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Well I finally upgraded to a T43P UXGA, so the T42 is not getting to much action. This is a Beautiful laptop! I got it bare bones and detailed it inside and out. I also upgraded it back to its original specs which is maxed out!

Original description:
Based on 2373-HTU:
P M 745 fast and quite
2GB RAM....now 1256mb 1gb Kingston and 256mb Corsair
60GB 7200rpm HDD
15" UXGA(1600x1200) TFT LCD...one stuck black pixel and one small pressure mark both in upper right center. Screen is bright and beautiful.This was my first UXGA and now I cant look as anything else! I can swap out the screen for this one for extra $20
128MB ATI FireGL T2....no signs of gpu failure
24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD(slim)
Intel PRO 802.11b/g wireless(MPCI)
Bluetooth/Modem(CDC),
1Gb Ethernet(LOM)
UltraNav, Secure Chip
9c Li-Ion....holds 31.15Wh out of 77.76wh
WinXP Pro....COA and restore disks
AC power cord included.

No shine on keyboard or palm rest. No cracks on plastics. Hinges are tight. Very light scratches on lid. Definitely a 9 out of 10.

Price drop from $440 shipped to $400
front
lid
keyboard
back

price drop

price drop and pics added

Please let me know the new price and send any pix (either here or via message). I had a T41 with SXGA screen and found it was too small although clarity was a plus. Any predictions on how I'll enjoy UXGA if all I do with the box is typing and very light-weight graphics?

Thanks
David

David,

I went to an identical T42p after purchasing your T41 and the UXGA is something you must see to understand. Even if you do the tasks mentioned, it's great to see how much of a web page or how many icons can fit on the screen at once. This doesn't even address the difference in quality as well.

You won't be disappointed in the least.

dwallace wrote:Please let me know the new price and send any pix (either here or via message). I had a T41 with SXGA screen and found it was too small although clarity was a plus. Any predictions on how I'll enjoy UXGA if all I do with the box is typing and very light-weight graphics?

Thanks
David

you won't be disappointed with the display..

but be aware that the character size is smaller than the 14' SXGA+..

it will be perfect for your graphics work..

dwallace wrote:Please let me know the new price and send any pix (either here or via message). I had a T41 with SXGA screen and found it was too small although clarity was a plus. Any predictions on how I'll enjoy UXGA if all I do with the box is typing and very light-weight graphics?

Thanks
David

I sent a PM to you. Let me know.

LPC,
Please let me know the price drop also. I might be very interested for the right price. I am looking for a second machine to use as an Internet station, plus to watch occasional DVD movies. I'm hoping the dead pixel won't be too noticable. While 500 sounds fair for the machine, alas it's steep for me based on the reality of my budget right now, so a price drop may just do the trick. Incidentally, I've met with Bill Morrow in person and he can vouch for me. All the best,
Inky

several years ago i loaned a thinkpad 570 to inky..

hes trustworthy..

BillMorrow wrote:several years ago i loaned a thinkpad 570 to inky..

hes trustworthy..

Hi Bill,
Nice to be back! I notice we BOTH moved to another state in the past year. Cool. I see you and LPC are both in Georgia. Maybe I'll come an visit sometime. I bet the parrots miss the steamy tropical jungle alcove you were enjoying before.

Anyway, back to the topic...the T42p sounds good, but I'm waiting to hear if the new price is affordable for me.

Btw, Bill, would you believe I STILL have that polaroid Sprintscan slide scanner, unopened in the original box! I should've sold it to the Frenchman way back when! Later,
Inky

Inky wrote:LPC,
Please let me know the price drop also. I might be very interested for the right price. I am looking for a second machine to use as an Internet station, plus to watch occasional DVD movies. I'm hoping the dead pixel won't be too noticable. While 500 sounds fair for the machine, alas it's steep for me based on the reality of my budget right now, so a price drop may just do the trick. Incidentally, I've met with Bill Morrow in person and he can vouch for me. All the best,
Inky

Just to clarify, as two people have asked for the price reduction. It was reduced from $525shipped to $515shipped and is now at $500shipped.

inky..
i think $500 is a fair price for that T42p but i know you are severly constrained fiscally..
keep in mind the T42 was kinda the sweet spot for that series..

maybe you can find an R50p..
it is the T40p (or T41p, i forget) guts with the UXGA flexview display..

BillMorrow wrote:inky..
i think $500 is a fair price for that T42p but i know you are severly constrained fiscally..
keep in mind the T42 was kinda the sweet spot for that series..

maybe you can find an R50p..
it is the T40p (or T41p, i forget) guts with the UXGA flexview display..

Yes, as you know I have a T42 and it is sweet. I like that it's a lean & svelte ThinkPad, so I've been hoping to retain that quality when I get a 15 incher. The R series is a bit of an oinker by comparison.

I hear what you're saying about $500 being a fair price. Looks like I'll just have to keep saving my pennies. Thanks,
Inky

Price drop

price drop to $480shipped and added 80gb 5400rpm HD

bump

Price dropped to $460shipped within USA. I also replaced the 60gb 7200rpm HD.

Price drop due to reduction in ram 2gb to 1256mb

Price drop from $440 to $400 shipped.

PM sent

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