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== Features == | == Features == | ||
*Intel Pentium M (Banias) 1. | *Intel Pentium M (Banias) 1.7, 1.8, 2.0 or 2.1 GHz CPU (socketed) | ||
*256, 512MB or 1GB module PC-2100 memory standard, 2GB max (Intel 855 chipset) | *256, 512MB or 1GB module PC-2100 memory standard, 2GB max (Intel 855 chipset) | ||
*14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution (TFT) | *14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution (TFT) | ||
*ATI Mobility FireGL T2 (rebranded Radeon 9600 with | *ATI Mobility FireGL T2 (rebranded Radeon 9600 with 128MB dedicated VRAM) | ||
*Intel AC'97 Audio with AD1981B codec | *Intel AC'97 Audio with AD1981B codec | ||
*30, 40 or | *30, 40, 60, 80 or 100GB 5400rpm PATA HDD | ||
*Ultrabay Slim with DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD±RW | *Ultrabay Slim with DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD±RW | ||
*MiniPCI slot with one of the following: | *MiniPCI slot with one of the following: | ||
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter | |||
IBM 11a/b Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter | IBM (Atheros) 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II | ||
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter | |||
Intel PRO/Wireless | Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter | ||
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter | |||
*Proprietary internal connector for Bluetooth 1.0 module | *Proprietary internal connector for Bluetooth 1.0 module | ||
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== Benchmarks == | == Benchmarks == | ||
== Durability and Repair-ability == | |||
Good plastic quality means that case cracks are less common than on other models but the model by itself is not immune. Removable and fixed drive bay are easy to access and the case itself is easy to disassemble due to obvious markings on the laptop's underside as well as masking black tape placed on screws. Many generations (series) of laptops, such as the T40/T41/T42/T43 use the same, easy to find screws, trackpads and buttons, keyboards, cooling systems are interchangeable while screens, palmrests, bezels are specific to laptops sizes. | |||
The LCD screen's fluorescent backlight is somewhat hard to replace since screens are slim. LCD screens can be inter-changed to suit a specific native resolution requirement if the proper original cabling is available. Fans and the fan blades can be easily cleaned and bearings can be easily greased, providing long service life since fan casing stud mountings can be pried open and placed back again. | |||
== Greatest features & flaws == | |||
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| Very slim yet configurable laptop || Same case as on T40, T41, T42 laptops, no true high-end features | |||
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| Powerful ATI Fire GL T2 chipset || Insufficient cooling, no DVI/HDMI output except on docking station | |||
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| Durable, stiff keyboard || Shorter life trackpoint buttons | |||
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| Reduced CPU speed and cooling noise on DOS/Windows 95/98 || Annoying IBM/Lenovo BIOS limitation of approved Wifi cards | |||
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== Review == | == Review == | ||
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[[Category:IBM]] | [[Category:IBM laptops]] | ||