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***FOUND, thanks for all the offers everyone!***

Hey everyone. My SL300 was stolen recently, so I'm in need of a "new" Thinkpad. I don't have a bunch of dough to spend, hence the reason I'm looking for a slightly older machine.

I'm looking for a good condition T42 or T43. A "p" model would be awesome, too. 14" screens only (14.1"...you know what I mean). I'd like it to be SXGA or higher as well.

I'm not incredibly knowledgable on the earlier T's...but if some were integrated and some were dedicated graphics, I need something with more graphics power, so obviously dedicated (Engineering student).

Looking for good battery life, I need to carry this around campus with me. So nothing that only works on AC power, or gets 45 mins of battery.

Not looking to spend more than $350, but if you have something exceptional that you think I must see, then still shoot the offer my way (ex: really high end, mint "p" model or something with all the bells and whistles).

Let's see em!

What price range are we discussing here?

Any other important guidelines that need to be met apart from battery life?

I have a T41 and two T42's on hand, all 14" models, see info below, PM me if interested;

They all pass all the GPU tests that I can throw at them. The LCD covers on the first two look very good, only minor scuffs. The third one has one small, faint cover scratch.

1) A fairly standard T42 with a few upgrades, 1.7GHz Dothan, 1GB RAM, XGA, ATI 32MB 7500 GPU, 40GB 5400rpm drive, Intel abg, CDRW/DVD, 2-2.5 hour battery, very good cosmetic condition (one small LCD hot spot on far left, shiny NMB keyboard, hairline crack in palmrest - almost impossible to see), $195 delivered. Model 2373-JTU

2) A fairly standard T41 with a few upgrades, 1.7GHz Banias, 1GB RAM, XGA, ATI 32MB 7500 GPU, 40GB 5400rpm drive, Intel abg, CDRW/DVD, 1.5-2 hour battery, very good to excellent cosmetic condition (LCD fine, slight keyboard shine), $195 delivered. Model 2374-8RU

So, the T42 has longer battery life and a Dothan CPU. The T41 is slightly better cosmetically. $195 each or take both for $375 delivered.

3) Mint, high end T42, barely used. 1.7GHz Dothan, 1GB RAM, gorgeous, bright & perfect SXGA+ LCD, ATI 64MB 9600 GPU, 40GB 5400rpm drive, Intel b/g, CDRW/DVD, 2.5 hour + battery (27 cycles on original battery), NMB/Thai keyboard, excellent cosmetic condition, one small scratch on cover, looks almost new. This machine was not used much. $250 delivered. Model 2373-8ZU

*Upgrade any of the above with a T4x DVDR/CDRW burner for $30*
*Upgrade any of the above to 2GB of RAM for $30*
*Upgrade any of the above with a T4x DVDR/CDRW burner & 2GB of RAM for $50*

Sent you a PM, underclocker.


And thanks George, I did forget some stuff. I Edited my original post but I'll reiterate below just so everything's clear:

>>Not looking to spend more than about $350, unless it's something exceptional like a really high end, mint "p" model or something.

>>Also asking that the screen res be SXGA or higher (not really looking for an XGA, sorry).

>>And I'm not 100% up to date on my earlier T series, but if they had options for graphics, I need something dedicated as I run AutoCAD and similar programs.

Thanks!

If you don't make a deal with Ed, drop me a PM. I have three machines that would fit the bill, one being T42p and 2 being T42 with SXGA+ LCDs and Radeon 9600 graphics. Can CTO if needed, but as I said, Ed was there first, and offered you a couple of interesting options.

Thanks, George.

Either way is fine with me. Please offer themightyquinn additional options, if he's interested, especially, if the pricing and/or features are more attractive. I have a feeling all of the machines will sell. You do get a lot for a little at this point.

I also have a 14.1" T42p for sale. PM me if the above deals fall thru.