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WTB: Thinkpad for about ~$500.

#1 Post by JaYp146 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:50 am

Title says it all.

Preferred minimum specs:

- Intel Dual Core processor
- At least 1GB of RAM (DDR2)
- Integrated wireless
- Less than 6 pounds
- 15" or ~14" screen: can we widescreen or standard
- Good aesthetic condition
- Less than 2 dead pixels
- New or like-new condition

I can get for the following system for about $500 shipped through Lenovo's CPP site:
- Intel Core Duo processor (1.66GHz)
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
- 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory
- 120 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM 24x/24x/24x/8x Max Combo Ultrabay Enhance
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics
- 1 Year Standard Depot Warranty
- 6 cell Li-Ion Battery ( 2.4 Ah )
So please adjust your offer accordingly. ;)

* Payment will be via non-CC Paypal. You'll be shipping to zip 44131.
* Contact me here on the forums via PM or email @ JP dot Suchocki at gmail.

Thanks!
-JP

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#2 Post by dorronto » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:45 am

Preferred minimum specs:

- Intel Dual Core processor



Are you firm with this, is this just what you would prefer, or would you consider a Pentium M also??

Just curious,
Ron
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#3 Post by richk » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:02 am

I have 2 eBay items listed in that range, both with long remaining warranties:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=015

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=015

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#4 Post by ajkula66 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:55 am

PM sent.
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Re: WTB: Thinkpad for about ~$500.

#5 Post by pianowizard » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:19 pm

JaYp146 wrote:I can get for the following system for about $500 shipped through Lenovo's CPP site:
So why don't you just buy that?
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#6 Post by XIII » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:54 pm

Probably "buyer's complex"
Try to get the best deal available.
Now: X60s, T61, X61 Tablet
Past: R40, X41 tablet, T60

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Re: WTB: Thinkpad for about ~$500.

#7 Post by JaYp146 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:07 pm

pianowizard wrote:
JaYp146 wrote:I can get for the following system for about $500 shipped through Lenovo's CPP site:
So why don't you just buy that?
Because I'm interested in seeing if anyone would offer me a better deal used?

And yes, it's a form of buyer's complex. College student, limited finances ... :x

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