series laptop is not aimed at you. But lets not forget the target market for each.

Lastly, your comment about "bang for buck" pretty much agrees with my previous statements, in that Dell is cheaper for a reason.

What arguement? I presented 3rd party reviews vs your IBM fanboy opinions.

I actually stated: "f you are maximizing bang for your buck get the T42 and"

While you are suggesting he get a more expensive laptop that will have the same apparent performance for "web surfing, emails, presentations, DVDs, mp3 watching"

Maybe watching MP3's takes a lot of CPU ?

 

[Entity]

Make sure you get the accidental damage 3-yr warranty. A small part on the USB port broke on my T40, and IBM is now refusing to fix the system board for an unrelated problem due to "user damage or abuse."

Rob