Question about the Windows XP Pro downgrade

I have been at an endless debate with myself when shopping for a new notebook. I will either purchase a Macbook, or a Thinkpad T400. First of all, I would like anyone's input on the Thinkpads in general, or on this model of anyone owns one. My primary motivation to get a PC is the fact that Macbooks (I don't have enough $$$ for a Pro) do not have a standalone graphics card. The major dissapointment I find with the Thinkpads is that I cannot simply select "Windows Xp Professional" as my OS. I see the option to buy Vista Ultimate with a downgrade CD for XP Pro, but I am skeptical. My real question is, does the "downgrade" CD give me an authentic version of XP professional, or does it still carry the characteristics of Vista (resource hog) and is just simply rearranged to appear like Windows XP? Thanks for the input.
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thetoolhead, welcome to the forum,
with the downgrade cds you get a full blown version of XP complete with all necessary drivers and Lenovo TVTs. As the XP is created with a Volume Licence there is no need for activation.
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