[ltp] Thinkpad model differences

[Joe Clark]

A couple of years ago, I bought a 600e and then a 600x on ebay.  At that
time, 300 MHz machines like the 600e were going for less than $500.  I think
I paid almost $700 for the 600x with CD/DVD ROM.

Joe Clark
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From: "Tom Hoover" <tom-sender-f26db9@hisword.net>
To: <linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 5:42 PM
Subject: [ltp] Thinkpad model differences


> I've been running Debian on a Toshiba Tecra 720CDT (133 mHz) for a
> couple of years.  Although I'm satisfied with the performance (X runs
> fine, as long as I'm running a light window manager, like icewm), I want
> to upgrade to a machine with DVD and USB.  I've heard great things about
> the Thinkpads and Linux, but I'm having a tough time figuring out which
> model to buy.  I've searched using Google, and visited many different
> pages, but I can't find a source that _simply_ describes the features of
> each different model.  IBM's site doesn't help, as I'm not interested in
> a new machine (I don't need that much speed, and I'd rather not spend
> that much $$$).
>
> Can someone help by pointing me to a site where I can compare the
> features of older Thinkpads?
>
> FYI- the features that I'm looking for are:
>
> MUST HAVE:
> DVD (preferably internal, but might consider external)
> USB port (one is fine)
> PCMCIA (one is fine)
>
> Nice to have:
> 500 mHz or faster
> Light weight / thin (almost anything would be thinner and lighter than my
old Tecra)
> 3 hr battery life (so I can watch a complete movie without plugging in)
> External floppy (to help keep weight down)
>
> I don't need a high performance machine, as my main use of the laptop is
> reading email and web surfing.  If I need to compile a program while
> using the laptop, I just ssh into my desktop machine and do the "heavy"
> work there.  The DVD will allow me to watch movies while traveling, and
> the USB port will allow me to plug in my USB thumbdrive.
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