SOLD -- More next week - FS: T40 SXGA 1.6GHz - You Configure

[BobA]

I'm selling a T40 that I am in the process of testing, upgrading, and adding software to.
.. I am willing to configure the system as you need - within certain limits.
.... Basic cost is $530 (SXGA, PM 1.6GHz, 40G/5400, 512M, DVD)

I have loaded the IBM preload, updated XP and the IBM drivers and have added some good free software (OpenOffice, Thunderbird, Picasa, etc).
Additionally, I can make this system -- INTERNET READY -- by including a legal Zone Alarm license for one year for $20.
Components I will configure -- Hard disk, Memory, Optical drive, WiFi, Battery

............................................ Some SUGGESTED Configurations
..................... [See toward the bottom for cost changes for your own configuration]
------------- Basic -- Intermediate - Advanced1 -- Advanced2 - Professional - Performance
---- Cost .... $530 ........ $575 ........... $635 ........... $685 .......... $770 ........... $890 .....
Hard-Disk . 40G/5400 .. 60G/5400 ..... 60G/7200 ..... 80G/5400 .... 80G/7200 ... 100G/7200 .
- Memory .... 512M ....... 512M ...... 1x 1G DIMM .. 1x 1G DIMM ...... 1.5G ............ 2G .......
Opt Drive ..... DVD ..... DVD/CDRW ... DVD/CDRW ... DVD/CDRW .. DVD/CDRW .. DVD+-RW **
- 802WiFi .... None ........ None ........... None ........... 11b ........... 11bg ...........11abg .....
- Battery .... 6-Cell ....... 6-cell .......... 6-cell .......... 6-cell ..... 6-cell-NEW ... 9-cell-NEW..
ZoneAlrm ...... No ........... No .............. No ............. Yes ............ Yes ............ Yes .......
............................... ** DVD+-RW not immediately available

Extra Information Links:
- T40 Product Overview -- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46451
---- System Specifics ---- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... y=2373-xxx
--- PCMagazine Review --- http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1041767,00.asp
----- BitYard Review ----- http://www.bityard.com/article.php?sid=604

Here are the specs of this specific T40 system:

CONDITION:
* Used but very clean - no significant scratches or scuffs
* Battery guaranteed to be 'yellow' or 'green' (IBM Battery Max-Miser)

IBM WARRANTY:
* Warranty has expired on this system.

BASE SYSTEM SPECS (I won't change these):
= IBM Thinkpad T40 [Model 237x-xxx -- Ser# xx-xxxxx] with AC power supply and cord
-- Centrino PM 1.6GHz
-- 14.1" SXGA (32MB ATI Radeon 9000) - no dead pixels
---- NOTE: If you need XGA, I have another model that I can configure - PM me please.
-- Windows XP Pro COA
= The standard stuff:
-- 2x USB 2.0
-- Parallel port -- (EPP, ECP) compatible
-- Modem (CDC)
-- Audio (Headphone, Microphone ports)
-- S-Video Out
-- 1Gb Ethernet
-- Secure Chip (TCPA)
-- UltraNav Mouse (Thinkpad Trackpoint and Touchpad Mouse)
-- CRT port for external monitor
-- Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors for telephony and LAN connections

DETAIL COSTS
$530 -- Basic Configuration:
-- 40G/5400rpm Hard Disk (xxxx hours usage)
-- 512M Memory
-- DVD/CDRW
-- 6-cell Battery

Hard Drive -- Add ..
$20 -- 60G/5400rpm
$40 -- 60G/7200rpm
$50 -- 80G/5400rpm
$60 -- 80G/7200rpm
$70 -- 100G/5400rpm
$80 -- 100G/7200rpm
???? -- 4200rpm drives on special request - Personally, I think they are too slow
Each drive will have passed the Advanced Hitachi Drive Fitness Test
I will give you a report on the hard-drive's previous usage (I use HDTune to access the S.M.A.R.T. information) -- Most of the drives are new.

Memory (either PC2100 or PC2700) -- Add ..
$40 -- 1G Memory
$80 -- 1.5G Memory
$120 -- 2G Memory

Optical Drive -- Add ..
subtract $30 -- CD-Rom
$25 -- DVD/CDRW
$75 -- DVD+-RW (Not available right away)

Wireless -- Add ..
$20 -- 802.11b
$35 -- 802.11b/g
$35 -- 802.11a/b/g

Battery -- Add ..
$20 -- New 6-cell genuine IBM battery
$30 -- Used 9-cell genuine IBM battery
$40 -- New 9-cell genuine IBM battery

Pictures on request.

In case anyone asks, I won't sell the above components separately. I got some items at good prices from others and don't want to be a middle-man in the food chain.

You can check my eBay reputation at http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d ... d=wwjd77x7

Thanks for looking.

[dorronto]

Looks interesting.............

Price is decent, though it should probably have some kind of wireless card installed...........

Good luck!!
Ron

[BobA]

Looks interesting.............

Price is decent, though it should probably have some kind of wireless card installed...........

Good luck!!
Ron

Thanks for your input. I give that as an option but I'll think about including in more of the options.

[brentpresley]

BUMP for an EXCELLENT trader.

Highly recommended.

[Quattro]

What about a the basic system without a HD, and without optical drive? I have an optical drive, HD, and internal wifi card.

[BobA]

I will definitely consider that .. I'll PM you.
The system will be another system though (which I don't have but is on the way).
I don't want to break this system up even though the warranty is gone.
Bob

[underclocker]

Now why can't IBM present options like that!

Nice prices, too!

[BobA]

Now why can't IBM present options like that!

Nice prices, too!

Thanks - I used to work for IBM - wrong department, I guess.

[NeoMatrix]

PM Sent, I am interested in buying.

Thanks,
NeoMatrix

[BobA]

CORRECTION - The model number is 2373-91U .. NOT 2373-91W. The serial number is correct. The two models are almost identical so none of the other specs are affected .. just the model number. Sorry about that.

[BobA]

This laptop has been sold but I have another one very similar that I will put up for sale next week (Sept 11-15).

Thanks for all of the interest and comments.

Bob