T40 or R40: need some advise

[chuckieland]

Mobile - Refurbished - TP T40 P M 1.3G 256MB 30GB ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 32 MB CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 16X/10X/24X/8X Max Microsoft Windows XP Professional part number: 237312U
$1849CAD plus tax and shipping

Brand New Mobile - ThinkPad R40 PM 1.3G 256MB 40GB ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 16 MB CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo IV 24X/10X/24X/8X Max Microsoft Windows XP Professional Part Number: 2722CU4
$2090 CAD Plus tax and shipping

now, which notebook is better deal
does R40 has titanium top, magensium bottom like the T40?
would you take the Refurbished system? over brand new one?
i need to advise, thanks
update to add information
both are centrino system

 

[Bloodstein]

Hmn, they seem to be exactly the same. If I were in ur shoes, I'd be damn confused

However, note that the R40 has only 16 MB Ram. Also, u didn't mention if it was 7500. Wat 'bout the R40 processor...is it PM as well?

 

[OldSpooky]

I'd get the T40. It's lighter and the materials used in its construction are stronger (Titanium composite base, Magnesium cover in the T40 vs. standard plastic in the R40)

 

[chuckieland]

Originally posted by: OldSpooky
I'd get the T40. It's lighter and the materials used in its construction are stronger (Titanium composite base, Magnesium cover in the T40 vs. standard plastic in the R40)

even know the T40 is refurbish?
the only thing that hold me back of T40 is refurbish

 

[babisjhu]

well, I understand your concerns about refurbished.


What is the warranty on the refurbished system?

 

[chuckieland]

the warranty are
A 15 day satisfaction guarantee
One year limited warranty on notebook and desktop systems
All Pc's are Refurbished by A+ Certified Technicians
All PC's are Refurbished and tested to original product specifications
Attractive prices deliver outstanding value for budget wise buyers
i don't think there are choice to upgrade the warranty to 3 year or add complete care.

 

[czarkazm1]

chukieland, where'd you find this deal? I've been looking for a deal on a laptop for us Canucks for ages.

 

[OldSpooky]

Hey Chuck, just to address some of your warranty concerns, the last time I checked, most of the R series (all but the highest end R series machines) ship with a 1-year warranty. I would buy the T40 - you have two weeks to test it to make sure you like it.

 

[chuckieland]

thanks i would definely check it out
hope i got those, order and cancel refurbish
i don't like when the cosmatic is mess up

 

[babisjhu]

Good luck.. let us know how it goes