Is this price okay for this T43

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Hangul · #1 Post by **Hangul** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:48 pm

Seller is asking for $760 for the following machine.

What do you guys think?

Model 2687D7U
3 Year factory warranty
Open box (Like new condition)
1.86GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 750 w/Centrino Mobile Technology
512MB RAM
40GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
10/100/1000 Ethernet
WiFi 802.11a/b/g
56Kbps/V.90
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
14.1" SXGA+ display
Access IBM, Adobe Acrobat Reader, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM RecordNow, IBM Update Connector, InterVideo WinDVD, Norton AntiVirus, PC Doctor, ThinkPad Utilities, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Client Security Software, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Hangul

#2 Post by **daeojkim** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:01 pm

I think it is a pretty good price.
I would just make sure to get the serial number to check warranty status.

And depending on your needs, add more RAM

Since the price is so low make sure that it is not a scam.

bigtiger · #3 Post by **bigtiger** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:13 pm

I also think it is a good price,if everything is OK.

If you are buying from eBay, you may want to double check it first. Recently, I see a lot of scams there.

alexzabr · #4 Post by **alexzabr** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:05 am

Sounds to be an excellent price, given nothing shady is hidden behind this deal. I've got mine (2668-6ZU) which is similarily specified (except of having regular XGA screen 1024x768) off Ebay in brand new condition (sealed box) with original IBM 3 years warrany for 1050$ and considered it as the very good deal also (and still do, the machine proved to be a workhorse for my study needs so far, knocking into wood...).
If the only factor that distiguishes the one you're offered frem the brand new one is that the box is opened (and eveything inside is sealed) - the price is alsmot too good to be true. Check it once again and if everything loosk good - go for it.

nctalkinghead · #5 Post by **nctalkinghead** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:36 am

FYI, I was in an Office Depot store in Raleigh, NC yesterday and they had the T43 discounted $450 - not sure if this was mail-in rebate of whatever. Brought the price to $950.

Hangul · #6 Post by **Hangul** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:26 am

Can't get to Raleigh, I'm in central Ohio.

What about $925 for a t42 with the following specs:

Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
15 in. SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix (1400 x 1050)
Radeon 9600 w/ 64 MB RAM
2 GB Kingston RAM from NewEgg
60 GB 7200 RPM HDD
DVDROM/CD-RW (24x/24x/8x)
Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and 56k V.92 modem
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Keyboard TrackPoint with press-to-select
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Standard Warranty until 4/2008

Hangul

#7 Post by **Kyocera** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:15 am

Extreme thread Hijack in Prgress (i know James)

Nctalkinghead, did you ever get that machine you were asking about previously? there is a place in Cary called absoluteRaleigh they do have some nice deals sometimes, Len used to be a big contributor here, have not heard from him in a long time.

alexzabr · #8 Post by **alexzabr** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:30 am

My apology, indeed couldn't refrain ...

Hangul · #9 Post by **Hangul** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:20 pm

So does anyone have an opinion on the T42 that I posted about a few posts back?

Hangul

JHEM · #10 Post by **JHEM** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:56 pm

Kyocera wrote:Extreme thread Hijack in Prgress (i know James)

WHACK!! Whack, whack, WHACK!

James (Returning the Big Stick to Nonny!)

Hangul · #11 Post by **Hangul** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:00 pm

Oh c'mon guys. Help a man out.

Hangul

simms · #12 Post by **simms** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:11 pm

Hangul wrote:Can't get to Raleigh, I'm in central Ohio.

What about $925 for a t42 with the following specs:

Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
15 in. SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix (1400 x 1050)
Radeon 9600 w/ 64 MB RAM
2 GB Kingston RAM from NewEgg
60 GB 7200 RPM HDD
DVDROM/CD-RW (24x/24x/8x)
Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and 56k V.92 modem
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Keyboard TrackPoint with press-to-select
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Standard Warranty until 4/2008

Hangul

I got this system but 14.1" (which I find is better), with 1 less GB, 40GB 5400rpm and a 6 cell for about 33% less at $650.

The warranty was also NBD on-site until around 6/08 as well... $325 could easily get you a 100GB 7200rpm, a 9 cell, and a few extra GB of RAM.

It's good, but there are better..

Hangul · #13 Post by **Hangul** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:11 pm

Why do you find the 14.1" display better than the 15"?

Hangul

alexzabr · #14 Post by **alexzabr** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:34 pm

IMHO, screen size is the matter of personal convenience.
I also was contemplating between 14" and 15" (actually a wide screen 15.4") sizes, but finally went for a smaller 14.1" and never looked back. For my goals (mobile technical computing) its just fine, the machine is reasonably light and small while providing adequate screen size and I lug it with me almost to any locations.
However would I also consider more then very moderate multimedia usage, a larger screen would probably win, albeit at the price of bulk and weight.
I would say if you consider one as kind of desktop replacement and do not consider lugging it too much around - larger screen would probaly have more appeal, however for mobile work (not entrertainment, but work and study) a regular 14.1" does better for me. Just IMHO...

#15 Post by **daeojkim** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:19 pm

The 14" are preferred by those who are mobile. The 15" adds some weight and size that many find to be significant. THe 15" are also flexview, which do get better viewing angle and brightness but also consume more power.

As for the price of the T42, I think the previous T43 was better deal. The T42 is okay but not something to be amazed at.

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