IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 HELP ?? $1451.50

[Tatonkaland]

I have been on a search for a laptop with these specs and this pricing I thought was fantastic,
but am questioning why - and what am I missing I called three of the resellers and they were no help in answwering the main question:
Can I order this item since When you click and link to the resellers link it comes up with
"Special Bid Part Number for FDA"
Manufacturer: IBM
Mfg Part#: 2373Y38
I have never dealt with any of these resellers and the buy.com link
does not clarify OS as Win XP or any?
Can anyone tell me what the think of this laptop deal or not deal??


Notebook Review Link
IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT
Processor: Pentium M (1.7 GHz)
RAM: 512 MB
Hard Drive: 60 GB
Weight: 4.9 lbs
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Prices for: IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1

Retailer Product Price + Shipping = Total

Buy.com IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT $1,472.99 + $0.00 = $1,472.99


Trio Computers IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT $1,498.27 + $0.00 = $1,498.27


PcSuperDeals IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT $1,451.50 + $0.00 = $1,451.50


TheNerds.net IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT $1,473.14 + $61.14 = $1,534.28


EZSystems.com IBM ThinkPad T41 2373 - Pentium M 1.7 GHz - 14.1"" TFT $1,873.39 + $0.00 = $1,873.39

 

[rabbit fighter]

It doesn't list OS, but in all likelihood it ships with Win XP Pro, which is standard on the Thinkpads. I'd be all over it if only it had SXGA+, but if XGA is fine with you, it's a great deal.

Tech Specs from Buy.com
System Type - Notebook
Built-in Devices - Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
Width - 12.2 in
Depth - 10 in
Height - 1.1 in
Weight - 4.9 lbs
Processor - Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
Data Bus Speed - 400 MHz
Chipset Type - Intel 855PM
Type - L2 cache
Installed Size - 1 MB
Installed Size - 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology - DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance - PC2700
Storage Controller - IDE
Hard Drive - 60 GB - 7200 rpm
Type - CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - plug-in module
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 16x
Rewrite Speed - 10x
Display Type - 14.1" TFT active matrix
Max Resolution - 1024 x 768 / 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Graphics Processor / Vendor - ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500 - AGP 4x
Video Memory - DDR SDRAM - 32 MB
Max Resolution (external) - 2048 x 1536 / 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Audio Output - Sound card
Audio Codec - AD1981B
Compliant Standards - DirectSound, AC '97
Audio Input - Microphone
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Modem - Fax / modem - CDC
Max Transfer Rate - 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications - ITU V.90
Features - V.92 upgradable
Networking - Network adapter
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wi-Fi upgradable
Expansion Bays - 1 x front accessible
Expansion Slots Total (Free) - 2 ( 1 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type III (2 x type I / II)
Interfaces - 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 1 x docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ¦
Features - Locking device keyhole (cable lock), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Compliant Standards - FCC Class B certified, CE, MPR II, BSMI, cUL, NOM, VCCI-II, UL 60950, CB, CCC, MIC
Power Device - External
Voltage Required - AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Technology - Lithium ion
Installed Qty - 1 / 2 (max)
Average Run Time - 5 hour(s)
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, PC Doctor, InterVideo WinDVD, IBM Access Connections, Access IBM, IBM RecordNow, Norton AntiVirus (OEM), IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore

 

[Tatonkaland]

What is the difference or advantages of SXGA+ over XGA?
I am using this laptop mostly for buisness
photoshop, Cad Program, and MS Office,
Not much of a gamer.
Any input is very welcomed, need all the advice I can get.
Dee

 

[rabbit fighter]

Well, it's the difference in resolution between XGA 1024x768 and SXGA+ 1400x1050.

XGA has 786,432 pixels.

SXGA+ has 1,470,000 pixels.

It's not useful primarily in games (in my opinion) but in office applications, where you can see much more of a document, spread sheet, web page, etc., and have multiple windows open side by side.

The downside is that it makes text and fonts look smaller, but that's the price you pay for the higher resolution. They do make a 15" SXGA+ which has the same resolution but over a bigger area, so the text and fonts will appear a bit larger.

14" XGA = 90 pixels per inch
14" SXGA+ = 125
15" SXGA+ = 116
15" UXGA = 133 (1600x1200)

If you're unsure what the resolution numbers mean, try adjusting the resolution on a desktop monitor to the different sizes. SXGA+ usually isn't a choice, so you'd have to pick SXGA 1280x1024 to get something close.