[ltp] [OT] Replacement for T43p

[Rory Campbell-Lange]

On 20/12/09, Pedro Ribeiro (pedrib@gmail.com) wrote:
> I bought mine in the US. I have a 1280x800 LED screen (I have poor
> eyesight and enjoy the lower resolution).
> 
> My wireless is an Intel 5100, it works much better than my previous
> one (2200BG) but I don't know the difference to the 5300, I suppose
> the latter has better reception and transmission. I have no issues
> with 5100.
> 
> If you want speed above everything, go for the 7200rpm hard disk. If
> you want battery life, go for the 5400. On my previous computer I had
> a 7200 PATA and now I have a 5400 SATA - between the two I didn't
> notice any speed difference.
> 
> Turbo memory is crap, especially on Linux. Ditch it.
> 
> As for SSD's, it is a matter of personal opinion, but I never touch
> the first few iterations of each technology. I am very excited about
> them, but I'll wait a couple of years before buying one so that some
> issues are ironed out - and price/capacity drops to an acceptable
> level.
> Specifically, SSD drives start performing poorly as they get filled up
> with data. There is a new ATA instruction (TRIM) which puts
> performance back on track but it hasn't been implemented in Linux yet
> (maybe in .33). Also, there are some firmware issues still, and there
> is a new SSD technology lurking (MLC).

Hi Pedro

Thanks for your email and excellent commentary.

Your comments about the dangers of recent technology seem to be
pertinent to the T400S, unfortunately:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T400-T500-and-newer-T-series/T400s-No-Sound/td-p/153003/page/6

I'm now deciding between a T400 or a T60/T61.

Many thanks
Rory

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