Features Audio Analog Devices AD1981B AC'97 Soft Audio (Full-duplex) AC'97 2.2 compatible Speaker technology Stereo speaker Volume up, down, and mute buttons Two audio jacks: One for external stereo speakers or headphone One for external microphone Keyboard 86 key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility 90 DBCS key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility ThinkPad button, ThinkLight keyboard light, individual volume up, down, and mute buttons The keyboard has a Fn key which is a special key and is located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operational features by pressing the Fn key and a designated function key: Standby/Suspend/Hibernation Switching between Display device Memory PC2-4200 CL4 Non-Parity (NP) Double Data Rate Two (DDR2) Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) SO-DIMM memory 200-pin SO-DIMM with gold-plated leads 512 MB PC2-4200 CL4 NP DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM Supports up to two 1GB SDRAM SO-DIMMs Supports maximum memory up to 2GB Mouse system comes with the UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility is a part of the keyboard. The TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass for accurate and convenient control. Processor Intel Mobile Pentium M 730 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Intel Mobile Pentium M have 2 MB of L2 cache memory Communications Infrared (IR) IR transceiver for wireless file and data transfer and printing. Speeds up to 4Mbps. Compatible with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) IR data link specification Modem Selected model have a modem communication daughter card (CDC) Network 1Gb Ethernet installed on systems via the system board Intel 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI wireless adapter on selected models Expansion Bays One integrated, easy-loading modular Ultrabay Slim One Mini PCI IIIb slot (not a customer replaceable unit (CRU)) One CDC slot (not a CRU) External ports Two USB ports version 2.0 One parallel (EPP, ECP) compatible Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator and dock Two audio ports One for external stereo speakers or headphone One for microphone-in S-Video out CRT port for external monitor Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors for telephony and LAN connections Note: There is no Serial or PS/2 port but they can be obtained by getting the optional ThinkPad Port Replicator or ThinkPad Dock. PC Card One PCMCIA type II slot Conforms to the PC Card Standard 95 Accommodates either one Type I, one Type II 16-bit and 32-bit cards are supported PCMCIA 2.1 standard No zoom video support One Express card slot Operating environment Physical specifications System with 14.1inch display: Width: 311 mm (12.2 in) Depth: 255 mm (10.0 in) 26.6 to 31 mm (1.0 to 1.2 in) Configured system weight (with DVD-ROM or CD-ROM): 2.22 kg (4.9 lb) Accessories: Battery pack (Li-Ion): 325 g (0.72 LB) AC adapter: 360 g (0.795 LB) Power cord for AC adapter: 90g (0.19lb) DVD drive: 345 g (0.76 LB) Note: All weight and dimensions are approximate. Temperature specifications Heat dissipation: 246 Btu/hr maximum Heat emissions: 72 watts maximum Agency approvals FCC Part 15 Class-B (Doc), VCCI Class 2, UL-60950, C-UL, CCC (for China), BSMI (for Taiwan), SMA 3548 (Australia and New Zealand), MPR-II (Sweden), CE Mark, CB Report, NOM (Mexico), MIC (Korea) Power AC Adapter AC adapter: This ac-to-dc converter supplies the necessary power to the computer. The ac adapter also charges the battery pack when it is installed in the computer. Universal AC adapter (72 W): Input is 100/240V AC, 1.4/0.7A, 50/60Hz Output is 16 V dc, 4.5 Security System Security Chip Locking device in the security slot provides physical security. The Embedded Security Subsystem (TCPA compliant) provides for authentication and encryption of data communications. The integrated 802.11b wireless lets you connect to a LAN without wires or cables. Password A Power-on password (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. If a POP is set, the password prompt appears: Each time the system is turned on When the system is returned to normal operation from suspend mode A Supervisor Password provides a higher level of security than the POP. The Supervisor Password protects the system functions from being used by unauthorized users,and protects the hardware configuration from unauthorized modification. The Supervisor Password prompt appears: When the BIOS setup screen is accessed. A hard drive Password (HDP) protects hard drive data from unauthorized users. Once HDP is set, data on the hard drive cannot be accessed without the correct HDP. Because the HDP is stored in the hard drive, the data remains protected even if the hard drive is removed to another system. The HDP password prompt appears: Each time the system is turned on Software Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional (no service pack, SP1, SP1a, SP2) with USB 2.0 support Storage Optical drive 24x-8x DVD Ultrabay slim drive Hard drive features Supported hard drive thickness: 9.5mm for all systems Standard 40GB hard drive size Supports one additional hard drive which can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage in the Ultrabay Slim S.M.A.R.T technology to issue an alert if a hardware failure is pending ATA Bus Interface 4200, 5400,or 7200 rpm depending on drive size Although you can upgrade the hard drive, it is not designed to be removed and reinserted on a regular basis. Repeated and frequent removal, for purposes other than to upgrade for greater capacity, can cause damage to the system. The Ultrabay Slim hard drive adapter is designed to provide this flexibility with a second hard drive in the Ultrabay Slim. The Hard Drive Active Protection system protects your hard drive when the shock sensor inside your ThinkPad computer detects a situation that could potentially damage the hard drive Display 14.1inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 768 resolution) TFT display Graphic Controller Video chipset: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Tech Specs Slightly imperfect In the market for a notebook at the best price available? Our vast inventory of fully-refurbished, tested and guaranteed IBM Certified Used notebooks includes some systems that have minor cosmetic flaws including minor nicks and scratches. These systems are completely functional and are backed with a 30 day limited warranty. Hurry, supplies are very limited
I almost ordered the router, thinking this post was talking about 2 different offers. Just so no one else makes the same error, I'll point out what to some was obvious. The router is FAR only when purchased on the same receipt as any laptop computer valued at $299.00 or higher from Buy.com.
Doesn't have to be this laptop. No rebate on router alone.
Unless you really need a cheap XP machine or like the security of the IBM, you'd be better off with any number of sub-$400 machines that'd trounce this one. Even with the router it's not worth it IMO.
From past experience I seriously doubt these are true IBM factory refurbs. More likely off-lease used serviceable systems with "warranty" from the distributor.
zazonz
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:42p
You can probably shag a R60 off eBay for around the same price. It's slightly heavier and thicker than the T43, but gets you a Core Duo CPU and probably a CDRW/Combo drive.
Congratulations
New Member
posted: Feb. 21, 2009 @ 11:32a
I bought one recently from Buy.com (not even a week) and it came with a power pack, the laptop and the winxp pro cd with sp3; battery was in the laptop unit already; it also had a couple papers: one about the battery possibly being drained from storage, so to let it recharge; and the other paper had a contact email at metropc.com and a phone number... Their site I found www.metropc.com , most likely they did the refurbishing. They offer the 30 day warranty
The laptop came clean. All the keys were clean, the outside was clean. I haven't disassembled it yet, one of these days I will. The screen was good, I had no dead pixels.
Right now it's $289 at Buy.com and with google I think you can find some $10 coupon to make it 279. I chose free shipping and it came the 2nd day after the day I ordered (3 days total including order date)
Now my T41 has a friend, T43.
update...
Under the laptop it has 2 certificates of authenticity (COA) stickers...
one says Windows XP Professional; Lenovo Singapore
the other COA says Windows XP Pro Refurbished PCs; METRO BUSINESS SYSTEMS (this is the one used for WinXP key)
-so maybe the laptop came from a business environment in Singapore to metropc where they refurbished it..
-also Lenovo battery software said that battery health was ~48% (while fully charged)
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