T23 Refurb Recommendations

[lappot]

I am looking for a basic word processing, internet browsing laptop and came across this T23 at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 80-0874251

Would this be a good setup and is it safe to buy refurbs not directly through IBM?

Would appreciate any input.

Thanks

[G-Man]

Well, IBM has 7 day money back guaranty. Amazon doesn't. However IBM's price is still higher: $854 for the same model with 128MB RAM and Wireless b.

Regards,
G-Man

[sktn77a]

It's from J&R who have been in business many, many, years. You shouldn't have a problem.

[lappot]

Thanks for the replies.

Does anyone know if these units are refurbished by IBM and then sold through J&R (via Amazon) or are they just serviced by J&R techs before sold?

What kind of condition can I expect the laptop to be in? Functing but all scratched and banged up or restored cosmetically with replacement of worn parts?

Thanks again!

[G-Man]

They are refurbished by IBM. The units (shipped directly) from IBM are always in excellent, mint condition. They clean it, replace scratched parts etc. You shouldn't worry. I guess the models via amazon/J&R are the same.

Regards,
G-Man

[erik]

ibm allows you up to 7 days to use your refurbished thinkpad and decide if you want to keep it.   they have a no-questions-asked returns policy if you find something that you don't like.

i bought two T22s through the certified used department and returned them both when a T23 popped up for sale a few days later.   and, ibm pays for express shipping both ways.

ibm's prices are slightly higher than what you'll find elsewhere (ie: ebay, et al) but, in my experience, the ability to pick-and-choose between units far outweighs minor price issues.

-erik