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IBM ThinkPad T30

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At a Glance
Low installed memory
Medium-size display
Windows XP OS

$289.00 - $295.00
From 2 Merchants

Product Specs

Processor
Processor class	Intel Pentium 4 Mobile
Processor speed	1800 MHz
Cache size	512 KB
Bus speed	400 MHz

Memory
Installed memory	256 MB
Maximum memory	1024 MB
Memory technology	DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)

Display
Display size	14.1 inches
Maximum resolution	1400 x 1050
Aspect ratio	4:3
Display type	Active Matrix LCD (TFT)

Storage
Total HD Size	40 GB
Included drives	DVD/CD-RW Combo Hard Drive
Slots	Type I PC Card Type II PC Card Type III PC Card

Battery
Vendor Rated Battery life	3

Dimensions
Weight (min)	5.7 pounds
Width	12 inches
Depth	9.8 inches
Height	1.5 inches

Other Features
Input devices	Keyboard Touchpad

Networking
Included network card	Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Multimedia
Installed video memory	16 MB

Software
Operating system	Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Interface Connections
Interface connection	Ethernet - RJ45 Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232) Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini) Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini) Infrared - IrDA Wireless Fast Infrared (IrDA-FIR) Parallel - 25 pin D-shell (IEEE 1284A) USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)

Included Devices
Included devices	Modem

Warranty
Warranty information	3 Year Limited Warranty

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What You Should Know about the ThinkPad T30

Not Much RAM for Multitasking

The more RAM your laptop has, the faster programs will run and the greater number of windows you can work in at one time. If your needs are simple and you rarely do more than two things at once on your PC, the relatively modest amount of memory that comes installed in inexpensive laptops will be enough. Today the standard amount of RAM shipped in most PCs is 2GB. If you like to multitask--say, you want to launch a search for a file and start backing up data to a disc while you watch a news video--you need more memory.

Reviewed by: amora60

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Lightning fast, awesome keyboard

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: Have owned Sony Vaio, Apple Powerbook and Compaq notebooks but this is the best laptop so far. The keyboard is fabulous, trackpoint great, awesome screen resolution, elegant packaging and ergonomics. Would definetly purchase another THINKPAD.
Reviewed by: johnswain42

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Tough robust machine. I bought it after having an IBM R30, which survived hard rough treatment from many users. The T30 seems to be as good in this respect. Good support from IBM Technical Services

Weaknesses: Not particularly fast but fairly stable. Experienced difficulty in adding Sony and HP accessories, such as DVD burners and an Air card, which I had to get technical assistance with.

Overall Evaluation: Recommend this T30 machine for anyone who travels a lot and allows it to be used by several users. It's not the fastest, but it is steady and reliable. Well designed and has a good range of accessories and upgradable features.