just got a t42, if anybody needs one, it is $600

[bigtiger]

I know it is hard to please forum members here, but just want to try my luck here:

T42--2373-4wu
warranty: 2007-05

512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1 XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD, 32MB ATI Radeon 7500, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11b wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

In pretty good physical condition.

[pianowizard]

I know it is hard to please forum members here

Especially in the last few weeks, it seems. Most of us are having a hard time getting people to buy our fanTAStic Thinkpads on this forum! Is it because everyone is waiting for the Black Friday sales?

[bigtiger]

Especially in the last few weeks, it seems. Most of us are having a hard time getting people to buy our fanTAStic Thinkpads on this forum! Is it because everyone is waiting for the Black Friday sales?

Well, you got a point.

But I do not think there is any good stuff from BF. Not sure what everybody else thinks. Crappy emachine, toshiba, compaq. I would not use them even if they are free. I may get one and use them as parts though--like the DVD drive, memory, Hard dive, LCD, etc. The motherboard will be junked the minute I got it.

[pianowizard]

Making it worse, I think most Black Friday laptop deals require mail-in-rebates, which are not only major hassles but also not always honored.

[coolname1]

I think $600 is rather high for a 2-3 years old machine, especially with only XGA screen. I recently sold 2 Mint T42 w/SXGA screen. One for $650 shipped and the other 1 for $640 shipped. Both were still under warranty as well.