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From: Tim Holock (no email)
Date: Thu Jul 07 2005 - 13:52:43 EDT
A consideration that may apply if you plan on using the computer underway is
how much power it draws. I bought a Toshiba 3 months ago, a Satellite with
the big bright screen, which I love. I was dismayed to find that it draws
almost 300 watts, which means it needs an invertor with a fan. Not only is
the power consumption a pain, but so is the constant fan noise.
If you find the Thinkpad is noticeably less power-hungry, that could effect
the decision.
Tim
Lying City Harbor
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From:
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Darvin/Marilyn Dolyniuk
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 12:51 PM
To:
Subject: lv-ab: Which computer?
I have spent the past week trying to decide which of these two computers to
buy. Both have Centrino processors. The Thinkpad (14 inch screen) is one
pound lighter (Toshiba, 15" screen, is 6lb.) Thinkpad case is
titanium/magnesium, Toshiba is plastic. The nav prgram we have (Fugawi) does
not need high graphics. Please don't suggest other computers. Choice has to
be one of these. Which would you buy and why?
Thanks for any advice.
Marilyn
Toshiba M40 JM8
http://www.toshiba.ca/web/specifications.grp?lg=en§ion=1&group=1&product
=4070&part=3430
This is a new model which is on sale until today for $1599 Canadian. The
extended warranty through BEST BUY would be $400 Canadian. Total $2000
or
IBM (Lenovo) Thinkpad T42
Intel Pentium M Processor 735 - 1700MHz Microsoft Windows XP Professional
512 40 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Screen: 14.1 TFT
1024x768 Onboard Graphic Chipset: ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 Onboard Audio:
SoundMAX Included Modem: 56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax Onboard Network
Contoller: Gigabit Ethernet- Integrated 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10M Battery Type:
6 Cell Lithium-Ion PCMCIA Support: 2 Type II or I Type III External
Speakers: 2 (Internal Speakers) Warranty: One year parts and labor (system
battery: one year) Wireless:Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Thinkpad only available on the internet so I can't see it.
No internal DVD burner. Price with portable DVD burner is 1848. Warranty is
300 (3 yr) or 340 (4 yr), so total 2148 or 2188.
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