Woohoo I score a heck of a deal on a T42!

[XyKo]

Just bought me a used T42 that's pretty loaded. Thanks to craigslist. The seller was an IT manager in some big company and have upgraded to a up-to-date laptop. He need a strong laptop for server, etc.

So, like every fatwalleter/craigslist I emailed the seller and picked up the laptop within an hour.

Specs:
T42 2379
1.7ghz
1.5gig ram
ATI 9600 64mb
60gb hd
15" LCD (how can I tell if I have flexview?)
and 2 years of warranty left.

and the price I paid was $400 cash!!!

He doesn't even care about the price because he got it for free from work.

"One man's junk, is another man's treasure."

Also, is the restore CDs free or they're charging for them now. I just want to put a ghost image in the laptop, since he format everything.

[Paxonator]

Sounds like one heck of a deal to me! Nice find.

[cmarti]

Best price I have ever heard!

Congratulations

[cmarti]

Just bought me a used T42 that's pretty loaded. Thanks to craigslist. The seller was an IT manager in some big company and have upgraded to a up-to-date laptop. He need a strong laptop for server, etc.

So, like every fatwalleter/craigslist I emailed the seller and picked up the laptop within an hour.

Specs:
T42 2379
1.7ghz
1.5gig ram
ATI 9600 64mb
60gb hd
15" LCD (how can I tell if I have flexview?)
and 2 years of warranty left.

and the price I paid was $400 cash!!!

He doesn't even care about the price because he got it for free from work.

"One man's junk, is another man's treasure."

Also, is the restore CDs free or they're charging for them now. I just want to put a ghost image in the laptop, since he format everything.

Just tell them that the hd got corrupted and IBM will ship a set of revovery cd's for free because you are still under warranty.

Q your location is?

[pianowizard]

15" LCD (how can I tell if I have flexview?)
and 2 years of warranty left.

and the price I paid was $400 cash!!!

Wow, that's insane! What's the maximum monitor resolution? I hope this guy didn't steal the laptop from someone else!

[XyKo]

Wow, that's insane! What's the maximum monitor resolution? I hope this guy didn't steal the laptop from someone else!

1400x1050 max. It was an old engineering guy in his 40s. His new laptop is some dell inspiron with 4gb of ram!!

[KristianJ]

Congratulations! Assuming the seller isn't suspect, that is one heck of a bargain

[NokiaNokia]

can i buy it for 500?

[daeojkim]

That is an almost unbeatable price. I am glad that you were able to find it. Craigslist does sometimes have unbelivable legitimate deals. However one must always be careful before purchasing too good to be true deals out there.

Always ask for a serial number to check with IBM if it is a stolen laptop or even with local police.

[djpharoah]

daaayaaammmm

[cj3209]

...It was an old engineering guy in his 40s...

Wow. I must be getting old. Next thing you know, people will be saying the same thing to 'old 30-something engineers' !!

[Mr_Roboto]

Also, is the restore CDs free or they're charging for them now. I just want to put a ghost image in the laptop, since he format everything.

If you still need the recovery CD's, I will be more than happy to burn you a copy of the ones IBM sent me. All I ask is that you cover the cost of the media and shipping. Lets say ~$8.00.


Congratulations on your find,

~Rich

[XyKo]

That is an almost unbeatable price. I am glad that you were able to find it. Craigslist does sometimes have unbelivable legitimate deals. However one must always be careful before purchasing too good to be true deals out there.

Always ask for a serial number to check with IBM if it is a stolen laptop or even with local police.

Yeah, this is my second T42 from craigslist. First one was a year ago for $700 with lower specs then this. Yeah, the seller was happy to provide the serial number and I double check with IBM before purchasing it.

Funny thing was, when I went to pick it up. I mapquest the address in a different town. Went there and was like, this is not a business place and waited anxiously with my money. The seller end up calling me and was like, "I'm in the lobby where are you?"

After a couple of minutes, I found out that I was in the wrong town. LOL