Thinkpads Forum

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.

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

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

Good luck!!
Ron

dorronto wrote: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.

BUMP for an EXCELLENT trader.

Highly recommended.

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

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

Now why can't IBM present options like that!

Nice prices, too!

underclocker wrote:Now why can't IBM present options like that!

Nice prices, too!

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

PM Sent, I am interested in buying.

Thanks,
NeoMatrix

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.

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