Re: [Thinkpad] Re: Top 3 Best and Worst Things about a new IBM

for 12mm drive, get a USB HDD adapter..
apricorn comes with really good software..

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Cordially,
Bill Morrow
(from NetFinity Server)
web page: http://www.thinkpads.com
bill@thinkpads.com
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From: <upilogue@mailup.net>
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Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:35 PM
Subject: [Thinkpad] Re: Top 3 Best and Worst Things about a
new IBM

> Best:
> 1. Most improved ThinkPad model in almost all aspects:
build (size,
> weight, quality), practical features (USB 2.0, built-in
WiFi on some
> models), computing power with battery endurance (Pentium
M).
> 2. The proven ThinkPad ergonomics: simple, easy to use,
comfortable and
> innovative accessibility features.
> 3. "Affordable"-luxury (various low-end to mid-range
models)
>
> Worst:
> 1. Not exactly an upgrade from older A/T-series. Most
existing
> A/T-series accessories are not compatible, with the
exception of the
> power adapter. Ultrabay slim doesn't take Ultrabay
devices. Ultrabay
> slim hard disk adapter doesn't take the 12mm harddisk
which contains
> backup from my T30. My existing port replicator can't be
used with it
> either.
> 2. Tight spot for cable lock, right next to the USB ports.
> 3. It's so good, it makes you want another one for you
and everyone else.
>
> I've had various ThinkPads from work (755, 770, 390x, T20,
A20p, T30),
> but only the T40 was the one I purchased brand-new on my
own. I decided
> to go with the mid-range 2379-D6U (Pentium M 1.4, SXGA,
40GB High Speed,
> Intel 802.11b, 768MB with upgrade, a total pkg of $2K);
the SXGA is a
> must for me and this model is the cheapest one with it. No
bluetooth or
> firewire, but a $30 card would solve that problem should I
ever need it.
> The battery lasts, though I'm waiting for the ultrabay
slim battery to
> be more ubiquitous on eBay. It runs Java IDE and
heavy-duty Web
> Applications with no problem -- I didn't do any benchmark
but it feels
> snappier than my previous T30 (top of line 2366-97U, P4
2Ghz, same RAM).
> The Intel 802.11B (2100 3B) works fine and covers an
excellent range.
> It's small and lightweight, much more so than the T30, but
costs me $1K
> less than what uncle sam paid for the T30 on my previous
project.
>
>
>
>
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