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Mr.AARP
Apr 20, 2010

I was born after Kurt Cobain died. Now you feel old.

Looking for some advice on my T430 before I pull the trigger. I'm an incoming college freshman (PoliSci major - not hardware intensive) so I decided to go with old reliable.

As configured:
• Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - English
• 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
• NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory
• 4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
• Keyboard Backlit - US English
• UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
• 720p HD Camera with Microphone
• 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
• DVD Recordable
• Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader
• 9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
• 90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
• Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
• Mobile Broadband upgradable
• Publication - US English
• 3YR Depot

$956.97 with the 3 year depot warranty. (B&N pricing)

Now, the parts where I'm a bit confused on:
1. Is the 3320 the most logical CPU option? I didn't really know what to go with here.
2. I decided to go with the 5400M GPU as I plan on having the laptop for all 4 years of college. I didn't think the HD4000 would age very well. Am I correct in this assumption?
3. Is the Ultimate-N worth the extra $ versus the Advanced-N that I went with?

Thanks!

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