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I'm selling a T41 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 $630 (SXGA, PM 1.7GHz, 60G/5400, 512M, DVD, WiFi)

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 .... $630 ........ $675 ........... $725 ........... $790 .......... $830 ........... $960 .....
Hard-Disk . 60G/5400 .. 60G/7200 ..... 80G/5400 ..... 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 .... 11b ........ 11b ........... 11b .......... 11abg .......... 11abg ...........11abg .....
- Battery .... 6-Cell ....... 6-cell .......... 6-cell .......... 9-cell ..... 6-cell-NEW ... 9-cell-NEW..
ZoneAlrm ...... No ........... No .............. No ............. Yes ............ Yes ............ Yes .......
............................... ** DVD+-RW not immediately available

Extra Information Links:
- T41 Product Overview -- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-55328
---- System Specifics ---- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... y=2373-W41
--- PCMagazine Review --- http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1041767,00.asp
--- IT Reviews Review --- http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h544.htm

Here are the specs of this specific T41 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 on this system runs until 6/12/2007

BASE SYSTEM SPECS (I won't change these):
= IBM Thinkpad T41 [Model 2373-W41 -- Ser# KL-FHT00] with AC power supply and cord
-- Centrino PM 1.7GHz (Banias)
-- 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
-- Bluetooth/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
$630 -- Basic Configuration:
-- 60G/5400rpm Hard Disk
-- 512M Memory
-- DVD
-- 6-cell Battery
-- 802.11b WiFi

Hard Drive -- Add ..
$20 -- 60G/7200rpm
$30 -- 80G/5400rpm
$40 -- 80G/7200rpm
$50 -- 100G/5400rpm
$60 -- 100G/7200rpm
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 (PC2700) -- Add ..
$40 -- 1G Memory
$80 -- 1.5G Memory
$120 -- 2G Memory

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

Wireless -- Add ..
$15 -- 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.

I made a mistake in the original posting. To add a DVD+-RW, I had indicated $50 .. That was incorrect. That would be replacing the DVD/CDRW with a DVD+-RW. If anyone has been considering these options, please PM me so we can work out the pricing.

Thanks.

Bob

Bump for a very reputable seller. I just bought a T40 from Bob and it was custom configured to my specs. I am VERY happy with the purchase!

I have sold this specific system but am preparing more. If you have a specific configuration that you want, please PM me.

Thanks.