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"Great laptop, light, sturdy, fast and powerfull, with IBM industry leading service" on by chris_amsterdam
Pros: It is light, sturdy, fast, and powerfull
Cons: Slightly more expensive for similar configuration (compared to Dell Latitude and HP Nc series)
Summary: I took a long time researching before I bought my notebook. I read everything on Cnet as well as numerous other review sites, read consumer digest, asked two of my uncles (ones a computer programmer, the other a computer enginneer) for advice and though there are many decent notebooks out there, the IBM T-42 simply takes the crown. It is clearly built to last, with a strong (I believe its a carbon polimer) case, and metal hinges. The quality is also emminantly noticable in the keyboard which is better than on any other notebook I have ever seen. The quality is also underlined by the manner in which IBM stands behind its products, offering standard three year warranty, with next business day onsite upgrades at low cost. Which by the way I am happy I got because after about two months my computer crashed and wouldnt turn on at all, I called, we arranged a time and the next day a guy was there to fix it. He had all the possible replacement components right there with him so when it turned out to be the motherboard, he quickly replaced it (I even got a free upgrade from 32 to 64 mb video card for the inconvenience which was overall negligible, I believe I couldnt use my computer for less that 18 hours) and after he fixed it he tested it and I was on my way again. GREAT SERVICE. And I haven't had an problems since. Also the components in it are of a superior quality. For example some people think that the 2 dimm 266mhz 512 mb ram built into the Dell Latitude 800 is comperable to IBM's 1 dimm 333mhz 512 ram built into the Thinkpads, its not. The IBM ram performs better and is easily upgradeable, whereas the Dell is less so. The same is true for most of the components, they are simply of a better quality. So when you are looking at the prices for various levels of specifications, you have to compare apples for apples, and its actually difficult to do so, because Dell and HP dont offer the superior 333mhz ram, wheras IBM doenst mess with the inferior 266mhz ram. IBM makes a superior product and backs it with superior service. And all that for a marginal increase in price (especially when you buy with the slightly less configurable but much cheaper Express program). The Thinkpad T42 is in my (well informed) opinion the best thin-and-light notebook on the market today, with superior quality, performance and support.
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"Everything but the kitchen sink! (and a windows key)" on by jbrams
Pros: Reliability, quality, preformance, durability, black is the new black
Cons: Unknown effects of the purchase by Lenovo on service quality (which is at the top currently)
Summary: Simply the best notebook I've ever owned. This is just the right size, the components are of the highest quality, service is highest rated in the industry for years, very durable ... it's just a plain good computer that will do everything a student or profession could ask for.
The only down sides are:
(1) Cost: it's more than a dell with the same specs, but the additional cost is absolutely worth it. I'm more of a "techie" than most consumers so I am able to deal with problems when they arise; but this thing never has problems! I've recommended it to many fellow grad students and none have been disappointed (I usually recommend Dell second, but a distant second and only is economics demand). Everyone will eventually run into some problems with any computer they purchase, but I've have the fewest problems related to quality of components or construction when it comes to IBMs (dells simply are more prone to such problems, I couldn't tell you exactly why). And if there ever is a problem I know that IBM service will be there for me, they have the best policies and service in the industry ... as far as dell's service, just ask someone who's owned a Dell for over a year, it's a hassle!
Save your self money and time later by putting up a little more cash for an IBM now ... you won't be sorry! -
"So far, AWESOME!" on by ubiman
Pros: Fast, great wireless, just overall great package!
Cons: Ports on side, no win key.
Summary: I read cnet so many times but never contribute, so I'm trying to do my part
Small little things make this great: comfortable keyboard, little light for keyboard, external volume controls, great ibm config software, solid construction, and I actually have become quite fond of the utilitarian look. The performance/weight ratio is incredible for this machine. I have a 64mb Radeon 9600 in a 4.9lb form factor! No laptop (or very few) laptops can perform such a feat, usually they'll give you some intel integrated junk.
I remapped right alt key to substitute as windows key. Just google "remap windows key thinkpad" or something of that nature and you'll find a solution. In addition, I have a docking station so connections are now on back -- basically negating all my cons for this computer.
Had it a month so far and LOVE it! Just got a waterfield laptop case, mini-dock II, and external HD to make this one lean machine -
"Meets all my needs" on
Pros: I purchased this laptop (my 1st)for education use. I got a great deal on the IBM website because I am a full time student so I was really happy about that. I needed a solid, reliable workhorse and that's what I got. I have the T42 model. My studies requir
Cons: I don't like the loss because of the partition but I haven't really had an issue with it at this time.
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"Great Laptop Loads of Pros and Very Few Cons" on
Pros: I can think of 1000 reasons of buying this thinkpad over and over again. The reasons :- 1. Great service and support: I felt that my battery is not charging completely i call customer support and next day i had a brand new battery (ultra fast delivery) w
Cons: Every thing has a flip side but the cons are not that much. 1. The top of the laptop has a rubberized finish that holds on to dirt very easily and it's a little hard to clean 2. The looks of Thinkpad are not very artistic nothing like PowerBook or Sony
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