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Subject: Re: looking at an IBM ThinkPad T41 
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On 10 Jun 2004 at 11:48, orm.hager@sercon.de wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> > > Ethernet, 1yr warranty, Windows XP Pro (which I'll leave on, and dual 
> > > boot). 
> > Isn't it three years warranty on all T models?
> 
> This depends on the Type/Model you buy. The T41 comes in 3 main types:
> 2378DHU => Economy: 1.4 GHz,256MB, 1 Year Warranty

I'm getting the 2378DMU which has a 30GB disk.  I think the DHU has a 
40GB disk.

> So, calling a (second hand) Thinkpad just T41 is not enough,
> even if the hardware configuration matches more or less.
> ALWAYS ask for the Type/Model number and compare the conditions
> on the IBM website.

I'll see that on Friday.

> IBM regards Warranty as a feature, like any memory extention, hard disk 
> etc.

That's interesting to know.  Thank you.
-- 
Dan Langille : http://www.langille.org/
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