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IBM ThinkPad T43 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.6

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 1134

Verdict

The ThinkPad T43 puts new components inside its tried-and-tested case, but the updated parts fail to match its predecessor on either performance or battery life... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Sturdy, well-designed case
  • Strong security features
  • Swappable internal bay
  • Standard three-year warranty

Cons

  • Pricier than other comparable systems
  • Disappointing performance and battery life
  • Only two USB 2.0 ports

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 750
Clock speed: 1.86 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon x300
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.9x3.1x26.8 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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Member Opinion

9.6

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

6 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Great Laptop! Expensive, but a good investment.

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Best Notebook in the world

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Best buy

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Worth buying

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10

Perfect


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