Why Are Used X3x Machines So Expensive?

[Basheron]

I just bought a X23 laptop for my fiancee. The hardware technology curve greatly outpaces software requrements (unless you are into gaming). These old laptops have a classy, no frills look along with a durable chassis.

The X23 I got her has 640MB ram, 866mhz P3, WiFi, and runs XP, Office, and Internet Explorer without a hitch. It's smaller than her textbooks and fits in her backpack nicely. She can type a paper, watch/listen to music videos on YouTube, and IM with friends all at the same time. It's all she needs, and not bad for $200 bucks.

[synchromesh]

Also, I have yet to see a X40 without major pressure marks on the screen...I'm not saying they don't exist, though, but these LCDs seem to be very sensitive to everything and anything.

Why no love for poor X40 around here? My machine's screen has no pressure marks whatsoever.

Also, I had both X31 and X40 and I like X40 so much better. It's small, light and cozy. Sure, it's not as fast but with a cf conversion and 1.5GB of RAM it's no slouch and quiet to boot.

I chose the X40 to keep and sold off the X31. Definitely not sorry about that so far.

[underclocker]

I just bought a X23 laptop for my fiancee. The hardware technology curve greatly outpaces software requrements (unless you are into gaming). These old laptops have a classy, no frills look along with a durable chassis.

The X23 I got her has 640MB ram, 866mhz P3, WiFi, and runs XP, Office, and Internet Explorer without a hitch. It's smaller than her textbooks and fits in her backpack nicely. She can type a paper, watch/listen to music videos on YouTube, and IM with friends all at the same time. It's all she needs, and not bad for $200 bucks.

I also had one of these models, with internal wifi, too. This is one of IBM's best configurations ever - fast, light, cool running, good looking and rare.

Well worth the money.

My X40 is lighter, but it's probably not much faster (of course it has USB 2.0, B/G wifi and an SD card slot...) I love my X40!

[ajkula66]

And the current sale that BobA is conducting in the forum's Marketplace section shows that demand for X31/X32 units with good specs and in prime condition has not slowed down one bit...