Well it looks like I didnt really overpay...
The warranty is what ended up killing me...but well worth it imho.

The config above ended up being 775 Dollars with the standard.

About par for retail.
I guess I should be happy with it.

So I bought a T61 T7500 w/ integrated graphics and it looks like I overpaid :( A week after I bought mine they ended up posting a sale with the Coupon that brought the price down about 50 bucks. Can I call customer service and have them refund the difference? If so, after how many days is this court...

Regarding price... I did pay a premium of 250 bucks for a 3 Year Warranty and Thinkpad Protection...Heck, the warranty cost nearly 1/3 of the actual laptop itself. Without the warranty it would've ended up being about 800 bucks. That being said. I don't recommend anyone skimp on the warranty. My 3 y...

So I needed something to replace my beloved T42. So here's what I ended up buying on impulse.... C2D T7500 @ 2.2Ghz 14.1 Wide Screen @ 1400x900 2GB DDR2-667 PC 5300 Intel GM965 X3100 (uncharacteristic decision there) 120GB 5400RPM 6-cell battery (very bootylicious) 3 Year Thinkpad Protection with De...

Looking for a new in box 1GB PC2700 or PC3200 DIMM for my t42.

Willing to trade in a Never Opened Kingston 512MB PC2700 DIMM plus some cash.

Any takers?

Nice pictures. Thanks for posting.

Wondering which camera you used to take the snapshots?

Cheers

I wonder if you could kvm them all up to make one mega display.

oh well, auction ends in a few hours. we'll never know

I mentioned both because the price point between both types of DIMMs aren't really that different

I'm hoping to find someone in this community to trade with before having to resort to ebay

Thanks.

I need a 1GB PC3200 or PC2700 SO-DIMM for my t42 mentioned in the sig. I have a brand new in box 512MB PC2700 Kingston So-DIMM. I'm willing to trade with some extra money in return for the 1GB DIMM Preferably new in box, Major Name Brand, and Lifetime Warranty through Manufacturer. Payment Made thro...

I've made a post highlighting some initiatives I think we should undertake to elucidate some of the problems that have come about as a result of Solectron Outsourcing and the decline of IBM service in general. http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?p=248421#248421 If you agree, I'd be obliged if y...

Proof that even the fanciest hardware doesn't deliver.
It's what you do with it.



^^^Office of Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft Corporation[/list]

Although, i honestly believe you'll hear of the horror stories more often than the stories telling us how great IBM/Lenovo/Solectron service is....this is getting more common than I'd like. One of the main reasons IBM cited for consecutive loss of profits was their customer support and service outfi...

Wow...this thread has honestly made me lose faith in the Thinkpad name. Sure there are claims that the T60 is as pretty well built, but the real question is: can it stand up to SOLECTRON? I've been avoiding some issues with my thinkpad because I've needed it lately. It seems they arose after a fan i...

That looks like a great setup.

That chair looks super comfy. Unfortunately comfortable computer chairs don't come cheap

Excellent Pictures.

I'm about in the market for a tablet now hoping that I'll either have enough money for an x60 tablet hoping that I can find the funds or a x41 tablet assuming that they finally go down in price


cheers

I've got 2x512MB pc2700 200pin so-dimms available. One Kingston one is K-Byte, both have lifetime warranties from their respective manufacturer's.

pm me with an offer.

Anyone happen to know of a mod that allows you to buy thinkpad keyboards (I'm guessing they dont ship with trackpoint functional :( ) and connect them to a device that will allow you to connect them via usb to a desktop or anyother USB compatble device? at this price i might just get one spare for m...

I have a k-byte PC2700 DDR 333 w/ Lifetime Warranty (bought from BestBuy in Texas) going on ebay soon for around 40+shipping.

Will do non-cc paypal without ebay if you wish. PM me if your interested.

Had this happen to me once ever week and, Well, I'm not a big fan of RR and a lot of the IBM tools so i just uninstall anything that doesnt interfere with core function. IBM Preload OEM ships with a python 2.3 distribution that is quite old and i didnt want it interfering with my work so i just unin...

Been tracking holiday sales... But have been unable to find a decent deal on a computer chair for my new found love of sitting. Leather or no leather is not an issue. It's more a matter of price v.s comfort. Adjustable Arms are a must, but it cant be too confining. hopefully with a bunch adjustments...

I have a brand new in box K-Byte 200-pin PC2700 So-DIMM that I bought for my t42 @ BestBuy but i had maxed out. This DIMM has lifetime warranty. Will trade for a (preferably NEW w/ lifetime warranty) or used Crucial Technologies 184-Pin PC2700(ddr333) or PC3200(ddr400) DIMM for my p4 Desktop. Thanks.

I seriously hope so. I'm planning on buying a 300-400 dollar t40 for the family soon. walmart advertises their 380 dollar laptop and everyone goes crazy. I'm astonished at the fact that they pulled this off consdering you can buy a nice x31 or t40 similarly priced. Awesome for the lucky bugger thoug...

But does IBM accept liability for any missing or damaged user installed / upgraded parts that I send in??

Anyone here ever had this happen to them?

What's IBM's policy regarding Depot repairs and user upgrades. I know the FAQ Mentions removing the HD and such before sending it in, unless the parts are otherwise, involved with the problem. But what about when I take my laptop apart and have to send it in to Depot? What's IBM's policy on user upg...

Hello once again. I have a 256MB dimm that came with the thinkpad and another 512MB dimm that i put in with the easily accessible slot on the bottom of the laptop. I wanted to add another 512MB so-dimm that i have here and sell the 256MB dimm. I know there are IBM videos out there that are quite use...

You know I'm absolutely astonished that Wal-mart was able to get such a commotion going about their 350 dollar laptop when you can find quality x3x laptops and t40's available with comparable if not better specs.

Great price.

Could you please post Brand, UPC, etc etc

I find it odd that just 1.5 years ago i paid a nice sum for may t42 in the sig (w/ 3yr TPP) and its worth 600 now. So after its out of warranty. It'll cost more to replace the motherboard when (not if) it goes bad.

The price you pay for tech i suppose.

cheers

I'm looking for memory for a couple boxes currently:

256MB pc100 for my 500mhz server

512MB and 1GB pc3200 pc3200 DIMM


If there's anywhere i can find a deal, its here.
Thanks folks.

Maybe the more apt question isnt the quality of the thinkpad as it comes new in box from the ODM to Lenovo the distributor. But more so, the quality of service that Lenovo and its subcontractors have been providing since the buy out. Maybe someone should start a thread documenting a balanced perspec...