X32 from eBay

[gunston]

Original description: Based on 2672-APA: P M 735(1.7GHz), 256MB RAM, 40GB 4200rpm HDD, 12.1in 1024x768 LCD, ATI Radeon, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro

specification for X32,
worth of buying????

any issue with X32?
noisy fan, bottom is extremely hot, and etc...

[mazzinia]

I guess it all depends on the price and the condition of the machine.
X32 are basically X31 with differences just in the cpus... someone sometimes says it's a little hot (X31), but personally I've never felt it.

Remember that you'll need to add an external usb dvd or an ultrabase, and the ultrabase would be a better option since it would allow you to use 2 standard batteries at the same time (plus an ultrabay 2000 one, in case).

[gunston]

hmmm..
want to consult you regarding how often the FAN would turn on itself at certain temperature???

[mazzinia]

mmmmmmm, I've never paid a lot of attention, actually (and I'm not using NHC to monitor temperatures).
But I would like to point out that the fan is not so noisy, not at all.

Bottom line, I've never been disturbed by the sound (the desktops I've here are all way more noisy)

EDIT
An X31/32 should be near silent compared to a T43 (the one you have in the sign), the way I've read around...

[pianowizard]

I don't know how much the X32 you're looking at is, but you'll most likely need to upgrade the 4200rpm HDD and the 256MB RAM, which will cost an additional $100 or so. An X60 would have better specs, most likely have more warranty remaining, be in better cosmetic condition, weigh a little less, and cost not much more money. So why not just get an X60?

[gunston]

pianowizard,
it is because X60 do have heat problem at its right palm rest.
Unbearable when typing on the keyboard with WiFi turn ON.

[The Spirit of X21]

If heat bothers you, you might not like the x3 series. It doesn't feel warm on the palmrest, but it does get very warm on the underside near the RAM cover. The x4 series is by far the coolest I have ever used.

[gunston]

The Spirit of X21,
what make it feels warm at the underside?
ram?

[The Spirit of X21]

From looking at the Hardware Maintenance Manual, it looks like the processor is above the RAM cover on the opposite side of the motherboard. As you can imagine, the CPU generates a large amount of heat. I currently use the TP fan utility to make the fan startup at a certain temperature. That helps a little bit, but the machine still gets warm to the touch on its underside.