**SOLD** R52, 15" SXGA+ Flex, 60GB 7200RPM, CDRW/DVD

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#1 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:21 am

Pentium M 750(1.86GHz), 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, 15in SXGA+ Flexview LCD, Intel 900, CDRW/DVD Combo, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro.

Warranty valid through 8-11-2009

Model 1860-BUU

Mint condition. Rescue partition intact. Includes full set of rescue CD's. XP Pro COA. Battery has 115 Cycle count, design capacity is 47.52wh, full charge capacity is 42.11wh. (89%)

$550 shipped to the continental USA. If you pay by Paypal, you must have a confirmed address. I will ship International as well (for actual cost), please PM me for details.

** Bonus - Choose one of the two following free upgrades -

Pentium M 2.0 Dothan CPU. I won't install it for this price, but I'll certainly include in the box. Add $30 and I'll install it.

or

Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multiburner - Part# 39T2721. Underneath the covers it is a Panasonic UJ-850, burns Dual Layer DVD's and CD's. Manufacture date is 3/2006. Looks and runs like new. This is a $199 option if you buy it from Lenovo.

Note - this model (1860) is eligible for Lenovo International Warranty Service (IWS)

International Warranty Service Lookup

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:18 am

Price Drop!!

#3 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:41 pm

Pics added -

http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0006_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0007_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0009_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0010_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0011_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0013_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0017_a.JPG
http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0018_a.JPG

It makes a nice wallpaper too

http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapshots/R52.JPG

mgo · #4 Post by **mgo** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:03 pm

I have about two too many ThinkPads, including a R52 which I really like. But....I'm wanting to reply and say your machine sure looks great. And your pictures are excellent and very high quality. Somebody will be pleased when they buy it!

Harryc wrote:Pentium M 750(1.86GHz), 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive, 15in SXGA+ Flexview LCD, Intel 900, CDRW/DVD, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro.

Warranty valid through 8-11-2009

Model 1860-BUU

Mint condition. Rescue partition intact. Includes full set of rescue CD's. XP Pro COA.
$575 shipped to the continental USA. I will ship International as well (for actual cost), please PM me for details.

Note - this model (1860) is eligible for Lenovo International Warranty Service (IWS)

International Warranty Service Lookup

ajkula66 · #5 Post by **ajkula66** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:59 am

A known good machine...

A very well-known and trustworthy seller...

Plenty of warranty left...

An extremely tempting offering for anyone looking for a mid-generation FlexView-equipped ThinkPad.

Best of luck with the sale, Harry.

Brad · #6 Post by **Brad** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:23 am

I would highly recommend Harry. Anything I have received from Harry is better than he described and this machine appears to be no different.

How does this R series differ from a similar T series?

Brad

#7 Post by **BillMorrow** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 4:13 am

too bad harry can't collect $5 for each positive recommendation..

he would get another $5 with my addition to all these positive comments..

in fact i am using an apple macbook pro i got from him in a swap, right now..

#8 Post by **Harryc** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:21 am

Brad wrote:
How does this R series differ from a similar T series?

Brad

Thanks for the comments gentlemen, it is appreciated. Brad, as far as a similar T-series model, that would be a T43. Internally they are very similar. They use the same LCD's, docks, batteries, keyboards, CPU's, RAM, optical drives, AC Adapters, on and on. The outer cases are different in that an R52 uses ABS plastic (very tough) for a shell. So, for someone looking for a T43 similarly equipped in mint condition, this would be a good (less expensive) alternative. A shopper would have a hard time finding a T43 (or similar R52 for that matter) in this condition/price range with almost 2 years warranty left on it.

Brad · #9 Post by **Brad** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:50 am

Harry, you are welcome.

So the top cover of the T4x made of a titanium composite I believe is the only real difference from your R52 with a tough ABS cover instead. The motherboards are probably the same. Your R52 uses DDR2 memory then I presume.

Is the base plastic the same?

Thanks again Harry for the information and whomever is the lucky buyer of your R52 should have a very reliable ThinkPad for the next few years.

Brad

wearetheborg · #10 Post by **wearetheborg** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:56 am

Is the fit of the lid to the base the same as a T4x ? My R50p lid has a bit of an overhang, its also a bit thicker.

#11 Post by **Harryc** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:23 am

The T43 does have a Titanium lid. The plastic base would be the same material as an R52 as far as I know. It does use DDR2 RAM, PC2-4200. It will take PC2-5300 as a good substitute. The top lid does overhang the base by the thickness of it. You can see it in this pic -

http://mysite.verizon.net/hjc56/snapsho ... 0009_a.JPG

wearetheborg · #12 Post by **wearetheborg** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:49 am

Flexview SXGA+, 2 year warranty, 7200rpm drive.
All at $575 shipped.

It does not get any cheaper

#13 Post by **Kyocera** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 2:04 pm

Man, I wish I could buy this machine right here too.

#14 Post by **Harryc** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:52 pm

Kyocera, me too

Go for it ...

wearetheborg · #15 Post by **wearetheborg** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:44 pm

Harryc wrote:Amended offer - Same price/features as above, but now with 2GB RAM.

Wow, you're just giving this away arnt you Harryc ?

#16 Post by **Johan** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:53 am

Harryc wrote:...

Warranty valid through 8-11-2009

Model 1860-BUU

Harry:

… a question about the warranty on this ThinkPad: According to IBM’s specifications for this R52 model 1860-BUU it originally came with a XGA non-FlexView display (as also evident from the ltwbook). From your advertisement it appears that the R52 has been upgraded to a (beautiful!) Flexview/IPS display, which is – in my opinion – the best display available on ThinkPad’s. And for those potential buyers who might not know this: Flexview/IPS displays are no longer offered by IBM on any new ThinkPad’s – so this is one of the last chances to get one of these beauties!

If you however go to the IBM site: LCD service parts - ThinkPad R50e, R51e, R52 and check the rightmost column "CRU ID" you will see that it says "N" all over the place for all LCD parts. CRU means customer replaceable unit, and "N" obviously means "No". In other words, replacing or (in this case:) upgrading the display is not supposed to be done by the end-user.

So what I wonder about is this: Do you believe that IBM will still honor the warranty on this ThinkPad if it is being sent for repair, and they discover that a non-CRU modification has been made by the end-user? Or… is there a chance that IBM will claim that the warranty has been void owing to this?? The reason for asking is that I am currently thinking of upgrading a T42 also having a XGA display to a SXGA+ Flexview/IPS display, but I’d hate to void the remaining warranty on this T42.

Does anybody have experience with IBM’s warranty-policy in the above case?? Sorry if this is not the appropriate place to ask this; I don't mean to start a discussion about this issue, here.

Good luck with the sale – if I were looking for yet a ThinkPad it would inevitably have to be one with a FlexView display, and I’d certainly consider this offer as a rare bargain!

Best regards,

Johan

#17 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:56 am

In reply, I'll simply quote the original owner; "The R52 warranty is IBM/Lenovo depot repair, valid through 8-11-2009. They certainly won't fix the LCD if it fails because this type of LCD wasn't even offered on R52's (I suppose their is a 1% chance they would cover it by mistake?!) The rest of it (other than the Bluetooth CDC) should be covered. Any kind of CRU item, like CD burner or wifi card, would be covered, of course."

The reason he mentions bluetooth is because that was a custom upgrade.

#18 Post by **Harryc** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:00 am

Bump - Still available

ranchmom5 · #19 Post by **ranchmom5** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:27 am

sent you a PM

#20 Post by **Harryc** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:41 pm

Replied to PM.

#21 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:59 am

Price Drop - $550. Shipped.

wearetheborg · #22 Post by **wearetheborg** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:11 am

Harryc wrote:Price Drop - $550. Shipped

I cannot belive this has not been sold yet....I would have so jumped on this if I did not have the R50P.

Guys, this has the flexview SXGA+ screen and also has the intel i915 chipset (533Mhz). This means that you can put in a pin-modded dothan cpu in there !!! You can buy a 400Mhz dothan cpu at 1.7Mhz (cheap), and after pin-modding it will run at 2.26Ghz (with a 90% success rate)

#23 Post by **Harryc** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:44 pm

Ok, I'll tell you what I'll do. I am now a motivated seller since I bought another machine. Same price as above ($550 shipped) and you have your choice of (1) of the following (2) free upgrades;

Pentium 2.0 Dothan CPU. I won't install it for this price, but I'll certainly include it in the box. Add $30 and I'll install it.

or

Ultrabay Enhanced DVD Multiburner - Part# 39T2721. Underneath the covers it is a Panasonic UJ-850, burns Dual Layer DVD's and CD's. Manufacture date is 3/2006. Looks and runs like new. This is a $199 option if you buy it from Lenovo.

This is a tough crowd

. The LCD looks so nice lit up on this machine that it will make you cry. Did I mention it is very fast too? Come on guys and gals, you know you want this machine. It is calling your name ....

#24 Post by **dorronto** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:06 pm

Harry, talk to me buddy.............. I'm hoping to sell my R51 this weekend (fingers crossed!)...............

I just might...............I haven't convinced myself yet to buy this, now with a dvd burner!!
I'll be thinking of this all weekend now.

Ron

#25 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:00 pm

SOLD!!. Mods please lock this thread.

SOLD R52, 15" SXGA+ Flex, 60GB 7200RPM, CDRW/DVD

SOLD R52, 15" SXGA+ Flex, 60GB 7200RPM, CDRW/DVD

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A question about warranty and non-CRU's...

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