First of all, you don't need to buy from IBM. You can buy on Ebay, or from
me, or anyone, Just check the warranty info.
Go with the ATI graphics, more memory is always better. I still have T60 and
X60 with factory XP, but a unit with Vista can be recoverd to XP with the
recovery CD's
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hoffman" <b3i4old02@sneakemail.com>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:48 PM
Subject: [Thinkpad] Shipping time for a new ThinkPad
> I am considering buying a new ThinkPad. I *must* have it by the end of
> 2007. But I won't actually be back in the U.S. to pick it up until 21
> December or so. Given current shipping times when do I need to buy it by
> to get it by the end of the year? Should I just buy it now? Or is it too
> late entirely? I've heard of some bad delays earlier this year, but
> maybe that has cleared up.
>
> I had another few questions on options:
>
> Wireless card. I have three choices:
> * ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ
> [subtract $4.25]
> * Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
> * Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro) [add
> $34.00]
>
> Any reason to prefer one over another?
>
> Graphics. I don't game and I intend to install XP. I assume that I
> should get integrated graphics.
>
> Memory. Should I get the least memory available and then replace it all
> aftermarket? It looks like their RAM is really expensive.
>
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