POLL : SHOULD I BUY OR NOT BUY ???

[yhlin]

Alright... so, Im hoping for some emotional support.

There's a local seller with this offer and, even though I already have a perfectly nice Powerbook G4 12" 1.5 Ghz, Ive always wanted an x40 or 60. Ever since I owned a T20, just loved the x series.

WINDOWS XP, PENTIUM M
CENTRINO, 1.40 GH PROCESSOR,
1.25 RAM, 40 G-HARD,
LIFETIME SYMANTEC ANTI-VIRIUS, MS 2007 OFFICE,
BATTERY (FULLY CHARGED WORKS 2 1/2 HOURS)
EXCELLENT APPEARANCE AND WORKING CONDITION

$399


So, my question to my TP-head buddies around here... should I just go for it ???

[aceo07]

You could probably find it for cheaper. If you really want it... I'm not going to stop you.

Though the X60 can be had for only a little more and will support new technologies. That's the only downfall of the X4s. It doesn't support DDR2 or SATA.

[yhlin]

well ace, im glad you won't stop me

ive seen some nice x60s around but they are pretty high in the prices.... 700 and above. if you know where i can get one at around 400, let me know!

im thinking this guy will take 350 cash...

[aceo07]

I did an impulse buy on my X40 just less than a month ago. I had the urge to buy one and mod it to use CF cards as the main drive to make it go faster. I'm happy with the results. It was costly, but worth it.

BUT.. I realize that more solid state drives are going to come out eventually in the next 6-12months and they'll most likely be mainly SATA and 2.5" instead of 1.8". Also, DDR memory isn't cheap (though your option is already maxed).

I am happy with my purchase. I never liked the changes they made to the keyboard on the X6. I had an X60s at a previous job and it was nice and expensive (2 years ago).

If you know all it's limitations and you don't mind, go for it. It's only money..

It IS a very nice looking laptop.

[yhlin]

yo ace,

quick question... how hot does your x40 run when you're just browsing internet, emailing, chatting, and music? does the fan come on?

the problem with these macs is that they run [censored] hot and the fan just cranks on like a turbine.

[Saysana13B]

well ace, im glad you won't stop me

ive seen some nice x60s around but they are pretty high in the prices.... 700 and above. if you know where i can get one at around 400, let me know!

im thinking this guy will take 350 cash...

Do 350$ cash. My X31 was 308 and I bought 1GB of more ram for 40$ more. I can't tell what model it is by the specs, but if its an X40, the price is good.

[aceo07]

yo ace,

quick question... how hot does your x40 run when you're just browsing internet, emailing, chatting, and music? does the fan come on?

the problem with these macs is that they run *****Expletives removed by Moderator***** hot and the fan just cranks on like a turbine.

It runs at 42c for doing light/normal tasks, at which the fan doesn't come on. That's at 27c room temperature.

I use NHC(notebook hardware control) program to undervolt my processor, so it uses even less power than the ULV processors. I cut about 10c off my temp when the processor is working hard.

At my office, it runs at 37c with probably 24c room temperature.