How To Select The Right T42 Thinkpad Model?

Selecting the right T42 ThinkPad can be a daunting
task if you do not start out with some clearFor most folks, the display size will not make much
objectives in mind. You will quickly realize how trueof a difference and will hardly be considered. For the
this is when you do a simple search for the T42few in graphic and video applications amongst others,
ThinkPad at The search will return about 260 results.the display size may be critical for what they want
So how do you pick out the right ThinkPad from thisto achieve with their ThinkPad. There are basically
crowd?two display size options for the ThinkPad. 14.1" and
15". The first will give you a limit of 1024x768 pixels
The first difference that you will note is that themaximum resolution while the other is capable of
prices greatly vary. This tells you that the1400x1050.
specifications also have to be different. Therefore to
begin to get a better understanding of the particularIn addition, there are a number of Graphic
specs that you may want in your ThinkPad, a closerProcessors to choose from for your ThinkPad. They
look at the components used is in order.include:
Although all T42 ThinkPad's are equipped with theThe ATI MOBILITY FireGL T2
same CPU Processor, namely the Pentium M type,The ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500
the clock speed ranges widely between 1.5GHz andThe ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000
2.1 GHz. Your choice of what processor speed to goThe ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600
for will be guided by two main factors. What you
want to use your ThinkPad for and your availableYou will also need to decide on what CD/DVD
budget. For instance heavy graphics and video editingcombination you want for your T42 ThinkPad. You
will naturally require higher processor speeds.can go for the basic DVD-ROM only. Or you can
settle for the top of the range re-writable DVD and
Still on the subject of speed, the RAM also differsCD combo.
ranging between 256MB to 1GB DDR SDRAM. It is
useful for you to note that the T42 ThinkPad's thatYou can also go for a ThinkPad with Finger Print
IBM ships, all have a 333MHz high speed RAM.Sensor technology, for a premium price tag, of
course.
The combination of the RAM and processor speed
to match the most common tasks and applicationsUltimately the decisions you make on the specs that
that you will be using with your ThinkPad willyou would like for your T42 ThinkPad model will
determine how fast you will be getting things done.greatly influence the final weight which could range
from 4.9lbs to 6.2lbs. This is important to keep a
You will also need to decide on the hard driveclose eye on because there are people to whom the
capacity you want, which goes with an RPM speed.weight will be important.Sabir Rizvi is a seasoned IT
For the T42 ThinkPad, this ranges from 5400 on theprofessional who writes for Notebooks Guide, an
basic low-end models to 7200 on the top range.informative guide for laptop buyers.