From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_gate.net)
Date: Tue Feb 05 2002 - 00:26:54 EST
pascal..
read on..
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Cordially, :-)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Pascal" <cyberdog_at_attglobal.net>
To: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 2:54 PM
Subject: Advice sought on ThinkPad A30p
> Hello,
>
> I am new to this list, so this is my first message and already a question
!
>
> I have been using the ThinkPad A21p (first on Win2000, later on XP) since
> last July. The TP is now sold and I am thinking about getting the A30p.
>
> This one has impressive specs and is fully loaded. I especially like the
> dual bays where I could at the same time use the combo DVD/CDRW drive and
> the Ultrabay Zip 250 drive. Plus the integrated wireless LAN card is neat
(I
> would be using the machine on an Apple AirPort wireless base station).
should work flawlessly..
>
> I would really like to hear some comments and advice from users of this
> machine.
>
> Are there any disadvantages or issues I should be aware of? How does its
> weight compare to the A21p (already a heavyweight)?
a bit heavier..
fully loaded..
> Would I be better advised to get the model with wireless LAN card (XP) or
> with both wireless LAN card and Bluetooth (W2000)?
W2k version..
with bluetooth..
XP will soon support BT natively..
others have loaded XP and used the W2k drivers with no problems reported..
> How about battery life? This seems to be a concern compared to the A21p
> which wasn't too impressive either (at least compared to my PowerBook G4
A21p had longer battery life than the A30p..
this is intended as a desktop replacement, not so much a portable..
the battery is a 6 cell while the A21p had a 9 cell..
> titanium).
> Does the IEEE 1394 Firewire port work well?
i don't know, i have no firewire devices to try it with..
> Can the same Port Replicator as for the A21p be used?
yes..
>
> Thanks in advance for your feedback and advice.
>
> Pascal
>
>
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