I had a bad dream last night. I dreamt that IBM had sold off its laptop division and, horror of all horrors, the buyer had decided to make a silver ThinkPad (not yet out but it has been announced). Then I realized I wasn't dreaming, it was the unholy truth. I still shudder at the thought. Thankfully I got my ThinkPad prior to the change over. Let's explore what the latest T43 has to offer.


T43, boardroom essential  


Particular Specifications

Processor	Intel Pentium M (1.73 Ghz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Memory	1 GB DDR2 @ 533 MHz
Hard drive	60GB 5400rpm
Optical Drive	4x DVD-RW
Graphics	ATi Radeon X300 w/ 64MB of RAM
Wireless Networking	Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g, Infrared
Wired Networking	Gigabit Ethernet & 56k Modem
Operating System	Windows XP Pro (service pack 2)
Warranty	3 years on-site
Weight	5.2 pounds
Dimensions	1” x 10” x 12.2”

In the box

Lenovo keeps it simple with the T43. You get the system, an AC adapter, R11 cable suitable for modem use, service guide and a pair of extra nipples. More on that later.