[ltp] Seeking advice: T42p vs T43p

André Wyrwa linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 03:55:35 +0200


Hei,

> So does anybody has an idea of whether the SATA layer from the t43
> provides any advantage over the t42? 

Let me answer with a question:
Does anyone know what exactly this SATA->PATA bridge is?

I could imagine that it is a compatibility function of the SATA 
controller, but that this SATA controller is as well capable of driving 
a native SATA drive. If so...there's your advantage...big one actually, 
since it shall be way more future proof.

André.