Re: [Thinkpad] T40, PC2700

On Wednesday 14 January 2004 12:17 pm, Jorge S. Ferreira wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Recently I bought a Thinkpad T40 with 256MB.
> It has one 256MB PC2100 so-dimm at slot 1.
> I would like to increase memory to 1GB.
> Anyone knows if T40 is compatible with so-dimm's PC2700
> as the one sold by Micron (Crucial)?
> And if it is will the memory run at 333Mhz?
>
You should be able to use the PC2700 RAM in the machine because it is pin
compatible, although it will only run at the slower speed supported by the
machine.

> Cheers,
>
> Jorge Ferreira
>
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> 1. Re: T20 vs 600X (and now also TWBOOK issue) (Chris Schumann)
> 2. re: T40P review (stv)
> 3. Re: [compute] Re: [Thinkpad] I want a three spindle R50! (Kev)
> 4. WTB RAM (Chris Schumann)
> 5. Re: Warranty Extensions (Lee Stewart)
> 6. RE: re: T40P review (stv)
> 7. Re: Warranty Extensions (Deanna Berman)
> 8. RE: T40P review -- Adjusting Lotus Notes text size
> (Rosen, Robert (NIH/NIAMS))
> 9. RE: Warranty Extensions (Jim Biggerstaff)
> 10. Re: Warranty Extensions (Bruce Markowitz)
> 11. Re: Warranty Extensions (Bruce Markowitz)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:49:23 -0600 (CST)
> From: Chris Schumann <cschumann@twp-llc.com>
> Subject: [Thinkpad] Re: T20 vs 600X (and now also TWBOOK issue)
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> First, IBM's tawbook does not have that model. More on that later.
>
> IBM's web site says you've got a better machine:
>
> -600X- -T20- (2647-81G)
> 650MHz PIII max 700MHz PIII
> 64MB RAM 128MB RAM
> maybe DVD came with 6x DVD
> 13.3" TFT 14.1" TFT
> maybe TV out TV out
> W98SE or W2K W2K
> NIC add-on NIC built-in
> 5.0 lbs 5.3 lbs
> 4MB video RAM 8MB video RAM
>
> So it looks like you've got a very comparable machine. If the tiny amount
> of extra weight doesn't offset the faster CPU for you... you might
> complain. Me? I'd keep the newer machine. Any accessories you buy for it
> will transfer to newer machines than ones you might have bought for the
> 600X (said as an owner of two 600E's and one 600X).
>
> The extra video RAM can come in handy if you upgrade to XP and want two
> simultaneous displays.
>
> Now... I recently went looking for RAM prices because one of my 600E's has
> only 96MB RAM. I saw that some 600E's can take 256MB parts, but only a
> list of a few. Well, according to twbook, there were only 11 600E models
> made, and nine of them will accept the big RAM. But the note on IBM's site
> lists a bunch of other models.
>
> Does this mean that our beloved reference books only refer to US-specific
> models (all the models end with "U" as in AAAA-BBU)? If so, are other
> books available for other countries, or do I have to go to IBM's site each
> time I want to get details about some machine that catches my eye on eBay?
>
> --
> Chris Schumann, Partner Third Wave Partnership, LLC
> Office 612-920-4364 722 W 66 St, PMB 302
> Fax 612-677-3003 Minneapolis, MN 55423
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:35:13 -0500
> From: "stv" <stv@fgm.com>
> Subject: [Thinkpad] re: T40P review
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> >> Stick that pesky Fn key somewhere else!
> >
> > How about remapping the ctrl key? I've been doing it
> > for years (not just on my laptop) and have even gotten
> > others to switch to my layout. IMO Caps lock is near
> > useless. Do yourself a favor and move ctrl there.
>
> Excellent idea ... what do you use to remap keys?
>
> --stv
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:35:50 -0500 (EST)
> From: Kev <co273@bfn.org>
> Subject: Re: [compute] Re: [Thinkpad] I want a three spindle R50!
> To: Ray Bayles <canyonlands@theriver.com>
> Cc: thinkpad@stderr.org, tOM@Abacurial.com
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> > However, we find HP systems built since May of 2000 to be the least
> > reliable of all computers we see... requiring more motherboard
> > replacements, hard drive replacements, floppy drive replacements than
> > all other computers combined. I have seen some other technicians
> > reporting as high as 15 percent of all HP's going bad.
>
> Before the merger with Compaq, their product line design quality was quite
> good. The Omnibook series was supposedly pretty reliable, but after the
> merger? Ick.
>
> > I don't know if our experience is found by technicians elsewhere in the
> > county. The HP's we see in our shop were purchased at Best Buy, Circuit
> > City, Walmart, and Costco... This could also mean that we see more bad
> > ones because they sell more computers.
>
> Don't forget that those models tend to be the 7 lb cheapskate specials or
> desktop replacement models that any no one in here with a 5x0, 600, T, X,
> or R series machine and a right state of mind would buy.
> I don't think that those suckers were built with quality or travel
> durability in mind. Most of the machines there just screams "Hey, buy me!
> I'm too lazy to do some online comparisons and those machines are
> overpriced for the specs that they offer!"
>
> > I would never purchase a HP, Compaq, or Sony based on what I see. The
> > difference between Thinkpads, Dell Inspirons and Latitudes and the rest
> > of the market is stunning.
>
> Well, most Inspirons ARE latitudes with a crappier warranty agreement and
> a slightly smaller pricetag, and the Thinkpads? Well, you pay through the
> nose for the brand name, but in most cases they are well worth it.
> Here. I'll prove the point by dropping my Thinkpad 240 on the floor.
> (Hey! It still works!)
> Thank you. My point has been proven.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:50 -0600 (CST)
> From: Chris Schumann <cschumann@twp-llc.com>
> Subject: [Thinkpad] WTB RAM
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> Hi All. In my quest for 600E RAM, I thought some of you folks might also
> want to upgrade your RAM, and therefore might have some used (read cheap)
> memory for sale in your older ThinkPads.
>
> I'm looking for one piece of either 128MB (preferred) or 256MB PC100
> SODIMM SDRAM for a 600E, from a top-tier memory maker (Crucial, IBM, etc.)
> and (checking eBay for prices...) I'd like to get one for no more than $25
> (for 128MB) shipped (to Minnesota). Crucial sells one new for $48.99.
>
> If you want to be rid of one, let me know.

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