T42 shopping information

[alison]

I am looking to buy a T42 - 512 MB, 40+GB, CD/DVDRW - I can configure for about $1500 w/3 year warranty + office.

I have been looking at ebay and am amazed at the prices that are all over the place. Some I can figure out are due to refurb and MACK (?) warranty, but others are used w/warranty at <$1000.

My questions:
Is there a price that I should be suspicious of - too good to be true?

Has anyone heard of System Electronics - they have many around 1000 on buy-now at ebay.

Or, am I being stupid and I should take the deal that I can get (company perk), stop being so cheap and buy direct.

Any in put would be appreciated.