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Wanted: Thinkpad, under $200 (shipped)

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:18 pm
by laundromatt
Hi everyone,

I'm a student and need a computer to study with for my upcoming finals. I had a T60, but it's been on the fritz recently, and I need something quick. My only requirements are that 1) it has no defects on the screen, and 2) it comes with an ac adapter.

Let me know if you've got something you're looking to get rid of. Also, suggestions on which models I should be looking for would also be helpful, as I'm only familiar with T60s, and they're outside my price range at the moment.

Thanks!
Matt

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:23 pm
by schen
PM'd

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:46 pm
by Neil
YGPM from me too.

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:01 pm
by laundromatt
Should've also mentioned -

If you've got something that may fit what I'm looking for, hit me up with 1) the model name/number, 2) the usual specs (cpu, ram, etc), 3) any relevant details i should know, and 4) price.

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:24 pm
by laundromatt
i realized as i started looking that the prices for used units vary widely. can someone give me some models i should focus on in my search?

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:33 pm
by sparta.rising
If you liked your T60, look at BobA T40's that he has for sale. They are definitely fast enough for finals. Definitely the best bang for your buck. If you were looking for something more portable, you could go with an X series, but for under $200, you wouldn't be able to find an X series with the kind of performance a T4x could offer.

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:11 pm
by underclocker
I agree, for $190 (or $210 w/60GB 7200rpm drive), this one is tough to beat!

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=69014

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:01 pm
by doog
I got one of the T40's off of BobA. They are a very nice machine for that price.
Plus Bob was great to deal with.