@ superanima:
Welcome to the forum!
I think that you are on a good path, looking for a second-hand T42p! Actually, I was in your position during this spring (wanting a new ThinkPad), and ended up with exactly what you are looking for: A 15" UXGA Flexview/IPS T42p, bought via this forum. I don't know how much you have browsed this forum (and if you haven't already, I'd surely recommend you do it!), and how many posts about T42/p' versus T43/p's versus T6x/p's you have read, but if you wish to know why I did not buy an e.g. T60 (and also not a T43p), you may see the thread
Buying a 2nd hand T42p. Also, have a look at the thread
WTB: ThinkPad t42p or better > Must ship abroad; there you will find links to several web-shops in Europe.
Having watched this (very fine!) Marketplace for a few years, I have come to the opinion that better deals (in terms of lower prices) are often found at e.g. eBay, where people are not always so enthusiastic (and knowledgeable!) as most of the ThinkPad-addicts of this forum are; eBay sellers tend to accept lower prices than what is commonly seen here. Of course, an auction is an auction to end at some given time, in contrast to this Marketplace, where there is no such sharp deadline - and that may be to the advantage of the buyer. Not that there are not rare bargains also here (from time to time), but I'd still say: Don't expect an European crowd popping up here offering you a wealth of used T42p's at low cost. One huge benefit over trading via this forum however is, that here you are dealing with
honest people,
always knowing what they sell, and
always willing to provide you any information you want. These are huge benefits - which are rarely available when trading via eBay. Consider this carefully!
Well, first - as you probably know already - ThinkPad's (and in particular the "p"-models) are
far, far higher priced in Europe compared to in the USA (and hence there are simply fewer e.g. T42p's around over here!), and second, the USA-marked is probably much larger... so in conclusion there are for certain
far more ThinkPad's offered for sale in the USA (and to a lesser extent in Canada) compared to here in Europe.
All this said to suggest you broaden your view; although you might find a good, low-priced T42p in Europe (check e.g. a
German eBay ThinkPad T42p auction ending in a week; right now it is at EUR 205), there will be more of these in the USA. Check e.g. the thread
WTB: T42p laptop (primarily in EU-area) - that T42p was sold for only USD 563!
Good luck with your hunt, and keep us posted!
crzyfrog wrote:It seems you missed the common agreement on this forum during your reading that the overall quality of T6X is >> T4X.
BTW, two better T43p (than T42p) with FlexView are available here:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=51174
To the first "statement": It would probably be in the interest of the readers, if you had supported this postulate to one or more links. I cannot speak of else than what I know personally, but I'd say that I don't agree to very "black-and-white" statement. Comparing the two T42's that I know of (a T42 and a T42p, both 15" Flexview), to the T60 (2007-QPG, 15" Flexview) that I used for a month, I'd certainly say that the T60 was more flimsy. This, however, in my opinion is to weak evidence to draw such a general conclusion, as you suggest.
To your second comment - that T43p's are "better" than T42p's, I'd say again: Browse this forum, and perhaps have a look in the thread
The search for the ultimate Thinkpad T4x - The start and end (another very serious Dane!). Also, try search for T43 and "fan noise"... so please be specific what exactly you speak about when referring to T43p's being better than T42p's!
To emphasize: Having said all the above, I only intend to share my views, and share my personal experience, in order to help the young Italian gentleman (an honored new forum member, remember!) get what is best for him! Others may like T43p's more (than the impression I have), and others may recommend T6x's, but I am simply completely addicted to my T42p!
Best regards,
Johan
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