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I have an opportunity to buy a used Lenovo thinkpad T400 that is in excellent condition. They want $325 for the notebook. Is this a good price? How much do you think it is worth? Opinions of this model? I have never owned anything newer than a T61, so this would hopefully be a nice upgrade for me!

Here are the specs. Thank you for your help.

Features

Product Description: Lenovo ThinkPad T400 7417, Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz, 14.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.2 in x 9.4 in x 1.3 in
Weight: 4.6 lbs
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory: 3 MB, L2 cache
RAM: 2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max), DDR3 SDRAM, 1066 MHz, PC2-8500 ( 2 x 1 GB )
Hard Drive: 160 GB, 7200 rpm
Optical Storage: DVD±RW (±R DL)
Display: 14.1" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X4500
Audio Output: Sound card
Networking: Network adapter, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5100
Input Device: Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Run Time (Up To): 4.3 hour(s)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

It seems a bit high given that it's a basic configuration. I would also say you're giving up a SXGA+ on your T61 in favor of a WXGA LCD in the T400. You'll be giving up a lot of screen real estate with the T400.

Typcial notebook usage doesn't push the CPU much. Unless you're doing something processor intensive, a T400 probably won't offer much of a bump perofrmance wise. If you're looking to speed things up, I'd say putting a SSD into your T61 is probably a better path to it. Good Luck