I'm needing a new laptop. My Thinkpad A30 is done.... so I'm looking
for a replacement. My "must haves" include a 1400 x 1050 14" or 15"
screen, "faster" than my 1 GHz A30, a good keyboard, a 3 yr warranty
(burned by the A30's 1 yr).

In looking at several and reading a lot of posts, I'm now considering
a Thinkpad R40, and adding the 3 yr warranty, or a NP 4060-S Sager
(also adding the 3-yr warranty option). The most apparent differences
seems to be that the Sager uses a Pentium 4 at 3 GHz, whereas the IBM
uses a Pentium M at 1.5 GHz. These two particular computers, as I've
configured them are within $200 in price (closer if I upgrade to XP
Pro on the Sager). I'm really used to the Thinkpad's TrackPoint, but
if I go with the Sager I'd use an external mouse. I don't think the
speed difference would be of great concern for me, as the A30 seemed
fast enough when running on the AC main at full speed.

I've seen lots of complaints about using a Pentium 4 in a laptop...
would those complaints still apply if I have no concern about battery
life? (I'll be using the computer with AC power 99 % of the time). If
there are other problems, such as heat or noise, I'd like to hear more
about them.

From those with experience with either of these (or similar models),
I'd like some pros and cons.

Charlie Hoffpauir
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/

Very few vendors still offer 3 year warranties, and
only on a few models at or near the top of their
product lines.

From a value for money perspective it is arguably a
better deal to buy a midrange model with an extended
warranty.



dk



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I personally like the Fujitsu Lifebook C's - just because they carry added
structural enhancements (such as having their fine electronics, i.e.
motherboard, sandwiched between two thick aluminum plates - bolted onto a
steel frame), and that bit of extra weight and rigidity will always tilt
the odds in favor of the computer owner. Always. They're pricier but I
think they're worth every penny.