--T9500 cpu (2.6GHz/6MB cache), very fast, never overclocked
--bright, beautiful, near-perfect SXGA+screen (1400x1050; see pics)
--well-tested 42W7648 motherboard (very stable Intel gpu + Middleton BIOS)
--6GB RAM, (top-brand, PC2-6400)
–like-new/shine-free NMB keyboard, touchpad, palmrest (see pics)
--excellent Atheros 9380 wifi card (one of the best cards for these machines!)
--320GB HDD (blank, defect-free)
--bluetooth, DVDRW/CDRW drive
--excellent hinges, latch, lid, base
--legible Win XP COA (untested)
--optional: genuine Lenovo 9-cell battery with 98% of original capacity remaining; 90W Lenovo AC adapter
Pics available here: https://www.dropshots.com/tpdude4/albums/517666 (album password is frankie2).
I've used a very similar Intel-based Frankenpad daily and it easily handles Matlab-based scientific computing/visualization along with the usual office/web tasks.
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