WTB a modest thinkpad, not sure which one to get

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tova · #1 Post by **tova** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:54 am

Leaving for 6 weeks in mexico on Feb 15 and need a laptop to take with me. I use a T41 at work, but can't take the company machine although I plan to do some work.

From what I have read, it seems like it would be good to get something inexpensive (450 - 650-ish possible?) now while I wait for the T40s to come down a bit more. But I'm having a terrible time trying to figure out whether to focus on a T30 or R40, or maybe an R50...

I am a novice web designer, so need enough oomph for some photo/graphics, but no gaming power. I am loathe to live w/o a touchpad, but otherwise pretty flexible.

Recommendations/offers to sell welcome. (Been looking on ebay, but this forum is scaring me!)

Muchas Gracias, Tova

AssPenny · #2 Post by **AssPenny** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:00 pm

Whats your price range, that will help determine what to get?

pianowizard · #3 Post by **pianowizard** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:44 pm

Asspenny, Tova said her price range was $450 - $650, which means she will need to buy something used.

AssPenny · #4 Post by **AssPenny** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:43 pm

DOH!!!

My bad

#5 Post by **draco2527** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:03 am

Once my TP T40 comes back from service..you can have it for $650 shipped!!! If they fixed it correctly, if not...I will not sell it!

Has about 60 days on the warranty (3 year original)

These are the specs...

P M 1.5GHz
256MB RAM- Will double to 512MB
40GB 5400rpm HDD
14.1 XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD
32MB ATI Radeon 7500
16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD(slim)
Modem(CDC)
1Gb Ethernet(LOM)
Intel 802.11b Wireless(MPCI)
Secure Chip(TCPA)
UltraNav
6cell battery - Under 100 cycles, will charge to 10wh less then new, lasts 1.5-2 hours
WinXP Pro

dsvochak · #6 Post by **dsvochak** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:49 pm

You may want to check IBM Certified Used http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... Id=2576396

Also, on ebay check Absolute Raleigh (member id: absoluteraleigh) who is a member of this forum. I've also had good luck with Jays (member id: jays_computer_parts)

tova · #7 Post by **tova** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:11 pm

draco2527: your t40 sounds like a pretty good deal, but I am in a time crunch. do you have any idea when it might be back from service? and by the way, what was wrong with it that you are having serviced?

dsvochak: thanks for the tips! i'll check them out!

regards, tova[/quote]

Website · #8 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:16 pm

Here is the thread on draco2527's problem:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

If the problem has been fixed, then $650 is a good deal.

WTB a modest thinkpad, not sure which one to get

WTB a modest thinkpad, not sure which one to get

Thanks for the suggestions/offers

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