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*Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed) | *Intel Pentium III 800, 900 or 1000 MHz CPU (socketed) | ||
*128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset) | *128 or 256MB PC-100 DRAM standard onboard, 512MB max with 2x256MB modules(Intel 440BX chipset) | ||
*One of the following display sizes, on the same chassis and with different display bezel: | |||
* 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution) | * 13.3" TFT display (1024x768 resolution) | ||
* 14.1" TFT display (1024x768 resolution) | |||
* 14.1" TFT display (1400x1050 resolution) | |||
*S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM | *S3 Savage IX8+ video controller with 8MB VRAM | ||
*Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation | *Cirrus Logic CrystalClear CS4624, SoundBlaster 2.0/Adlib capable emulation | ||
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The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming. | The graphics chipset is below average for such a great CPU. Running in 32bit colour is nearly impossible due to the 8MB of video ram and most games already used more than that amount when the laptop was released on the market. Unfortunately, the graphics chipset limitations will linger on upto the end of the T2x line, the T23 model still having the old S3 Graphics chipset. Also, the S3 Graphics chipset has serious limitations due to poor drivers so graphical glitches are quite common in 3D games, making quite a bad, although entirely true, experience of early 2000 low-end gaming. | ||
The LCD TFT screen is alright, using a reasonably modern technology that offers relatively good contrast and response times. | The LCD TFT screen is alright, using a reasonably modern technology that offers relatively good contrast and response times. High resolution screens are pointless with such a weak video chipset, that struggles even at 1024x768 resolutions. Expectations should be according to the laptop's timeline with added odd failures on some models such as fluorescent lamps that absorb mercury and run pink for a few moments on startup. | ||
The typical CPU implementation is very good. The Pentium III CPUs are quite powerful and also release more heat than previous generation Pentium IIIs. Fortunately, however, the CPU speed is slightly reduced in Windows 98 and DOS, limiting somewhat the stress of the system when the top CPU performance is not require. The active cooling is quite good, not overly noisy, reliable, relatively easy to clean. The inclusion of an USB 1.1 port is a major feature. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is very good, being quite smooth, predictable as well as with quick response at the classic, renowned IBM quality. The palm rest is also very comfortable. | The typical CPU implementation is very good. The Pentium III CPUs are quite powerful and also release more heat than previous generation Pentium IIIs. Fortunately, however, the CPU speed is slightly reduced in Windows 98 and DOS, limiting somewhat the stress of the system when the top CPU performance is not require. The active cooling is quite good, not overly noisy, reliable, relatively easy to clean. The inclusion of an USB 1.1 port is a major feature. The keyboard is durable and with good tactile feedback. The trackpoint is very good, being quite smooth, predictable as well as with quick response at the classic, renowned IBM quality. The palm rest is also very comfortable. | ||