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Hey- what about the Thinkpad 50E?
Just when I thought I had found the right laptop for my budget (the Compaq V2000Z), I see this on the Tech Deals page:
From Newegg: $749
IBM Thinkpad 50E:
Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz)
Windows XP Professional
Screen 15.0" XGA TFT
Memory Size 256MB + 512MB free = 768MB
Hard Disk 40GB (4200 RPM)
Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Dimensions 13.1"W x 10.6"D x 1.5"H, Weight 6.2lbs
Given what seems to be IBM's stellar reputation for laptops, isn't this a pretty good choice in this price range for someone who isn't looking for a gaming machine?
Thanks for any thoughts.
-K
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Re: Hey- what about the Thinkpad 50E?
Only qualm I'd have with it is the slow hard drive, but You can replace that later when you have more cash!
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Yes, it is. R50E is IBM's ultra-budget model, it lacks many features present on the other R and T series laptops, but IMO, none of them is crucial. It doesn't lack one important feature - great build quality. My neighbor has one of these and it's solid like a tank.
Performance will also be quite good with the PM 1.60. Only the hard drive is fairly slow, but I don't think they put 5400RPM drives on the R50e. The good thing is that in the future you can also upgrade the hard drive yourself.
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One "qualm" I have is gaming is pretty much out of the question, my V2000Z wins in the graphics department.
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Thanks for the comments. Now the choice: the V2000Z or the Thinkpad 50E? Yikes!
-K
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That looks like a good ThinkPad. I would choose the R50e over the V2000Z. (And it's R50e, not 50e).
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You said yourself that you weren't looking for a gaming machine. And Xpress 200M is not so good anyway. I see nothing going for the Compaq over the IBM.
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Re: Hey- what about the Thinkpad 50E?
Just when I thought I had found the right laptop for my budget (the Compaq V2000Z), I see this on the Tech Deals page:
From Newegg: $749
IBM Thinkpad 50E:
Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz)
Windows XP Professional
Screen 15.0" XGA TFT
Memory Size 256MB + 512MB free = 768MB
Hard Disk 40GB (4200 RPM)
Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Dimensions 13.1"W x 10.6"D x 1.5"H, Weight 6.2lbs
Given what seems to be IBM's stellar reputation for laptops, isn't this a pretty good choice in this price range for someone who isn't looking for a gaming machine?
Thanks for any thoughts.
-K
Although both have stellar warranty support. I'd go with IBM hands down wins over Compaq, especially since you're not a gamer.
It also has an intangible. I'ts a status symbol. Nothing like that red green and blue IBM logo telling peeps you've arrived. ;)
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If you're not a gamer, and you can find a good deal on a Thinkpad, it will always be the best option.
:D
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The r50e has no touchpad if that is an issue.